Pop culture conventions scheduled for Mexico City and Guayaquil

Major pop culture and anime conventions are scheduled for October 17 and 18, 2026, in Mexico City and Guayaquil.

In Mexico City, Editorial Panini will host ‘La Experiencia Dimensions’ at InSpace Polanco. The event features manga, comics, and K-pop, including panels with voice actors from Pokémon and Demon Slayer, illustration workshops, and musical performances by Los Shinigamis del Norte.

In Guayaquil, the 14th edition of the Budokan convention will take place at the Palacio de Cristal. The event focuses on anime, video games, and Asian culture, featuring guests such as YouTuber Fernanfloo, South Korean actor Shin Hyun-joon, and Japanese singer Maki Ōtsuki. The convention will also host the national final of the World Cosplay Summit Ecuador.