True…I got that same feeling from Gloria’s ashes being dispensed from a vending machine. In a way it’s nice that who David was deep down is kind of a secret to Night City, known only to falco and Lucy
@@followerofjesustilltheend8315 Theres a chance because they even made Jackie an engram. He isn't really all that coherent and only talks via memories because of the irreversible brain damage from being dead so long, but it's entirely feasible
I literally think this is the happiest ending i have seen in such a cool anime. The ability to make you like so many characters so quickly. The fact that no one was safe from plot line. David sacrifice is grade A.
13:42 "Would you rather live in peace as Mr. Nobody, die ripe, old, and smellin' slightly of Urine? Or go down for all times in a blaze of glory, smellin' near like posies 'thout seein' your thirtieth?" That's basically what you asked right there. Night City doesn't really give you a choice in the matter, does it? And it wasn't CDPR that pulled the plug on S2, it was the producer who wrote Edgerunners as a one season standalone. It was never supposed to be more than 10 episodes. Sometimes the best things in life are short. There may be other Cyberpunk anime, and I'd absolutely love to see Lucy again (Lucy is best girl, I will die on that hill), but the world is rich, large, and I'm sure there are other legends waiting out there to be made, choom.
Even after watching the show when it came out it still makes me saddened by how good the emotion is that we all have in ourselves it may be short but it teaches everyone
Cyberpunk edgerunners got me into the cyberpunk world and game the dystopian future theme has always stood out to me. When i found your channel and all of the cyberpunk theory’s i was instantly in love thank you for this amazing channel 👍
Let’s just say that I’ve only ever gotten emotional 3 times in my entire life watching anything on the screen. This anime captures everything. Emotion, action, romance, suspense, cliff hangers of scenes making you wonder what happened and leaving you wanting more. This show should set the bar for everything. But I really hope we get more cyberpunk. We need more of night city. And maybe even a 100 years later cyberpunk timeline show with a new crew and a much bigger and more advanced night city.
I hope that we get to see Lucy again. I would love it if at some point Lucy brings David back, but I doubt it. Im hoping it happens, though. But I hope we at least see Lucy again. I hope the studio listens to their fans. Because what I loved most about Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is the relationship of Lucy and David. What I wish they could’ve done better besides a happier ending was that I wish the show was longer like “Breaking Bad”, “Sons of Anarchy”, and “The Sopranos”. That’s another reason I want more of “Egderunners” is that the show was too short. That’s another reason why I want to see Lucy and David again.
Theres actually few scenearios that they can go with if they make season 2. And i honestly don't think it would ruin the anime if they did it. Imo, it would just be called *faking the death of main character* they can manage to have a good sceneario and season 2 would be possible if they decide to make it. I hope they will 😢
@@The_R0nin The only possibility is if, like in the game, the Arasaka think it's useful to put David personality into an Engram (like Johnny is) and then they can milk the story making him be a soldier/slave for Arasaka until Lucy manage to find a way to save him. But I doubt it. The show was meant to be one season only and that's it. If they ever do another show about Cyberpunk, it'll probably be another story with another set of characters. I wanted a show about the teaser trailer from 2013 where a woman goes cyberpsycho and is recruited into MaxTac, but I also doubt it. Nightcity is full of oportunities for new stories, but don't matter the story, in the end the City always wins, comsuming dreamers..
@@ayoncruz It could be a case like Jackie where despite him dying they still made an engram outta him. He was only able to talk via memories and isn't completely coherent like Johnny because of being dead for so long to the point of irreversible brain damage, but it could turn out like that.
I still remember the feeling after watching this anime. I was crying but a really slow but intense crying. We all have a little David in us but we gotta learn when to see the signs that we should never take our dreams too hard. I really do hope that I don't have the same faith with David dying thinking I am a nobody and still just I was a teenage outlaw . I really do love the metal part of the song aswell!
I love how you worded this!! I agree that we all have had aspects of that younger David in us at some point. It’s important to chase our dreams but understand the risks and not get carried away Episode 4, and specifically that metal montage clip, was when I raised the volume to the moon and realized I was in for a truly unique experience
I don't know why, but I just enjoy listening to what other people feel about Edgerunners. On top what I felt and experienced. So thanks for great content! I'd really love to hear more)
All I could say is trigger did most for what they had. They made us attached to such a simple storyline and easy to understand characters in just a few episodes. The story telling was on point. I only wish they had one or two extra episodes after episode 6 tomorrow see how they cope with Maine and dario passing and how the group came back together and David's rise to fame and sandevistan of santo
I love how Trigger does as trigger does. They make you love characters only to rip your heart out in a way that only trigger does. And trigger always goes to space... Always. I do truely believe they stepped up their game with Edgerunners.
You said it in this video it was a perfect self contained unfiltered story with no filler. That is why we wont have a sequel because this was truly lightning in a bottle no one wants a situation were they say Edgerunners season 1 was a masterpiece but season 2 wasn’t the same. Also it ended perfectly Lucy is just out their in the world living her life when you play the game now you get the feeling that this character we love is just in the game world. I would have loved for them to include a single Lucy npc we dont interact with but we could just randomly see in the game at some point just like a there she goes.
