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Interview: Yu Shirota Captures the Magic of Snoopy and Orchestra
Yu Shirota : Since his debut as an actor in 2003, Yu has been active across various fields, including television, film, stage, and music. Some of his notable works include the historical drama “Dousuru Ieyasu (どうする家康)” and the NHK drama “Come Come Everybody,” in which he served as the narrator. He has won numerous awards, such as the Kazuo Kikuta Award. On December 8, Yu will star in and direct “billboard classics × SNOOPY『Magical Christmas Night 2024』.”
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Feature: Universal Studios Japan’s NO LIMIT! Christmas: A Winter Celebration Like No Other
Universal Studios Japan’s NO LIMIT! Christmas kicked off on November 20, offering a spectacular array of exclusive winter experiences. Highlights include the final display of the over-30-meter-tall tree, an enhanced live show, a newly introduced photo opportunity, and the long-awaited return of the castle show after five years. Don’t miss the limited-time Christmas menu items like the NO LIMIT! Christmas Market.
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Review: TICK, TICK…BOOM! With a Special Comment from Richard (Ae! group) aka Michael
tick, tick…BOOM!: Premiering Off-Broadway in 2001, this production has been performed worldwide in countries such as Japan, the United Kingdom, and Canada. In 2021, it was adapted into a film, earning two Academy Award nominations. The legendary musical composer Jonathan Larson, who created the masterpiece “RENT” but passed away unexpectedly just before its opening night, based this work on his own life. This musical captures Larson’s unyielding passion for his dreams despite outside skepticism, his anxieties about the future, and his inner struggles, all woven together with remarkable music.
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特集：USJ NO LIMIT! クリスマス 最後の輝きを見届ける特別な冬
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンの『NO LIMIT! クリスマス』が11月20日に開幕。今年で見納めとなる30ｍ超のツリーや、パワーアップしたライブショー、新登場のフォトタイム、5年ぶり復活のキャッスルショーなど、冬限定の多彩な体験が盛りだくさん。『NO LIMIT! クリスマス・マーケット』など、クリスマス・シーズン限定のメニューも見逃せない。
