New York Comic Con animation panel highlights include The Simpsons, Rick & Morty and more!
By Cody Schultz
New York Comic Con is almost upon us as the annual pop culture convention is just around the corner, and this year’s event definitely has a lot to offer – especially for those who love animated comedies!
This year’s New York Comic Con has an unexpectedly packed lineup that includes a number of hit series, including many fan-favorite animated hits from FOX’s Animation Domination programming block, top titles from Adult Swim, beloved Crunchyroll titles, HBO’s new Creature Commando animated series, and more.
During the four-day event, fans can expect teases of what’s to come in the new seasons of the hit series with the panels expected to give us new clips and perhaps even a few trailers for the series attending. With cast and creators present to discuss the upcoming seasons, we should also get some teases of what’s ahead be it plot points of the upcoming episodes, new cast additions, or maybe even a few premiere dates!
While we might not all be able to make it out to NYCC for the in-person panels, that doesn’t mean we can’t follow along on social media throughout the event to see what news comes from the various panels throughout the weekend. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at just what this year’s NYCC event will bring for fans of animation!
Thursday, October 17 highlights
Seeking Salvation: A Hazbin Hotel Panel: 11 am - 12 pm in Room 405. Confirmed guests: Kimiko Glenn, Alex Brightman, and Vivienne Medrano.
Dragon Ball DAIMA Special Panel: 12:45 - 2:15 pm on the Empire Stage. Confirmed guests: Monica Rial and Akio Iyoku
Bats in Translation: “Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League” and “Batman Azteca: Choque De Imperios” Video Presentation and Panel: 3 - 4 pm on the Main Stage. Confirmed guests: Kazuki Nakashima, Shinji Takagi, Jumpei Mizusaki, José C. García de Letona, and Juan Meza-León.
Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” Season Eight Sneak Peek: 4:45 - 5:45 pm on the Main Stage. Confirmed guests: Executive producers Dan Harmon and Scott Marder and voice cast Harry Belden, Ian Cardoni, Sarah Chalke, Spencer Grammer, and Chris Parnell.
Friday, October 18 highlights
Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants 25th Anniversary Celebration: 11 am - 12 pm on the Empire Stage. Confirmed guests: TBA.
The Lord of The Rings: The War of The Rohirrim: 11 am - 12 pm on the Main Stage. Confirmed guests: Stephen Colbert, Kenji Kamiyama, Philippa Boyens, Jason DeMarco, Joseph Chou, Arty Papageorgiou, Phoebe Gittins, Brian Cox, Luke Pasqualino, and Gaia Wise.
Toei Animation Presents: One Piece Panel: 12:45 - 1:45 pm on the Empire Stage. Confirmed guests: Colleen Clinkenbeard, and Chris Sabat.
Spotlight on Hiro Mashima, Creator of FAIRY TAIL: 12:45 - 1:45 pm on the Main Stage. Confirmed guests: Hiro Mashima.
Adult Swim’s “Lazarus” Sneak Peek and Q&A: 3:30 - 4:30 pm in Room 405.
Saturday, October 19 highlights
The Simpsons: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm on the Main Stage. Confirmed guests: Matt Groening.
OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom Exclusive Preview ft. Naoyuki Ito and Kentaro Hashimoto: 12:15 - 1:15 pm in Room 409. Confirmed guests: Naoyuki Ito, and Kentaro Hashimoto.
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict Panel: 12:45 - 1:45 pm on the Empire Stage. Confirmed guests: Noriaki Sugiyama, and Masakazu Morita.
Max Original Animation Presents: CREATURE COMMANDOS: 4:45 - 5:45 pm on the Empire Stage. Confirmed guests: Sean Gunn, Frank Grillo, David Harbour, Zoë Chao, Dean Lorey, Steve Agee, Josh Horowitz, James Gunn, Alan Tudyk, and Maria Bakalova.
Prime Video’s SECRET LEVEL: 6:30 - 7:30 pm in Room 405.
Sunday, October 20 highlights
Futurama: 11 am - 12 pm on the Main Stage. Confirmed guests: Matt Groening.
“Teen Titans Go!” 400TH Episode Celebration: 12:30 - 1:30 pm in Room 405. Confirmed guests: Scott Menville, Pete Michail, Tara Strong, Greg Cipes, Khary Payton, and Hynden Walch.
FOX Entertainment Presents Grimsburg: 12:45 - 1:45 pm on the Main Stage.
FOX Entertainment Presents Universal Basic Guys: 3:30 - 4:30 pm in Room 405.