@@cultureinvasion yeah it blew my mind when I found out Yamaoka did the music for Edgerunners. That explains the eerie and ethereal soundtracks like Ugory zurawie when Maine starts losing his marbles Edgerunners is still my all time favorite anime and show
david has to be alive because in cyberpunk2077 adam smasher is NOT wearing the armor suit that david had on (i know it has ben realy damaged but if arasaka can build it they can repair/build it again so it is possible)
Me: I'm finally moving on from Edgerunners. Not gonna feel sad in Cyberpunk or cry when I hear "I really want to stay at your home" anymore. You: *this video* Me:
I don't for a second think that CDPR and Trigger disagreed on anything other than Rebecca, I feel like cdpr only wanted to tell the one story and thats it. It also goes with the theme of night city, "No happy endings". Makes sense they don't want to do another "protag dies cuz night city is ruthless" story.
I do not think it is as good as Trigger's best works but that is basically splitting hairs, it is certainly another masterpiece in their collection. Great video, thanks!
@@Lja19 Nier ver 1.1 is about machines and if they can acquire sentience but it’s got action too. Pretty good, it was based off the game I really enjoyed
Another thing that makes it great that I didn't see mentioned is that the series avoids a TON of usual anime tropes. For example David has the tracer put in by Lucy and doesn't go the "Hey ! WTF are you doing ?!" stereotypical reaction route. Instead he stands firm in his commitment, openly stating that tracer or not, he's a man of his word and he's gonna do what he said he'd do. His relationship with Lucy too is built in a way that makes them feel like actual people with people problems. They have their own insecurities, they struggle to put into words what they feel because they're afraid. David also is written as a smart guy and he behaves as such too. He's well aware of the problems his relationship with Lucy is facing which is why he suggests that maybe they should split up in episode 8. There's a ton more little things like that but all in all, IMO Cyberpunk: Edgerunners earned its spot right next to other anime legends like Neon Genesis Evangelion, Ghost In The Shell, Akira and the like fair and square.
aw man, you're so right about the ending, i almost cried. and yeah, also agreed 4 is better than 6, but that's not to say 6 is bad :3 it's beautiful and important.
Yeah episode 6 is like the payoff that episode 4 had established. Episode 6 is the “what” but 4 is the “why” as in making us care and establishing the relationships between the characters. Episode 4 is what made 6 slap harder than my dads belt growing up 😂
The anime represented the game very well. You follow someone from the bottom who rises up with the help of unexpected friendships but due to the harsh nature of the lifestyle and city, the result isnt a completely happy one. A meloncholy storyline of a ironically very human experience given the setting and technology.
If they do continue it would have to be a prequel probably with a fan favorite like Rebecca for example, or if it’s a continuation then Lucy, but I personally think CD Red is waiting for Cyberpunk 2077 2/sequel. Where we might see more of the EdgeRunners being mentioned or drinks being made, David already has one for example, and maybe what happened with Lucy and Falco. They’ve already starting adding more Easter eggs of Edgerunners in 2077. Heck you can even get Falco to contact your character V. My bet is on a 2077 sequel we’ll get something if not a DLC but my money is on a game sequel. They can even go the Red Dead Redemption route and make the anime into a game or something as a prequel/ backstory. I’ll be game
That sounds dope. Honestly anime is the medium where this story/universe thrives the most for me since anime provides the opportunity for a linear, cinematic, and carefully-tuned experience whereas a game can be hindered by mechanics/progression/tropes/etc. I’d love to see any continuation of this story but it would be more of an artful experience in the form of an animation. I also loved the Easter eggs they included in 2077
@@bumperjumper oh yeah for sure, I feel like Edgerunners is the Mandalorian of the franchise carrying the height on its shoulders lol. But I’ll definitely be game for more especially in anime but I’ll take what I can get lol
This is very interesting review. Im surprised with how bad Netflix shows have been, this gives me hope for the anime they'll host soon. This has a very Orwellin theme to it but also the 80s/90s punk era. Thanks for the review! I shall watch this
Not following up with a Season 2 is probably the smartest thing to do - you don‘t mull a good wine. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a Masterpiece - Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 1 would years down the line become a good first season of a show that somewhere along the line lost it‘s way and fizzled out - like all shows do.
