the official account of x/Twitter of the popular anime Cyberpunk: EdgerUnners It has pleasantly surprised the entire Otaku community. This is due to the revelation of a news that, until recently, seemed impossible: the acclaimed series will return with a sequel.
This unexpected announcement was made today and was quickly shared among followers of the franchise. They did not take long to express their enthusiasm and excitement on social networks. To commemorate this wonderful news, the official anime media have shared a special illustration. This was created exclusively to mark the return of the series.
Cyberpunk Anime: Edgerunners Will Have a Sequel
It is worth noting that this news was announced at the AnimeExpo 2025 event. There was provided to the public more information about the return of the Cyberpunk Anime: Edgerunners with its sequel.
Cyberpunk sequel direction: Edgerunners will go to Kai Ikarashi
One of these updates highlights that Kai Ikarashi, the director of the sixth episode of the series, will be in charge of the direction of the new installment of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Another detail to note is that this sequel to the series will be made up of a total of 10 episodes. In addition, it will be set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077.
«Cyberpunk: EdgerUnners» It is an anime series based on the video game «Cyberpunk 2077«. It is a spin-off that is set a year before the game’s events. The series consists of 10 episodes in OVA format that premiered on the platform Netflix on September 13, 2022. The production of the series was in charge of the animation studio «Studio Trigger» and the developer «PROJEKT RED.
Cyberpunk Synopsis: EdgerUnners
Dreams are doomed to die in Night City, a futuristic Californian metropolis. David Martínez, a teenager who lives in the slums of the city, tries to fulfill his mother’s lifelong wish to reach the top of Arasaka, the most important security corporation in the world. To do this, he attends the prestigious Arasaka Academy while his mother works tirelessly to keep his family afloat.
When an incident with a street gang leaves David’s life shattered, he stumbles over the SandeVistan cyberware, a prosthesis that gives its wearer superhuman speed. Filled with rage, David implants the device on his back and uses it to take revenge on one of his torturers. This makes him expel him from the academy, destroying his hopes of making his mother proud.
After witnessing David’s new abilities, the beautiful data thief Lucyna “Lucy” Kushinada offers to team up with him, giving him a ticket towards salvation. However, partnering with Lucy introduces David into the world of Edgerunners, cyborg criminals willing to break any law for money. Edgerunners often lose their lives, if cyberware doesn’t break their minds first; But in his struggle for survival within a corrupt system, David is willing to risk everything.
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