For viewers drawn to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and its vivid futuristic worlds, these ten series offer more animation, inventive science fiction and memorable characters. From spacefaring crews to cybernetic cities, each approaches the genre from a different angle.
Cowboy Bebop
A genre-blending classic that combines space adventure, noir and western influences with a jazz-driven atmosphere. Bounty hunter Spike Spiegel and his crew navigate a future where humanity has spread across the solar system.
Psycho-Pass
Set in 22nd-century Japan, the series explores a society where technology assesses people's psychological profiles and predicts potential behavior. Its premise raises questions about the role of data in everyday decisions.
Love, Death & Robots
This animated anthology brings together stories from international studios, moving between futuristic technology, unusual inventions and speculative worlds. Its varied formats make it a natural pick for viewers seeking short, self-contained stories.
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
In a future where people can connect directly to the internet through cybernetic technology, Public Security Section 9 investigates complex digital cases. The series builds a detailed vision of a networked society.
Altered Carbon
Based on Richard K. Morgan's novel, the series imagines a future where consciousness can be transferred between bodies. Former soldier Takeshi Kovacs returns to investigate a mystery tied to his own past.
Arcane
Inspired by the world of League of Legends, this animated drama follows two sisters whose lives unfold amid tensions between the prosperous city of Piltover and the undercity of Zaun. Its distinctive visual style is a major part of its appeal.
Trigun
On the desert planet Gunsmoke, the much-sought-after Vash the Stampede travels with two insurance agents. The series pairs energetic action with a protagonist whose reputation contrasts with his respect for life.
Darling in the Franxx
This mecha series centers on young pilots tasked with protecting humanity in a post-apocalyptic setting. Its story brings together large-scale machines, personal bonds and questions about purpose.
Killjoys
Three space bounty hunters take on missions across a divided planetary system. As their relationships with the communities around them evolve, the show expands from adventure into a broader exploration of loyalty and belonging.
Akudama Drive
In a futuristic Kansai dominated by notorious criminals, an ordinary woman becomes caught up in a high-stakes heist and assumes a new identity. The fast-paced story follows a crew of outsiders in a striking urban setting.
Together, these shows demonstrate how animation and science fiction can turn questions about identity, technology and society into distinctive worlds--an imaginative foundation for the stories still to come.
