Hideo Kojima, the creator behind Metal Gear and Death Stranding, will return to the Cyberpunk universe with a cameo appearance in the second season of the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Hideo Kojima will once again portray Hideyoshi Oshima, the Braindance director. This character first appeared in the main quest "The Heist" of Cyberpunk 2077. Players could find this Easter egg by carefully searching the bar area of Arasaka Tower, though it was easy to miss.
The second season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners will premiere on Netflix on October 20, 2026. The official social media accounts for the anime have confirmed that Hideo Kojima will appear in the new series. Braindance is an iconic technology in Night City, allowing users to replay and experience fragments of other people's memories. Hideyoshi Oshima is a renowned director in this field.
Media reviews have praised the first season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners as an excellent example of game-to-animation adaptation. Trigger's distinctive animation style vividly brings Night City to life, with a sharp pace and impactful storytelling. There is high anticipation that the second season will maintain or even surpass the quality of its predecessor.