New York Comic Con has unveiled its 2026 guest list and programming schedule, confirming a heavy focus on high-profile voice talent and exclusive industry premieres. The convention, held at the Javits Center from October 8 to 11, will host industry veterans including Hikaru Midorikawa, who is set to discuss his role as Garou in One-Punch Man, and the iconic duo of Junko Takeuchi and Noriaki Sugiyama for a special Naruto retrospective.
Beyond the guest appearances, the schedule is packed with major screenings. Crunchyroll is slated to present the U.S. premiere of Shangri-La Frontier Season 3, alongside early screenings for Firefly Wedding and the U.S. debut of the Dengeki Daisy anime. Fans of the Dragon Ball franchise can also look forward to a world premiere advance screening of the Dragon Ball Super: Beerus special panel on the opening day of the event.
Industry insights will take center stage as well, with editors from Shonen Jump+ and Weekly Shonen Magazine participating in a panel regarding the global expansion of the manga market. Other notable events include a live dubbing session for Black Clover Season 2 featuring Gakuto Kajiwara and a dedicated talk on the War of the Three Titans arc of Tokyo Revengers with voice actor Mariya Ise.
This year’s programming highlights a continued trend of integrating major Japanese production staff into U.S. fan conventions to bridge the gap between international releases. With such a dense schedule of premieres and creator-led panels, the event serves as a significant touchpoint for upcoming seasonal titles. Which of these premiere screenings are you most looking forward to seeing in action?