True! Playing devil’s advocate though, isn’t it better to keep the story alive in people’s minds for longer? Even if it eventually fizzled out, the collective attention would remain on something with a lot of potential as opposed to simply letting everyone move on
@@bumperjumper Fair point, but instead of a Season two of Edgrunners - they could do an entirely different show in the same universe - like Edgerunners: Trauma Team for example
@@evilsohn true! The trauma team comics are really great too. Idk, if I was one of the writers of the show I would think to myself “do we want to invest and possibly gamble the reception of completely new characters or expand on the ones we know everyone loved?” Following a new crew sounds dope but there’s always a risk of not being well received. Maybe that’s pessimism tho
@@bumperjumper omg - I wasn‘t even aware of these comics 😱 will have to try and get my hands on them 😄 But you‘re right, completely new characters would be a gamble. We‘ll see what the future has im store 🙌🏼
A great video made and told so incredibly awesome about a masterpiece arguibly the best anime I've ever seen.....even my youtube video standards are now being raised to a crazy level! Totally agree with you and to be really honest I was pretty sad when I've read the sequel was not happening. To be honest what are the chances that this perfect story will be ruined by a sequel and what are the ones that will even elevate or expand it to something good? I'm not sure but in any case the sequels (because as everything good it should become a trilogy) will never ruin the perfection of the first one so what do we have to lose? To try to make a sequel which stands or exceeds the standards of the first one will make it or not but still its a try. I rather prefer to see a tentive for greatness than total absolution to avoid to fail. I hope they will make some more keeping the same ppl who created the first one.
Ok i find out is the first 2 ep and in the game David's mom died because part stealing ripper doc killed her also another idea is Lucy one of the time connect herself to David while David unconscious it's a ide of same in 2077 because last scene David dying with smile and after Lucy see David in moon same story of 2077
0:45 it’s sounds like dark souls. But the way those two things fuck with my emotions and the hope the hope is represented from the bonfires or that Adrenalin when u kill that boss and the Dread is represented from the amount of times you will die to an enemy everytime you die to the same thing you lose you will to do it again until you hollow its all abt learning from those mistakes all in all cyberpunk edgerunners is the best anime I’ve seen and the souls series is the best game series And don’t even get me started on sekiro Also change my mind Kratos no diffs the cyberpunk universe Something off topic my dream job is joining the military dying for our freedom
Yeah the story abides by the rules it sets in Edgerunners; no plot armor. I love sekiro! Of course I hope you wouldn’t have to give your life but living in service to the collective is very admirable :)
AKIRA in 1988 then Ghost in the shell in 1995, two cult films that marked Japanese animation forever. We will have to wait until 2022 to see the Cyberpunk Edgerunners show an atomic bomb ❗ Cyberpunk Edgerunner inspired by the Cyberpunk 2077 games, a universe also inspired by Ghost in the shell of companies working on implants intended for the army to be faster stronger. David the circumstances the death of his mother finds an implant which is grafted in the back. After some hesitation, he grafts the implant that will make him faster. The meeting with Lucy will change her life and meet the Edgerunners, a gang that works to eliminate for sponsors. A world that put implants is daily but at a cost. David will go all the way as his mentor having extraordinary capacities to support these grafts they will be noticed and will have to be forced to graft an armor. Lucy's dream go to the moon to contemplate the earth with David... Cyberpunk Edgerunners must see.
woo my fav choom with some more updates, well that sucks seeing they ended it and saying hes really dead some how till they show what really happen hes alive for me johnny silverhand was said to be dead but he was alive in a chip i think they lies about david being dead to throw people off on spoilers but hey who knows david and the crew will always be in are hearts, that being said the dlc is drawing closer i am ready how about you guys
I‘m really excited for the DLC - but I‘m even more excited, that RTalsorian Games - the team that invented the world of Cyberpunk that Edgerunners und 2077 are taking place in are coming out with an Edgerunners TTRPG Kit 😱
This show is beautiful but I laughed so hard when you said “Lucy groped a minor.” I totally forgot how you g David was. Hopefully Lucy is actually only a year older than him?
CDPR doesnt afford too much creative liberty, last time they did people jumped on them for having an advertisement of a 'queer' character in Cyberpunk2077. Trigger on the other hand is unapologetically creative, fighting for their views and thankfully we got Rebecca due to their efforts. Because of this I do believe a second season won't be arriving anytime soon. Personally if there is anything else from Trigger that is cyberpunk-related, I'd like it to be about the origins of Morgan Blackhand, Adam Smasher or some other legend that had a drink in the afterlife. Hell, I'd love to see a cannon V and observe the difference between V and David since atm game V is leagues above David in combat prowess.
Between you and me, I think the game is pretty mid. It feels held back which is in agreement with your point that CDPR tries to play it safe. Trigger was the seasoning on this masterpiece And yeah, those are dope ideas; following Roche Bartmoss would be really cool too
@@bumperjumper The game is held back quite a lot, not only social-wise but gameplay-wise too. They tackled a task larger than life and ended up not delivering in all fields as much as they promised. As for a show about Bartmoss, shieeet, they would have so much creative freedom that it's hard to imagine. If Trigger worked directly with Mike Pondsmith we would have so much lore and tid-bits that it will be spoken of for years.
I never understood the "I'm Special" Mentality. I knew i was never destined for greatness or any other bullshit. I sure as hell dont believe most people think they are special only Entitled brats.
