Overview
- The first episode was screened in full to an Anime Expo audience on July 4 and drew consistently positive reactions from attendees and early reviewers.
- Creators said the series is a standalone follow-up spanning 10 episodes and centered on a new quartet of main characters.
- They confirmed David Martinez will not return and offered no definitive word on Lucy’s fate, leaving her possible involvement unconfirmed.
- Studio TRIGGER and returning writers and designers were singled out for high production values, with critics praising the animation, sound design, and score.
- Fans and journalists reported hints of overlap with Cyberpunk 2077 and noted a recent Wuthering Waves crossover, but specific game cameos or canonical links remain unconfirmed and could affect franchise interest if clarified.