---
title: "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cyberpunk-edgerunners-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 105248
imdb_id: "tt12590266"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 10
community_rating: 8.5
vote_count: 1879
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cyberpunk-edgerunners-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is an original net animation miniseries that premiered on Netflix on September 13, 2022. The series is set within the universe of the Cyberpunk franchise, which originated with the pen and paper roleplaying game Cyberpunk 2013 and includes the open-world action-adventure game Cyberpunk 2077. The story takes place in a technology and body modification-obsessed city of the future known as Night City. This dystopia is riddled with corruption and cybernetic implants. The narrative follows a talented but reckless street kid who strives to become a mercenary outlaw, known as an edgerunner. Faced with the challenge of surviving in a dangerous environment, the protagonist chooses to become an edgerunner while having everything to lose. The episodes of the series have a running time ranging between 23 and 28 minutes. The show was created by Rafał Jaki and serves as a component of the broader Cyberpunk universe, which encompasses various games and media content.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A street kid navigates a cybernetic dystopia to become a mercenary outlaw."

### Why Watch
- Stunning animation and visual design
- Compelling character growth and relationships

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short runtime may leave viewers wanting more
- Tone & Suitability: Contains mature themes, violence, and brief nudity; suitable for older teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dystopian, intense, stylized, emotional, action-packed

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (10 Episodes)
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a television series that premiered in 2022. The show is set in a dystopia characterized by corruption and cybernetic implants. It follows the story of a talented but reckless street kid who strives to become a mercenary outlaw, known as an edgerunner. The series is classified under the genres of animation, action and adventure, sci-fi and fantasy, and crime. It has a TV-MA rating. The series has a cast of characters, with voice actors contributing to the show. The full cast and crew of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners are listed on various online platforms, including IMDb, The Movie Database, and Plex. Behind The Voice Actors also features images of the cast of characters and voice actors from the show. The series is available to stream on various platforms.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 10
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (30%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 7 (70%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Rafał Jaki
- **Networks / Studios**: Netflix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **KENN** as *David Martinez (voice)*
- **Kento Shiraishi** as *NCPD Officer (voice)*
- **Aoi Yuuki** as *Lucy (voice)*
- **Takako Honda** as *Kiwi (voice)*
- **Kenjiro Tsuda** as *Ripperdoc (voice)*
- **Kazuhiko Inoue** as *Faraday (voice)*
- **Tomoyo Kurosawa** as *Rebecca (voice)*
- **Hiroki Touchi** as *Maine (voice)*
- **Yasuyuki Kase** as *Falco (voice)*
- **Michiko Kaiden** as *Dorio (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Cyberpunk: Edgerunners connected to Cyberpunk 2077?
Yes, it is set in the same universe but works as a standalone story.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series has 10 episodes.

### Q: Is it based on a manga or light novel?
No, it is an original animated series.

### Q: Who produced the show?
It was produced by Studio Trigger in collaboration with CD Projekt.

### Q: Is it appropriate for children?
The show is rated TV-MA and contains mature content.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Home of the Cyberpunk 2077 universe — games, anime & more](https://www.cyberpunk.net/)
- [Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt12590266/)
- [Save 70% on Cyberpunk 2077 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1091500/Cyberpunk_2077/)
- [Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberpunk:_Edgerunners)
- [Cyberpunk Wiki - Fandom](https://cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Cyberpunk_Wiki)
- [Watch Cyberpunk: Edgerunners | Netflix Official Site](https://www.netflix.com/title/81054853)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*