The success of the animeCyberpunk: Edgerunnersand the reinvigoration ofCyberpunk 2077has many wondering if another anime is coming. While the show isn’t returning, it’s still up in the air whether other companies will take on Night City.
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Released in September 2022,Cyberpunk: Edgerunnerswas a collective effort between Japanese anime studio Studio Trigger (Kill la Kill,Gurren Lagann) and Polish game developer CD Projekt Red (The Witcherfranchise,Cyberpunk 2077). It takes place in the same universe as other Cyberpunk projects, mainlyCyberpunk 2077. The series follows newcomer David Martinez as he makes his mark as an edgerunner in Night City alongside a cast of ruthless yet endearing criminals.
Upon its release on Netflix, the show was lauded by audiences and critics alike. The show’sfaithfulness to the franchise, as well as its animation, soundtrack, and cast made for anunforgettable 10 episodes. Destructoid’s Tiago Manuel ranked it 2nd place in hislist of the best game-adapted TV shows. For a time, it even reinvigorated thegame’s player count, two years afterCyberpunk 2077‘s release.
However,Cyberpunk: Edgerunnersisnot set to get a second season, though they are interested in other takes on it. According to aFamitsu interview(translated by VGC) with CDPR’s account manager Satoru Honma, he said that whileEdgerunnersstands alone, he would love to see other studios take on the IP.
The studio has been looking intoexpanding into more mediadue to the series’ success. So far,a sequel to2077and alive-action projecthave been announced. And, with the recent success ofCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, the hype for the franchise is at an all-time high.
It would be interesting to see MAPPA or Ufotable create stories forCyberpunk, as their styles resonate with its themes. Still, Studio Trigger set an incredibly high bar for other entries to beat. One thing is certain:Cyberpunkfans will be over the moon with whatever comes next.
