Reedpop Announces New York Comic Con 2026 Adult Animation Panels
I gotta tell ya, I was largely disappointed with San Diego Comic Con this year and am starting to think New York Comic Con is starting to lead the pack of go-to conventions on a yearly basis. It’s early, but I expect the list of adult animation panels to expand here so bookmark this and we’ll see you there!
Thursday
MARRIAGETOXIN Road to the Best Marriage! at NYCC
Come hear the stories of the production of the MARRIAGETOXIN series featuring the Director, Motonobu Hori and the Chief Animation Director/Character Designer, Kohei Tokuoka! Get the inside scoop on the behind the scenes of the making of Season 1 and hear firsthand on what the team has planned for Season 2. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn more about the series and don’t miss a chance to see Kohei Tokuoka’s live drawing session and see the character creation process from a pro!
Thursday, October 8th, 3:15 PM, Room 409
GUNDAM Showcase 2026 @ NYC – Feat. SEED FREEDOM ZERO
Be among the first fans in the world to learn more about MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO with special guests. This Panel also features, latest Gundam news, upcoming initiatives, and fan experiences, providing a unique perspective from the team bringing Gundam to audiences worldwide. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the future of Gundam at NYCC 2026, last but not least, there are amazing giveaways too!
Thursday, October 8th, 3:30 PM, Main Stage
Up Next From Marvel Television and Marvel Animation
Join special guests for an inside look at Marvel Television and Marvel Animation’s most anticipated upcoming series on Disney+.
Thursday, October 8th, 4:15 PM, Empire Stage
5:15 p.m. | Main Stage — Prime Video’s Helluva Boss Q&A & World Premiere Screening
The Immediate Murder Professionals are open for business in New York. Join creator and executive producer Vivienne Medrano, and series stars Brandon Rogers, Richard Horvitz, Vivian Williams, Erica Lindbeck, Bryce Pinkham and Harvey Guillén for one helluva good panel filled with devilish insights and the world premiere screening of Season 3 of Helluva Boss.
Friday
ONE PIECE Panel: Presented by Toei Animation and Crunchyroll
Join us for a special ONE PIECE English dub panel featuring Colleen Clinkenbeard (English voice of Luffy), Ian Sinclair (English voice of Brook and Scopper Gaban), and surprise guests. Fans can look forward to exciting conversations, exclusive content, and more as we lead up to the English dub premiere of the ONE PIECE Elbaph Arc, coming Fall 2026 and streaming on Crunchyroll.
Friday, October 9th, 12:45 PM, Empire Stage
“Common Side Effects” Season 2 World Premiere Screening & Panel (Fri, Oct. 9th/7-8 pm ET/North-Room 409:
The Peabody Award-winning Adult Swim animated thriller Common Side Effects returns for an all-new season. Get an early look at Season Two, then join co-creators Joe Bennett and Steve Hely alongside the series’ starring voice cast for a conversation about the mysteries, conspiracies, and twists ahead. Dive into the acclaimed series and learn what fans can expect from the next chapter of Common Side Effects.
Saturday
Black Clover
Saturday, October 10 | 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Empire Stage
Join Crunchyroll and the voice actors for Asta, Gakuto Kajiwara and Dallas Reid, for exclusive behind the scenes stories, a live dubbing session, and screening in celebration of the highly anticipated return of Black Clover!
Bob’s Burgers and Futurama Animation Panel
The Belchers are back at New York Comic Con! Join executive producer Loren Bouchard alongside the cast as they dish on all things Bob’s Burgers, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, fan-favorite moments and plenty of laughs, plus a special first look at what’s ahead for the beloved Belcher family.
Futurama is back on Hulu, and back at New York Comic Con! Join creator Matt Groening, executive producer and head writer David X. Cohen and executive producer Claudia Katz, along with stars Billy West, Katey Sagal and Maurice LaMarche, and moderator/producer Lee Supercinski, for an infinitely intimate discussion of the beloved sci-fi comedy and what’s ahead for the Planet Express crew.
This panel will feature both Bob’s Burgers and Futurama back-to-back, and the room will not clear, so buckle into your seat for the best panel of NYCC for animation fans.
Saturday, October 10th, 11:00 AM, Main Stage
“Get Jiro!” Screening and Panel (Sat, Oct. 10th, 2026/6:45- 7:45 pm ET/North-Room 409):
Based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose, Get Jiro! serves up a bold new animated vision of a future where master chefs hold the ultimate power. Join the creative team behind Adult Swim’s upcoming series, produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios, for a special look at the new series and hear behind-the-scenes insights from the cast and creators as they discuss bringing the fan-favorite story to life
Black Torch
Sunday, October 11 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Empire Stage
Join Crunchyroll in celebrating BLACK TORCH with English dub stars AJ Beckles (Jiro Azuma) and Keith Silverstein (Rago)! Look back on the action, laughs, and standout moments from the season with guest Q&A, and a rare chance to see Jiro and Rago come to life with a special live dubbing performance.
