Episode Guide
I let you down like a boy smooth criminal. You all looked at me like I was the lucky one. I was just trying to do what was best for my girl and stay human. But when you saw me with my girl, you all got stronger. I’m glad you all watched because now I can focus on my mission. My moon is my man and I’ll always be there for her.
Edgerunners is a high-octane, pulsating 10 episode anime that takes its inspiration from Cyberpunk 2077. With plenty of violence, gore and deep characterisation, it’s a blast from start to finish.
As the show progresses, we are introduced to David’s friends and family, as well as Norris. We learn about his background and what led him to become a mental health professional. We also get a better understanding of David’s motivations for wanting implants. The show is gradually building up to a big reveal, which is finally delivered in the last few episodes.
As the show enters its final episodes, it begins to move into a more episodic structure as David learns the ropes, is trained by Lucy and gets to know the rest of the group. Everything is then brought together nicely during one final mission, stretched across a couple of bombastic, high-action eps to close out on a high.
The anime’s visuals are stunning and bring to life the world of Edgerunners. Night City is a living, breathing, cyberpunk metropolis that feels unlike the game, which felt empty and hollow at times. Streets have a familiar tinge of neon to them too, streets are populated by a myriad of different characters while the seedy underbelly of this place is shown in its violent, sexual and bloody glory.
Cyberpunk 2077 is a great game regardless of your experience with Night City. The characters are well-defined and there’s a lack of plot armor, which heightens the tension. Characters are regularly killed off, which helps to develop the characters and their relationships. There are some nitpicks, such as the show being too short and not having enough episodes to develop everything fully, but overall it’s a great game. ..
Although we learn more about players like Becca, Falco, Maine and others, a lot of this feels like it plays second fiddle to David and Lucy. Thankfully, David’s journey is emotionally charged and easy to get behind, making it a wild ride despite its lack of depth for the supporting players. ..
The soundtrack for “Stranger Things” is going to be a bit more of an acquired taste. There is a heady blend of pop and sci-fi soundscapes mixed in together, which works quite well in the context of the show. However, the final track in episode 10 feels a little ill-fitting, especially given the lyrics. ..
Netflix’s Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime adaptation is a well-written and bloody good time. This series continues Netflix’s surprisingly good work with animated videogame adaptations, hitting a homerun for the streamers. ..
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a game that takes place in a world where the technology has advanced to the point where people can control their own bodies. In this game, you play as one of the characters, and you must use your skills and knowledge to survive in this futuristic world.
