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Edgerunners
is a 2022 Polish–Japanese cyberpunk web anime series based on the video game '' Cyberpunk 2077'' by CD Projekt Red. The series was animated by Studio Trigger under the supervision of CD Projekt and premiered on Netflix in September 2022. Set in the '' Cyberpunk'' universe created by Mike Pondsmith, the anime serves as a prequel to the game and takes place about a year before the events of ''Cyberpunk 2077''. Upon its release, ''Cyberpunk: Edgerunners'' received highly positive reviews, with praise directed at its characters, animation and worldbuilding. In October 2022, CD Projekt announced that the anime would not be receiving a second season and stated that, while they were open to collaborating with Trigger for future projects, ''Cyberpunk: Edgerunners'' had always been planned as a standalone work. Synopsis Setting ''Cyberpunk: Edgerunners'' is set in Night City, a self-reliant metropolis located in the Free State of California that suffers from extensive cor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyberpunk (role-playing Game)
''Cyberpunk'' is a tabletop role-playing game in the dystopian science fiction genre, written by Mike Pondsmith and first published by R. Talsorian Games in 1988. It is typically referred to by its second or fourth edition names, ''Cyberpunk 2020'' and ''Cyberpunk Red'', in order to distinguish it from the cyberpunk genre after which it is named. Setting ''Cyberpunk'' exists within its own fictional timeline, which splits from the real world in 1990. The timeline has been extended with each major edition of the game, from the first edition set in 2013 to Cyberpunk Red set in 2045. The backstory begins with the USA becoming embroiled in a major conflict in Central America in the 1980s, causing a significant economic collapse ending in a military coup resulting in the European Common Market and Japan as superpowers and the Soviet Union not collapsing. This is coupled with the development of orbital habitats that become independent states and the rise of megacorporations that fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyberpunk 2077
''Cyberpunk 2077'' is a 2020 action role-playing video game developed by CD Projekt Red and published by CD Projekt. Set in Night City, an open world set in the ''Cyberpunk'' universe, players assume the role of a customisable mercenary known as V, who can acquire skills in hacking and machinery with options for melee and ranged combat. The main story follows V's struggle as he deals with a mysterious cybernetic implant that threatens to overwrite his body with the personality and memories of a deceased celebrity only perceived by V; the two must work together if there is any hope to separate the two and save V's life. The game's development began following the release of '' The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine'' (2016). The game was developed by a team of around 500 people using the REDengine 4 game engine. CD Projekt launched a new division in Wrocław, Poland, and partnered with Digital Scapes, Nvidia, QLOC, and Jali Research to aid the production. ''Cyberpunk'' c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Trigger
, also known as Studio Trigger, is a Japanese animation studio founded by former Gainax employees Hiroyuki Imaishi and Masahiko Ōtsuka in 2011. It has produced anime works including '' Kill la Kill'' (2013), ''Little Witch Academia'' (short films, 2013 and 2015; TV series, 2017), ''Promare'' (2019), '' BNA: Brand New Animal'' (2020), and '' Cyberpunk: Edgerunners'' (2022). Business Studio Trigger was founded by former Gainax employee Hiroyuki Imaishi, following his success with ''Gurren Lagann'' (2007). This led to the creation of Studio Trigger, with ''Gurren Lagann''s visual humor and style defining the studio's work, and Trigger being seen as a successor to Gainax. Studio Trigger was established on August 22, 2011 by Hiroyuki Imaishi and Masahiko Ōtsuka shortly after leaving Gainax. The studio name and official website was revealed in October 2011. Along with assisting production on various series, Trigger has released a short film, ''Little Witch Academia'', and has devel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomoyo Kurosawa
