While many anime series are produced in Japanese first, was a co-production between the United States and Japan, with English actually being the original language of the production.
: The show utilizes 3D animation to replicate the rain-soaked, neon-drenched aesthetic of the films while introducing new characters that fill the narrative gaps of the 30-year jump between the live-action movies. Blade Runner: Black Lotus (Dub)
The series is considered legitimate canon within the Blade Runner universe. It explores the "Black Out" era and the rise of the Wallace Corporation, specifically showing how Niander Wallace Jr. began his ascent to power. While many anime series are produced in Japanese
: The English "dub" (which is the original audio) features a high-profile cast, including Jessica Henwick ( The Matrix Resurrections ) as Elle, Will Yun Lee as Joseph, and Samira Wiley as Alani Davis. It explores the "Black Out" era and the
: Elle is hunted by powerful figures in Los Angeles as she attempts to uncover the truth of her identity and the meaning of the "Black Lotus" tattoo on her back.