Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Returns with Exciting New 10-Episode Anime on Netflix
Discover a thrilling new standalone story set in the Cyberpunk universe of Edgerunners, expanding the world of Cyberpunk 2077 with action and intrigue.
Exciting News: 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' Gets a Sequel!
Studio Trigger announced at Anime Expo that a new 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' anime is currently in production! This upcoming series will expand the thrilling world introduced in the first season.
Who's Behind the Series?
- Director: Kai Ikarashi, making his directorial debut. He was a storyboard artist, animation director, and prop designer for the first season.
- Producer & Writer: Bartosz Sztybor is back to work on the series.
- Lead Character Designer: Ichigo Kanno, who also served as animation director and key animator previously.
- Scriptwriter: Masahiko Otsuka returns to craft the story.
What to Expect?
The new series will be a standalone 10-episode story set in the same universe as Cyberpunk 2077. It promises to be a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge, exploring how far characters will go when the world is obsessed with spectacle.
"It presents a new standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077— a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge. When the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes do you have to go to make your story matter?"
Release Details
- The series will stream on Netflix.
- A closed-door teaser will be shown at Studio Trigger's panel during the event.
- Home Video Releases:
- North America: Blu-ray set on October 28 by Aniplex of America.
- Europe: Releases by Anime Limited and Plaion Pictures.
- Australia & New Zealand: Releases by Sugoi Co.
Additional Content
A prequel manga titled Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Madness launched in December, created by artist Asano and writer Bartosz Sztybor. It will be available in seven languages and is being published in English by Dark Horse.
Background
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners debuted on Netflix in September 2022, inspired by the Cyberpunk 2077 game from CD PROJEKT RED, which itself is based on Mike Pondsmith's tabletop RPG series.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting continuation in the cyberpunk universe!
Sources: CD Projekt RED, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' X/Twitter, [Anime Expo 2025 coverage sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press!**