Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021) Apr 2026

: Directed by Shinji Aramaki and Kenji Kamiyama (known for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex ). Chronological Watch Order

To understand the full context of the universe, you can follow this chronological path according to JustWatch : (Set in 2019) Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 (Animated short) Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021 Series) 2036: Nexus Dawn (Short film) 2048: Nowhere to Run (Short film) Blade Runner 2049 (Feature film) Plot & Themes Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021)

: The series is set in 2032 , roughly 13 years after the first film and 17 years before the sequel. : Directed by Shinji Aramaki and Kenji Kamiyama

is a 13-episode CGI anime series that serves as a bridge between the original Blade Runner (1982) and its sequel, Blade Runner 2049 (2017). It follows Elle , a young woman who wakes up in Los Angeles with no memories but extraordinary combat skills, searching for her identity while being hunted by mysterious forces. Essential Viewing Guide It follows Elle , a young woman who

: It premiered in November 2021 as a co-production between Crunchyroll and Adult Swim , produced by Sola Digital Arts . Format : The show consists of 13 episodes .