Manga Barcelona 2023 begins its twenty-ninth edition at the Gran Via exhibition center, where it landed a year ago because Montjuïc had become too small. From Thursday, December 7, to Sunday, December 10, the fair's doors will open from 10 in the morning until 8 at night.
Manga Barcelona 2023 Exhibitions
With 85,000 m2 (3,000 more than the previous edition) and more exhibitors than ever, Manga Barcelona continues to offer an unmissable event for fans of manga, anime, and Japanese culture. We highlight some of the exhibitions at the 29th Manga Barcelona:35 years of Totoro
In the activity area, attendees will be able to enjoy the exhibition My Neighbor Totoro. 35 Visions: Homage to the Japanese Animation Classic, in which different illustrators, celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Japanese anime classic, have recreated their vision around this animated film and around the iconic character of Totoro, a forest spirit related to a Japanese family that moves to live in the suburbs.The art of Tokyo Genso
Located in Palace 4, you will discover the work of Japanese illustrator Tokyo Genso, official guest of the 29th Manga Barcelona. This Japanese illustrator recreates some of the most iconic places in the Japanese capital in a possible fantastic future.Studio Ghibli Cosplays Expo
In Palace 7, the dreamlike outfits from the films of the renowned Studio Ghibli will come to life for attendees of the 29th MANGA BARCELONA. In this exhibition, the costumes of the emblematic protagonists of feature films such asSpirited Away,Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,The Castle in the Sky, among others.Fantasy Manga from Escola Joso
In this exhibition, located in the activity zone, homage will be paid to the work of four young authors who trained in the classrooms of Escola Joso and have burst onto the national and international manga publishing scene with force.Itadakimanga
The gastronomic section is not far behind, as it will offer an exhibition dedicated to the most iconic dishes that appear in manga. From ramen to okonomiyaki, passing through dorayakis and traditional mochis, this exhibition will whet visitors' appetites.
Manga Kids Academy: the expo
Within this exhibition in the activity zone, you will find information and images that highlight the most distinctive characteristics of the Japanese school. How many stages does it cover? What do the uniforms look like? What is the typical lunch food?The exhibition has been designed to appeal to all audiences, with a visual approach and concise text specially thought for the little ones. However, there is an opportunity to obtain more details through QR codes, allowing siblings, teenagers, moms, dads, and grandparents to delve deeper into the information.
Tickets for Manga Barcelona 2023
The 29th edition of Manga Barcelona opens its doors this Thursday, December 7, with almost all tickets sold out (only a few remain for Thursday). If you still want to get some of the available tickets, this year ticket sales are exclusively online. Users who wish to purchase a ticket can choose from the following modalities:- General admission: €15
- 4-day pass: €50
- Discount ticket with Youth Card and FANOC: €13
- Free children's ticket for children under 4 years old
Floor Plan of the 29th Manga Barcelona Venue
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