In a move that surprised anime fans, HBO Max announced their popular series Rick and Morty Officially adapted into an anime. And even better, the anime will air this year.
While little is known at this point, the official HBO Max Twitter account tweeted an image featuring the main characters with their new designs for the spin-off. The tweet also announced that the series will release later this year on both HBO Max and Adult Swim. Apart from this, little is known about the series. Sharp-eyed fans will recognize Rick and Morty’s character designs as identical to those used in Rick and Morty Vs. Genocider anime short releases back in 2020, which means Tower of God director Takashi Sano, production company Sola Entertainment and animator Telecomm Animation Film could return.
Rick and Morty’s Anime Side Story Coming to HBO Max Later This Year
While plans for an anime adaptation of Rick and Morty were announced last year, the official announcement from HBO Max and Adult Swim is still a welcome surprise for fans. In the years since Rick and Morty premiered, the series has received a number of adaptations, including spin-offs and comic book adaptations. While the series still doesn’t have the feature film that co-creator Justin Roiland has said he wants to make, the new anime adaptation is the perfect stepping stone to the series as it capitalizes on the series’ international popularity. story. Since not much has been revealed about the plot of the series yet, fans will have to wait and see if the anime recreates scenes from the original, sticks to the manga, or creates a whole new story for the characters. main.
Rick and Morty’s Anime Gives Fans Hope After Roiland Controversy
This news is especially great for fans worried that they won’t get to see another season of this iconic series. The show’s co-creator and the voice of the two main characters, Justin Roiland, got into a controversy in early 2023 and soon after, Adult Swim severed ties with the creator and announced that they would be cast new voice actors for both Rick and Morty. Roiland was later dropped from other shows he created. Fans wonder if this means the end of Rick and Morty, but this anime adaptation is a glimmer of hope and the perfect way to bring the series back while Adult Swim searches for a new one. New voice actor.
Taking the classic sitcom style made popular by other animated series like The Simpsons and making it their own with a sci-fi twist, Rick and Morty were able to bring their adult animation to life. America to new heights. With this anime adaptation, the door has opened for creators from both the US and Japan to share ideas and create even better animated TV shows. While fans wait for this anime to air, the original Rick and Morty animated series can be streamed on HBO Max.
Source: HBO Max (Twitter)