Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 Producer Explains Roman’s Backstory

In an interview, Bartosz Sztybor, the showrunner, writer, and producer of Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, addressed questions about the anime's latest season, specifically focusing on the character Roman. Roman is a young boy who is fond of retro items and has a fondness for classic cinema, often carrying an old-school camcorder to record events around him instead of using braindances (BDs).

Unlike the other main characters, Roman's backstory is not extensively explored. This decision was an artistic one, intended to present Roman as a symbol of innocence and hope amidst the violent and chaotic world of Night City. Sztybor explained that they initially considered giving Roman's father more dialogue to provide more context about Roman's upbringing.

However, they decided against it to prevent over-explaining Roman's character and to maintain the audience's sense of his uniqueness. Sztybor acknowledged that Roman serves as the connecting element for the various characters in the story, emphasizing his role as a cinephile who links the different players together. He confirmed that the decision to keep Roman's backstory a secret is a promise they made, ensuring that the audience's perception of his character remains intact and untouched. Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 is currently streaming exclusively on Netflix.