The beloved animated series Rick and Morty is expanding its multiverse with the upcoming launch of an anime spinoff series, Rick and Morty: The Anime. Set to premiere on Adult Swim and HBO Max sometime in 2024, this 10-episode series promises to deliver a unique and captivating take on the iconic characters.
Directed by Takashi Sano, who has previously helmed acclaimed Rick and Morty anime shorts, the new series will feature a distinct Japanese aesthetic while staying true to the show’s signature absurdist humor and sci-fi elements.
In the anime, Rick takes a break in a pseudo-world between multiverses, while Summer teams up with Space Beth to battle the malevolent Galactic Federation. Meanwhile, Morty finds himself smitten with a mysterious, atemporal being.
The first footage from the series, showcased during Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2024 upfront, has generated significant excitement among fans. The sneak peek reveals Morty on a new planet, where he is celebrated as a hero, with Morty-themed toys and holograms ubiquitous throughout the alien world.
With Takashi Sano’s previous work on the franchise, including the acclaimed shorts “Rick and Morty vs. Genocider” and “Summer Meets God (Rick Meets Evil),” expectations are high for the anime spinoff to deliver a fresh and captivating take on the beloved characters.
Fans of Rick and Morty can look forward to the series’ premiere on Adult Swim and HBO Max in 2024, as the multiverse continues to expand in new and unexpected ways.
