Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

TV Show • 2022

Just keep running.

In a dystopia riddled with corruption and cybernetic implants, a talented but reckless street kid strives to become a mercenary outlaw — an edgerunner.

Animation
Action & Adventure
Drama
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
25 min/episode - 2 season(s)
Returning Series

Bara says...

Ages 17+, but every child is different

The content features intense stylized violence, graphic gore, and explicit sexual themes consistent with mature adult animation. The narrative explores dark, nihilistic subject matter inappropriate for adolescents.

Content Safety Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of potentially concerning content

Sex & Nudity

4/5

The series features frequent partial nudity, suggestive positions, and sexual themes central to the world-building of the cyberpunk setting. Characters are often shown in intimate or provocative situations that are unsuitable for younger audiences.

Violence & Gore

5/5

This show contains extreme, graphic violence including dismemberment, headshots, and visceral gore throughout action sequences. The combat is highly stylized but unflinchingly realistic in its depiction of physical trauma and mortality.

Profanity

5/5

The dialogue contains pervasive strong language, including frequent use of 'f*ck,' 'sh*t,' and 'b*tch' used aggressively in both high-stress combat moments and casual conversation.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

4/5

Substance use is a foundational element of the show's plot, featuring heavy drug use for performance enhancement and coping, alongside frequent scenes of alcohol consumption.

Frightening Scenes

4/5

The series maintains a persistent atmosphere of extreme dread, psychological turmoil, and disturbing imagery. Themes of technology-induced madness and fatalistic violence are intense and deeply unsettled.

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

This show is intended for mature audiences only, featuring adult themes and intense imagery not suitable for children or teens.

Content Warnings

Graphic violence
Sexual violence/nudity
Drug abuse

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

Expect frequent depictions of visceral combat, body horror, profanity, and sexual situations that are unsuitable for minors.

What Kids Can Learn

No clear developmental lessons provided.

Key Topics Discussed

Cybernetics
Dystopian society
Mercenary culture

Why Parents Might Like It

The series offers high-quality animation, a distinct visual aesthetic, and a compelling critique of corporate overreach.

Positives & Learning

What makes this content valuable for children

Positive Messages

1/5

Themes center on the destructive nature of unchecked ambition and the high personal cost of living outside societal norms.

Positive Role Models

1/5

Characters embody gray morality and reckless decision-making, prioritizing criminal survival over constructive personal growth or ethical behavior.

Diverse Representations

3/5

The cast reflects a global, multicultural urban setting with varying character backgrounds, though character motivations remain largely centered on mercenary work.

Educational Value

1/5

Provides no formal educational benefits, serving primarily as a stylistic exploration of transhumanist fiction.

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