Hideo Kojima has returned to the Cyberpunk universe, reprising his role as Hideyoshi Oshima in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. The acclaimed game director confirmed his cameo on social media, sharing photographs from his voice-recording session.
Kojima voices Oshima, a braindance producer who previously appeared in CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077. His return creates another connection between the original video game and its animated adaptation.
Kojima first appeared as Hideyoshi Oshima in Cyberpunk 2077, released in 2020. His appearance was a cameo rather than a major story role, making his return in the sequel anime a notable detail for fans of both franchises.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 follows the acclaimed 2022 anime produced by Studio Trigger in collaboration with CD Projekt Red. The new series premiered on Netflix on October 20, 2026.
Kojima’s involvement adds another recognizable name to the franchise’s crossover history. However, further details about Oshima’s role in the sequel have not been revealed.
