Dandadan Opens First SOFA Booth in Bogotá, Draws Crowds
MBS brought costumed Turbo Granny and Serpo aliens to Colombia's SOFA event, its first exhibition in the country.
The TV anime Dandadan ran its first booth at SOFA (Salón del Ocio y la Fantasía) in Bogotá, Colombia, which was held from October 8 to 12, 2026, according to animeanime.jp.
The booth marked MBS's first event exhibition in Colombia and formed part of the broadcaster's overseas expansion efforts.
Costumed characters of Turbo Granny and the Serpo aliens appeared at the SOFA booth and drew loud cheers from the crowd. Visitors lined up continuously for commemorative photos, and attendees ranged from young people to families with small children and elderly locals, with fans wearing masks shaped like Dandadan characters filling the venue.
The Dandadan booth is scheduled to appear at Lucca Comics & Games in Italy at the end of October.
Overseas run continues
The series has been exhibited at a string of overseas events, including Fan Expo Dallas from September 12 to 14, 2026, San Diego Comic Con Malaga from October 1 to 4, 2026, UwUAFTERDARK in Colombia on October 10, 2026, New York Comic Con from October 8 to 11, 2026, OC Japan Fair from October 16 to 18, 2026 and an ADN Tour in France starting October 10, 2026. The manga has surpassed 14 million cumulative copies in circulation and, as of June 2026, had exceeded 1 billion views within the Shonen Jump+ app. The anime's first season aired from October to December 2024, its second from July to September 2025, and a third season is scheduled to air in 2027.
Quick answers
When was Dandadan's first SOFA booth held?
The booth ran at SOFA in Bogotá, Colombia, from October 8 to 12, 2026.
Where will the Dandadan booth appear next?
It is scheduled to appear at Lucca Comics & Games in Italy at the end of October.
When does Dandadan Season 3 air?
A third season is scheduled to air in 2027.