Official Announcement of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 at Anime Expo 2025

In a highly anticipated reveal, the sequel to the acclaimed anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was officially announced today at Anime Expo 2025. The announcement was made during a panel featuring prominent voice actors Emi Lo and Zach Aguilar, who portrayed Lucy and David Martinez, respectively. Also present were Bartosz Sztybor, the writer and producer, and director Hiroyuki Imaishi, who made a surprise appearance at the event. The panel was hosted by Joey, known in the anime community as TheAnimeMan.

The announcement included the unveiling of the first poster visual for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, generating excitement among fans of the franchise. Sztybor, who was previously interviewed about the anime's production, humorously remarked on his Polish heritage, saying, "I’m from Poland. People in Poland are sad. They are born sad, they die sad, so I just wanted to make the whole world sad… When people are sad, I’m a bit happy." This reflects the series' thematic depth, which often explores darker narratives.

The sequel is set to consist of another ten-episode arc within the dystopian universe of Cyberpunk 2077. Sztybor elaborated on the decision to create a sequel, stating that Night City possesses numerous untold stories, and he felt compelled to continue exploring the narrative beyond the original series. He further teased that fans should not expect a happy ending, noting, "David’s dead," a reference to the fate of the character in the first season. The new series is described as “a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge,” which aims to delve deeper into the complexities of its characters and their struggles.

The production of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is a collaborative effort between Netflix Animation and CD Projekt Red (CDPR), the company behind the original Cyberpunk 2077 video game. The first season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners premiered in September 2022, receiving widespread acclaim and accolades, including being voted Best New Anime of the year by Anime Corner's awards committee. The series showcased a standalone story about a street kid navigating the treacherous environment of Night City, a metropolis obsessed with technology and body modifications.

The sequel will see the return of high-stakes storytelling and rich world-building, characteristic of the Cyberpunk franchise. The animation will be guided by director Kai Ikarashi, who previously directed Episode 6 of the original series, titled “Girl on Fire.” The upcoming series aims to challenge viewers with profound questions about the value of storytelling in a world saturated with visual spectacle, as articulated by Ikarashi: “When the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes do you have to go to make your story matter?”

As anticipation builds for the sequel, fans of the Cyberpunk franchise can look forward to more intricate narratives and character development, promising a continuation of the emotional and thematic explorations that captivated audiences in the first installment. Further details regarding the release date and additional casting announcements are expected to be revealed in the coming months, as excitement for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 continues to rise among the anime community.

The Cyberpunk franchise has also expanded its universe with the launch of a prequel manga focused on characters Rebecca and Pilar, which debuted in December 2024. This indicates a robust commitment to exploring the vast narratives possible within the Cyberpunk universe, ensuring that the legacy of both the game and the anime continues to resonate with fans around the world.