Adult Swim Announces “Rick and Morty: The Anime,” an All-New Anime Series Debuting This August

Adult Swim, the leader in adult animation, is thrilled to announce the expansion of the Rick and Morty universe with the premiere of “Rick and Morty: The Anime” this August. Directed by the renowned Takashi Sano (whose credits include “Tower of God”), this 10-episode series promises a fresh and exciting take on the iconic characters fans know and love.

The English-language version of “Rick and Morty: The Anime” will premiere on Thursday, August 15th at midnight on Adult Swim, followed by the Japanese subtitled version airing two days later on Toonami, Adult Swim’s dedicated action/anime programming block. Fans can whet their appetites with the official trailer, now available online.

Nationwide ANIME-rican Tour Celebrates Anime Debut

To commemorate the anime premiere, Adult Swim is launching a multi-city ANIME-rican tour featuring their iconic Rickmobile and Morty mobile. Fans across the country will have the opportunity to:

• Preview the first episode before its official broadcast
• Secure exclusive merchandise
• Capture unforgettable photo opportunities

The cross-country tour kicks off at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con, with additional city stops to be announced soon. The tour culminates in Atlanta, Georgia, Adult Swim’s headquarters. For a complete list of dates and locations, please visit rickmobile.com.

“The Perfect Person” to Helm the Project

“We’re incredibly excited to unveil ‘Rick and Morty: The Anime,'” said Michael Ouweleen, president of Adult Swim.”Takashi Sano is not only an incredibly talented director, but also a devoted Rick and Morty fan. He’s the ideal choice to bring us this innovative interpretation of the series.”

Ouweleen continued, “And what better way to celebrate the show’s launch than by doing what we do best – hitting the road in our outrageous vehicles and connecting with our fans in person? Keep an eye out for the Rickmobile and Morty mobile as they travel the country in celebration of the Rick and Morty universe’s expansion!”

New Adventures Await in “Rick and Morty: The Anime”

The anime series promises a thrilling new chapter for Rick and Morty, with each character embarking on a unique adventure:

• Rick seeks solace in a bizarre realm existing between multiverses.
• Summer joins forces with the enigmatic Space Beth to combat a malevolent Galactic Federation.
• Morty finds himself smitten with a mysterious girl who possesses the power to manipulate time itself.

Stellar Voice Cast and Availability

Both the Japanese and English dubs boast an impressive voice cast:

• Rick: Youhei Tadano (Japanese) / Joe Daniels (English)
• Morty: Keisuke Chiba (Japanese) / Gabriel Regojo (English)
• Summer: Akiha Matsui (Japanese) / Donna Bella Litton (English)
• Jerry: Manabu Muraji (Japanese) / Joe Daniels (English)
• Beth: Takako Fuji (Japanese) / Patricia Duran (English)

New episodes of “Rick and Morty: The Anime” will be available to stream on Adult Swim’s Max platform and for digital purchase the day following their Adult Swim premiere. Japanese encore airings will follow on Toonami.

Get ready for a dimension-shattering experience as “Rick and Morty: The Anime” premieres this August on Adult Swim!