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Rick and Morty’s Surprise Anime Short Renews Calls For New Episodes

Adult Swim surprised fans watching its Toonami anime block yesterday by releasing a five-minute […]

Adult Swim surprised fans watching its Toonami anime block yesterday by releasing a five-minute Rick and Morty anime short. Starved for new Rick and Morty episodes, fans are loving the short, but its debut has also sparked a renewed call for the highly-anticipated second half of Rick and Morty‘s fourth season. Fans are taking to social media to voice their frustration, noting that this period of self-quarantine would be perfect to release some new episodes of the Adult Swim series. Keep reading to see what fans are saying.

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The new short is titled “Samurai & Shogun” and its plot is an homage to famous samurai fiction, most notably Lone Wolf & Cub. The short sees a Rick from a parallel dimension trying to escape with a Morty. The shogun sends his ninja assassins after Rick. A bloody confrontation follows. The intense fight does not end well at all for the Shogun’s ninja assassins.

The CG-animated short comes from producer Maki Terashima -; who is known for working with Production I.G. on projects including FLCL: Progressive, FLCL Alternative, and the upcoming Uzumaki anime — working with director Kaichi Sato.

Toonami co-creator Jason DeMarco teased the surprise short ahead of its debut. “#Toonami fans, I feel really good about tonight’s little goodie. Something special just for you. I hope you enjoy it! Keep your eyes peeled!” he tweeted. He followed that up after its debut by tweeted, “Yeah so we spent a year putting together a five minute Rick and Morty Lone Wolf & Cub anime short for you guys. Here it is, hope you dig it! Don’t tell me we don’t have the most fun!”

The wait for the second half of Rick and Morty Season Four continues, but fans at least got a five minute Rick and Morty respite thanks to this anime short. Here are their reactions:

Starting to Hate You

Save Us

Need That New Episode

It would be amazing

WTF

Running Out of Shows

More, please.

Need

Quit Hording

You’re the best, but…