Edgerunners 2 Casts Hideo Kojima to Reprise Role
IGN • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Hideo Kojima, creator of Metal Gear Solid, will reprise his role as Hideyoshi Oshima, the braindance director from Cyberpunk 2077, in the upcoming anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.
- CD Projekt Red confirmed Kojima's involvement on social media, highlighting that his role is significant and tied to the Konpeki Plaza location from the original game.
- Kojima previously appeared as a cameo in Cyberpunk 2077, where his character discussed the emotional depth of braindance technology, reflecting Kojima's creative philosophy.
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 premieres on October 20, 2026, with all 10 episodes releasing simultaneously; the first season received high praise for its action and storytelling.
- Despite working on new games like Physint and OD, Kojima continues to make cameos in various projects, with fans eagerly anticipating his next big movie appearance.
