Adult Swim has ordered an anime adaptation of the Emmy-winning series from director Takashi Sano (Tower of God). Rick and Morty: The Anime has received a 10-episode order from the network.
“Rick and Morty vs. Genocider” and “Summer Meets God (Rick Meets Evil)” were both critically praised anime shorts directed by Sano in the Rick and Morty world. On Adult Swim’s digital channels, the shorts have received over 10 million views.
While the filmmaker will adapt themes and events from the main series, Rick and Morty: The Anime is said to be a stand-alone production.
As Sano said in a statement, “The multiverse-straddling exploits of Rick and the gang pose challenges to the family bond, but they always rise to the occasion,” added, “It’s such a life-affirming sight, and Jerry is no exception.” He adds, “I am honored to have been given an opportunity to tell a new story about this amazing family. I hope you enjoy their adventures!”
Telecom Animation Film is the studio behind the show. Other Rick and Morty spinoffs have been revealed as digital shorts by Adult Swim, but Rick and Morty: The Anime is a whole series.
In addition, Adult Swim has ordered director Sunghoo Park’s anime series Ninja Kamui (God of High School, Jujutsu Kaisen 0).
Joe Higan, a Nukenin, is the protagonist of Ninja Kamui, “a former ninja who escaped his clan and is hiding from his violent past in rural America with his family. One night, he is ambushed by a team of assassins from his former organization who exact a bloody retribution on Joe and his family for betraying their ancient code.”
Added, “Rising from his seeming ‘death,’ Joe will re-emerge as his former self — Ninja Kamui — to avenge his family and friends. Kamui is a 21st century ninja, a shadowy anachronism who pits his ancient skills against high-tech weaponry with brutal finesse. He must face off against trained assassins, combat cyborgs and rival ninjas to bring down the very clan that made him.”
According to Park, “This is a story I’ve always wanted to tell,” added, “Transgression and punishment of a ninja who loses everything and goes out for revenge, and what lies at the end of his road. I am very excited about this new project and hope fans will be too.”
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