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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Madness #1
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS Volume 1
An action-packed manga prequel to the hit Netflix anime series, Edgerunners, featuring fan-favorite characters Rebecca and Pilar!
Rebecca and her big brother Pilar pursue their dream of becoming a legendary edgerunner just like their father. And in Night City, where violence, greed, and corruption run rampant, they’ll have to abandon who they once were and dive headlong into the mayhem, where they’ll struggle, suffer, and sow chaos everywhere they go! But when a mysterious man appears, the trajectory of their future takes a turn. Witness pure madness as they rush through Night City to prove themselves as edgerunners!
Written by Bartosz Sztybor, screenwriter for the Edgerunners anime series with art by Asano, known for the manga adaptation of Studio Trigger’s Brand New Animal.
Rebecca and her big brother Pilar pursue their dream of becoming a legendary edgerunner just like their father. And in Night City, where violence, greed, and corruption run rampant, they’ll have to abandon who they once were and dive headlong into the mayhem, where they’ll struggle, suffer, and sow chaos everywhere they go! But when a mysterious man appears, the trajectory of their future takes a turn. Witness pure madness as they rush through Night City to prove themselves as edgerunners!
Written by Bartosz Sztybor, screenwriter for the Edgerunners anime series with art by Asano, known for the manga adaptation of Studio Trigger’s Brand New Animal.
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Published February 24, 2026
About the author
Bartosz Sztybor
157 books46 followersBartosz Sztybor - polski dziennikarz, publicysta, krytyk filmowy i komiksowy, scenarzysta komiksowy. Wielokrotny laureat konkursu na krótką formę komiksową na MFK. Publikował m.in. w pismach Ozon, Wprost, Esensja, Chichot, Machina, Cinema, periodykach komiksowych i zinach.
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May 26, 2026
I'm loving everything Cyberpunk. So looking forward to the TCG. One thing...the more of the lore I get into, the more I don't buy Smasher zeroing Rebecca. Crazy-ass chick isn't going down that easy.
March 23, 2026
I liked this one well enough. It does a great job of mimicking the vibe of the anime. Once the new character is introduced, who is a sort of blank slate/savant, things start to pick up a bit. But of course, this being vol. 1 it ends on a bit of a cliffhanger. I did enjoy seeing iconic characters from both the anime and the video game. The coolest aspect of this manga is that, much like the anime, the background locations in the book are based on real locations you can visit in the game. The best part is that they actually include a map of night city with these locations marked in the back of the book so you can go visit them yourself in-game! Very cool addition.
May 9, 2026
bein an edgerunners real life and death shit, so, what’s the point? i mean why risk it all? / shouldnt we find out who we wanna be? / becca was always my fav in the show, so it was nice getting some more insight into her as a char! unfortunately now im sad. shame knowing what’ll eventually happen to blondie.
March 4, 2026
4.25 / 5
Great start to prequel,
I enjoyed Pilar from the anime… it’s good to see more of his madness (RIP),
Exited for next volume,
Cliffhanger was enjoyable.
Great start to prequel,
I enjoyed Pilar from the anime… it’s good to see more of his madness (RIP),
Exited for next volume,
Cliffhanger was enjoyable.
May 5, 2026
Review to come. Lots of references (pulp fiction, Akira), tons of GTA feels, great characters, loved seeing Becca, cute doggo, tons of action. Wow what a ride.
July 6, 2026
An entertaining short story. The prequel to the anime. Pretty cool!
April 14, 2026
Not as emotionally devastating as the anime (yet), but this feels like the start of something that’s gonna hurt later.
Rebecca and Pilar just running headfirst into Night City chaos trying to live up to their dad? Yeah, that’s not ending well.
If this ramps up like I think it will… I'm fucking cooked choom.
Rebecca and Pilar just running headfirst into Night City chaos trying to live up to their dad? Yeah, that’s not ending well.
If this ramps up like I think it will… I'm fucking cooked choom.
March 8, 2026
A quick and fun read that helps flesh out the characters felt the show. The art really nails the look of the world and the action is in keeping with the show.
May 21, 2026
Rebeccas und Pilars Dynamik liegt im Fokus. Es herrscht pures Chaos. Das Kapitel lebt von der unberechenbaren, hochexplosiven Chemie zwischen den Geschwistern. Rebecca hyperaktiv und aggressive Art ist anstatt abschreckend, einfach liebenswert. Der wahnsinnige Bruder passt perfekt dazu. Provokant und vulgär fungiert er als perfekter Katalysator für Rebeccas Wutausbrüche. Der Manga ist sehr dynamisch gezeichnet. Asanos Zeichnungen fangen die extreme Geschwindigkeit hervorragend ein.
