Pop culture conventions in Mexico and Dominican Republic announce 2026 guests

Major pop culture conventions in Mexico and the Dominican Republic have announced their upcoming lineups for 2026.

In Mexico, the Animole 2026 convention has confirmed the attendance of legendary Japanese voice actor Toshio Furukawa. Furukawa is widely recognized for his roles as Piccolo in ‘Dragon Ball’ and Portgas D. Ace in ‘One Piece’.

In the Dominican Republic, the third edition of Comic Con RD is scheduled for October 24 and 25, 2026, at Puerto San Souci in Santo Domingo Este. The event features an international guest list including British-Spanish actress Natalia Tena, known for her roles in ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Game of Thrones’. Other notable guests include Venezuelan voice actor Luis Carreño, known as the Spanish voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, and Mexican voice actors Mike Leal and Dafnis Fernández. The convention will also feature professional cosplayers and local talent such as illustrator Kosena Master.