More than two years after its initial reveal, the Rick and Morty anime has officially announced its August release date and other exciting details.
Additionally, the anime will feature both English and Japanese dubs, each with its own set of voice actors.
Rick and Morty: The Anime Release Date and Time Confirmed
The Rick and Morty anime was first announced in May 2022, and now, over two years later, it has been revealed that the show will debut on August 15, 2024.
This news is sure to excite fans of the popular American animated series as well as anime fans, as the show promises to blend the original series’ comedy and sci-fi elements with a unique Japanese anime twist.
The announcement was accompanied by an official trailer featuring new footage from the upcoming show.
The trailer also reveals that the anime will debut with an English dub on August 15 at midnight on Adult Swim. The Japanese version with English subtitles will be available starting August 17 at midnight on the Toonami block.
Moreover, each episode will be available to stream on Max and for digital purchase a day after its Adult Swim premiere. The anime will also air on Adult Swim Canada.
Main Cast Revealed for Rick and Morty Anime
Along with the confirmation of the anime’s release date and schedule, the main voice cast members have also been announced.
Since the anime will feature both English and Japanese dubs, there are two sets of cast members for the show.
Here are the English and Japanese dub casts for the Rick and Morty anime:
Rick and Morty English Dub Voice Actors
- Joe Daniels (Thorkell in Vinland Saga) as Rick Sanchez
- Gabriel Regojo (Kou Yamori in Call of the Night) as Morty Smith
- Donna Bella Litton (Ai Hoshino in Oshi no Ko) as Summer Smith
- Joe Daniels as Jerry Smith
- Patricia Duran (Iris Midgar in The Eminence in Shadow) as Beth Smith
Rick and Morty Japanese Voice Cast
- Youhei Tadano (Professor Shikishima in Getter Robo Arc) as Rick Sanchez
- Keisuke Chiba (Gundam Reconguista in G) as Morty Smith
- Akiha Matsui (Izumi Uchiha in Itachi Shinden) as Summer Smith
- Manabu Muraji (Loki Helios in Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer) as Jerry Smith
- Takako Fuji (Kayako Saeki in Juon: The Grudge Live Action Movie) as Beth Smith
The upcoming anime will be an original work, but it will incorporate themes and events from the main Rick and Morty series. As such, there may be additional cast and characters revealed soon, so stay tuned for that.
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