Anime Adaptation of “Rick and Morty” Promises Exciting New Venture
Get ready, “Rick and Morty” fans! Adult Swim’s YouTube channel just served up a tantalizing sneak peek of the upcoming “Rick and Morty: The Anime” series, showcasing an early look video that’s sure to pique your interest.
Slated for release in 2024, this fresh anime adaptation will captivate audiences on Adult Swim and Max, as well as on Adult Swim Canada. Mark your calendars for a unique narrative experience, as the anime promises to deliver original plots infused with recognizable themes and scenarios from the iconic “Rick and Morty” universe.
Talented director Takashi Sano, renowned for his work on “Tower of God,” will breathe life into the 10-episode series at esteemed Telecom Animation Film, known for their contributions to “Lupin III” and “Shenmue the Animation.”
“Rick and Morty” enthusiasts may recall Sano’s previous directorial prowess in the acclaimed shorts “Rick and Morty vs. Genocider” and “Summer Meets God (Rick Meets Evil).” Joining Telecom Animation Film, Sola Entertainment will oversee production with Maki Nagano, Max Nishi, and Takenari Maeda at the helm as producers, while Yu Kiyozono (TAF) takes on the animation producer role with Yuuki Kakizoe (TAF) supporting as assistant producer.
The series boasts a powerhouse of executive producers: Jason DeMarco and Joseph Chou. Arisa Matsuzawa (TAF) steps into the role of art director, bringing the anime’s vision to life. Color designer Makiko Kojima (Studio Road), CGI director Sou Ki (Souki Production), and special effects supervisor Kaori Kobayashi add to the series’ vibrant aesthetic.
Behind the scenes, Tatsuo Noguchi (T.D.F.) combines his talents as composite director, complemented by editor Yoshihiro Kasahara’s precision. Kōichi Iizuka commands the sound direction while Tetsuya Takahashi orchestrates the music composition at Terra-Musica, setting an audial stage that promises to resonate with audiences.
Fans will be thrilled to know that OC from Code of Zero headlines the opening theme song “Love is Entropy,” along with Cameron Earnshaw. OtoneZ lends their creativity in lyrics, music composition, and arrangement of this soon-to-be anthem for the series.
From Shorts to Series
Tracing the lineage of “Rick and Morty” themed shorts, Studio DEEN crafted the trailblazing “Samurai & Shogun” for the series. It debuted on Toonami and streamed globally in March 2020, with a sequel following in November 2021. Furthermore, Adult Swim released “The Great Yokai Battle of Akihabara,” an 11-minute animated short, in October 2021, doubling down on the creative storytelling with a Toonami feature.
The well-received “Rick and Morty vs. Genocider,” an eight-minute animated masterpiece, also made waves when it was released in July 2020.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Final Thoughts
As we look toward the horizon of animated entertainment, “Rick and Morty: The Anime” stands out as a beacon of creativity and innovation. By transcending the traditional boundaries of its genre, this series is set to offer a unique blend of humor, science fiction, and anime artistry that will appeal to long-time fans and newcomers alike. One thing is certain: 2024 can’t arrive soon enough for those eager to dive into this new dimension of “Rick and Morty’s” ever-expanding multiverse.