November 26, 2025
Not particularly a fan of the character design or the art style, but it's alright. The story is simple but still enjoyable, the cliffhanger is good, and I appreciated the panel layout when the three stories They cross paths at the end. I'd give it 12/20.
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Je ne suis pas particulièrement fan du design des personnages ni du style graphique, mais ça passe. L'histoire est simple mais divertissante, le suspense est bien mené et j'ai apprécié la mise en page lorsque les trois histoires se croisent à la fin. Je lui donnerais 12/20.
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Je ne suis pas particulièrement fan du design des personnages ni du style graphique, mais ça passe. L'histoire est simple mais divertissante, le suspense est bien mené et j'ai apprécié la mise en page lorsque les trois histoires se croisent à la fin. Je lui donnerais 12/20.
November 22, 2025
Opowieść świetnie wpisana w medium, jakim jest manga. Nie każda cyberpunkowa historia nadawałaby się do opowiedzenia w sposób wymagający tego typu brawury, przerysowania i głupkowatego humoru - ale historia Beccy i Pilara pasuje do tego jak ulał.
June 1, 2026
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Volume 1 delivers a fast-paced and stylish return to the streets of Night City, capturing much of the energy and atmosphere that made the anime so memorable. The story throws readers into a world dominated by corporations, cybernetic enhancements, and the constant struggle to survive, creating an engaging experience from the start.
The artwork does an excellent job bringing Night City's neon-soaked chaos to life. The action scenes are dynamic, the cyberware designs are impressive, and the setting feels as dangerous and alive as fans would expect. The visual presentation helps maintain the franchise's distinctive identity.
One of the volume's strengths is its ability to capture the themes that define Cyberpunk: ambition, desperation, identity, and the cost of chasing dreams in a system designed to exploit people. The characters are interesting, and there are enough emotional moments to keep readers invested in their journeys.
However, the story occasionally moves too quickly, leaving some character development and emotional beats feeling rushed. Readers unfamiliar with the Cyberpunk universe may also find certain concepts introduced without much explanation. While these issues don't ruin the experience, they prevent the volume from reaching its full potential.
Even with those shortcomings, Volume 1 is an entertaining read that successfully expands the Cyberpunk universe while delivering action, tension, and plenty of style.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Volume 1 is a strong start with great artwork, exciting action, and a compelling setting. It may not hit every emotional note as effectively as it could, but it's still an enjoyable read for both Cyberpunk fans and newcomers alike. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The artwork does an excellent job bringing Night City's neon-soaked chaos to life. The action scenes are dynamic, the cyberware designs are impressive, and the setting feels as dangerous and alive as fans would expect. The visual presentation helps maintain the franchise's distinctive identity.
One of the volume's strengths is its ability to capture the themes that define Cyberpunk: ambition, desperation, identity, and the cost of chasing dreams in a system designed to exploit people. The characters are interesting, and there are enough emotional moments to keep readers invested in their journeys.
However, the story occasionally moves too quickly, leaving some character development and emotional beats feeling rushed. Readers unfamiliar with the Cyberpunk universe may also find certain concepts introduced without much explanation. While these issues don't ruin the experience, they prevent the volume from reaching its full potential.
Even with those shortcomings, Volume 1 is an entertaining read that successfully expands the Cyberpunk universe while delivering action, tension, and plenty of style.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Volume 1 is a strong start with great artwork, exciting action, and a compelling setting. It may not hit every emotional note as effectively as it could, but it's still an enjoyable read for both Cyberpunk fans and newcomers alike. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
December 31, 2025
A fun, fast-paced, and action-heavy manga set in Mike Pondsmith’s Cyberpunk universe, Madness dives into the backstory of Rebecca and Pilar, two characters many fans already know and love from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. The energy is high, the violence is unapologetic, and Night City feels just as brutal and alive as it should.
I’ll be honest: this might be an unpopular opinion, but I never particularly liked Pilar and I didn’t care that much about Rebecca either. Because of that, I went into this manga fairly skeptical, unsure whether a story centered on the two of them would really work for me.
Surprisingly, it absolutely did.
What makes this volume work so well is how unapologetic it is about their story. It doesn’t try to soften them or retroactively justify everything, instead, it shows how their upbringing shaped them, especially the influence of their father, and how survival in Night City leaves very little room for innocence. Seeing how both siblings learned to navigate violence, loyalty, and desperation gave them a depth I hadn’t fully appreciated before.
In the end, Madness managed to make me care about characters I previously felt indifferent toward and that alone says a lot. It’s stylish, brutal, emotionally sharp where it needs to be, and a great expansion of the Edgerunners world.
