Super Nintendo World
Celebrates 5th Anniversary Today
Become “invincible” with “Superstar”
and celebrate with tons of energy!
“Naniwa Danshi” Appear at Anniversary Event!
All members “united as one”
in “wild excitement”!New! Yoshi’s “Meet & Greet,” Mario’s March, and more:
A 5th-anniversary program themed around “Superstars”
that puts you in “invincible” mode starts today!

Universal Studios Japan’s hugely popular “Super Nintendo World” opened on Thursday, March 18th, 2021, and today, Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, we are pleased to celebrate its 5th anniversary.
At around 7:00am today, an anniversary ceremony was held at “Superstar Plaza”, the entrance to “Super Nintendo World.” The popular group “Naniwa Danshi,” who are huge fans of “Super Nintendo World,” gathered in full force and celebrated the area's 5th anniversary with great enthusiasm alongside Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Toad, and special guest stars.

In this area, where you can immerse yourself in play with your friends and truly experience a sense of unity, we’re offering a special year starting today through Monday, January 11th, 2027, where everyone can become “invincible” and have fun together.

During the ceremony, regarding the area’s 5th anniversary, Ohashi-san said, “That means Super Nintendo World has been around for five years! And believe it or not, it’s also been five years since Naniwa Danshi debuted! Thank you so much! I’m so happy that all of us in Naniwa Danshi are able to stand here together at a place that’s the same age as us,” and added, “When I come to this place, there’s an incredible sense of excitement and it really feels like I’ve stepped right into the world of a Mario game!! I hope this will be a year where everyone, not just the players, but also those watching and cheering them on, can come together and ‘unite as one’ to enjoy the experience',” said Onishi-san. “Just like the cake you can see over there, there are so many superstars here, so I really want everyone to experience that ‘invincible’ feeling,” said Fujiwara-san, sharing his thoughts. “I hope you’ll come back not just once, but many times, and enjoy discovering all sorts of new things.”

Next, the members of “Naniwa Danshi” joined forces with the crew who had rushed over to celebrate, pulled the ribbon together, and opened the large anniversary box as a group! Star-shaped confetti burst out of the box and floated up into the blue sky. In addition, the members performed the “Mario pose” in perfect unison while chanting, “We are all STARS! Let’s kick off an unbeatable year!” and celebrated the area’s 5th anniversary with great enthusiasm. Finally, Ohashi-san said, “As Super Nintendo World celebrates its 5th anniversary, let’s ‘unite as one’ and enjoy a year where ‘together we’re invincible’! And since we, Naniwa Danshi, are also celebrating our 5th anniversary, we’ll ‘unite as one’ and give it our all in ‘invincible’ form, so please cheer us on!”

◇It was so much fun! I was totally thrilled. It was a game where we had to coordinate our voices and work together to tackle challenges, it really embodied the spirit of “unity and teamwork!” (Nishihata) “Since we were working together, I just ended up being myself! I got so absorbed in it that I lost track of time!” (Michieda)

◇“This is a bit personal, but... I absolutely love Yoshi! My member color is green, too, so we match. I was really nervous about standing next to him today, but just a moment ago, (Yoshi) really encouraged me, and it helped me relax (laughs). That’s Yoshi for you!” (Ohashi)

◇“In ‘Collect 'Em! Bomb-omb Puzzle Pieces’, everyone was going wild and running around—it was such a fun attraction! It’s fun even when you play with a big group.” (Onishi)

◇“I’ve been coming to Universal Studios Japan dozens, even hundreds of times since I was a kid, and I’ve been here with the members a few times as well. Every time I come, I feel that ‘NO LIMIT!’ spirit and it gives me energy. It’s a place filled with my youth. I came here when Super Nintendo World opened, and now, five years later, this wonderful place that Japan can be proud of is celebrating its 5th anniversary, and so are we. I hope we can continue to grow together.” (Nagao)

◇“Every time I visit, I enjoy all kinds of experiences at the park. When I came to Super Nintendo World, I spent about 10 minutes taking photos with my friends in front of this pipe, and the world beyond the pipe, which goes far beyond just the attractions, is truly a lot of fun.” (Takahashi)

 “The glamorous ceremony was perfect for our 5th anniversary. It really got us pumped up and made us feel invincible! Now, we’re all going to stick together and explore the area in invincible mode!” (Group of three men and women / Shiga, Hyogo, and Osaka Prefectures)

Starting today, we are launching a special event to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the area’s opening [Event Period: Through Monday, January 11, 2027]. At the colorful “Superstar Plaza,” featuring “5th Anniversary Decorations,” guests had a wonderful time spotting “Superstars” and taking commemorative photos available only during this special event. In addition, guests were absolutely thrilled by special 5th-anniversary experiences such as the limited-time “Meet & Greet” featuring Yoshi and the brand-new mini-parade “A Grand Adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom! The Exciting Star Hunt Parade*”, where they set off with Mario, Luigi, and friends in search of stars.

Alongside long-time favorites like “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” and “Power-Up Band Key Challenge,” and “Donkey Kong Country,” which expanded in December 2024. With the addition of a 5th-anniversary limited-time program, the entertainment lineup has become even more diverse, and guests have been fully immersed in the experience! They enjoyed every moment of the 5th-anniversary area, which was filled with the bright and energetic festive atmosphere unique to this zone—where “everyone can unite and become invincible.”

• *Presentation may vary depending on the area.

We believe the appeal of this area lies not only in the immersive experience of stepping right into the world of the Mario games everyone knows and loves, but also in the deep sense of connection and unity that comes from enjoying it together. To celebrate our 5th anniversary starting today, we’ve prepared a host of unique experiences under the theme “We are all STARS! Let’s Play! An Invincible 5th Anniversary Together!” Please enjoy an experience where you can have a blast with your loved ones, deepen your bonds, and unite as one, exclaiming, “We’re invincible!” Also, this year marks the 25th anniversary of Universal Studios Japan. Please look forward to the park’s future developments.