Netflix’s Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Fans Get Surprise Production Update With Official Season 2 Comeback

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fans just got a major update courtesy of Anime Expo.

During the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Behind the Scenes panel at Anime Expo on July 4th, the long-awaited announcement for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II was officially made. This new series will transport viewers back to the world of Cyberpunk 2077 for another thrilling adventure that promises to be just as intense, if not more so, as the first time. Panel attendees included Emi Lo (voice of Lucy), Zach Aguilar (voice of David Martinez), Bartosz Sztybor (writer of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners), and a surprise appearance by Studio Trigger director Hiroyuki Imaishi. The upcoming 10-episode Cyberpunk II anime series is expected to be darker, sadder, and produced by a newer, more vibrant team. However, it was humorously confirmed that “David’s dead.

Netflix’s Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Gets Surprise Anime Release Announcement

In the futuristic setting of the video game Cyberpunk 2077, developed by CD Projekt Red and inspired by Mike Pondsmith’s original tabletop roleplaying game series, we find ourselves in Night City – a self-governing metropolis, littered with neon lights and grime, situated where California once stood. This bustling cityscape is a breeding ground for drugs, violence, and cybernetic dependencies that have seeped into its citizenry. The narrative unfolds one year before the game’s events, primarily focusing on Santo Domingo, a impoverished, industrial district.

The animated series, titled “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners,” narrates the story of David Martinez, a financially struggling teenager who is frequently bullied by his wealthy peers at an elite academy. Following a devastating incident in his life, David abandons his studies and ventures into a new world, eventually transforming into one of the series’ notorious Edgerunners. Upon its debut, the show has garnered a flawless 100% “Fresh” rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, while its user-generated “Popcornmeter” scores an equally impressive 95% approval rating.

Fans of Cyberpunk 2077 and its related spin-offs might be taken aback to hear about a potential new installment of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, given that the initial anime seemed to conclude with a final chapter. However, in August 2024, Nowakowski hinted at further developments in the pop culture sphere by saying “Yes, we are planning to have more in the pipeline.” Regarding a potential continuation of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Nowakowski previously stated, “We are definitely planning to do more animation with Cyberpunk,” without confirming the details. It remains unclear whether this project is the same as the rumored Cyberpunk Edgerunners II.

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2025-07-05 01:07