Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Officially Announced at Anime Expo 2025
So, it's official — Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is happening! Announced during CD PROJEKT RED’s panel at Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles, fans of the original anime now have something massive to look forward to. And yes, the iconic world of Cyberpunk 2077 is coming back to Netflix in the form of a brand-new standalone anime series. The reveal included the official logo and poster art, and honestly, it’s already setting the tone for what feels like another wild ride through the neon-drenched chaos of Night City.
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The biggest surprise? Hiroyuki Imaishi, the original director, is passing the torch to Kai Ikarashi — a talented name known for his work on SSSS.Gridman and, of course, his role on the first Edgerunners . This marks Ikarashi’s directorial debut, and it’s clear the creative team is confident in his bold, cinematic vision. Alongside him, we’ve got Kanno Ichigo returning as lead character designer and Masahiko Otsuka handling screenplay duties, all under the sharp storytelling eye of Bartosz Sztybor — the Hugo Award-winning writer who's also serving as showrunner and producer again.
The announcement panel featured Sztybor, Imaishi, and voice talents Emi Lo (Lucy Kushinada) and Zach Aguilar (David Martinez), with Joey "The Anime Man" Bizinger hosting. It wasn’t just nostalgia — the discussion dove into the original show’s legacy and what we can expect from this next chapter. Though David’s story may be over, Sztybor promised this new series will tell “a raw, real chronicle of redemption and revenge,” something even grittier and more emotional than the first.
And here's the thing — it's not just a sequel. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is being positioned as a standalone 10-episode story, set once again in Night City, but with new characters and an entirely different arc. Thematically, it’s looking to explore the extremes people are willing to go to in a world obsessed with spectacle. With TRIGGER back in the animation seat and Netflix behind the release, expectations are sky-high.
Teaser footage was also shown to a closed-door audience at the Peacock Theater later that night, further stoking the hype. No official release date has been given just yet, but production is already underway, and fans can expect more updates soon via the anime’s official channels.
In short — buckle up. Night City’s back on the map, and it looks more dangerous, more stylish, and more emotionally charged than ever before. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 isn’t just a continuation — it’s a full-blown evolution.
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