Actual Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5)
I’ll be honest: this might be an unpopular opinion, but I never particularly liked Pilar and I didn’t care that much about Rebecca either. Because of that, I went into this manga fairly skeptical, unsure whether a story centered on the two of them would really work for me.
Surprisingly, it absolutely did.
What makes this volume work so well is how unapologetic it is about their story. It doesn’t try to soften them or retroactively justify everything, instead, it shows how their upbringing shaped them, especially the influence of their father, and how survival in Night City leaves very little room for innocence. Seeing how both siblings learned to navigate violence, loyalty, and desperation gave them a depth I hadn’t fully appreciated before.
In the end, Madness managed to make me care about characters I previously felt indifferent toward and that alone says a lot. It’s stylish, brutal, emotionally sharp where it needs to be, and a great expansion of the Edgerunners world.
Actual Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5)
April 17, 2026
No es un manga que me haya volado la cabeza, pero sí creo que es un excelente complemento del universo de Cyberpunk 2077. Tanto los detalles del mapa como los de los personajes están muy bien cuidados, y eso hace que todo lo relacionado con Night City se sienta mucho más vivo.
Al mismo tiempo, el hecho de centrarse en dos personajes cuyo destino ya conocemos por el anime de Edgerunners resignifica bastante su final. A medida que se van mostrando las distintas motivaciones de Rebecca y Pilar, une empieza a entenderles mejor, incluso desde esa distancia que ya impone saber lo que les ocurrirá. Eso me gustó mucho, porque les da más espesor y más humanidad.
Además, me pareció muy interesante cómo la trama se va complejizando poco a poco, hasta llegar a mostrar varios bandos, cada uno con motivaciones distintas. Como punto de partida funciona muy bien, y como material complementario me parece excelente.
Un detalle que me encantó, además del mapa con las localizaciones del manga, fue la biografía o presentación de les personajes. Eso ayuda a darle un poco más de humanidad a esos personajes secundarios que, aunque estén ahí para mover la trama, también contribuyen a darle vida a Night City.
Al mismo tiempo, el hecho de centrarse en dos personajes cuyo destino ya conocemos por el anime de Edgerunners resignifica bastante su final. A medida que se van mostrando las distintas motivaciones de Rebecca y Pilar, une empieza a entenderles mejor, incluso desde esa distancia que ya impone saber lo que les ocurrirá. Eso me gustó mucho, porque les da más espesor y más humanidad.
Además, me pareció muy interesante cómo la trama se va complejizando poco a poco, hasta llegar a mostrar varios bandos, cada uno con motivaciones distintas. Como punto de partida funciona muy bien, y como material complementario me parece excelente.
Un detalle que me encantó, además del mapa con las localizaciones del manga, fue la biografía o presentación de les personajes. Eso ayuda a darle un poco más de humanidad a esos personajes secundarios que, aunque estén ahí para mover la trama, también contribuyen a darle vida a Night City.
June 15, 2026
Cyberpunk Edgerunners Madness
Scenariusz: Bartosz Sztybor
Ilustracje: Asano
Wydawnictwo: Studio JG
*Zakup własny*
Q: Oglądaliście lub graliście w Cyberpunka?
Manga skupia się na losach Beccy oraz jej brata Pilara. Po śmierci ojca próbują kontynuować jego spuściznę jako edgerunnersi jednak z powodu braku kasy i zleceń średnio im to wychodzi. Dostają szansę wypłynąć na powierzchnię, jednak i to zlecenie wywraca ich los do góry nogami.
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Kurcze jakie to było dobre. Jestem ogromną fanką anime/serialu Cyberpunk i tam bardzo spodobała mi się postać Beccy. Barwna, zabawna, chaotyczna. W sumie jak ta manga.
Mamy dużo akcji, przekleństw, humoru i krwi. Między tym wszystkim gdzieś nawet można się rozczulić nad bohaterami, którym nie jest lekko.
Kreska jest fajna, przejrzysta. Na plus większy format dzięki czemu nic się nie zlewa i wszystko wygląda ładnie .
Myślę, że dla fanów tytułu będzie to fajne uzupełnienie historii bohaterów z ekranu, gdzie będziemy mogli poznać ich bardziej. Dla mnie 8/10
Scenariusz: Bartosz Sztybor
Ilustracje: Asano
Wydawnictwo: Studio JG
*Zakup własny*
Q: Oglądaliście lub graliście w Cyberpunka?
Manga skupia się na losach Beccy oraz jej brata Pilara. Po śmierci ojca próbują kontynuować jego spuściznę jako edgerunnersi jednak z powodu braku kasy i zleceń średnio im to wychodzi. Dostają szansę wypłynąć na powierzchnię, jednak i to zlecenie wywraca ich los do góry nogami.
