The story of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners continues. Initial information makes it clear that we can look forward to many innovations in the next anime.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is one of the anime adaptations of video games that has turned out really well. Not only has the animation style of the series been praised, but also the great depiction of the world of Cyberpunk 2077 and the dark story with a tragic ending.
For a long time, it was speculated whether there would be a second season. Now it is clear: Yes, it is already in production.
You can see the trailer for the first season here:
What has been announced? Via X, the account of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners announced that a second season is in production. Additionally, the first poster artwork by animation studio Trigger has been released – they had also created the first season and are therefore also responsible for season 2.
What is season 2 about? The exact contents of the second season are not yet known. However, it has already been announced that it will be a “standalone” story spanning 10 episodes. This means that the story will largely be detached from the characters of the first season or the video game.
They pose the question: “If the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes must you push to give your story meaning?”
So we can look forward to new characters, a lot of action, and plenty of drama.
It is supposed to be a “raw chronicle of redemption and revenge” – themes for which there is plenty of room in the Cyberpunk universe.
“I wanted to make the world a little sadder”
Meanwhile, producer Bartosz Sztybor gave some insight into the development of the first season at Anime Expo. In response to the question of whether he had ever considered telling a positive or more cheerful story, he said:
I am from Poland. People in Poland are sad. They are born sad and they die sad. So I just wanted to make the whole world sad… when people are sad, then I am a little happy.
Even if Sztybor says this with a wink, he likely succeeded in his mission – after all, the finale of the first Cyberpunk season is quite emotional and also makes it clear why a second season will likely focus on a new group of characters.
If you yourself happen to have too good a mood because of the summer temperatures and, like Sztybor, take a mischievous pleasure in feeling a bit of pain and sadness, then we have here 5 anime that are guaranteed to break your heart – but are still worth every second.