It’s painful for someone to admit “I’m average” or “I’m nothing special,” and it sounds bad to blatantly say “I’m special.” Almost everyone wants to be the main character of their story though. Believing that we are special is a way to justify some of our actions. Whether it’s sports, career, or believing we are a “good catch” in relationships, it’s much harder to find someone who believes they’re special than someone completely in service/reverence to others
@@bumperjumper I find the opposite true there are so many that say they aren't different just another person silent not caring about the stupidity of the week. I think this is the main difference between how you grow up and where you grow up. As i started to find people from cities i found the "I'm Special" Mentality to become extremely common and Suffocating to be around.
No, a season 2 wouldn’t be on brand for cyberpunk. In that universe there are no happy endings and great lives….. only great deaths and just like in the TTRPG it’s based on, there is no “winning”: The people of night city and the characters we play as and are friends with live fast and die young. (Even V is doomed)
For me its not the best anime, but its very good. About a sequence, its better to let it go, I fear a sequence could ruin it. I mean that end is great.
It did not change anime forever. It was okay. Maybe to someone who doesn’t watch anime like that, or to someone who’s on entry. But their are more compelling series out there. The show was good, but it wasn’t great. The voice actor team from edgerunners come from bigger projects like Demon Slayer, Dragon ball super even retro stuff like ghost in the shell. All of those I mentioned actually changed anime. Some are 30 years old. Then you have series like Gundam whom have 40 years of information. That’s Star Wars lvl lore. But theirs better in my opinion.
I agree with everything you said but the pacing is the only thing holding the show back (I know this is probably Netflix’s fault it’s just the way it is for new shows) but still it moves way too quickly for the impact it’s trying to have :(
I’ve heard that from several people; I didn’t have that issue myselfx but I like to say that if sooo many people’s problem with the show is that they wanted more of it, then you’ve got a banger!
I broke down all the unanswered questions after watching Edgerunners AND all the hidden details you missed: ua-cam.com/video/ZXnrxJyRNcM/v-deo.html
It just punched my emotions that the only tangible thing left of David is his jacket and his mom's ashes
True…I got that same feeling from Gloria’s ashes being dispensed from a vending machine.
In a way it’s nice that who David was deep down is kind of a secret to Night City, known only to falco and Lucy
the ashes might not even hold his mom's ashes, if you knew about the clinic she was at, i doubt they would even bother cremating her
Well Smasher hit him with the same thing he hit Johnny with, so he could be an Engram
If we get another storyline on David and he is somehow still alive my Consciousness will be somewhat at rest
@@followerofjesustilltheend8315 Theres a chance because they even made Jackie an engram. He isn't really all that coherent and only talks via memories because of the irreversible brain damage from being dead so long, but it's entirely feasible
I literally think this is the happiest ending i have seen in such a cool anime. The ability to make you like so many characters so quickly. The fact that no one was safe from plot line. David sacrifice is grade A.
13:42 "Would you rather live in peace as Mr. Nobody, die ripe, old, and smellin' slightly of Urine? Or go down for all times in a blaze of glory, smellin' near like posies 'thout seein' your thirtieth?" That's basically what you asked right there. Night City doesn't really give you a choice in the matter, does it?
And it wasn't CDPR that pulled the plug on S2, it was the producer who wrote Edgerunners as a one season standalone. It was never supposed to be more than 10 episodes. Sometimes the best things in life are short. There may be other Cyberpunk anime, and I'd absolutely love to see Lucy again (Lucy is best girl, I will die on that hill), but the world is rich, large, and I'm sure there are other legends waiting out there to be made, choom.
I love episode 4 because David and Lucy finally show their feelings to each other and it reminds me of my first love, you never forget that.
You're right, you never forget the feelings of being with your first love!
Yes. This.
Even after watching the show when it came out it still makes me saddened by how good the emotion is that we all have in ourselves it may be short but it teaches everyone
That’s the aspect I admire the most about the show; it’s compact yet extremely impactful. ZERO filler
Cyberpunk edgerunners got me into the cyberpunk world and game the dystopian future theme has always stood out to me. When i found your channel and all of the cyberpunk theory’s i was instantly in love thank you for this amazing channel 👍
I totally agree that the dystopian future setting is incredibly unique and interesting. Thanks so much! Means a lot!!
Let’s just say that I’ve only ever gotten emotional 3 times in my entire life watching anything on the screen. This anime captures everything. Emotion, action, romance, suspense, cliff hangers of scenes making you wonder what happened and leaving you wanting more. This show should set the bar for everything. But I really hope we get more cyberpunk. We need more of night city. And maybe even a 100 years later cyberpunk timeline show with a new crew and a much bigger and more advanced night city.
I hope that we get to see Lucy again. I would love it if at some point Lucy brings David back, but I doubt it. Im hoping it happens, though. But I hope we at least see Lucy again. I hope the studio listens to their fans. Because what I loved most about Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is the relationship of Lucy and David. What I wish they could’ve done better besides a happier ending was that I wish the show was longer like “Breaking Bad”, “Sons of Anarchy”, and “The Sopranos”. That’s another reason I want more of “Egderunners” is that the show was too short. That’s another reason why I want to see Lucy and David again.
