Rick and Morty vs. Genocider

Rick and Morty vs. Genocider
Directed byTakashi Sano
Written byTakashi Sano
Based on
Rick and Morty
by
Produced byTakashi Sano
StarringYōhei Tadano
Keisuke Chiba
Edited byTakashi Sano
Production
companies
Distributed byToonami
Adult Swim (YouTube)[a]
Release dates
July 25, 2020 (Toonami)
July 26, 2020 (YouTube)
Running time
9 minutes
CountriesJapan
United States
LanguageJapanese

Rick and Morty vs. Genocider (stylised RICK AND MORTY VS GENOCIDER) is a Japanese anime short film based on the American television series/franchise Rick and Morty, produced by Sola Entertainment and Telecom Animation Film first aired unannounced on Toonami on July 25, 2020, before being widely release on Adult Swim's YouTube channel on July 26, 2020.[1][2][3][4] Written and directed by Takashi Sano, the film received positive reviews from critics, with its success leading to the production of a second anime short film from Sano, Summer Meets God (Rick Meets Evil), in 2021, and a 10-episode spin-off series, Rick and Morty: The Anime, in 2024.

Production and release

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Produced by Sola Entertainment and Telecom Animation Film, written and directed by Takashi Sano, Rick and Morty vs. Genocider was released unannounced to Toonami at Adult Swim Con's "How They Do It: 'Rick and Morty'" panel on July 25, 2020, before being released to Adult Swim's YouTube channel the next day,[1][2] accompanying a teaser for the series' fifth season.[3][4] The English subtitles were produced by Sentai Studios.

Cast

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Reception

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Rick and Morty vs. Genocider received a generally positive critical reception.[6][7][8]

Sequel and spin-off series

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Following the success of success of Rick and Morty vs. Genocider, a stand-alone sequel again written and directed by Sano, Summer Meets God (Rick Meets Evil), was released in 2021, followed by a 10-episode spin-off series, Rick and Morty: The Anime, in 2024.[9][10]

Notes

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  1. ^ Sentai Studios was commissioned to produce the English sub.

References

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  1. ^ a b Flook, Ray (July 25, 2020). "Rick and Morty vs. Genocider in Takeshi Sano-Directed Adult Swim Short". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Milligan, Mercedes (July 27, 2020). "Takashi Sano 'Rick and Morty vs. Genocider' Teaser, S5 Teaser Surprise Fans". Animation Magazine. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Grater, Tom (July 27, 2020). "Adult Swim Drops Surprise Japanese-Language 'Rick And Morty Vs Genocider' Short & Season 5 Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Hemmert, Kylie (July 27, 2020). "Rick and Morty vs. Genocider: Special Anime Short Released". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  5. ^ Valdez, Nick (July 26, 2020). "Evil Morty Returns in New Rick and Morty Short". ComicBook.com. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  6. ^ Nagelhout, Ryan (July 26, 2020). "'Rick And Morty Vs. Genocider' Is A Beautifully Weird Anime Road Trip". Uproxx. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  7. ^ Matar, Joe (July 27, 2020). "New Rick and Morty Anime Short is Very Fun and Very Anime". Den of Geek. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  8. ^ Weiss, Josh (July 27, 2020). "Rick and Morty Head to Tokyo In Strange, Tear-Jerking Anime Shot from 'Tower of God' Director". Syfy. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  9. ^ Xavier, Kyle (August 19, 2024). "Rick and Morty: How the Anime Shorts Sparked the Creation of a Full Series". Game Rant. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  10. ^ Valdez, Nick (July 30, 2024). "SDCC 2024: Adult Swim Exec Teases Possibility of More Anime Spinoffs Following Rick and Morty". ComicBook.com. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
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