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Every year in July, no less than 130,000 attendees converge into Downtown San Diego as the San Diego Comic-Con is held. With Comic-Con being one of the world’s biggest festivals for comics and nerd culture, not surprisingly some of the biggest news in entertainment is often announced here. While there will not be a Toonami panel at SDCC this year, there will be several panels and events for Toonami fans to enjoy and perhaps to watch out for in regards to future announcements.
Adult Swim this year will once again be setting up their “Adult Swim on the Green” Festival Grounds just outside the convention center halls, to showcase some of their hit and upcoming titles, including the Toonami original series My Adventures With Superman. And who knows what else we’ll see in store.
Hand-picked from the official schedule and other sources, this is a curated list of the various events and panels that could be of interest of Toonami viewers, including panels of shows that have been featured on Toonami, as well as industry panels of companies that have a partnership with the block.
Do note that there is a possibility that there can be Toonami-related news in panels that aren’t listed below, but fans should be on the lookout for any possible announcements. I’ll be on the ground in Downtown San Diego covering the events, so for potential breaking news announcements and live-tweets, be sure to follow our social media accounts including @ToonamiSquad on Twitter, @toonamisquad.com on BlueSky, @ToonamiSquad on Threads, @ToonamiSquad on Instagram, and ToonamiSquadOfficial on Facebook.
This schedule list will be updated if more information becomes available and is subject to change. All listed times are in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) unless specified. If there’s any events that we left out that is of interest for Toonami viewers or needs changing, feel free to let @AnimeSavior know through his Twitter.
Also, If you missed it, check out or coverage of last year’s SDCC, as well as our interviews with Michelle Ruff and Deneen Melody and Kimberly Woods.
Thursday
Gundam Showcase 2026: Unveil the Next Gundam
Time: Thursday July 23, 2025 10:30am – 11:30am PDT
Room: 6BCF
Official Description: A special panel showcasing the latest updates on the Gundam series for 2026, featuring an exciting lineup of guest speakers. From insights into upcoming titles, including new releases and continuing series, to the latest developments in North America, this session covers the present and future of Gundam with special panelists all the way from Japan.
My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary Panel Powered by Crunchyroll
Time: Thursday July 23, 2025 10:00am – 11:00am PDT
Room: Ballroom 20
Official Description: Crunchyroll and panelists Christopher Sabat (voice of All Might), Justin Briner (voice of Izuku Midoriya), Clifford Chapin (voice of Katsuki Bakugo), and David Matranga (voice of Shoto Todoroki) celebrate the 10th anniversary of the award-winning anime series My Hero Academia.
Aniplex of America Industry Panel
Time: Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm PDT
Room: 7AB
Official Description: Aniplex of America has brought a wide variety of shows that have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Staff members Shelby Tozier and Anthony Foronda celebrate the company’s past, present, and future with a jam-packed anime industry panel.
Night of New Screening
Time: Thursday July 23, 2025 7:00pm – 9pm PDT
Room: Adult Swim on the Green (Offsite)
Official Description: Exclusive Content Screening
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Friday
Common Side Effects Season 2 in Production
Time: Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm – 12:45pm PDT
Room: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Official Description: Adult Swim’s award-winning series Common Side Effects goes behind the scenes as co-creators Joe Bennett and Steve Hely give an in-depth look at season 2, currently in production. This panel explores how the new season is being built, from evolving storylines and character arcs to animation, tone, and the creative challenges of expanding the world after season 1. The conversation includes candid discussion, work-in-progress insights, and a rare glimpse into how Common Side Effects enters its next chapter.
President Curtis Premiere Panel
Time: Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm – 1:45pm PDT
Room: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Official Description: From the Rick and Morty universe comes President Curtis, Adult Swim’s new animated comedy co-created by Dan Harmon and James Siciliano and starring Keith David as President Andre Curtis. Just ahead of the series premiere, the cast and creative team present a first look at the new series that follows the commander-in-chief and his eccentric staff as they tackle everyday issues such as interdimensional diplomacy, paranormal investigations, and unexplained phenomena.
