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CD Projekt Red says Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 didn't have best boy Roman originally, but the anime "needed a character" to bring the cast together
Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor revealed that the character Roman, a film enthusiast, was not part of the initial pitch for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2. Roman was created to unite the other characters and was inspired by the team's passion for cinema and physical media. The article also touches on the inclusion of characters and elements from the anime into the Cyberpunk 2077 game.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Is More Punk Rock Than Blockbuster
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2, animated by Studio Trigger and directed by Kai Ikarashi, shifts its visual style from Michael Bay-esque action to a more experimental, "punk rock" aesthetic inspired by Martin Scorsese. Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor highlights this change, noting the increased realism and striking violence, and introduces Roman, a cinephile character who serves as a POV through his analogue camera.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 director searched Cyberpunk 2077 with a "virtual camera" to find the best…
Studio Trigger, the animation team behind Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, utilized a "virtual camera" within Cyberpunk 2077 to scout locations for season 2. Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor explained that director Kai Ikarashi explored Night City in-game to find suitable spots, mirroring the character Roman's actions. The upcoming season promises to feature more recognizable locations from the game.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Gets New Trailer and Fall 2026 Release Window
CD PROJEKT RED has released a new trailer for the upcoming anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, announcing a Fall 2026 release window exclusively on Netflix. The anime, a collaboration with studio TRIGGER, will feature a standalone story with a new cast of characters. A panel at Anime Expo will offer an exclusive screening of the first episode.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Trailer Drops as CD PROJEKT RED Confirms Netflix Release | Invision Game Community
CD Projekt Red has released a new trailer for Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, an upcoming anime produced in collaboration with Studio TRIGGER, set to premiere on Netflix in fall 2026. The trailer showcases a new cast and story, featuring the song "You Can’t Run From Me" by Rico Nasty. The series is directed by Kai Ikarashi and written by Bartosz Sztybor, with a panel and exclusive first episode screening planned for Anime Expo 2026.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 panel announced for Anime Expo 2026 — MP3s & NPCs
A panel for the new series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 has been announced for Anime Expo 2026, taking place on July 3rd. Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor, executive producer Saya Elder from CD PROJEKT RED, and series director Kai Ikarashi from TRIGGER will be present to discuss the upcoming anime. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, released in 2022, received critical acclaim and won Anime of the Year.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 First Look Announced for July 3rd
A first look at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will be presented at Anime Expo on July 3rd, featuring director Kai Ikarashi and showrunner Bartosz Sztybor. This new standalone ten-episode anime series is set in Night City and follows the hit first season, though its premiere date on Netflix has not yet been announced. While details are scarce, the creators have teased a story of redemption and revenge, potentially with a new cast.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 at Anime Expo 2026!
CD PROJEKT RED announced a panel for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 at Anime Expo, featuring creators from CD PROJEKT RED and TRIGGER. The panel will offer an exclusive look at the standalone anime series, which is a collaboration between the two studios and will air on Netflix. Guests will discuss the original series' reception and the creative process behind the new installment.