Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has been renewed for a second season following its recognition as 'Anime of the Year' at the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. It played a crucial role in reviving interest in Cyberpunk 2077, which initially suffered due to performance issues and player dissatisfaction. The anime's narrative, centered on David's struggles following his mother's death, resonated with audiences. CD Projekt Red has leveraged this success with in-game content inspired by the anime. The upcoming sequel, codenamed 'Orion', must continue to prioritize character development and storytelling to maintain this momentum.
"Cyberpunk: Edgerunners blended a clear-cut coming-of-age narrative with the shonen-inspired tropes that define much of anime's global appeal."
"Cyberpunk 2077 struggled to recover from bugs and backlash over a gameplay experience that fell short of the Grand Theft Auto-style sandbox many fans had expected."
"After its release in 2022, however, Edgerunners, produced by renowned studio Trigger, sparked a resurgence of interest in the property."
"If CD Projekt Red wants to retain the synergy the gaming and anime fandom have for this property in the upcoming sequel game, codenamed 'Orion', it needs to steal a lot more than references and cosmetics."
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