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Tekkonkinkreet (2006)
In the chaotic streets of Treasure Town, two orphaned boys, Black and White, rule the city’s underworld. Their bond is tested when ruthless developers and yakuza threaten to reshape their home, leading to violent clashes and psychological struggles. As Black fights to protect their way of life, White’s innocence becomes both a strength and a vulnerability in their world of crime and corruption. While Tekkonkinkreet is not strictly cyberpunk, it embodies themes of urban decay, crime, and societal corruption, which align with certain cyberpunk elements. Its unique art style and psychological depth set it apart, making it a visually stunning exploration of identity and survival in a harsh metropolis.
Texhnolyze (2003)
In the underground city of Lux, where violence and despair reign, Ichise—a former prizefighter—loses an arm and a leg in a brutal attack. Left to die, he is saved by a scientist who replaces his limbs with advanced cybernetic prosthetics. As he becomes entangled in the city's power struggles, he uncovers the dark secrets behind Lux and the enigmatic process known as Texhnolyzation.
Terminator Zero (2024)
In 1997 Tokyo, scientist Malcolm Lee is developing Kokoro, an AI system intended to rival Skynet. As Judgment Day approaches, Malcolm and his three children become targets of a relentless robotic assassin. Eiko, a soldier from the dystopian future of 2022, is sent back in time to protect them and prevent the launch of Kokoro. Terminator Zero is an anime series set in the Terminator universe, expanding upon the original storyline established by James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd.