Okay, let's talk about the wild ride that is Cyberpunk 2077 and its absolutely mind-blowing anime, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Remember back in 2020? The hype was UNREAL. CD Projekt Red, the legends behind The Witcher, were dropping what was supposed to be the next-gen game of our dreams. And then... launch day happened. We all know the story: glitches, crashes, the PlayStation store pulling it. It was a tough time for fans, myself included. Fast forward to 2026, and what a comeback story! The game got fixed, the incredible Phantom Liberty DLC dropped, and honestly, it's now the masterpiece we were promised. But wait, what really reignited the whole world's love for Night City? It wasn't just a patch. It was an ANIME.

Seriously, think about it. In September 2022, Netflix dropped Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and BAM! It was like a cultural reset. The art style, the music, the heartbreaking story of David and Lucy... it was perfect. It didn't just get people talking; it sent everyone rushing back to the game! That's the power of a great adaptation. But here's the question that's been on my mind: Was Edgerunners a one-hit wonder? Is that it for Cyberpunk anime? I say: ABSOLUTELY NOT. Night City is too big, too rich, for just one story.

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Let me be clear: Edgerunners had a PERFECT ending. It told a complete, self-contained story. David and Lucy's journey from start to finish was emotional, intense, and ultimately, tragic in the best cyberpunk way. Trying to force a direct sequel with the same characters would totally ruin the impact of that finale. We've all seen shows milk a concept dry (cough The Walking Dead cough), and it never ends well. Edgerunners deserves to be remembered as the masterpiece it is, with its legacy intact. Its 8.3/10 on IMDB is well-earned!

But that doesn't mean the anime world of Cyberpunk is over. Oh no, no, no. In fact, Edgerunners proved exactly why we need MORE.

Why Anime is the PERFECT Medium for More Cyberpunk

Think about it. Night City is MASSIVE. The game is filled with:

  • Endless Side Stories: Every fixer, every gang, every corpo has a tale.

  • Deep Lore: The game is based on the classic Cyberpunk tabletop RPG! There's decades of material to pull from.

  • Visual Freedom: This is the biggest point. How do you do flying cars, crazy cyberware, and neon-drenched fashion in live-action? With a HUGE budget and tons of CGI. Anime has NO such limits! Artists can go wild, making everything look exactly as insane and beautiful as it should be.

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A live-action show would be cool, but it would struggle. Anime lets characters have glowing eyes, mantis blades, and wild hairstyles without breaking a sweat (or the budget). The laws of physics? Optional. The only limit is the artist's imagination.

So, What Could a New Cyberpunk Anime Be About?

The possibilities are literally endless! We don't need Edgerunners 2. We need a whole new story in the same universe. Imagine:

  • A Corpo Drama: A story set entirely within the skyscrapers of Arasaka or Militech, full of boardroom betrayals and cyber-espionage.

  • A MaxTac Origin Story: Follow a rookie cop as they get chromed up and descend into the brutal world of policing Night City.

  • A Nomad Saga: Explore the Badlands and the family struggles of the Aldecaldos or another clan.

  • A Totally New Crew: Just like Edgerunners gave us David's crew, introduce us to a new group of edgerunners with a different dream, a different heist, a different tragedy.

It's been four years since Edgerunners premiered. Fans are hungry for more, especially since Phantom Liberty was the game's final DLC. The sequel game, "Project Orion," is still on the horizon. What better way to bridge the gap than with another stunning anime?

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A new anime could dive deeper into the established lore, make fans of the game squeal with recognition, and introduce the dark, glamorous world of Cyberpunk to a whole new audience. It's a win-win!

So, CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger (or another amazing studio), if you're listening... we see you. We know Night City has more stories to tell. Edgerunners was the perfect proof of concept. Now, let's make it a tradition. Give us another hit! The streets are waiting. ✨

TL;DR:

  • Edgerunners = Perfect. Don't touch it.

  • Night City = HUGE. One story isn't enough.

  • Anime = The best way to explore its world without limits.

  • We need a NEW story with NEW characters!

  • The demand is there. Make it happen! 🙏