This trippy existential nightmare was hilarious and its Morty character development provided something the show has lacked for years.

This madeRick and Mortyseason 8all the more exciting.

Since then,Rick and Morty: The Animehas expanded the world of the series further.

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As the first spinoff ofRick and Morty,Rick and Morty: The Animewas highly anticipated.

However, the shows arrival was less enthusiastic.

The tone of Rick and Morty: The Anime is fundamentally different from the original show.

A panicked Rick grabs a concerned Morty at the dinner table in Rick and Morty

Some appealing visuals did little to make up for this.

Successful spinoffs likeYoung SheldonandFrasierintentionally changed their style to feel less like a continuation ofThe Big Bang TheoryorCheers.

Technically, they’re an alternate universes Smith family, but this only makes the uncanny feeling even worse.

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Rick and Morty: The Anime comes across, unfortunately, as a copy.

Is The Rick & Morty Anime A Bad Sign For Season 8?

That said,Rick and Morty: The Animes reviews do highlight a broader issue with the franchise.

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At some point, that widely derided cameo was seen as a good idea.

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