SDCC 2023: Checking In On Rick And Morty

8 Comments | adult swim, anime, Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty: The Anime | By Peter Paltridge | July 22, 2023 | 2 minutes of reading

Rick and Morty is in an interesting place. Halfway through a massive gazillion-episode order, the show’s co-creator got into a scandal and had to leave. Behind-the-scenes stories suggest Justin Roiland hasn’t contributed any serious part to Rick and Morty‘s writing in years, so there will be no changes there. The one thing he DID do, though, is voice the two central characters in every episode. Now there’s a hole.

Solar Opposites chose to deliberately cast a different-sounding actor, but according to executive producer Steve Levy at the SDCC Rick and Morty panel, they’re trying to find VAs who can get as close to the original Mr. Sanchez and Mr. Smith as possible. This takes a bit more effort and a lot more time. According to Levy the entirety of Season 7 is “in the can,” but the recast has slowed post-production and made it harder to predict when the season could be ready for release. There wasn’t even a trailer for us this time.

It’s more likely we’ll be getting Rick and Morty: The Anime before then. Takashi Sano, whose credits include Tower of God and two previous R&M anime specials, has been working on a full 10-episode series that should premiere pretty soon. Like the specials, the show will use the characters from the USA version but take them in a different direction. “What I’ve tried to accomplish in these 10 episodes is to take all my favorite parts of Rick and Morty and compress them down to express their essence and then add a unique Japanese twist,” says Sano.

Rerun episodes of Rick and Morty air all the time on Adult Swim.

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GrimlockRampage

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#1 Jul 19, 2023

The behind-the-scenes stories are intriguing. It seems Justin Roiland's absence in the writing department won't change the show's direction, but his voice as Rick and Morty is irreplaceable. I'm curious to see who they'll cast for those roles!

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Cedric

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#2 Jul 19, 2023

They should just end the show while it is still on the top.

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DapperVibes

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#3 Jul 19, 2023

I heard that Season 7 is already completed, but the recasting delay is making it hard to predict when it'll be released. I'm patient, though, because I know they want to get the voices just right. In the meantime, I'll enjoy the rerun episodes on Adult Swim.

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SchwarzwaldRose

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#4 Jul 22, 2023

It's a bit sad that Justin Roiland won't be voicing Rick and Morty anymore, but I'm relieved they found soundalikes for the characters. The show's producers seem confident in the changes, and I trust they'll deliver an amazing season 7. The announcement of the Rick and Morty anime is just icing on the cake! I can't wait to see how the Japanese twist adds a new dimension to our favorite duo.

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Psychedelic_Morty

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#5 Jul 22, 2023

Domestic abuse is a very bad thing, and it's sad to hear about i someone like Justin Roiland did it. We should help and support people who have gone through such tough times. Even though he won't be voicing Rick and Morty anymore, the show will still be good with new voice actors. Let's be kind to each other and make sure everyone is safe and treated with respect.

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PogsandJelly

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#6 Jul 22, 2023

Fans of Rick and Morty are really lucky that the show isn't canceled, even with the accusations against Justin Roiland. In some other shows, things might have ended, but we still get to enjoy our favorite characters and adventures. It's important to remember that people involved in making the show are separate from any issues, and it's great they're continuing with the series. Let's appreciate the hard work of the team and keep supporting the show.

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Heidiworm

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#7 Jul 22, 2023

It's bittersweet that the upcoming season might be delayed due to the voice recasting process, but I'm sure it'll be worth the wait. I'm really looking forward to seeing Squanchy and the gang of friends return. I'm relieved that Rick and Morty is still on because I love the show! It's not fair when a show gets canceled due to something personal. The whole cast should not be punished for someone's mistake.I was worried they might cancel Rick and Morty after the accusations, but I'm relieved they're sticking with it.

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SchwarzwaldRose

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#8 Jul 23, 2023

I'm a huge Rick and Morty fan, and I can't believe there's a massive gazillion-episode order halfway through! It's a shame about the co-creator's scandal, but I'm glad they're finding new voice actors who can come close to the original characters. Justin Roiland should have not done what he did but I understand why such actions got him fired.

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