After seven seasons, Rick and Morty is getting its first proper spinoff: an anime series written and directed by Takashi Sano (Tower of God). IGN’s Rick and Morty: The Anime review said the first two episodes are “an exciting, refreshing experiment for the franchise. Whether the series becomes anything more than that remains to be seen.”
If you’re wondering how and where you can watch Rick and Morty: The Anime, take a look at the info below.
How to Watch Rick and Morty: The Anime
Rick and Morty: The Anime (English) will premiere August 15 at midnight on Adult Swim; the Japanese-voiced version will air two days later, August 17, at midnight.
Each episode will be available to stream on Max (or purchase on other digital platforms) the day after its Adult Swim debut.
Rick and Morty: The Anime – Episode Release Schedule
Season 1 of Rick and Morty: The Anime will include 10 episodes. It’s scheduled to air each Thursday on Adult Swim from August 15 through October 17. Here’s the full release schedule for Season 1:
Episode 1 – August 15 (Adult Swim), August 16 (Max)Episode 2 – August 22 (Adult Swim), August 23 (Max)Episode 3 – August 29 (Adult Swim), August 30 (Max)Episode 4 – September 5 (Adult Swim), September 6 (Max)Episode 5 – September 12 (Adult Swim), September 13 (Max)Episode 6 – September 19 (Adult Swim), September 20 (Max)Episode 7 – September 26 (Adult Swim), September 27 (Max)Episode 8 – October 3 (Adult Swim), October 4 (Max)Episode 9 – October 10 (Adult Swim), October 11 (Max)Episode 10 – October 17 (Adult Swim), October 18 (Max)
What Is Rick and Morty: The Anime About?
Rick and Morty: The Anime is a new take on the Smith family’s misadventures from writer-director Takashi Sano. Here’s the official synopsis from Warner Bros.:
In an alternate world history shaped by superheroes, once-celebrated “costumed adventurers” have been banned by a society disenchanted with vigilantism. Now, in 1985, the murder of The Comedian, a hero-turned-government operative, draws the attention of Rorschach, the last of the outlawed vigilantes. Rorschach’s investigation embroils his retired colleagues, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias, in conflict with their pasts, with each other and in a mystery that threatens their lives and a world on the brink of war.
How to Watch Rick and Morty
Those who want to watch or rewatch the original Rick and Morty series ahead of the anime can do so with a subscription to Max or Hulu. If you don’t have those subscriptions, you can purchase seasons/episodes from various digital storefronts. Here are your best Rick and Morty streaming options:
Rick and Morty: Seasons 1–7
Max (Stream)Hulu (Stream)Prime Video (Buy)Apple TV (Buy)
Rick and Morty: The Anime Voice Cast
Rick and Morty: The Anime was written and directed by Takashi Sano. It stars the following actors (Japanese voice actor listed first, followed by English actor):
Youhei Tadano / Joe Daniels as RickKeisuke Chiba / Gabriel Regojo as MortyAkiha Matsui / Donna Bella Litton as SummerManabu Muraji / Joe Daniels as JerryTakako Fuji / Patricia Duran as Beth
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Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN.
