Rick and Morty is one of the most successful American animated franchises, created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. Now the officials are about to release its first anime adaptation, called Rick and Morty The Anime.
The franchise debuted in 2013 and has already released two animated series, eight films, and multiple comic series. Due to its adventurous storyline and dark comedy elements, the franchise received great response and love from fans.
Now that it is very interesting to see how its anime adaptation will look, is it also getting a good response from fans? So in order to get a proper idea of this upcoming anime adaptation, we all need to see at least it’s trailer.
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But no worries, you don’t have to wait any longer because the first look, or better to say, the first trailer, of the series is just out. So, let’s get straight to this informative news and find out in detail about the first look of Rick and Morty The Anime.
The First Official Trailer of Rick and Morty The Anime
On July 22, 2023, the officials finally released the first official trailer for Rick and Morty The Anime. Moreover, this trailer was released on the Adult Swim YouTube channel and got a good response from fans.
While watching the trailer, it seems like the series has a very unique animation and art style compared to its original American animated series. Moreover, a special message direct from Takashi Sano, the director of the series, is also featured at the end of this newly released trailer.
In this message, he shared his thoughts and feelings about producing well-known American shows in Japanese style. On the other hand, it is an original work that just takes the themes and events from the original Rick and Morty series.
Theme Song and Staff of Rick and Morty The Anime
While watching the newly released trailer for the series, you will also hear a brief preview of its theme song. So, “Love is Entropy” is the theme song of Rick and Morty. The anime was performed by Code of Zero and Cameron Earnshaw.
While Otone Z wrote the lyrics and composed music for the song. On the other hand, most of the staff members of the series are also revealed in the new trailer.
Here are the major staff members for the series:
- Director: Takashi Sano
- Script: Takashi Sano
- Music: Tetsuya Takahashi
- Art Director: Arisa Matsuzawa
- Sound Director: Koichi Iizuka
- CGI Director: Sou Ki
- Director of Photography: Tatsuo Noguchi
- Color design: Makiko Kojima
- Editing: Yoshihiro Kasahara
- Special Effects: Kaori Kobayashi
Where will Rick and Morty The Anime be released?
The officials have not yet confirmed the release date for Rick and Morty: The Anime. However, it is expected to be released in the fall of 2023. Moreover, Rick and Morty The Anime will be released on Adult Swim, HBO Max, Cartoon Network, and Adult Swim Canada.
The series will consist of a total of 10 episodes that were written and directed by Takashi Sano. Moreover, this upcoming anime adaptation of Rick and Morty will be produced by several studios for different reasons.
Here are the studios that will produce the series:
- Main Production: Sola Entertainment
- Animation Production: Telecom Animation Film
- 3D and CGI Production: Souki Production
- Color Design: Studio Road
Music Production: Terra Musica
On the other hand, the cast members who will provide their voices for the series’ characters are yet to be revealed by the officials. However, it is very likely that Japanese voice artists who provided their voices for previously released short films will be chosen for this upcoming anime series as well.
As soon as we get any further information regarding its cast and exact release date, we will immediately share it with you.
That’s it for the post! We hope you found this informative news to be useful. Stay tuned with us for more of the latest anime and manga news.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What are the major genres of Rick and Morty?
Dark Comedy, science fiction, and adventure are the major genres of the series. Its unique animation and thought-provoking moments will be enough to hook you into the series.
2. Is Rick and Morty: The Anime the first anime series in the franchise?
Yes, it is the first anime series as well as the third series of the franchise, and it will be released soon. Before this anime series, the franchise had already released five short anime films.
3. What is the biggest controversy about Rick and Morty?
Justin Roiland, one of the original creators of Rick and Morty, is accused of numerous criminal charges, including domestic abuse and violence. As a result, he is kicked out of the franchise’s new series, and Dan Harmon is currently the only creator of the franchise’s new series.
Source: Official Website
