However, if you are a fan of Serial Experiments Lain , Neon Genesis Evangelion , or the darker Rick and Morty comics, this is a masterpiece. Episode 7, "The Memory Shogun’s Lament," is arguably the best piece of character study Rick has ever received, exploring why he actually drinks—not for fun, but to silence the versions of himself that succeeded.
When the English dub arrives, the original cast sounds wrong here. Hearing Chris Parnell’s Jerry deliver a line like, "My existence is a placeholder for your disappointment," in his usual deadpan tone lacks the raw, Akira -level screaming that the Japanese script demands. You will want to watch this subbed. Score: 3.5 / 5 – "Alienatingly Brilliant" Rick and Morty- The Anime - Season 1
"I understood none of the plot, but I felt all of the entropy." That might be the best way to describe the experience of watching Rick and Morty: The Anime , the long-gestating, mind-bending companion series from director Takashi Sano (known for Tower of God and The God of High School ). However, if you are a fan of Serial