The anime titled “Edgerunners,” inspired by Cyberpunk 2077, has been officially announced for a second season during its panel at Anime Expo 2025. Led by director Hiroyuki Imaishi and produced by the Japanese animation studio Trigger, this Netflix-supported series initially premiered in 2022. It spanned ten episodes and focused on the tale of David Martinez, a distressed teenager in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe who chooses to become a mercenary.
At this year’s Anime Expo, there was a wealth of thrilling updates for anime enthusiasts. A standout highlight was the “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” panel led by YouTuber Joey Bizinger, or The Anime Man. This panel brought together writer and producer Bartosz Sztybor, as well as the voice actors portraying Lucy Kushinada and David Martinez. Toward the end of the convention, director Hiroyuki Imaishi even made an appearance on the panel to share more exhilarating news with the fans.
Following a recap of some standout scenes from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, it was revealed at the Anime Expo that a second installment of the series, titled Edgerunners 2, is in production. This sequel will be helmed by Kai Ikarashi, who directed the critically-acclaimed sixth episode from the first season and is noted for his episode being one of the highest-rated in the show. A sneak peek was given to the audience, revealing a significantly gloomier aesthetic compared to the original part. Although an official release date has yet to be announced, it’s expected that Edgerunners 2 will make its debut on Netflix soon.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Will Be ‘More Raw’
Writer Bartosz Sztybor states that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will be “less idealized, more authentic.” He characterizes the initial part as a “glamorized” portrayal of being an edgerunner in the universe of Cyberpunk 2077. The forthcoming season, on the other hand, will strive to uncover the harsh truth beneath it. A hint at this darker tone is that the trailer couldn’t be publicly displayed as it was excessively violent and had to be shown in private screenings, according to panel host Joey Bizinger.
In the future, Trigger, the team responsible for the original season, will once again produce “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2”. Yet, as director Kai Ikarashi shared, fresh faces have joined the team to contribute to this upcoming sequel. Despite staying within the dystopian universe of “Cyberpunk 2077”, it appears that a brand new set of characters will be at the center of the next installment.
As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that Anime Expo 2025 unveiled an electrifying update: our beloved series, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, is getting a comprehensive Blu-ray box set! This collector’s item promises a special booklet, a storyboard book for the finale, a 2-year anniversary poster, and three animation cell sheets. Mark your calendars, as pre-orders kick off on August 26, with worldwide sales commencing on October 28. Pricing details are still under wraps, but we’ll find out soon!
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2025-07-05 15:45