From the 23rd to the 26th of July, San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) will be going digital for the first time since its inception in 1970, which means fans from all over the world will be able to attend one of the world’s biggest comic book conventions from the comfort of their own home. All you have to do is follow SDCC on Youtube to catch each panel live!
However, as the event boasts over 300 panels for fans to check out, you might find yourself having a hard time deciding on what to watch. We’ve put together a guide of our personal highlights that we think you’ll enjoy as well.
Manga & Anime
Shaman King: Then, Now & Tomorrow
July 23, 2.00PM (July 24, 5.00AM Malaysia time)
Kodansha Comics will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the finale of Shaman King with a panel at SDCC. As this panel comes hot on the heels of the announcement of the new Shaman King anime, we’re hoping to see more details or even exclusive footage from the upcoming project.
Crunchyroll Industry Panel
July 23, 10.00AM (July 24, 1.00AM Malaysia time)
Crunchyroll has been a driving force behind bringing officially subtitled anime and manga to the masses, and their recent forays into webtoon adaptations have been nothing but promising. Expect some exciting announcements on Crunchyroll’s upcoming series and original titles.
VIZ: A Haunting Conversation with Junji Ito
July 24, 4.00PM (July 25, 7.00AM Malaysia time)
If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in the mind of the Internet’s favourite horror mangaka, you’ll want to tune in for this Q&A with the one and only Junji Ito. He’ll also be showing off his latest manga Frankenstein, as well as more details on Production I.G.’s anime adaptation of his smash hit Uzumaki.
Western Animation
HBO Max and Cartoon Network Studios: Adventure Time: Distant Lands
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July 24, 11.00AM (July 25, 2.00AM Malaysia time)
Adventure Time may have ended in 2018, but its creators are still hard at work on its spinoff, Adventure Time: Distant Lands. The panel is set to host an in-depth discussion about the production and future of Distant Lands, as well as a sneak peek at Obsidian, the second episode of the new series.
Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy
July 24, 1.00PM (July 25, 4.00AM Malaysia time)
If you’ve binge-watched all of Avatar on Netflix and still can’t get enough of this modern classic, you might want to check out this panel, which features an all-star lineup of creators and writers from across the franchise. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for more news on Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation!
Zoom into Xadia: The Dragon Prince
July 24, 3.00PM (July 25, 6.00AM Malaysia time)
With Season 3 of The Dragon Prince ending on a cliffhanger, fans are definitely itching to know more about Season 4. If you’ve got a burning question on your mind, drop them a message on Twitter–you might just get an answer during the cast and crew’s Q&A session.
Comics
DC@Home Day One and Two
July 24, 10.00AM & July 25, 11.00AM (July 25, 1.00AM & July 26, 2.00AM Malaysia time)
Comic book fans will be in for a treat with the DC@Home panels, which are set to feature some of the company’s best artists and writers. Brian Michael Bendis, Jim Lee, Greg Capullo, Sean Gordon Murphy and Scott Snyder are set to appear, and that’s just to name a few. However, with DC’s own online event DC Fandome on the horizon, expect fewer exclusive announcements and more talks and insights from these industry legends.
Marvel Comics: Next Big Thing
July 24, 11.00AM (July 25, 2.00AM Malaysia time)
While the MCU won’t be making an appearance at SDCC this year, you’ll still be able to get your Marvel comics fix in this panel hosted by the company’s editor-in-chief, C.B. Cebulski. We’ll be getting updates on titles such as Empire, X of Swords, Amazing Spider-Man, and Werewolf by Night.
That’s all for our quick guide to San Diego Comic-Con@Home! Let us know what you’ll be watching in the comments below.
