Is Rick And Morty The Anime To Replace Rick

Okay, so, you know how we're all mourning the (temporary?) end of Rick and Morty? Yeah, me too. Massive bummer. But hey, chin up! There's always something to fill that interdimensional void, right?

And that's where this question pops into my head: Could Rick and Morty... become anime? Like, actually anime?

The Case for Animated Mayhem

Think about it. Rick and Morty is already kinda pushing the boundaries of animation, what with all the crazy alien landscapes and squanchy creatures. So, wouldn't a full-blown anime makeover just take it to the next level? I mean, picture Rick doing a power-up sequence before blasting some Gromflomites. Gold! Pure gold! We're talking Dragon Ball Z meets existential nihilism. Who wouldn't watch that?!

Plus, anime already embraces the weird. Remember Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo? Yeah. Exactly. Rick and Morty's brand of absurdity would fit right in. No questions asked. No weird looks. Just pure, unadulterated animated chaos. (And who knows, maybe we'd finally understand what the heck Mr. Meeseeks actually wants.)

But... Is It Even Possible?

Now, I know what you're thinking: "But, but, Rick and Morty is, like, American animation! It's a cultural icon!" True, true. But who says cultural icons can't evolve? Hollywood remakes everything anyway, right? (Cue dramatic eye roll.) So, why not a Rick and Morty anime adaptation?

And let's not forget the Adult Swim Anime shorts! They’ve already dipped their toes in the anime pool with Rick and Morty. Remember Rick turning into a car? Or Morty piloting a giant robot? Proof of concept, baby! Proof of concept! They already know the fan base is there.

The biggest hurdle? Capturing the voice acting. Can you imagine anyone but Justin Roiland voicing Rick? It's practically sacrilege. But hey, talented voice actors exist! Someone out there can at least come close to that burpy brilliance, right? Right?!

The Potential Perks Are... Astronomical!

Okay, let's dream a little. Imagine the fight scenes. Anime fights are legendary. Rick could be dodging lasers with ninja-like reflexes (maybe he already does?). Morty could be unlocking some latent psychic power (again, maybe he already has... that kid is weirdly resilient). The possibilities are endless!

And the character designs! Anime is known for its expressive characters. Think about how much more dramatic Morty's anxieties could be. Or how much more menacing Rick's glare could become. Plus, the animation styles can be super diverse. We could have a gritty, realistic Rick and Morty, or a cute, chibi-fied Rick and Morty. (Okay, maybe not chibi Rick. That might be too much.)

We could also delve deeper into certain storylines. Remember Evil Morty? Imagine a whole season dedicated to his rise to power in a beautifully animated, cyberpunk-esque world. Shivers. Literal shivers!

The Verdict? (Maybe?)

Look, I'm not saying it's a done deal. I'm not saying we'll be seeing a Rick and Morty: The Anime trailer tomorrow. (Although, wouldn't that be awesome?).

But I am saying that the idea is intriguing. And given the show's existing cult following, its established track record of pushing boundaries, and the sheer creativity of the anime world, it's definitely something worth pondering.

So, what do you think? Is Rick and Morty the perfect candidate for an anime makeover? Or am I just reaching here, fueled by withdrawal symptoms from the show's hiatus? Let's debate! The fate of the multiverse may depend on it! (Okay, maybe not. But still, let's talk.)

And hey, even if it doesn't happen, we can always re-watch the existing episodes a million times. Wubba Lubba Dub Dub!