The anime series is inspired by Blade Runner 2049, the Denis Villenueve-directed sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi noir classic.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a 13-episode anime series called Blade Runner – Black Lotus is coming to Adult Swim via Blade Runner 2049 producer Alcon Entertainment and anime streaming service Crunchyroll, which will handle worldwide distribution.
The Blade Runner franchise is expanding into anime.
It will be set between the two movies in the year 2032 and include some familiar characters from the Blade Runner universe.