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Chichibu, Saitama. Her major voice acting roles include ''Yuki Yuna is a Hero'' as Itsuki Inubozaki, ''Arknights'' as Amiya, ''Sound! Euphonium'' as Kumiko Ōmae, Rebecca in '' Cyberpunk: Edgerunners''. and ''Land of the Lustrous'' as Phosphophyllite. Biography Kurosawa began studying acting at the age of 3. In 2000, she began appearing in TV dramas, commercials and stage performances.Welcome to the Space Show Blu-ray commentary Kurosawa became a support member of Sound Horizon in 2008, appearing in their sixth CD story "Moira" that same year, and in Sound Horizon's seventh CD story "Märchen", released in 2010. She made her voice acting debut as Natsuki Koyama in the 2010 anime film ''Welcome to the Space Show''. In 2012, she moved from Space Craft to Mausu Promotion. In August 2020, Kurosawa moved again from Mausu Production to Toho Geino. On October 9, 2020, it was announced that she had tested positive for COVID-19. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroyuki Imaishi
is a Japanese key animator and animation director and one of the co-founders of Studio Trigger. His style is marked by fast and frantic animation combined with elaborate storyboarding and punchy direction. Prior to founding Trigger, he was an animator and director at Gainax. His most well-known works include ''Gurren Lagann'' (2007), ''Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt'' (2010), '' Kill la Kill'' (2013), ''Promare'' (2019), and '' Cyberpunk: Edgerunners'' (2022). Early career After drawing the manga for doujinshi circle, Imaishi worked as a creator. He worked at Gainax in 1995 as an in-between animator for ''Neon Genesis Evangelion''. Some of his early works include animation direction, storyboarding and key animation for ''Kare Kano'' (''His and Her Circumstances''), ''FLCL'', ''Diebuster'', ''Oval X Over'', and the ending animation of ''Paradise Kiss''. He went on to direct '' Dead Leaves'', a 2004 anime film produced by Production I.G. and the first episode of '' Re: Cutie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aoi Yūki
, better known by her stage name , is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer represented by Aoni Production. She voiced Komachi Hikigaya in '' My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected'', Rita Rossweisse in ''Honkai Impact 3rd'', Tanya von Degurechaff in ''The Saga of Tanya the Evil'', Lucy in ''Ninjala'', Lumine in ''Genshin Impact'', Nodoka Hanadera/Cure Grace in ''Healin' Good PreCure'', Krul Tepes in ''Seraph of the End'', Madoka Kaname in '' Puella Magi Madoka Magica'', Hibiki Tachibana in ''Senki Zesshou Symphogear'', Diane in ''The Seven Deadly Sins'', Tamaki Kotatsu in ''Fire Force'', Mami Nanami in ''Rent-A-Girlfriend'', the young Murasaki Kuhōin in ''Kure-nai'', Kumoko/Shiraori in '' So I'm a Spider, So What?'', and Lucy in '' Cyberpunk: Edgerunners''. Biography Yūki was born in Chiba Prefecture. She entered the entertainment industry at the age of four. As a child, she acted in films and dramas. From 1999 to 2002, she made regular appearances on the vari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akira Yamaoka
is a Japanese composer and music producer. He is best known for composing music for several video games in the ''Silent Hill'' series by Konami, among other games. Yamaoka also worked as a producer on the series, as well as composing for the ''Silent Hill'' film and its sequel. Since 2010, he has been the sound director at Grasshopper Manufacture. Early life Yamaoka attended Tokyo Art College, where he studied product design and interior design. He originally planned to follow a career in design. Career Yamaoka joined Konami on September 21, 1993. He immediately began to work on the games '' Contra: Hard Corps'', '' Sparkster'', and '' Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2''. Shortly thereafter, he worked on the music for the PC Engine and Sega CD versions of '' Snatcher''. When Konami began searching for a musician to compose ''Silent Hills score, Yamaoka volunteered because he thought he was the only one capable of making the soundtrack. Although initially hired as a comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franz Ferdinand (band)
Franz Ferdinand are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The band's original line-up was composed of Alex Kapranos (lead vocals, guitar), Nick McCarthy (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Bob Hardy (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Paul Thomson (drums, percussion, backing vocals). Julian Corrie (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals) and Dino Bardot (guitar, backing vocals) joined the band in 2017 after McCarthy left during the previous year, and Audrey Tait (drums) joined the band after Thomson left in 2021. The band is one of the more popular post-punk revival bands, garnering multiple UK top 20 hits. They have been nominated for several Grammy Awards and have received two Brit Awards – winning one for Best British Group – as well as one NME Award. The band's first two singles, " Darts of Pleasure" and " Take Me Out", peaked within the top 50 on the UK Singles Chart. "Take Me Out" charted in several countries and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Fire (Franz Ferdinand Song)
