Rick and Morty is a popular American animated sci-fi series with a huge international fanbase. As such, it isn’t surprising that a Japanese anime adaptation has been confirmed for the series. Here’s the complete release guide for Rick and Morty: The Anime, which has confirmed its 2024 release window.
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Rick and Morty: The Anime Confirmed by Adult Swim
The Rick and Morty anime was first announced by Adult Swim in May 2022. It will be an original anime project with themes and events inspired by the original Rick and Morty animated series.
This means viewers can expect to see the original series’ blend of comedy and sci-fi elements with a Japanese anime twist, making it a must-watch for longtime series fans and anime fans alike.
It was also confirmed that the Rick and Morty anime will air for 10 episodes. Interestingly, this is less than the usual episode count of 12-13 for new anime shows.
Rick and Morty: The Anime Previews Released
There’s no official trailer yet for the anime, but Adult Swim released a sneak peek of the upcoming sci-fi series on its official YouTube channel.
The sneak peek is only over a minute long, but it highlights one of the titular main characters, Rick Sanchez, and his granddaughter, Summer Smith.
In it, Rick confronts a fleet of alternate-universe versions of himself, while Summer tries to assist him in locating their target.
While the sneak peek doesn’t show much in terms of plot, it teases the exciting adventures the beloved characters will have in the upcoming anime.
It also features the signature quirky humor of the original Rick and Morty animated series.
Adult Swim released a preview video for the anime, featuring Space Beth as she faces off against Tammy, a major antagonist in the original Rick and Morty series.
The video also highlights the action-packed scenes fans may expect in the upcoming Telecom Animation Film anime.
Rick and Morty Anime 2024 Release Window Announced
Rick and Morty: The Anime is scheduled to premiere sometime in 2024. There's no word yet on the anime's specific release date or season, but it will likely debut in spring or summer.
Although there’s no word yet on an exact release date, having the anime’s sneak peek and release window should be a good sign that it is coming out soon.
Who Are the Staff and Studio Behind Rick and Morty: The Anime?
Handling animation duties for Rick and Morty: The Anime is Telecom Animation Film, an established studio that has released notable hits such as Tower of God, Orange, and Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro.
The show’s staff is also composed of industry veterans who have lent their hand to renowned anime works in recent years. Here are the staff members of Rick and Morty: The Anime:
- Director and Scriptwriter: Takashi Sano (Vinland Saga)
- Music Composer: Tetsuya Takahashi (Iron Man)
- Art Director: Arisa Matsuzawa (Weathering With You)
- Sound Director: Koichi Iizuka (Comic Party)
- CGI Director: Sou Ki (Attack on Titan The Final Season)
- Director of Photography: Tatsuo Noguchi (Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse)
- Color Designer: Makiko Kojima (Yuri!!! on Ice)
- Editor: Yoshihiro Kasahara (Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro)
- Special Effects Supervisor: Kaori Kobayashi (The Devil Is a Part-Timer!)
Where to Watch Rick and Morty: The Anime
Rick and Morty: The Anime is confirmed to premiere on Adult Swim and HBO Max in the US. It will also air on Adult Swim Canada.
For now, there’s no announcement yet regarding the anime’s streaming partner in other regions outside of Japan.
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