Theres actually few scenearios that they can go with if they make season 2. And i honestly don't think it would ruin the anime if they did it. Imo, it would just be called *faking the death of main character* they can manage to have a good sceneario and season 2 would be possible if they decide to make it. I hope they will 😢
If they brought him back they'd be *ruining* everything the show stands for.
*There are no happy endings in night city.*
@@The_R0nin The only possibility is if, like in the game, the Arasaka think it's useful to put David personality into an Engram (like Johnny is) and then they can milk the story making him be a soldier/slave for Arasaka until Lucy manage to find a way to save him. But I doubt it. The show was meant to be one season only and that's it.
If they ever do another show about Cyberpunk, it'll probably be another story with another set of characters. I wanted a show about the teaser trailer from 2013 where a woman goes cyberpsycho and is recruited into MaxTac, but I also doubt it.
Nightcity is full of oportunities for new stories, but don't matter the story, in the end the City always wins, comsuming dreamers..
@@ayoncruz It could be a case like Jackie where despite him dying they still made an engram outta him. He was only able to talk via memories and isn't completely coherent like Johnny because of being dead for so long to the point of irreversible brain damage, but it could turn out like that.
I still remember the feeling after watching this anime. I was crying but a really slow but intense crying. We all have a little David in us but we gotta learn when to see the signs that we should never take our dreams too hard. I really do hope that I don't have the same faith with David dying thinking I am a nobody and still just I was a teenage outlaw
. I really do love the metal part of the song aswell!
I love how you worded this!! I agree that we all have had aspects of that younger David in us at some point. It’s important to chase our dreams but understand the risks and not get carried away
Episode 4, and specifically that metal montage clip, was when I raised the volume to the moon and realized I was in for a truly unique experience
@@bumperjumper Indeed! I did the same with raising the volume for the amazing hitting experience
I love how his ripper doc looks like his own personal death reaper
True, and his voice furthers it even more
What a beautiful in depth analysis of the show!
Much appreciated :)
I don't know why, but I just enjoy listening to what other people feel about Edgerunners. On top what I felt and experienced. So thanks for great content!
I'd really love to hear more)
Thanks so much!! Means a lot!
All I could say is trigger did most for what they had. They made us attached to such a simple storyline and easy to understand characters in just a few episodes. The story telling was on point.
I only wish they had one or two extra episodes after episode 6 tomorrow see how they cope with Maine and dario passing and how the group came back together and David's rise to fame and sandevistan of santo
Yeah I also with they could've covered that time skip gap between episode 6 and 7
@@bumperjumperdavid is gone for good right?
Im still think that may have, chance hope🗿(i think)
I love how Trigger does as trigger does. They make you love characters only to rip your heart out in a way that only trigger does. And trigger always goes to space... Always. I do truely believe they stepped up their game with Edgerunners.
Yeah Edgerunners is in a tier of its own
They Said that they wasnt planning a season 2 but they anounced It some time ago so i think David Isn't dead
I really liked the way they use lighting and light effects. I haven't watched many animes in the recent decade, just Naruto and Dragonball Super. ..
You said it in this video it was a perfect self contained unfiltered story with no filler. That is why we wont have a sequel because this was truly lightning in a bottle no one wants a situation were they say Edgerunners season 1 was a masterpiece but season 2 wasn’t the same. Also it ended perfectly Lucy is just out their in the world living her life when you play the game now you get the feeling that this character we love is just in the game world. I would have loved for them to include a single Lucy npc we dont interact with but we could just randomly see in the game at some point just like a there she goes.
Top notch analysis. Please keep the cyberpunk content coming! Force those fuckers to give us season 2!
Bro...absolutely! It still hits me in the feels.
edit: I had no clue Yamaoka was behind the soundtrack... I kinda feel silly for missing that.
@@cultureinvasion yeah it blew my mind when I found out Yamaoka did the music for Edgerunners. That explains the eerie and ethereal soundtracks like Ugory zurawie when Maine starts losing his marbles
Edgerunners is still my all time favorite anime and show
david has to be alive because in cyberpunk2077 adam smasher is NOT wearing the armor suit that david had on (i know it has ben realy damaged but if arasaka can build it they can repair/build it again so it is possible)
Considering how easily Smasher-well-smashed it that exo-suit proved to be a waste of time.
Me: I'm finally moving on from Edgerunners. Not gonna feel sad in Cyberpunk or cry when I hear "I really want to stay at your home" anymore.
You: *this video*
Me:
So sad and painful…but so good
I don't for a second think that CDPR and Trigger disagreed on anything other than Rebecca, I feel like cdpr only wanted to tell the one story and thats it. It also goes with the theme of night city, "No happy endings". Makes sense they don't want to do another "protag dies cuz night city is ruthless" story.
I do not think it is as good as Trigger's best works but that is basically splitting hairs, it is certainly another masterpiece in their collection. Great video, thanks!