"This Fire" is a song by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand, the seventh track on their self-titled debut album. It was written by Alex Kapranos and Nick McCarthy and produced by the band themselves at their studio in Scotland during 2003. A new version of the song, produced by Rich Costey, was released as a single on 4 October 2004, titled "This Fffire". The single artwork is based on El Lissitzky's art work '' Beat the Whites with the Red Wedge''. Song history The song was later sampled for "Burn This City" by Lil Wayne and Twista. "This Fire" was Franz Ferdinand's standard set closer until July 2009, when it was replaced with "Lucid Dreams". In 2022, the Rich Costey version of the song was selected as the intro song to the ''Cyberpunk 2077'' tie-in anime from Studio Trigger, '' Cyberpunk: Edgerunners''. Release and reception In the United States and the United Kingdom, the song was released as a radio and download single, respectively, reaching number 17 on the US ''B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takako Honda
is a Japanese voice actress and narrator affiliated with Office Osawa. She is the regular dubbing voice actress for Halle Berry, Hilary Swank and Milla Jovovich (especially in ''Resident Evil'' film series). In 2006, Takako was chosen to succeed Atsuko Tanaka as Lara Croft in the Japanese dub of the Tomb Raider franchise, much like Atsuko, also eventually voicing the character in over five games. Filmography Television animation ;2000 * ''Ghost Stories'' - Hajime Aoyama * ''Hamtaro'' - Noppo-kun in ''Tottoko Hamutaro'' ;2001 * ''Figure 17'' - Shinji Ogawa * ''Hikaru no Go'' - Yuri Hidaka ;2002 * ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' - Sakura Momomiya, Tomoya ;2003 * ''Godannar'' - Kiriko Aoi * ''Naruto'' - Anko Mitarashi ;2004 * ''Bleach'' - Jinta Hanakari * ''Tweeny Witches'' - Barunn, Hata ;2005 * ''Cyborg 009'' - Child Joe Shimamura * '' Jigoku Shoujo'' - Hone-Onna * ''Speed Grapher'' - Hibari Ginza * ''Trinity Blood'' - Cardinal Caterina Sforza ;2006 * ''Bleach'' - Dalk (Doll) * ''Nana'' - Jun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroki Tōchi
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator affiliated with Office Osawa. He has frequently appeared in many anime and video games mainly created by tri-Ace. He won a Male Character Voice Prize in the 2011 Famitsu Awards. Some of his major characters include Abel Nightroad in ''Trinity Blood'', Baldroy in ''Black Butler'', Kokopelli in ''Bokurano'', Tesshin Kataoka in ''Ace of Diamond'', Cross Marian in ''D.Gray-man'', Panther Lily in ''Fairy Tail'' and Lasse Aeon in ''Mobile Suit Gundam 00''. In anime film series, he voices Daisuke Akimi in ''The Garden of Sinners'' and Dr. Easter in '' Mardock Scramble''. In live-action shows, he provides the Japanese voice for Dean Winchester in ''Supernatural'' as well as in its anime adaptation. In video games, he voices the Japanese dub voice for Nathan Drake in ''Uncharted'' series, Chris Redfield in ''Resident Evil'' and ''Project X Zone'', Aluze in ''Valkyrie Profile'' and Desmond Miles in ''Assassin's Creed''. He is the famous Japane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenn (Japanese Actor)
, better known by the stage name Kenn (stylized as KENN), is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer from Tokyo, Japan. He made his debut as a voice actor in 2004 in the Japanese anime ''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' (''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX'' in Japan) as Jaden Yuki, the protagonist of the series and his most known role. He also performed in the musical adaptation of the popular sports anime ''The Prince of Tennis'' as Yuta Fuji, the younger brother of Seigaku's Shusuke Fuji. He was the vocalist and keyboardist of the rock band The NaB's in 2003 until October 2006 before it was suspended, leading him to pursue a solo career in 2009. KENN played the part of Ikuto in the musical adaptation of Peach Pit's manga Shugo Chara. As a composer, he uses the alias Kenn Kato. On August 19, 2021, it was announced KENN tested positive for COVID-19, and would be skipping a few activities in the following days. Filmography Animated television series ; 2004 * ''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' ( Jaden Yuki) ; 2006 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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