My Adventures with Superman Season 3
Time: Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm – 2:45pm PDT
Room: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Official Description: The next chapter of My Adventures with Superman brings the cast and creative team to the Comic-Con stage to talk season 3 of Adult Swim’s acclaimed animated series. From Clark and Lois’s evolving partnership to higher stakes in Metropolis and beyond, the panel explores how the show continues to reimagine the world’s most iconic hero with heart, humor, and action, plus behind-the-scenes insights and special surprises for fans.
Time: Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm – 3:00pm PDT
Room: 29AB
Official Description: Aspiring mangaka can learn from the editors and creators behind VIZ Originals and One-Shots in a workshop on publishing manga with VIZ. The session walks through the development process and offers guidance on what editors look for in a series pitch or one-shot submission.
Time: Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm – 3:45pm
Room: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Official Description: The multiverse crashes Comic-Con as the entire voice cast of Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty join executive producers Dan Harmon and Scott Marder for a look at season 9 of Adult Swim’s Emmy-winning animated hit. Behind-the-scenes stories, creative insights, and interdimensional chaos are on the table as the team discusses what’s next for Rick and Morty and all of the Smith family.
Breaking into Voice Acting for Games and Animation
Time: Friday July 24, 2026 7:00pm – 8:00pm PDT
Room: Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Official Description: A team of award-winning veterans from the voiceover industry discuss their experiences and how they started their careers. Deneen Melody (Sandrone in Genshin Impact, Gammamon in Digimon Ghost Game), Isaac Robinson-Smith (Bishop in X-Men ’97, Mushu in Disney Dreamlight Valley), Darius Marquis Johnson (Barkimedes and Teez in Monster High, Sanosuke Sagara in Rurouni Kenshin), Stephanie Southerland (Jean in Genshin Impact, Tess Bailey in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6), Joe Hernandez (Daruk/Yunobo in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Asat Pramad in Honkai: Star Rail), and Heather Gonzalez (Fortnite, Persona 3 Reload) share stories and give advice for those interested in voice acting. Moderated by Shawn Strider.
Bang Zoom!: Voice Over for Video Games
Time: Friday July 24, 2026 8:00pm – 9:00pm PDT
Room: 29AB
Official Description: Bang Zoom! Studios, a leading localization studio for games and anime, offers a behind-the-scenes look at how memorable video game performances are created. Learn how the team collaborates with developers and publishers through casting, voice direction, recording, and performance capture to bring characters to life. The panel shares insights and stories from the production team and special industry guests, including experiences working on globally recognized titles.
Live Table Read – Rick and Morty
Time: Friday July 24, 2025 7:00pm – 9pm PDT
Room: Adult Swim on the Green (Offsite)
Official Description: No official discription
Saturday
40th Anniversary of Castle in the Sky
Time: Saturday July 25, 2025 4:15pm – 5:15pm PDT
Room: 6A
Official Description: Hirokatsu Kihara (Studio Ghibli production coordinator, 1985–1990) shares behind-the-scenes stories about the making of Castle in the Sky, accompanied by original drawings and anecdotes from the production process. He is joined by Comic-Con special guest Yôichi Nishikawa (Howl’s Moving Castle), a background painter on every Studio Ghibli film since Howl’s Moving Castle and an art director at Studio Ponoc, Studio Chizu, and more, who will offer additional insight into the artistry and legacy of Studio Ghibli films.
Adult Swim Through The Years
Time: Saturday July 25, 2025 7:00pm – 9pm PDT
Room: Adult Swim on the Green (Offsite)
Official Description: Live Animation Set by Afuchs Twin and Cosplay Dance Party Celebration.
Sunday
35 Years of Sailor Moon: Magical Girl Fandom Appreciation
Time: Sunday July 26, 2026 11:45am – 12:45pm PDT
Room: 6BCF
Official Description: While magical girls in anime and manga have been around since the 1960s, Naoko Takeuchi’s Sailor Moon changed the landscape of the magical girl genre. Jessica Tseang (The Comics Voyager, 2022 Eisner judge) discusses with panelists and manga historians how Sailor Moon has remained popular for more than three decades, the influence Takeuchi has had on other series like Cardcaptor Sakura, and the history of feminism in manga.
Are you headed to Comic-Con this year? If so or if not, what news and announcements are you anticipating? Sound off in the comments below or on our social media outlets.
