Rick And Morty Specials -

refers to a collection of short films and non-canonical content released alongside the main series. These often explore different animation styles, such as anime or claymation, and allow the creators to experiment with standalone stories that don't necessarily impact the main show's multiverse lore. Key Specials & Short Films

(2018): An 11-minute April Fools' parody by Michael Cusack that places the characters in a bizarre, "ocker" Australian setting. Rick and Morty Specials

: A series of high-energy, anime-style shorts directed by Takashi Sano. These were so successful they led to the greenlighting of a full Rick and Morty: The Anime series. Rick and Morty vs. Genocider (2020) Summer Meets God (Rick Meets Evil) (2021) refers to a collection of short films and

(2020): A stylized, bloody short produced by Studio Deen that reimagines Rick and Morty in a feudal Japanese setting. : A series of high-energy, anime-style shorts directed

: A digital short-form spin-off series (2022) focused on the superhero team featured in Season 3. It serves as a prequel, showcasing the team's adventures before their ill-fated encounter with Rick. BuzzFeed