David attempts to balance his new life as an aspiring "Edgerunner" with the consequences of his actions at Arasaka Academy. Key Plot Developments
While traveling on the NCART (Night City Area Rapid Transit), David meets a skilled netrunner named Lucy. She notices his Sandevistan and, recognizing its value and danger, decides to mentor him—initially by involving him in a theft scheme. [S1E2] Like A Boy
is the second episode of the first season of the Netflix original anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners . Released on September 13, 2022, the episode follows the protagonist, David Martinez, as he begins to navigate the dangerous underworld of Night City after installing high-end military hardware. Episode Overview Release Date: September 13, 2022 Runtime: Approximately 25 minutes David attempts to balance his new life as
The episode highlights the severe physical and mental strain the Sandevistan puts on the human body. David begins to experience the early warning signs of "cyberpsychosis," a mental break caused by excessive cybernetic enhancement. Thematic Significance is the second episode of the first season
Utilizing his newly installed "Sandevistan"—a military-grade neural implant—David returns to Arasaka Academy. He uses his enhanced speed to physically retaliate against his bully, Katsuo Tanaka, in front of their classmates. This act leads to his immediate and permanent expulsion from the prestigious academy.