Cyberpunk Edgerunners First Impressions – We’ve already seen the first two episodes of the Netflix series

Almost two years have passed since its release cyberpunk 2077 Despite post-launch development and controversy, CD Projekt RED has not stopped working on the game, updating the game on Xbox Series X|S to improve game performance, add new features, and expand the world . Without further ado, the last thing they brought to us last week was update 1.06 and a teaser of its first DLC, Phantom Liberty.

The Polish developer said that the world of Cyberpunk 2077 still has a lot to say and that this extension of the futuristic world of CD Projekt will not only remain on our consoles: cyberpunk edge runnersThe anime developed by Studio Trigger hit the Netflix platform today, and last week they held an event to showcase the new series. It was SomosXbox and I’ll tell you later ours Cyberpunk Edgerunners first impressions.

This event took place behind closed doors at the Renoir Cinemas in Madrid on September 6, hours after the announcement of the Liberty Phantom. The event organizers gave us the latest news; It’s quite important because New patch 1.06 content includes weapons and outfits that reference some of the anime characters. After that, we were able to watch the first two episodes with a Spanish dub.

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As in Cyberpunk 2077, Edgerunners takes place in Night City a few years before the events of the game.. They tell us the story of their hero, David Martinezwho studies at the academy beardless Education should be a body. However, his humble origins make him the target of teasing and bullying from his classmates, and the only reason he keeps coming is because of his strenuous efforts to pay for his stay. his mother Gloria.

Without revealing too many plot details so as not to spoil the first episode, David experiences a tragic event and accidentally ends the meeting. LucyThis will most likely infect him with illegal mercenaries, the Edgerunners.

But none of these events are foreign to the Arasaka mega-corporation targeting David and David. A very special military technology implant he carries with him. And with all this confusion, the plot of this anime -so far- It will last 10 episodes..

Cyberpunk Edgerunners first impressions

Anime is responsible studio triggerFor – if you are few otaku You already know Anime Panorama thanks to other very relevant works such as: kill with kill, little witches academy Where walk. Its career in the world of Japanese animation is much longer than the studio itself, as it was founded by former workers. incomethe study of responsible legendary works such as Neon Genesis Evangelion.

With this CV and this easily recognizable style, we expected to find first chapters with excellent visual quality. The animation is generally very well done and polished and Studio experience commands attention in action shots… aspect it’s the taste for it fan service Some pictures of Lucy. The rich color palette was a perfect fit for the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, and the anime aesthetic was a great way to showcase the character designs.

The tone also corresponds perfectly to the essence of the video game: rebellious, somewhat sexual, and with a high dose of violence. The brutality of the night city available at any time And the intro follows a rhythm that could serve both a Cyberpunk 2077 player and a beginner; He doesn’t exaggerate terms that are incomprehensible to non-actors, but he doesn’t make the audience stupid either. It shows, but doesn’t say much to make it a timeless dialogue.

The decision to make Cyberpunk Edgerunners a prequel is a successBecause it expands the world for players, but it’s also an introduction for someone like me – yes, I’ll admit it – who knows the game just by trying it a few times. Look at someone else when they are playing or talking simply because of the intense arguments surrounding them.

And as a “newcomer”… Did this hook work? Well, I have to admit that my interest in Cyberpunk 2077 was never high enough to take a road trip to finish and end the good hours, but it certainly is. After finishing part two I left wanting more And he will probably continue the anime. The setting managed to grab me, and the anime format, which is much lighter than the regular series, makes it light and easy to watch.

Who knows? Maybe in a month I will create my own V and start my adventure in the night city.

And will I like Cyberpunk Edgerunners?

When recommending an anime, I always think it’s important to ask yourself if the other person is used to the language and the way the genre acts: it’s too typical and not suitable for any audience. However, I don’t think a Cyberpunk 2077 gamer would have a problem enjoying Cyberpunk Edgerunners..

As I mentioned above, the series knows how to play using its tone and resources on the same canvas the game is drawn on, and I think the spanish dub works very well It fits perfectly with the localization and adaptation of the characters’ dialogue and the general cyberpunk tone.

If you liked Cyberpunk or watched Studio Trigger’s work before, An introduction to Cyberpunk Edgerunners will come in handyBut if you’ve never been interested in Cyberpunk 2077, or if there’s something anime-style that excites you, you may experience some awkward and familiar moments that seem “tiring”. Excited“.

And these are our first impressions of Cyberpunk Edgerunners, so if you want to see more You already have the full season on Netflix from now on.