Summary
The long-awaited seriesRick and Morty: The Animehas finally released an official trailer and release date. Originally announced in 2023,Rick and Morty: The Animehyped fans up foran epic new settingfor the hit Adult Swim comedy series. Now, after a series of delays that pushed it to 2024, the anime is finally set to release very soon, and its first trailer gives a glimpse at what’s in store for the titular multiverse-hopping duo.
Shared through Adult Swim’sYouTube, the first trailer forRick and Morty: The Animefeaturesthe iconic characters dealing with a battle of chaotic proportionsas the Smiths gear up for action in the anime universe of the main show’s greater multiverse. Rick, Morty, Summer, Beth, Space Beth, and Jerry are shown suiting up in battle-ready suits that only anime could provide, setting the stage for the summer’s must-see action comedy series. While no hint of the show’s plot is seen in the trailer, it sets a perfect tone for what fans can expect when the series premieres.
Adult Swim has officially confirmed that the first episode of the English dubwill premiere on August 15th, 2024 at Midnight Eastern Standard Time, with each episode arriving on Max the next day. The subtitled version of the episode will later premiere on the following Saturday.
Rick and Morty: The Anime Features Familiar Faces and References to the Main Show
It’s All Hands on Deck for the Show’s First Anime
What’s interesting about the first trailer forRick and Morty: The Animeis the number of characters present. While the Smiths absolutely get most of the spotlight, there are some recognizable faces layered throughout to trailer. Bird Person,the incredibly powerful Mr. Nimbus, and even Jerry from the Cronenberg dimension get a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance that ultimately hints thatthe anime will dive into the deepest parts of theRick and Mortyuniverse to tell an epic tale through a new medium.
On top of these familiar characters, there are also some fun references to the main show that have the potential to play a major part in the overall story. The most notable inclusion is the memory-viewing device from “Morty’s Mindblowers,” which Rick uses to show Jerry something likely from his past. This paves the way for countless callbacks to the main series throughout the anime as it lays the groundwork for its own story while feeling at home in theRick and Mortymultiverse.
Rick and Morty: The Anime Gives a Brief Glimpse at the Show’s Possible Antagonist
Who is Long-Haired Rick?
While the trailer doesn’t show much plot,there’s an interesting variant of Rick who could serve as the show’s antagonist.This version of the character has long hair and abandons Morty in a parking garage. It’s no secret thatRick and Mortyis a multiversal show with various versions of Rick causing chaos across various universes, withseason 7’s Rick Prime being the most evil version of Rickto date. Long-Haired Rick could be this show’s answer to Rick Prime, given the mystery behind him, potentially making him the ultimate thorn in the side of the show’s main Rick.
This first trailer forRick and Morty: The Animeis a perfect kick-off for what fans can expect when it arrives on August 15th. There are tons of action and humor that have made the main show so popular to begin with. Plus, with some brief glimpses at a potential antagonist in the form of another evil Rick, there’s enough to keep fans ofRick and Mortytalking before the show officially premieres.
Source:Adult Swim
WatchRick and Morty: The Animeon August 15th at midnight EST on Adult Swim
Rick and Morty
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Rick and Morty is an animated science fiction series that follows the eccentric scientist Rick Sanchez and his impressionable grandson Morty Smith as they embark on perilous adventures across space and alternate dimensions. The show explores the impact of these exploits on Morty’s tumultuous family life and personal challenges.
