A fan-made short film inspired by the Cyberpunk Edgerunners anime has debuted on the Friend Force YouTube channel. The story follows the young dreamer David Martinez and the seasoned netrunner Lucy Kusinaga as they try to broker peace with the bandits from Tiger Claws. Moments diverge from expectations, delivering a tale that lands somewhere between homage and adventure.
While the production isn’t high-budget, it resonates with many viewers, drawing about 18,000 views in just a few days and sparking warm reactions across the community.
CD Projekt RED showed early appreciation for the fan piece. Several team members weighed in with praise, including figures associated with the upcoming Cyberpunk release, who highlighted the effort and spirit behind the project.
“Hats off to Chumba, this is a really fun production! Thanks for your passion” — a senior figure in the Cyberpunk team noted (Source: VG Times). (VG Times)
“Awesome thing! You put a lot of work into it. Congratulations everyone!” — a recognized designer from the Cyberpunk 2077 team commented (Source: VG Times). (VG Times)
One observer remarked on how closely the fan film tracks the anime and the video game, praising the use of authentic light, color cues, and sound design that mirror the Cyberpunk atmosphere. The reviewer highlighted holocall visuals, game-style effects, lighting, posing, and the overall mood, urging more projects like this in the future. (VG Times)
Others added that the production captures the vibe of Edge Runners, praising costumes, sound, visuals, acting, and the on-location feel. This community praise underlines the fan film’s impact despite its modest production scale. (VG Times)
In related notes, a separate, earlier discussion mentioned a Viking-inspired Wolverine project tied to Witcher choreography work, illustrating the broader interest in cross-franchise fan creations. This reflects a broader fan culture surrounding popular cyberpunk and sci-fi universes. (VG Times)
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Notes: VG Times