Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
ブレードランナー ブラックアウト 2022
Synopsis
This animated short revolves around the events causing an electrical systems failure on the west coast of the US. According to Blade Runner 2049’s official timeline, this failure leads to cities shutting down, financial and trade markets being thrown into chaos, and food supplies dwindling. There’s no proof as to what caused the blackouts, but Replicants — the bio-engineered robots featured in the original Blade Runner, are blamed.
Top Cast
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Jovan Jackson
Iggy Cygnus (voice)
Luci Christian
Trixie (voice)
Edward James Olmos
Gaff (voice)
David Anthony Matranga
Additional Voices (voice)
Joel McCrary
Additional Voices (voice)
Bryson Baugus
Ren (voice)
Jay Hickman
Additional Voices (voice)
Kenichirou Matsuda
Iggy Cygnus (voice)
Ichiko Aoba
Trixie (voice)
Makoto Furukawa
Ren (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 16, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinichiro Watanabe
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinichiro Watanabe
- Original Score
- Flying Lotus
- Original Title
- ブレードランナー ブラックアウト 2022
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Alcon Entertainment, CyPic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinichiro Watanabe
Shinichiro Watanabe
Flying Lotus
Shinichiro Eto
Koichi Watanabe, Broderick Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Flying Lotus
Original Music Composer
Shinichiro Eto
Director of Photography
Shinichiro Watanabe
Writer
Shinichiro Watanabe
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
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What is Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 about?
This animated short revolves around the events causing an electrical systems failure on the west coast of the US. According to Blade Runner 2049’s official timeline, this failure leads to cities shutting down, financial and trade markets being thrown into chaos, and food supplies dwindling. There’s no proof as to what caused the blackouts, but Replicants — the bio-engineered robots featured in the original Blade Runner, are blamed.
Who directed Blade Runner: Black Out 2022?
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 was directed by Shinichiro Watanabe.
Who stars in Blade Runner: Black Out 2022?
The principal cast of Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 includes Jovan Jackson, Luci Christian, Edward James Olmos, David Anthony Matranga, Joel McCrary.
When was Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 released and how long is it?
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Blade Runner: Black Out 2022?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 was composed by Flying Lotus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blade Runner: Black Out 2022?
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).