Budokan 2023 is coming: dates, times, ticket costs and everything you need to know before attending

Attention fans anime, comics, kpop and video games: a new edition of the convention returns Budokan. The event takes place at the traditional location, the Guayaquil Crystal Palaceat the beginning of Malecón 2000, on Saturday September 30 and Sunday October 1.

Like every year, the Budokan wants to deliver varied experiences in the pop culture universe, especially Asian. This 2023 will be no exception and the stage is set for this k-Playground, with games, singers and kpop choreography; area Umai, with Japanese cuisine; the educational space EduGeek (in the hall of the hall); esports tournament; illustrators alley; and the inevitable main platform with the guests of honor of the event: national and international cosplayers; voice actors and for the first time the Japanese singers of anisone Matsuzawa and Takayoshi Tanimoto.

Luis Manuel Ávila, the Latin voice of Gohan, will visit Guayaquil as a guest at Budokan 2023: “I want you to know that I have a lot of fun when I do my work (…), that is what we actors are committed to “

How much do tickets cost for Budokan 2023?

This 2023 general admission is $12 (plus VAT) per person to attend the convention for one day. You can also purchase a package for both days of the event for $24 (plus tax) per person.

How much do children pay to go to Budokan 2023?

The organization has adopted the access modality for children not by age, but by height. This means that if the child is smaller than one meter, no entrance fee is charged.

Where can I buy tickets for Budokan 2023?

Tickets to attend Budokan 2023 are available on the meet2go.com site and in the Dr. Games shops (Carchi, between Quisquís and Urdaneta); Tadaima (CC Albán Borja); Hallyu Store (Garzota and Plaza Colón 2, at 9 de Octubre and Colón) and in the Advance stores (Mall del Sol, La Rotonda).

Who is Yumi Matsuzawa, invited to Budokan 2023?

Which artists have been invited to Budokan 2023?

Among the guest artists who will grace the main stage of Budokan 2023 are renowned voice actors Luis Manuel Avila (Gohan van Dragon Ball), Mario Castaneda (the official voice of Gokú) and Rene Garcia (Vegetable); Mexican cosplayer Arigameplays; and Japanese singers Yumi Matsuzawa (Knights of the zodiac, Saint Seiya Hades) And Takayoshi Tanimoto (Digimon, Dragon Ball Kai) who have lent their voices to everyone’s favorite anime.

Who are the cosplayers who will be present at Budokan 2023?

Next to the Mexican Ari Gameplaysothers cosplayers guests are the subjects Andy Pandy, Kira, Robin, Meguni and Renanina.

How much does it cost to have your photo taken with the guest artists?

There are rates for this meet and greet with dubbing by actors and directors Luis Manuel Avila (Gohan van Dragon Ball), Mario Castaneda (the official voice of Gokú) and Rene Garcia (Vegeta): autographs, from $10; photography, from $10; video or audio greetings, starting at $15 each.

There will also be a meeting with the singer of anisone Yumi Matsuzawa: photo (A4), $10; signature poster, $12; mini album, $20; full album, $35 (Saturdays only, from 4 p.m.).

These amounts are paid on the day of the event.

Where can I view the official Budokan 2023 calendar?

Budokan 2023 opens on Saturday, September 30 at 11 a.m.; On Sunday, September 1, admission starts at 12:30 PM. The convention is open until 8:00 PM on both days.. The activities schedule for each part of the event can be viewed on Instagram @budokanec and Facebook BudokanEC.