Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 Anime Streams New Music Videos

The continuation of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime series has embraced a vibrant musical dimension with the release of two new animated music videos, enriching the audiovisual experience for fans. These videos, streamed on the official YouTube channel for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, showcase a blend of contemporary electronic and indie sounds aligned with the show's futuristic and dystopian themes.

One of the newly unveiled music videos centers on the characters Weak Kingsley and Avida and is directed by Jack-Amin Ibrahim, an animator known for his previous work on projects such as One Piece Heroines. This video is set to "Watson," the ending theme track performed by Petite Meller alongside Oslo Green. The pairing of Ibrahim’s direction with Petite Meller’s evocative vocals underscores the series’ commitment to integrating narrative depth with striking musical artistry.

In addition to the "Watson" video, the series also presented an animated accompaniment for the "High Forever" (Marlon Hoffstadt Remix) track, a collaboration between electronic artist Marlon Hoffstadt and Petite Meller. These music videos contribute to a broader sonic landscape that complements Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2's exploration of identity and survival within a technology-saturated world.

The directorial reins for the second installment are held by Kai Ikarashi, who makes his debut as a series director after contributing to the original Cyberpunk: Edgerunners as a storyboard artist, animation director, and prop designer. His expanded role indicates a continuity of the creative vision established in the first series, which was praised for its dynamic animation and complex storytelling.

Production and writing duties see the return of Bartosz Sztybor, who had a significant hand in the development of the initial season. The lead character design responsibilities are managed by Ichigo Kanno, reprising their role from the first series, ensuring visual consistency while allowing for evolution in character portrayals. Scriptwriting is overseen once again by Masahiko Otsuka, whose involvement maintains thematic coherence across the series.

Musically, the new anime continues to draw on eclectic influences. Its opening theme revives an iconic track from the late 1970s, featuring The Cure's "10:15 Saturday Night," a choice that not only pays homage to post-punk roots but also evokes a mood fitting the cyberpunk genre’s gritty ambiance. Meanwhile, the ending theme, "Watson," performed by Petite Meller, offers a contemporary counterbalance with its nuanced indie-electronic style.

Adding to the soundtrack’s diversity, rapper RICO NASTY contributed the track "YOU CAN'T RUN FROM ME," which was prominently featured in the series’ second teaser trailer. This inclusion introduces an aggressive, energetic tone that aligns with the high-stakes, adrenaline-charged atmosphere of the series.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners originated as an anime adaptation by Studio Trigger, based on CD PROJEKT RED's popular video game Cyberpunk 2077. The game itself stems from Mike Pondsmith's original Cyberpunk tabletop RPG. The initial anime premiered on Netflix in September 2022 and subsequently saw a physical release in North America through Aniplex of America in October 2025. European and Oceanic markets followed with home video distributions via Anime Limited, Plaion Pictures, and Sugoi Co.

Beyond the screen, the Cyberpunk narrative universe is expanding via a prequel manga titled Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Madness. This manga, crafted by artist Asano and writer Bartosz Sztybor, launched on the Comic Alive+ digital platform in December 2024 and is slated for multilingual release, including an English print edition by Dark Horse. This cross-media expansion reflects the franchise’s ongoing engagement with its audience across diverse formats.

While the full scope and impact of the second season’s musical and narrative elements continue to unfold, the recent release of these music videos signals an ambitious fusion of visual storytelling and innovative sound design. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 not only builds on the momentum of its predecessor but also enriches the franchise’s cultural footprint through carefully curated music collaborations and artistic leadership.