Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021) May 2026

To understand the full context of the universe, you can follow this chronological path according to JustWatch : (Set in 2019) Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 (Animated short) Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021 Series) 2036: Nexus Dawn (Short film) 2048: Nowhere to Run (Short film) Blade Runner 2049 (Feature film) Plot & Themes

is a 13-episode CGI anime series that serves as a bridge between the original Blade Runner (1982) and its sequel, Blade Runner 2049 (2017). It follows Elle , a young woman who wakes up in Los Angeles with no memories but extraordinary combat skills, searching for her identity while being hunted by mysterious forces. Essential Viewing Guide Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021)

: It premiered in November 2021 as a co-production between Crunchyroll and Adult Swim , produced by Sola Digital Arts . Format : The show consists of 13 episodes . To understand the full context of the universe,

: The series is set in 2032 , roughly 13 years after the first film and 17 years before the sequel. Format : The show consists of 13 episodes

: Directed by Shinji Aramaki and Kenji Kamiyama (known for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex ). Chronological Watch Order