On July 3, 2025, at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CD PROJEKT RED surprised fans by officially unveiling Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, a brand-new anime series set in the universe of Cyberpunk 2077. This production, co-produced with the prestigious Japanese studio TRIGGER, will premiere exclusively on Netflix.
Panel “Behind the Scenes With its Creators”
Under the title “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners — Behind the Scenes With its Creators”, the panel streamed live and featured:
- Bartosz Sztybor (writer & producer)
- Hiroyuki Imaishi (director of the first Edgerunners)
- Emi Lo (voice of Lucy Kushinada)
- Zach Aguilar (voice of David Martinez)
- Moderator: Joey “The Anime Man” Bizinger
The creators shared original development anecdotes and emphasized their desire to explore new facets of Night City, promising a more intense, emotional narrative.
Promotional Artwork & Teasers
- Official Logo & Poster: Unveiled exclusively at the event.
- Direction: Led by Kai Ikarashi, known for SSSS.Gridman and the first Edgerunners. Ikarashi appeared via video to express his excitement and creative vision.
Star-Studded Creative Team
The second installment of Edgerunners will feature:
- Ichigo Kanno (character design; Promare)
- Masahiko Otsuka (screenplay; Gurren Lagann, Promare)
Both will elevate the visual quality and narrative depth, maintaining TRIGGER’s signature cyberpunk aesthetic and frenetic pace.
What’s Next?
- Production: Currently underway, with more details to be announced.
- Netflix Premiere: Date to be confirmed.
- Universe Expansion: Meanwhile, CD PROJEKT RED continues development on the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, introducing new locations and characters.
