Crunchyroll Reveals NYCC 2026 Lineup

In one of the first major announcements for this year’s New York Comic Con, Crunchyroll has revealed its programming lineup. Fans can expect first looks at upcoming seasons and special screenings, as well as photo ops and experiences at their booth.

Look, when NYC con-goers tell you that there’s often more anime at NYCC than there is at Anime NYC, we’re not joking. Crunchyroll alone is hosting nine panels across the con’s four days, bringing cast and crew for favorites like The Apothecary Diaries and Black Clover, plus new titles such as Sentenced to be a Hero and Black Torch. This is an insane amount of anime programming for NYCC (and that’s not even all of it!), but as I was only able to attend one panel at this year’s Anime NYC, I have to say I’m not complaining.

In addition to the panels, the Crunchyroll booth (#1653) will feature a Black Clover photo op, which promises that fans will be able to “uplevel their aura”, and a Witch Hat Atelier experience, where “precise pen strokes cast wondrous spells”. And, to celebrate the anniversary of Crunchyroll’s manga app – which launched at last year’s NYCC – their booth (#1643) will allow attendees to grab a tablet, kick back, and check out the ever-growing catalogue of manga. (That sounds very much to me like they’ll have, like, a lounge setup. Which is an excellent idea, if true.)

Crunchyroll’s full lineup of panels is below.

CRUNCHRYOLL SHOWCASE
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 3:30PM -4:30PM ET – Room 405 

Whether you’re a lifelong anime fan or just getting started, Crunchyroll brings you closer to the action with sneak peeks, studio spotlights, announcements, and surprises along the way.

THE APOTHECARY DIARIES PRESENTED BY CRUNCHYROLL & NTV
Friday, Oct. 9 | 12:15PM – 1:15PM ET – Room 409

Join the voices of Mao Mao and Jinshi to talk about the hit new season of The Apothecary Diaries. Watch special guests Aoi Yuki and Takeo Otsuka recreate some of your favorite scenes live, and discuss their experiences working on the series!

SENTENCED TO BE A HERO: REFLECTING ON SEASON 1 FT. CREATOR, ORIGINAL CHARACTER DESIGNER AND VOICE CAST 
Friday, Oct. 9 | 6:30PM – 7:30PM ET – Room 405 

Join Crunchyroll in welcoming the creative minds and beloved voices behind Sentenced to Be a Hero! Original Author Rocket Shokai, Original Illustration Mephisto, Yohei Azakami (Xylo) and Mayu Iizuka (Teoritta) will join the stage to reflect on Season 1 with a special talk session and exclusive live dubbing performance. 

BLACK CLOVER SEASON 2 SCREENING & LIVE DUBBING WITH VOICE CAST 
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 12:45PM – 1:45PM ET – 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!

CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: SHANGRI-LA FRONTIER SEASON 3 U.S. PREMIERE
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 3:45PM – 4:45PM ET – Room 408 

Return to the world of Shangri-La Frontier with the U.S. Premiere of Season 3! Experience Episodes 1 and 2 on the big screen and get an early look at the next chapter of Sunraku’s adventure before the new season begins.

CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: FIREFLY WEDDING & DENGEKI DAISY EARLY SCREENINGS
Saturday, October 10 | 7:30PM – 8:20PM – Room 408 

Be among the first to catch two highly anticipated series (Dengeki Daisy, Firefly Wedding) with a lineup of exclusive premiere screenings! From action-packed battles and captivating romance to unforgettable drama, don’t miss this special showcase featuring our upcoming anime.

CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: UPCOMING ANIME PREMIERES
Saturday, Oct. 10| 8:30PM – 9:30PM ET – Room 408 

Be among the first to catch exclusive early looks at exciting upcoming anime! Don’t miss this special screening featuring premieres of highly anticipated new series, with more details to be revealed soon.

BLACK TORCH ENGLISH DUB PANEL 
Sunday, Oct. 11 | 12:00PM – 1:00PM ET – 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.

HERE U ARE EPISODES 1 & 2 EARLY SCREENINGS
Sunday, Oct. 11 | 3:30PM -4:40PM ET – Room 405 

Be among the first to experience Here U Are on the big screen! Catch Episode 1 in its East Coast Premiere, followed by the U.S. Premiere of Episode 2, as this heartfelt story begins to unfold. Don’t miss this special screening and the chance to experience what’s next before anyone else.

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Please be advised that any panels on the Main or Empire Stages require a reservation; reservations go live on September 10. If you’re unable to secure a reservation, there will be a standby line, but entry from standby is not guaranteed.

NYCC 2026 will be held at the Javits Convention Center from Thursday, October 8, to Sunday, October 11.

Stay tuned for more news from NYCC 2026!

Author: Jamie Sugah

Jamie has a BA in English with a focus in creative writing from The Ohio State University. She self-published her first novel, The Perils of Long Hair on a Windy Day, which is available through Amazon. She is currently an archivist and lives in New York City with her demon ninja vampire cat. She covers television, books, movies, anime, and conventions in the NYC area.

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