Rick and Morty: The Anime

I love Rick and Morty. It's my favorite show of all time hands-down but the anime is actually horrible. I didn't understand the story at all. I've waited so long for another season of Rick and Morty just for this disappointment. Please cut the show off and go back to What worked I'm actually furious. This is Worst portrayal of Rick and Morty. I didn't laugh once didn't understand what was happening please Don't even air The second episode because It's gonna be just as bad. I'm so disappointed if it takes Justin To get out of jail just to make a watchable season then I Would rather have that happen.

OMG what is this? Someone used basic anime series put Rick and Morty names? No creative ideas more swearing then normal(doest't make this more fun for preteens). Fat oversized Rick and Morty etc. Images? This is not what people expected. There is One piece Animation character series referring Images and many other anime stories actions. There is so much plagiarizing from other IP characters and actions and likeness. How did this get away With it? OMG does the creator think people this naive? This was made for western not Japanese. So, these creators think western people would like this crap because it has Japanese staff creator? FAR FROM IT! This waste of time (mostly taking 1 month to made 10 parts) belongs to adult swim! Disappointed and insulting to those that like Rick and Morty.

Look at the list of staff, you can tell western had more say who was hired. Real Japanese animation? No, it's made to look but western controlled with terrible graphics staff, that shouldn't have been allowed....... this series will not last 10 episodes.

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.

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 :)

....seriously, who is this even for? It can't people who like comedy because it's not funny. It can't be people who like sci-fi because the plot is boring and unoriginal. It can't for people who like anime because the drawing style is unwatchable.

The English dub is even worse. So much of the comedy comes from the way the lines are delivered and they've had to adjust the scripts to account for the original Japanese. This means basically every joke falls flat or sounds off.

But even if they fix all of the things that made this terrible, it still won't fix the fact that THERE IS ALREADY A RICK AND MORTY CARTOON. The fact that we have two identical shows with identical characters playing on the same network on the same days is beyond stupid. Especially when one of those shows is terrible.