Much appreciated!! I hope Trigger is proud of that collection!
amazing video brother
Really appreciate it!!
I 100% believe arasaka took Davids's body to experiment on it and possibly Rebecca's too
I would do a backflip if they brought back David AND Rebecca
After I watch edgerunner I can't find another anime to watch 😔
My honest recommendations (In order): Attack on titan, Chainsaw Man, Nier Ver 1.1, and Goblin Slayer but Edgerunners is my fav out of all of them 😃
@@bumperjumper I've watched all except nier ver 1.1 I'll check it out
@@Lja19 Nier ver 1.1 is about machines and if they can acquire sentience but it’s got action too. Pretty good, it was based off the game I really enjoyed
if you want a similar "vibe" to edgerunners try out cowboy bebop and FLCL. There are plenty of creative "nods" to both those shows in Edgerunners
Runaway just hits different. Every. Single. Time.
if you go to crunchyroll you can vote for anime awards and Edgerunners is in a ton of categories, go vote for it!
I casted my vote :) this show deserves so much praise
@@bumperjumper yes sir it does! You can vote everyday if you feel like it. 😂
Another thing that makes it great that I didn't see mentioned is that the series avoids a TON of usual anime tropes.
For example David has the tracer put in by Lucy and doesn't go the "Hey ! WTF are you doing ?!" stereotypical reaction route. Instead he stands firm in his commitment, openly stating that tracer or not, he's a man of his word and he's gonna do what he said he'd do.
His relationship with Lucy too is built in a way that makes them feel like actual people with people problems. They have their own insecurities, they struggle to put into words what they feel because they're afraid. David also is written as a smart guy and he behaves as such too. He's well aware of the problems his relationship with Lucy is facing which is why he suggests that maybe they should split up in episode 8.
There's a ton more little things like that but all in all, IMO Cyberpunk: Edgerunners earned its spot right next to other anime legends like Neon Genesis Evangelion, Ghost In The Shell, Akira and the like fair and square.
0:04 Oh YES
very nice break-down, thank you
aw man, you're so right about the ending, i almost cried. and yeah, also agreed 4 is better than 6, but that's not to say 6 is bad :3 it's beautiful and important.
Yeah episode 6 is like the payoff that episode 4 had established. Episode 6 is the “what” but 4 is the “why” as in making us care and establishing the relationships between the characters. Episode 4 is what made 6 slap harder than my dads belt growing up 😂
@@bumperjumper yeah, that's well said, with the "Episode 6 is the “what” but 4 is the “why”"
Tbh I have to agree with you. This anime was so amazing as masterpiece it changes the other emotional impacts of other anime.
Exactly! Well said
Edgerunners is a top 5 anime for me and that's hard to do. I've fallen in love with this masterpiece in every way.
The anime represented the game very well. You follow someone from the bottom who rises up with the help of unexpected friendships but due to the harsh nature of the lifestyle and city, the result isnt a completely happy one.
A meloncholy storyline of a ironically very human experience given the setting and technology.
Yeah the show is literally perfect
I just love that both Arcane and Edgerunners have the exact same rating on rotten tomatoes
Its so good, they are both excellent
If they do continue it would have to be a prequel probably with a fan favorite like Rebecca for example, or if it’s a continuation then Lucy, but I personally think CD Red is waiting for Cyberpunk 2077 2/sequel. Where we might see more of the EdgeRunners being mentioned or drinks being made, David already has one for example, and maybe what happened with Lucy and Falco. They’ve already starting adding more Easter eggs of Edgerunners in 2077. Heck you can even get Falco to contact your character V. My bet is on a 2077 sequel we’ll get something if not a DLC but my money is on a game sequel. They can even go the Red Dead Redemption route and make the anime into a game or something as a prequel/ backstory. I’ll be game
That sounds dope. Honestly anime is the medium where this story/universe thrives the most for me since anime provides the opportunity for a linear, cinematic, and carefully-tuned experience whereas a game can be hindered by mechanics/progression/tropes/etc. I’d love to see any continuation of this story but it would be more of an artful experience in the form of an animation. I also loved the Easter eggs they included in 2077
@@bumperjumper oh yeah for sure, I feel like Edgerunners is the Mandalorian of the franchise carrying the height on its shoulders lol. But I’ll definitely be game for more especially in anime but I’ll take what I can get lol
I would love a Rebecca prequel!!! Great idea!
This is very interesting review. Im surprised with how bad Netflix shows have been, this gives me hope for the anime they'll host soon. This has a very Orwellin theme to it but also the 80s/90s punk era. Thanks for the review! I shall watch this
Thanks a bunch! I agree that Netflix shows gave me a bad taste for a while but cyberpunk Edgerunners completely took me by surprise!
I laughed so hard at that sandavistaction joke my whole family got startled
Not following up with a Season 2 is probably the smartest thing to do - you don‘t mull a good wine.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a Masterpiece - Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 1 would years down the line become a good first season of a show that somewhere along the line lost it‘s way and fizzled out - like all shows do.
