Summary
Rick and Mortymight be a surprising concept to turn into an anime, but with such a globally popular series, it’s not out of the question entirely, thanks to the creative mind of Takashi Sano. The series, based on the original pop culture phenomenon, was spawned after a hugely successful set of short films between 2020 and 2021, alreadyindicating a promising future for theRick and Mortyanime franchise. But with a tentpole release likeRick and Morty, the anime’s season 2 prospects are already being considered leading up to the show’s debut.
Rick and Morty: The Animewas originally announced by Adult Swim in May 2022, with details including Sano being attached to direct, Telecom Animation Film to animate, and additional updates on Studio Deen and Sola Entertainment’s assistance in production.Its short films have amassed tens of millions of views on YouTube, clearly resonating with the already passionateRick and Mortyfan base while touching on its impact worldwide.
Takashi Sano understands this impact, and wishes to share his vision while honoring the original, so it’s delightful to see the support this project already has.
Rick and Morty Fans Can Watch the First Episode of the New Anime Before the Premiere (But There’s a Catch)
In a major promotion for Rick and Morty: The Anime, US fans have an opportunity to see the new series first, but only in select cities.
Rick and Morty: The Anime Executive Producer Weighs in on Season 2
“Eventually, Everything Is or Isn’t.” - Rick Sanchez
During a recent interview between Screen Rant and members of theRick and Morty: The Animeteam, including Takashi Sano, executive producer James DeMarco, and more, DeMarco addressed the possibility of season 2. With Takashi Sano’s signature style, someepic teasers for theRick and Mortyproject, and the already proven popularity of its pilot videos, it’s not unreasonable for fans to speculate on the anime’s future.DeMarco doesn’t deny the possibility of a second season for the anime, but his explanation, not outright confirming, is reasonable.
We didn’t make this with the idea that, oh, now we can keep making a different kind of Rick and Morty forever. But if the response is big enough, and people really like it, certainly we all had a great time on the project and Adult Swim loves it. So I think anything is possible. It will be like anything these days, it depends on how well this season does. So we’d kind of be happy if this is it because we’re really happy with what we did, but we’d be real happy to do more. And that’ll be up to the fans and Adult Swim.
It’s a common answer, but it helps to remain ambiguous so the fans don’t get their hopes up, soRick and Morty: The Animeseason 2’s greenlighting would hinge on viewership and demand from the viewers of Adult Swim. Given the popularity of anyRick and Mortyproperty, from new seasons of the show to its nods to pop culture and Szechuan sauce, it’s entirely possible that the fans could make it happen. But for now,Rick and Morty: The Animeseason 2 remains a possibilitybeyondRick and Morty: The Anime’sAugust 16, 2024 debut.
Rick and Morty Anime Team Addresses the English Dub Casting
News for Fans Craving the Familiar Voice Cast
The Screen Rant team also addressed the English dub, namely, howRick and Morty: The Anime’scast list doesn’t feature the same actorsas the original series. It’s a common request whenever a Japanese anime reaches the West, especially considering accessibility. In addition to talking about howthe English dub was conceived to appeal to additional audiences around the world, DeMarco goes over whyRick and Morty’sEnglish dub won’t feature the main series cast.
The reason we didn’t use the original cast is because the original cast is already busy working on the flagship show, and we frankly wanted to really lean into the idea that this is not the same Rick and Morty just drawn differently. This is a different Rick and Morty. This is a Rick and Morty that Sano has personally put his own spin on.
The voice cast ofRick and Mortyis already busy with the next season, and the other reason is a reasonable creative one to continue with its unique spin on the franchise. After all, the Japanese-dubbed Rick Sanchez is an interesting spin on the character, sporting his same wily behavior but with small touches of an unhinged but lovable Bungling Inventor trope. With Sano’s love for the original series,Rick and Morty: The Animecan carve out an identity as a supplement for existing fans and a new angle to draw in previously unfamiliar viewers.
Rick and Morty: The Anime
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Rick and Morty: The Anime is a 2024 animated series that brings the beloved series into an anime format. The story follows the Smith family through their familiar dynamics, with Rick encountering a pseudo-world, Summer assisting Space Beth, and Morty experiencing love—all within an anime-inspired style.
