The universe of Cyberpunk edgerunners expands with Manga Prequel and Blu-ray Release in 2025!
Manga Prequel: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS
KADOKAWA announced on Friday the release of, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS, a prequel to the Netflix hit series of the same. The manga explores the backstory of fan-favorites Rebecca and Pilar, before they became part of David Martinez’s crew, the siblings were already legends in the making, carving out a name for themselves in the brutal streets of Night City. But when a mysterious figure named Safran disrupts their lives, their paths take an unexpected turn.
The manga is illustrate by Asano know for BNA: Brand New Animal manga and written by Cyberpunk 2077 writer, Bartosz Sztybor (CD PROJEKT RED). This manga marks the first-ever adaptation of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners universe into print. Begining TODAY, the manga is available in Japanese on KADOKAWA’s Comic Alive+ website. The manga is set to be serialized in multiple languages, with the following publishers handling the release:
Traditional Chinese: KADOKAWA Taiwan Corporation (launching December 20th)
Japanese: KADOKAWA Corporation (ALIVE＋ label)
Polish: Studio JG
Italian: Panini SpA
Spanish: Panini España S.A.
German: Panini Verlags GmbH
French: Panini France S.A.
For U.S. fans, Dark Horse will release the series in paperback volumes at a later date.
Kadokawa describes the manga:
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS, the first comic series based on this anime, serves as a prequel to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners featuring the highly popular siblings Pilar and Rebecca as its protagonists. The comic portrays not only the comical and energetic actions of the siblings but also the compelling and finely woven story that sheds light on the sibling’s dreams and upbringing, which were not explored in the anime series. Furthermore, a new character, the mysterious man known as Safran makes an appearance, driving the story into the realm of MADNESS.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, animated by Studio Trigger and based on CD PROJEKT RED’s Cyberpunk 2077, debuted in September 2022 to widespread acclaim. Fans quickly fell in love with its stellar direction, compelling characters, talented voice cast, and unforgettable music. The series’ success was cemented when it won Anime of the Year at the 2023 Anime Awards.
Blu-ray Release: The Anime You Love, Now in Physical Format
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is coming to Blu-ray in 2025, giving fans the chance to own the stunning, award-winning series that took the anime world by its feels. Created in collaboration with Studio TRIGGER.
Set in the same universe as CD PROJEKT RED’s Cyberpunk 2077 game, the anime tells the gripping story of David Martinez, a street kid navigating the deadly allure of technology and body modification in Night City. The Blu-ray edition will be available in Japan, the USA, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand.
Whether you’re itching to revisit David’s story in crisp Blu-ray quality or eager to uncover Rebecca and Pilar’s untold past in MADNESS, 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling year for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners fans.
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