At Anime Expo 2025, enthusiasts were thrilled to learn about the upcoming sequel for the hit anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. The sequel’s official announcement was made, with the first poster of the new series unveiled. Notably present at the event were voice actors such as Emi Lo, who lends her voice to Lucy, and Zach Aguilar, known for voicing David Martinez.
At the event, both Bartosz Sztybor, the author and producer of the show, and director Hiroyuki Imaishi, who unexpectedly joined, were present. The gathering was moderated by TheAnimeMan, more commonly recognized as Joey.
In September 2024, there was an announcement of a potential collaboration between Netflix Animation, CD Projekt Red (CDPR), and Cyberpunk on a project, but it wasn’t clear if this was related to the new series. Sztybor sparked curiosity among fans by stating, “However, don’t let your expectations run too high. David’s deceased.
Sztybor shared that a sequel was produced due to the abundance of untold stories in Night City. He expressed his belief that the narrative shouldn’t have ended with the initial anime, as there are numerous intriguing characters and narratives yet to unfold. Additionally, he made a humorous remark, “I wasn’t content with the melancholy… so I aim to make you feel even more somber now.
Edgerunners 2, which takes place in the universe of Cyberpunk 2077. This new season is portrayed as a gritty tale about redemption and revenge. Kai Ikarashi, who previously directed episode six (“Girl on Fire”) from the first series, will be at the helm for this upcoming season. The narrative poses a thought-provoking question: “When the world is captivated by spectacle, what lengths must one go to make their story significant?
CD Projekt Red is the creator of the Cyberpunk 2077 video game and the initial Cyberpunk: Edgerunners animated series. The first series was produced by animation studio TRIGGER, with Rafał Jaki serving as the showrunner and executive producer. Additionally, a prequel manga for characters Rebecca and Pilar has been recently released in the Cyberpunk franchise.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners debuted in September 2022, airing 10 episodes. Swiftly gaining popularity and recognition, it received awards for the categories Best New Anime and Best Original Anime. The series is now available on Netflix, telling the story of a street-dwelling youth striving to survive in the futuristic metropolis of Night City by transforming into an edgerunner – essentially a cyberpunk mercenary.
Michal Nowakowski, Co-CEO of CDPR, has verified that the upcoming series titled “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2” is expected to launch on Netflix. He mentioned that its release date would be announced at a later time.
This announcement sparks excitement among fans, hinting at additional tales set in Night City, offering a grittier and more immersive exploration of the beloved world introduced in the initial series.
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2025-07-05 11:14