Film Theory: Rick is a Morty CONFIRMED! (Rick and Morty)

Summary by Krater

An analysis of the Rick and Morty anime short Rick and Morty vs. Genocider, arguing that it hints at deep show canon, specifically regarding Evil Morty's origins and motivations.

From the video

Answers: Does Rick and Morty vs. Genocider matter to the show's canon and Evil Morty's backstory?

• Rick and Morty canon
• Evil Morty's backstory
• Rick and Morty vs. Genocider
• Memory-based plot theories
• Urashima Taro Japanese folklore

What it concludes

• Rick and Morty vs. Genocider provides canon-relevant insight into the history of Rick Sanchez and his past relationship with Evil Morty.
• The Genocider threat in the anime short was created by Evil Morty to expose Rick C137's hiding place.
• The short references Evil Morty's inferiority complex and his motivation to make Rick C137 suffer.
• The anime short supports the theory that Evil Morty is Rick C137's original Morty who grew up to become Rick.