~~~
Kurcze jakie to było dobre. Jestem ogromną fanką anime/serialu Cyberpunk i tam bardzo spodobała mi się postać Beccy. Barwna, zabawna, chaotyczna. W sumie jak ta manga.
Mamy dużo akcji, przekleństw, humoru i krwi. Między tym wszystkim gdzieś nawet można się rozczulić nad bohaterami, którym nie jest lekko.
Kreska jest fajna, przejrzysta. Na plus większy format dzięki czemu nic się nie zlewa i wszystko wygląda ładnie .
Myślę, że dla fanów tytułu będzie to fajne uzupełnienie historii bohaterów z ekranu, gdzie będziemy mogli poznać ich bardziej. Dla mnie 8/10
May 1, 2026
3.5/5
As an Becca fan and avid lover of cyberpunk edgerunners, I thoroughly enjoyed this.
There was a couple moments that didn’t feel very accurate to the edge runners lore but nothing too major.
I cannot believe it ended on a cliffhanger and there’s no information on when volume two is being translated into english😭
As an Becca fan and avid lover of cyberpunk edgerunners, I thoroughly enjoyed this.
There was a couple moments that didn’t feel very accurate to the edge runners lore but nothing too major.
I cannot believe it ended on a cliffhanger and there’s no information on when volume two is being translated into english😭
June 21, 2026
This is a prequel to the anime. It's not very good. It's about a brother and Sister who want to be Edgerunners (whatever that is because it's never explained). They keep getting themselves into lots of problems that require bullets flying everywhere so if that's your thing, you'll probably like this.
June 23, 2026
The book spent more time showing Pilar trying to convince a hobo that he and Rebecca weren’t hobos than anything actually interesting. I know this is a prequel and it was the start of the prequels, but like, cut out all the “we’re not hobos” and ~250 pages drops to like ~170.
In short, it just made me want to go watch the show again and forget I even read it.
In short, it just made me want to go watch the show again and forget I even read it.
July 5, 2026
Rebecca was my favourite character in the anime, so I really enjoyed getting to see more sides of her personality. I also loved getting more insight into Rebecca and Pilar's relationship. I think this is a great start to the prequel, and I can't wait for the next volume! If you liked the anime, I'm sure you'll like Edgerunners MADNESS.
November 25, 2025
Je suis assez mitigée par ce tome 1, j'ai aimé en apprendre plus sur Rebecca et son frère mais c'était assez introductif tout en allant dans tous les sens (après c'est du cyberpunk donc c'est pas vraiment étonnant) mais du coup j'étais assez perdue par moments et ça me sortait de ma lecture, j'espère que la suite me plaira davantage
Review of advance copy received from Autre
En tant que grand fan de la série ou encore du jeux vidéo. ce premier tome est top ! Pilar et Rebecca méritent je trouve, un approfondissement de leur histoire et le fait que Bartosz Sztybor le scénariste de la série participe à l'écriture du manga me donne beaucoup d'espoir pour la suite !
March 5, 2026
If you like the Netflix series you will love this story. It hits the ground running and definitely will have you wondering what’s in store for the brother and sister duo. Are work is great, wish there was a bit more color pages, but in all, definitely a good read….😏
March 31, 2026
This was a good start to the series and I hope it continues. Seeing Rebecca and Pilar struggle to make a life for themselves reminds me of Alita: Battle Angel where fame presides over happiness in a crime and squalor-ridden dystopia
April 24, 2026
This book was just right. I could hear the characters in my head. Here for the madness that is Rebecca in this prequel book from the anime series Cyberpunk EdgeRunners. For anyone who wanted more of this character, pick up this book.
May 25, 2026
This was my first manga book (probably not my last) and it was quite good. The authors clearly love the source material as much as I do
I loved little maps at the end showing right where events happened in Night City
Any excuse to go back there!
I loved little maps at the end showing right where events happened in Night City
Any excuse to go back there!
June 12, 2026
This was fun! Nothing all too deep or complex, but just a fun, simple story with humor and enough emotional weight to attach to the characters. I also loved how all the locations are from the game, and a map is provided in the back so you can go visit them yourself!
June 17, 2026
This was a very charming a fun little story that never felt like it didn’t need to exist. All the characters and plot points were very good and felt explored well in this first volume. Im super excited to read the second!
December 3, 2025
3,5/5
Becca est très stylée, j'aime beaucoup ce début mais à voir la suite de l'histoire si ça a un véritable intérêt
Becca est très stylée, j'aime beaucoup ce début mais à voir la suite de l'histoire si ça a un véritable intérêt
December 5, 2025
manga to nie moje medium
December 23, 2025
début prometteur !
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