True! Playing devil’s advocate though, isn’t it better to keep the story alive in people’s minds for longer? Even if it eventually fizzled out, the collective attention would remain on something with a lot of potential as opposed to simply letting everyone move on
@@bumperjumper Fair point, but instead of a Season two of Edgrunners - they could do an entirely different show in the same universe - like Edgerunners: Trauma Team for example
@@evilsohn true! The trauma team comics are really great too.
Idk, if I was one of the writers of the show I would think to myself “do we want to invest and possibly gamble the reception of completely new characters or expand on the ones we know everyone loved?” Following a new crew sounds dope but there’s always a risk of not being well received. Maybe that’s pessimism tho
@@bumperjumper omg - I wasn‘t even aware of these comics 😱 will have to try and get my hands on them 😄
But you‘re right, completely new characters would be a gamble. We‘ll see what the future has im store 🙌🏼
A great video made and told so incredibly awesome about a masterpiece arguibly the best anime I've ever seen.....even my youtube video standards are now being raised to a crazy level! Totally agree with you and to be really honest I was pretty sad when I've read the sequel was not happening. To be honest what are the chances that this perfect story will be ruined by a sequel and what are the ones that will even elevate or expand it to something good? I'm not sure but in any case the sequels (because as everything good it should become a trilogy) will never ruin the perfection of the first one so what do we have to lose? To try to make a sequel which stands or exceeds the standards of the first one will make it or not but still its a try. I rather prefer to see a tentive for greatness than total absolution to avoid to fail. I hope they will make some more keeping the same ppl who created the first one.
Life-changing masterpiece just as the game
its just perfect
Ok i find out is the first 2 ep and in the game David's mom died because part stealing ripper doc killed her also another idea is Lucy one of the time connect herself to David while David unconscious it's a ide of same in 2077 because last scene David dying with smile and after Lucy see David in moon same story of 2077
Story was written by CDPR writers, lots of music is music from the game itself (yes, that song as well)..
0:45 it’s sounds like dark souls. But the way those two things fuck with my emotions and the hope the hope is represented from the bonfires or that Adrenalin when u kill that boss and the Dread is represented from the amount of times you will die to an enemy everytime you die to the same thing you lose you will to do it again until you hollow its all abt learning from those mistakes all in all cyberpunk edgerunners is the best anime I’ve seen and the souls series is the best game series
And don’t even get me started on sekiro
Also change my mind Kratos no diffs the cyberpunk universe
Something off topic my dream job is joining the military dying for our freedom
Yeah the story abides by the rules it sets in Edgerunners; no plot armor. I love sekiro!
Of course I hope you wouldn’t have to give your life but living in service to the collective is very admirable :)
@@bumperjumper thanks for your opinion dude I love your channel and you content keep doing what u do best 👍
@@EagleEyedWarrior thanks so much!! Means a lot
AKIRA in 1988 then Ghost in the shell in 1995, two cult films that marked Japanese animation forever. We will have to wait until 2022 to see the Cyberpunk Edgerunners show an atomic bomb ❗
Cyberpunk Edgerunner inspired by the Cyberpunk 2077 games, a universe also inspired by Ghost in the shell of companies working on implants intended for the army to be faster stronger. David the circumstances the death of his mother finds an implant which is grafted in the back. After some hesitation, he grafts the implant that will make him faster. The meeting with Lucy will change her life and meet the Edgerunners, a gang that works to eliminate for sponsors. A world that put implants is daily but at a cost. David will go all the way as his mentor having extraordinary capacities to support these grafts they will be noticed and will have to be forced to graft an armor. Lucy's dream go to the moon to contemplate the earth with David...
Cyberpunk Edgerunners must see.
"This would be a cool song to listen to while driving" me whenever it plays on the radio in game.. no, no it isn't ;-;
Everything is pain? Sounds familiar.
woo my fav choom with some more updates, well that sucks seeing they ended it and saying hes really dead some how till they show what really happen hes alive for me johnny silverhand was said to be dead but he was alive in a chip i think they lies about david being dead to throw people off on spoilers but hey who knows david and the crew will always be in are hearts, that being said the dlc is drawing closer i am ready how about you guys
I‘m really excited for the DLC - but I‘m even more excited, that RTalsorian Games - the team that invented the world of Cyberpunk that Edgerunners und 2077 are taking place in are coming out with an Edgerunners TTRPG Kit 😱
Agreed! They live on in our hearts. I’m really curious to see what the dlc will cover
That sounds dope @evilsohn
15:51 Adam Sandler
I need season 2 😭😭
Hmm I wonder ? DOOM SLAYER! Can u tank Adam Smashe-
Doom slayer: *rips off Adam smashers head* yes
Smasher wouldn’t stand a chance!
So its official, David is really dead ? Or they said that to give us a surprise of a season 2
They should make a non Canon 2nd season and let Lucy and David have a happy ending
This show is beautiful but I laughed so hard when you said “Lucy groped a minor.” I totally forgot how you g David was. Hopefully Lucy is actually only a year older than him?
