The magic of anime and Japanese culture once again conquers the Bay of Cádiz. Manga World II is preparing to open its doors on June 7 and 8 at the Bahía Sur shopping center in San Fernando, promising to surpass the success of its first edition, which drew more than 6,000 attendees. This year, the event consolidates its position as the must-see event for manga, anime, and video game lovers in southern Spain.
Dragon Ball
Comes to Life with Its Original Voice Actors
One of the
big surprises of this edition will be the presence of Dragon Ball's most iconic
voice actors. Fans will be able to meet Pablo Domínguez, the unmistakable voice
of Son Goku, in person, along with Bernabé Rico (Future Trunks), Rafa Torres
(C16 and Sr. Popo), Gema Abad (C18 and Arale), and Fran Rodríguez (Cell).
These voice
professionals will share their behind-the-scenes experience and relive some of
the most epic moments from the series that shaped the childhoods of millions of
fans. Their presence makes Manga World II a unique opportunity for fans of
Akira Toriyama's work.
Nintendo
Switch 2 arrives exclusively in Andalusia
Gamers are
in luck. Manga World II will be one of the first events in Spain where the
Nintendo Switch 2 can be tried out, just two days after its official launch.
The gamer zone will include an exclusive Freeplay area with Mario Kart World,
allowing visitors to be among the first to experience the new features of the
Nintendo console.
Álvaro
Rodríguez, a renowned video game localizer who has collaborated with leading
developers in the sector, will be part of the program of activities, bringing
his professional expertise to the event.
Cosplay,
K-Pop, and Korean Culture Take Center Stage
Cosplay
will take center stage with the participation of renowned Cadiz cosplayers such
as Mitsuka, Akumu, Eris, Golden, Mikey, and Namicosp, who will bring beloved
anime and manga characters to life. There will be separate contests for adults
and children, encouraging the whole family to participate.
Korean
culture also finds its place at the Andalucía K-Pop Dance Festival, where
participants will dazzle with the elaborate choreography characteristic of this
musical genre. The Seville Theater Club association will offer the show
"Dame Chocoleito," performing songs by the Japanese group BabyMetal.
Unique
Experiences and After-Party Until Dawn
Among the
most exciting activities is the "choco contest," inspired by the
popular series "Squid Game," where participants must complete five
Korean children's games completely tied to their partners.
Star Wars
fans are not forgotten, with photocalls, lightsaber courses, classes with Jedi
masters, and Sith battles. The experience is rounded out by specialized tattoo
artists such as 'Anag Tattoo' from Malaga and Pink Alien Tattoos, bringing the
art of themed tattoos to visitors.
As a major
new feature, this year the event will be extended with an After Party that will
run from midnight to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, accompanied by anime music sessions
from various DJs.
A
long-standing event
Pablo
Vivancos, manager of Bahía Sur, highlights the shopping center's commitment to
"quality alternative leisure" and the importance of these synergies
in offering unique offerings to all audiences.
The
collaboration with specialized associations such as CEFYC (Korean pop culture),
Onyxia (Asian culture), The Legacy of Force (Star Wars), and Mueve Ficha (board
games) guarantees the quality and diversity of the content.
Manga World
II is shaping up to be the premier event for Japanese culture in Andalusia,
consolidating San Fernando as a must-see destination for otakus in southern
Spain. Tickets are now available on the event's official website.
