Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 Producer Explains Roman’s Backstory
Cyberpunk Edgerunners season 2 features an entirely new cast of characters, moving away from the storyline established in the anime’s first season. Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor—serving as writer and producer—has provided insight into the season’s narrative and characters. Roman, a young boy who serves as a central character, stands out for his passion for retro media and vintage aesthetics, particularly old-school cinema. In a world where cutting-edge braindances (BDs) allow direct neural recording of experiences, Roman maintains a deliberate affinity for analog technology. Rather than using the standard neural implant technology embraced by other characters, he carries an old-school camcorder to document events around him. This preference for traditional video recording over futuristic braindance technology reflects his character’s thematic role and personality. Roman’s attachment to vintage culture and analog methods creates an interesting contrast within the cyberpunk setting, where high-tech solutions typically dominate daily life and recording methods.