IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. announced that Matt Hill, Sam Vincent and Matthew Erickson, the English voices of Kira Yamato, Athrun Zala and Shinn Asuka, will reunite at New York Comic Con 2026 for a complimentary GUNDAM SEED Series autograph session on Thursday, October 8.

The three cast members will also appear on the NYCC Main Stage later that day for “GUNDAM Showcase 2026 @ NYC – Feat. SEED FREEDOM ZERO,” alongside Executive Producer Naohiro Ogata and Kaori Shida, Planning Producer, for a discussion featuring the latest news about MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO.

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GUNDAM SEED English Dub Cast Reunites for Complimentary NYCC Autograph Session

Matt Hill, Sam Vincent, and Matthew Erickson will reunite for a special autograph session at NYCC. Autographs will be complimentary, so make sure to have your Gundam collection ready to get them signed.

Event Name: GUNDAM SEED Series Autograph Session
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. EDT
Location: Hall 1A Autographing
Appearing Guests:

• Matt Hill (English voice of Kira Yamato)
• Sam Vincent (English voice of Athrun Zala)
• Matthew Erickson (English voice of Shinn Asuka)

*All details are provisional and subject to change without notice.
*Autographs should be limited to Gundam-related items or items related to the guests.

Cast Members Join the “GUNDAM Showcase 2026 @ NYC” Main Stage Panel

Three of the voices that defined the GUNDAM SEED saga reunite at the NYCC main stage along with members of the production staff. Join special guests Matt Hill (the English voice of Kira Yamato), Sam Vincent (the English voice of Athrun Zala), Matthew Erickson (the English voice of Shinn Asuka), Executive Producer Naohiro Ogata and Planning Producer Kaori Shida at the “GUNDAM Showcase 2026 @ NYC – Feat. SEED FREEDOM ZERO” panel event for an exclusive discussion of the latest news about MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO.

Be among the first fans in the world to learn more about MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO with special guests. This panel brings the latest Gundam news, upcoming initiatives, and fan experiences, providing a unique perspective from the team bringing Gundam to audiences worldwide. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the future of Gundam at NYCC 2026! In addition to the exclusive panel, there are amazing giveaways, too!

Date: Thursday, October 8
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Location: MAIN STAGE
Special Guests:

• Matt Hill (the English voice of Kira Yamato)
• Sam Vincent (the English voice of Athrun Zala)
• Matthew Erickson (the English voice of Shinn Asuka)
• Naohiro Ogata (Executive Producer)
• Kaori Shida (Planning Producer)

Giveaways include:

• T-shirt
• Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO Poster
• Gundam Card Game Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO Promotional Card
• Gunpla shopping bag
• Gundam Introduction Book
• Gundam Card Game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT Promotional Card
• Inflatable Beam Saber
• 1/144 RX-78-2 GUNDAM Workshop Kit Ver.
• Gundam Introduction Leaflet

*Please note that all distributed materials, including their contents and designs, are subject to change without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding.

Latest MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO News to Stream Worldwide

Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. will premiere a special program announcing the latest news on Mobile Suit GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO, streaming worldwide simultaneously from 3:45 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Oct. 8. The program will air on GUNDAM CHANNEL INTL (https://www.youtube.com/@GundamInfo), and will deliver the same updates from the NYCC panel to audiences around the globe.

*All details are provisional and subject to change without notice.
*This stream is not a recording or live broadcast of the panel event.

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America and the TAMASHII NATIONS Booth 

Visit the Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Booth (#2619), the main hub for GUNDAM at NYCC, and the TAMASHII NATIONS Booth (#2417) for special exhibits, GUNDAM retail, and GUNDAM 
experiences! 

TAMASHII NATIONS Special Panel “Ignite Your Soul”
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 
Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM (EDT) 
Location: Room 409 

TAMASHII NATIONS Booth Communication Counter 
Activity: Meet and Greet Photo Op and Autograph Feat. GUNDAM SEED 
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (EDT) 
Special Guests: Matt Hill (English voice of Kira Yamato) 
Related Retail Item: MB Strike Freedom Gundam <Revival Ver.> 

New York Comic Con Overview

Dates: Thursday, October 8 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
Location: New York, New York, USA
Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Official Website: https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/ 

Official Gundam Links 
GUNDAM Official Website: https://gundam-official.com/
GUNDAM Official X: https://x.com/gundam_info
GUNDAM SEED Series Official Website: https://gundam-official.com/seed/
GUNDAM SEED Series Official X: https://x.com/SEED_HDRP
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