Cons of keeping rebecca in a show: rebecca is in a show.
Pros of keeping rebecca in a show: Smasher can goomba stomp her.
Least obvious ragebait
@@b.g.31_58 no bait, i honestly find her annoying and Smasher episode is my favorite
nice
Thanks a bunch!
CDPR doesnt afford too much creative liberty, last time they did people jumped on them for having an advertisement of a 'queer' character in Cyberpunk2077. Trigger on the other hand is unapologetically creative, fighting for their views and thankfully we got Rebecca due to their efforts. Because of this I do believe a second season won't be arriving anytime soon.
Personally if there is anything else from Trigger that is cyberpunk-related, I'd like it to be about the origins of Morgan Blackhand, Adam Smasher or some other legend that had a drink in the afterlife. Hell, I'd love to see a cannon V and observe the difference between V and David since atm game V is leagues above David in combat prowess.
Between you and me, I think the game is pretty mid. It feels held back which is in agreement with your point that CDPR tries to play it safe. Trigger was the seasoning on this masterpiece
And yeah, those are dope ideas; following Roche Bartmoss would be really cool too
@@bumperjumper The game is held back quite a lot, not only social-wise but gameplay-wise too. They tackled a task larger than life and ended up not delivering in all fields as much as they promised.
As for a show about Bartmoss, shieeet, they would have so much creative freedom that it's hard to imagine. If Trigger worked directly with Mike Pondsmith we would have so much lore and tid-bits that it will be spoken of for years.
@@4k51. well said brother
I love the video the only reason people like the game it's because the anime made them want to give it a second chance
I appreciate it, Dwayne!!
@@bumperjumper it's good to see your back and also the comment that you replied to wouldn't complete
@@bumperjumper I missed your personality
@@dwayneasher6765 I see your full comment now! Yeah, it’s astounding how a 10 episode show completely revived a game so many people had given up on
@@dwayneasher6765 really appreciate it! Means a lot, especially since I’m looking to be on camera/show my face more in my videos!
I think that rock is called death metal 😂
Grindcore specifically if I’m not mistaken
@@bumperjumper probably it reminded me of death metal of how it sounds
Life is meaninful
Never heard someone mispronounce the word apathetic so much in such a short time.
It’s like the word futile. Sure you can say “fuetil” but it doesn’t sound as cool as FUE-TILE
you just liked the show because it remember your past life. great
I very much disagree that most people would agree they are special
No, Kory in the House changed anime forever.
I never understood the "I'm Special" Mentality. I knew i was never destined for greatness or any other bullshit. I sure as hell dont believe most people think they are special only Entitled brats.
It’s painful for someone to admit “I’m average” or “I’m nothing special,” and it sounds bad to blatantly say “I’m special.” Almost everyone wants to be the main character of their story though. Believing that we are special is a way to justify some of our actions. Whether it’s sports, career, or believing we are a “good catch” in relationships, it’s much harder to find someone who believes they’re special than someone completely in service/reverence to others
@@bumperjumper I find the opposite true there are so many that say they aren't different just another person silent not caring about the stupidity of the week.
I think this is the main difference between how you grow up and where you grow up. As i started to find people from cities i found the "I'm Special" Mentality to become extremely common and Suffocating to be around.
comment for the algorithm.
I appreciate it!!
I actually love this UA-camr so much
Also cyberpunk edgerunners is the best anime ever made in this generation
Wow thanks so much!! Edgerunners is my favorite show of all time
No, a season 2 wouldn’t be on brand for cyberpunk. In that universe there are no happy endings and great lives….. only great deaths and just like in the TTRPG it’s based on, there is no “winning”: The people of night city and the characters we play as and are friends with live fast and die young. (Even V is doomed)
For me its not the best anime, but its very good. About a sequence, its better to let it go, I fear a sequence could ruin it. I mean that end is great.
It did not change anime forever. It was okay. Maybe to someone who doesn’t watch anime like that, or to someone who’s on entry. But their are more compelling series out there. The show was good, but it wasn’t great. The voice actor team from edgerunners come from bigger projects like Demon Slayer, Dragon ball super even retro stuff like ghost in the shell. All of those I mentioned actually changed anime. Some are 30 years old. Then you have series like Gundam whom have 40 years of information. That’s Star Wars lvl lore. But theirs better in my opinion.
i was here
So sad man
It's great, but I doubt it changed anime forever
Sandevistation 😆
2 episodes were filler btw.
I agree with everything you said but the pacing is the only thing holding the show back (I know this is probably Netflix’s fault it’s just the way it is for new shows) but still it moves way too quickly for the impact it’s trying to have :(
I’ve heard that from several people; I didn’t have that issue myselfx but I like to say that if sooo many people’s problem with the show is that they wanted more of it, then you’ve got a banger!
no it didn't.
Did you fall asleep during the show?
The Show ended like Berserk!'s Eclipse