Rick and Morty vs. Genocider explained

Rick and Morty vs. Genocider
Director:Takashi Sano
Producer:Takashi Sano
Editing:Takashi Sano
Starring:Yōhei Tadano
Keisuke Chiba
Studio:Sola Entertainment
Telecom Animation Film
Distributor:Toonami
Adult Swim (YouTube)
Released:July 25, 2020 (Toonami)
July 26, 2020 (YouTube)
Runtime:9 minutes
Country:Japan
United States
Language:Japanese

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. 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, , in 2024.

Production and release

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]

Cast

Reception

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

Sequel and spin-off series

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, , in 2024.[9] [10]

External links

Notes and References

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

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