Rick and Morty: The Anime

This show has done 2 things at once, 1. Made the art form of Anime look stupid and childish 2. Tainted a much-loved series

I watched most of the first episode and found it a confusing, aimless mess. What were the producers of the original thinking? It was like letting a pack of starving racoons lose to do brain surgery.

I have to say I am a huge R&M fan, and I found this very insulting to myself as one of their fans. If someone had neither seen Anime nor Rick and Morty, this show would kill any desire to view anything else from either of these two. I would strongly warn anyone from watching this series. Other reviewers here have echoed some deeper comments, and for the most part, I totally agree with them. Even Velma might just be better that this.

Not worth the time it took to watch it. Not funny in the slightest. Please remove from Max so I don't have to look at it anymore.

The makers of this clearly don't understand the humor of Rick and Morty, even if this is based off of original material. I was hoping that it was going to be an entertaining different take with some sort of interesting adventure/episode idea, but that was far from the case. It seemed so very awkward and didn't flow at all. It's almost like it was made intentionally bad, but not even in some sort of artistic way. It's just bad. Please don't make any more films again.

The animation looks awful, it's nothing like the Anime, the animation looks like sazae-san getting a reboot.

Rick and Morty is a popular animated series and it's a comedy, so the main reason beside loving the characters and the larger story , is loving the stand alone episodes that have Alot of gold comedy, laughing for 20 minutes straight or even cry in some minutes. This series I didn't even smile for a second, it was all over the place.

I'm an anime enjoyer, I watched ALOT of anime. All I can say is that this is not an Anime and it's a disrespect to the industry,and not even in a good way.

I absolutely adore rick and morty and, admittedly had low expectations for the anime based off of the previews. So coming into it I tried to have an open mind... But this is just horrific, the voice acting is deplorable, the animation style is unique but just feels cheaply produced. On top of that the dialogue, and plot are non existent, this could've been made using a old scientist and his family with no relation to rick and morty and no one would've batted an eye. It has none of the emotion of the original show, none of the jokes, vulgarity, it's almost nonexistent attempts at being funny are simply the opposite, save some time and go rewatch The Hole Episode :)

When it was first announced that *Rick and Morty* would get an anime adaptation, fans were intrigued. The original series, known for its chaotic blend of dark humor, existential musings, and interdimensional adventures, is a staple of Western animation. But *Rick and Morty: The Anime* seems to miss a key point-the Japanese interpretation, though visually captivating, doesn't fully grasp the essence of what makes the original show tick.

The core problem lies in cultural translation. *Rick and Morty* thrives on a distinct brand of absurdity, nihilism, and sarcastic wit rooted in Western existential philosophy and pop culture satire. These elements are difficult to translate, and it's clear the anime struggled to adapt them. Instead of capturing the sharp cynicism and humor of the original, the anime leans heavily on exaggerated tropes common in Japanese storytelling: melodramatic expressions, overly sentimental arcs, and a tendency to over-explain the show's deeper meanings.

The Japanese production has impressive animation quality, with distinct stylistic choices that are undeniably anime. However, it often sacrifices the dry, deadpan humor of *Rick and Morty* for hyper-expressive reactions that are typical of anime but feel out of place here. Rick's cynical ramblings, originally delivered with a hint of apathy, are replaced by intense emotional outbursts that clash with the character's established persona.

Additionally, the narrative pacing is drastically different. Where the original show's rapid-fire delivery and unexpected twists work as part of its charm, the anime attempts to stretch philosophical moments into longer monologues, making the episodes feel drawn out and, at times, too serious for their own good. The balance between humor and depth-one of *Rick and Morty's* key strengths-is lost in favor of dramatic flair.

To give credit where it's due, *Rick and Morty: The Anime* does have some moments where it shines, especially in its art style and world-building, which bring fresh visual interpretations to the universe. But these artistic choices feel like a veneer over a narrative that doesn't quite "get" what *Rick and Morty* is really about. Rather than a coherent extension of the original, this feels more like a fan project-one that admires the surface-level aspects of the series but lacks an understanding of its deeper, often grim humor and intellectual chaos.

In the end, *Rick and Morty: The Anime* is a fascinating experiment but ultimately a mismatch. It's a reminder that while certain ideas can cross cultural boundaries, others are deeply rooted in specific sensibilities. This anime adaptation might work as a stand-alone series for fans of Japanese animation, but for those familiar with the original *Rick and Morty*, it feels like a parallel universe where the creators misread the show's soul.