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Rick and Morty: The Anime

2024·Show
10Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb3.1Metacritic–2.9Rotten Tomatoes50%18%
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Rick and Morty: The Anime fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Wonder6
  • Romance4

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody7

World

The future, pop culture, and technology

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8
  • Complexity8

Style

Standout editing and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

It's life mostly as usual for the Smith family. Rick is in a pseudo-world, Summer helps Space Beth and Morty's in love. And they're all an anime.
Multiverse AdventuresSci-Fi ComedyAnimated SeriesPop Culture SatireMeta-HumorSurreal & AbsurdistDark ComedyFast-Paced DialogueEpisodic Format

Actors

Yohei Tadano profile

Yohei Tadano

Rick (voice)

Keisuke Chiba profile

Keisuke Chiba

Morty (voice)

Akiha Matsui profile

Akiha Matsui

Summer (voice)

Manabu Muraji profile

Manabu Muraji

Jerry (voice)

Takako Fuji profile

Takako Fuji

Beth (voice)

Hitomi Sasaki profile

Hitomi Sasaki

Elle (voice)

Chika Anzai profile

Chika Anzai

Boy (voice), Commercial Voice (voice)

Yu Okano profile

Yu Okano

Customer (voice), Federation Soldier (voice), Federation Soldier 2 (voice), Federation Soldier2 (voice)

Ren Yazawa profile

Ren Yazawa

Federation Guard (voice), Federation Soldier (voice), Federation Soldier 1 (voice), Federation Soldier1 (voice)

Arisa Sakuraba profile

Arisa Sakuraba

Cyborg Tammy (voice), Tammy (voice)

Masashi Hashimoto profile

Masashi Hashimoto

Birdperson (voice), Federation Officer (voice), Servant (voice)

Fuminori Komatsu profile

Fuminori Komatsu

Federation Commander (voice), Mr. Nimbus (voice), President (voice), Vice Commander (voice)

Kanata Tanaka profile

Kanata Tanaka

Bar Hostess (voice), Female Yakuza Boss (voice), Rebel Leader (voice)

Toshinari Fukamachi profile

Toshinari Fukamachi

Chamberlain (voice), Federation Lieutenant (voice), Federation Soldier (voice), Frank (voice), Rebel Force Leader (voice), Rebel Leader (voice), Rebel Technician (voice)

Takeshi Hayakawa profile

Takeshi Hayakawa

Federation Comm Voice (voice), Federation Commander (voice), Mr. Goldenfold (voice), Story Lord (voice)

Yusuke Hoshino profile

Yusuke Hoshino

Daily Propaganda Host (voice), Emperor (voice), Instructor (voice), Newscaster Voice (voice), Rebel Soldier (voice), Saloon Keeper (voice), Used Car Customer (voice)

Tatsuhiro Kikuchi profile

Tatsuhiro Kikuchi

Federation Agent 2 (voice), Federation Operator (voice), Federation Warden (voice), Interrogator (voice), Stall Owner (voice), Superior Voice (voice)

Hiroki Ichinomiya profile

Hiroki Ichinomiya

Federation Police Officer (voice), Federation Prison Guard (voice), Tall Alien (voice), Toby (voice)

Natsumi Wakasa profile

Natsumi Wakasa

Baby (voice), Birperson's Child (voice), Birperson's Daughter (voice), Female Student (voice), Principal (voice)

Masaki Kobori profile

Masaki Kobori

Amphibious Villain (voice), Arms Dealer (voice), Federation Agent 1 (voice), Federation Technician (voice), Patron (voice), Red Alert Voice (voice)

Kaori Nakamura profile

Kaori Nakamura

Dr. Wong (voice), Federation Voice (voice)

Katsuki Monma profile

Katsuki Monma

Rebel Technician (voice), Vice Commander (voice)

Saki Kobari profile

Saki Kobari

Maria (voice)

Crew

Directed by:
Takashi Sano, Masahiko Yoda
Written by:
Takashi Sano
Produced by:
Takenari Maeda, Max Nishi, Cody DeMatteis
Composed by:
Tetsuya Takahashi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rick and Morty: The Anime

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rick and Morty: The Anime legally?

HBO MaxYouTube TVAdult SwimSpectrum On DemandAdultswim

Rick and Morty: The Anime is included with a subscription to YouTube TV, Adult Swim, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Adult Swim and Spectrum On Demand. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rick and Morty: The Anime worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 3.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rick and Morty: The Anime rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does Rick and Morty: The Anime have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rick and Morty: The Anime?

Critics50
Audiences26

Not quite. Critics rate Rick and Morty: The Anime higher (50) than audiences (26). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Rick and Morty: The Anime air?

It ran from 2024 to 2024 and has ended.

What language is Rick and Morty: The Anime in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rick and Morty: The Anime?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rick and Morty: The Anime in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rick and Morty: The Anime use?

Big Damn HeroesI Just Want to Be SpecialLighter and SofterFull-Name BasisSliding Scale of Idealism vs. CynicismAdaptational ExplanationYou Can't Fight FateAdaptational Nice GuyDeconstructionYour Mind Makes It RealDeath Is CheapMind Screwand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Rick and Morty: The Anime, including Big Damn Heroes, I Just Want to Be Special, Lighter and Softer.