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Season 1 – Blade Runner: Black Lotus

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A young woman with amnesia must hunt down the people responsible for her brutal and bloody past to find the truth of her lost identity.

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Sam Barsanti AV Club Nov 7, 2021
C+
The main issue with Blade Runner: Black Lotus is that there isn't really a compelling hook here aside from the Blade Runner bit in the title. Go to Full Review David Hogan hoganreviews.co.uk Feb 25, 2022
3/5
Black Lotus gets some things right: some of the visuals and definitely the soundtrack are on fine form for the franchise, but the core storyline of an amnesiac killer looking for revenge is bland and surrounded by a cast of really basic archetypes. Go to Full Review Mikel Zorrilla Espinof Nov 15, 2021
An extension of the franchise that works better visually, recreating the illusion of being in that universe, than narratively. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Callum Crumlish Daily Express (UK) Nov 14, 2021
3/5
At 20 minutes per episode, and 13 episodes in the season, viewers will have plenty of time to get to know the characters. And so far, it is a really promising start.​ Go to Full Review Tara Bennett IGN Movies Nov 11, 2021
6/10
Blade Runner: Black Lotus captures the overall vibe and aesthetics established in Ridley Scott's 1982 film. However, the CG animation is underwhelming in 2021. Go to Full Review Toussaint Egan Polygon Nov 2, 2021
Aramaki and Kamiyama understand what makes Blade Runner such an enduring and resonant universe, both visually and thematically. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Priya C @Sci-FiTrekkie Aug 2, 2026 Blade Runner: Black Lotus is a very good continuation of the Blade Runner franchise. Elle is an interesting protagonist and it was great to see her journey throughout the series. My only criticisms were that sometimes the lighting/shadows made things difficult to see, and the animation could be a bit stiff at times. Other than that this tv miniseries was a treat with a great soundtrack! See more Felipe M @RT00745986 Feb 15, 2025 Never boring and that is a lot for an animated series like this one, the atmosphere right out of the original blade Runner film, Brilliant job by the director, great attention to detail even with its limitations, the music chosen for it, the plot, everything is great. See more Bob L @TheHumanOracle Oct 2, 2024 The general story is enjoyable enough. I did have trouble a bit with the graphics which look like video game cut scenes from a couple decades ago. See more LL S @RT94144845 Feb 13, 2024 Intriguing 'interquel' in the expanding Blade Runner mythos. See more Steve B @RT48939342 Nov 1, 2023 I love this. It captures the neon, rain soaked atmosphere of the original 1982 movie perfectly. Somethin I feel 2049 failed to do. I think the capturing of the city element, would even impress Ridley Scott. It's that stunning to look at. My only two negatives, is the texturing/rendering of the characters. They did everything else so well but not this. Also, some of the high beat parts of an otherwise decent soundtrack, took me out of the Blade Runner world. See more Jul 3, 2022 Although the CG is untextured, the animation / motion capture is kind of tight. The camera angles and 'acting' is pretty effective. Fight scenes are very good. While there is nothing quote unquote new about the BladeRunner world in this, it's a pretty okay way to kill a Saturday afternoon. Also, because the CG is so unfinished and video game-looking, it kind of feels punk rock. See more Read all reviews
Blade Runner: Black Lotus — Season 1

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Jessica Henwick

Elle

Will Yun Lee

Joseph

Wes Bentley

Niander Wallace Jr.

Shinji Aramaki

Co-Director

Kenji Kamiyama

Co-Director

Joseph Chou

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 14, 2021 All We Are Not Haunted by traumatic memories, Elle recognizes a familiar face; upon tracking him down she uncovers a shocking truth about herself and her memories. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 14, 2021 City of Angels An amnesiac named Elle enters Los Angeles, carrying only a locked data device that may hold the secrets of her past. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 21, 2021 The Human Condition With help from the mysterious J, Elle learns more startling truths about the nature of her identity. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 28, 2021 The Doll Hunt Elle's memories come flooding back, revealing the truth of what happened to her in the desert; LAPD Officer Davis puts together the clues that will lead her to Black Lotus. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 5, 2021 Pressure Elle plots her revenge with help from J, but Police Chief Grant mobilizes a massive LAPD manhunt to find and eliminate her. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 12, 2021 The Persistence of Memory In her quest for revenge, Elle breaks into the home of her next target and is forced to take a hostage; Chief Grant calls in reinforcements. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 19, 2021 Reality After learning J's shameful secret, Elle leaves to complete her mission: to kill the last of the Doll Hunt participants. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 2, 2022 The Davis Report Frustrated that no one believes her theory about Black Lotus, Officer Davis lands in hot water while presenting her findings to the department. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 9, 2022 Free Will Elle goes after the final target, the man responsible for the doll hunt, to complete her mission of revenge. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 16, 2022 Clair De Lune As Elle struggles with not knowing which of her memories are real and which are artificial, J opens up about his own past. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 23, 2022 All the Best Memories Desperately lost and searching for peace, Elle hatches a radical plan to put her haunted memories to rest. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 30, 2022 Artificial Souls While Elle has her first encounter with a dangerous new foe, J has his final encounter with his former colleague Marlowe. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 6, 2022 Time to Die Left with no other option, Elle faces off against the architect of her suffering. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Joseph Chou
Network
Cartoon Network
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Sci-Fi, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Nov 14, 2021
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