Summary

• The first episode of Rick and Morty: The Anime will be screened for fans across select US cities before the official premiere.
• The Rickmobile tour will offer exclusive merchandise alongside multiple screenings for attendees to enjoy.
• The tour will stop at 8 cities from July 30th to August 15th, allowing fans to see the new anime before anyone else.

Rick and Morty: The Anime premieres on Adult Swim, fans are understandably very hyped to see the franchise's jump to the medium. However, in a surprising announcement, fans will have a chance to see the episode before anyone else...in select cities.

According to the Adult Swim website, the Rickmobile will be making a return to go on "an All Anime-rican Tour" to promote the new series. This gigantic Rick-shaped truck, followed closely behind by a car with Morty on top, will host screenings of the first episode of Rick and Morty: The Anime for anyone to see. No tickets are required to attend, and events will feature multiple screenings to ensure everyone has a chance to see the episode before anyone else.

The US tour is expected to begin on July 30th as the truck travels "from the Redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters and everywhere in between."

Where and When to Find the Rickmobile to See Rick and Morty: The Anime

Every Tour Date and Location

Throughout the first half of August, the Rickmobile will make eight stops before Adult Swim premieres the series' first episode on August 15th at midnight. The event kicks off on July 30th in Henderson, Nevada, with screenings being held at Crafthaus Brewery. From there, the Rickmobile will move to Salt Lake City, Utah on August 1st, parking at Bewilder Brewing Co. Then, Denver, Colorado will host the event on August 3rd at 14er Brewing and Beer Garden. Then, moving away from the Rockies, the next stop will be in Wichita, Kansas on August 5th at Central Standard Brewing.

In the final leg of the tour, the Rickmobile will be making its way to St. Louis, Missouri on August 8th to share screenings at Schlafly Tap Room - Midtown. Then, the event moves to Louisville, Kentucky on August 10th to show the first episode at Copper & Kings. On August 13th, the event will be making a stop in Nashville, Tennessee at 6th and Peabody. The Rickmobile will then make its final stop on the east coast in Atlanta, Georgia on August 15th at Monday Night Garage, mere hours before the series officially premieres.

Fans can get more specific details on individual tour dates by going to the Adult Swim website and clicking their venue of choice.

The Rickmobile Offering Exclusive Merchandise for Attendees

Show Off Your Hype for the Series

"Each piece of merchandise will be available on a first-come, first-served basis."

On top of screening the first episode of Rick and Morty: The Anime, the Rickmobile will also be offering exclusive merchandise for those that attend the event. These include posters, Rick and Morty figurines, shirts, water bottles and more! Each piece of merchandise will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, each attendee will only be allowed one item to ensure everyone gets one while supplies last. Plus, with the events happening rain-or-shine, there's no fear of missing out if a storm comes rolling in.

Dusting off the Rickmobile for a new tour is an excellent opportunity for Adult Swim to promote the epic new anime series. Not only does it give fans a chance to see this incredibly designed vehicle, but it also allows fans of Rick and Morty, anime or both to come together and watch the first episode together. While it won't be able to visit every city in the country, US fans of Rick and Morty will want to plan a road trip to check out this short-time event to see the first episode of the new anime before anyone else.

Source: Adult Swim