The term Cyberpunk was coined by writer Bruce Bethke in 1980, in his short story Cyberpunk, and later popularized by William Gibson, in his novel Neuromancer, considered the foundational work of the genre.
The Cyberpunk It is a subgenre of science fiction that has as its setting a dystopian future, in which technology has advanced so much that man and machine have merged into the same entity.
In this world, the technology It is ubiquitous and affordable for everyone, But at the same time it is dominated by large corporations and multinationals., who control the flow of information and manipulate the masses.
The characters of this world are Lonely men and women, With nothing to lose, who live on the margins of society and struggle to survive in a hostile world.
The stories of Cyberpunk They are usually dark and violent, and deal with topics such as corruption, the inequality social, the rebelliousness and the resistance in the face of an oppressive system.
Cyberpunk is characterized by an aesthetic Futuristic and dark, in which predominate the neon lights, the Grey buildings and the Technological waste.
As for the music, the Cyberpunk It is usually influenced by the electronics, the metal and the rock.
In film, Some films that can be considered Cyberpunk son Blade Runner, Akira, The Matrix y Ghost in the Shell.
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Major cyberpunk works of science fiction
Blade Runner
Blade Runner is a cyberpunk science fiction film released in 1982, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford.
The film is set in a dystopian future in which technology has advanced so much that it is possible to create replicants, artificial humans virtually identical to humans, but much stronger and faster.
Replicants are used as slaves in Earth's outer colonies and, in some cases, as soldiers.
When some of them begin to rebel, Blade Runners (Special police trained to kill replicants) They are sent to hunt them down.
Akira
Akira is a cyberpunk animated film released in 1988, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.
The film is set in Neo-Tokyo, a futuristic city built on the ruins of the city of Tokyo, which was destroyed in a nuclear attack.
Neo-Tokyo is a chaotic city, full of crime, and is about to be destroyed by another nuclear attack.
The story follows a group of young motorcyclists who become involved in a series of conflicts with the government., the mafia and a powerful psychic named Akira.
Akira is one of the most influential films of the cyberpunk genre, and has inspired numerous films, Television series, Video games and cyberpunk literature.
The Matrix
The Matrix is a cyberpunk science fiction film released in 1999, directed by the Wachowski brothers.
The film is set in a dystopian future in which humanity has been enslaved by intelligent machines..
Humans live in a virtual reality created by machines, while they extract the energy of humans to feed themselves.
The story follows Neo, A hacker who joins a group of rebels fighting machines to liberate humanity.
Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell is a cyberpunk animated film released in 1995, directed by Mamoru Oshii.
The film is set in a future in which technology has advanced so much that it is possible to implant chips in the human brain to improve its abilities..
The story follows Motoko Kusanagi, A cyborg who works as an agent of a special section of the police that is dedicated to fighting cybercrime.
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a cyberpunk animated series released on 1995, directed by Hideaki Anno.
The series is set in a future in which the Earth has been attacked by mysterious beings called angels..
To fight the angels, robotic giants called Evangelion are created, that are piloted by specially trained teenagers.
The story follows Shinji Ikari, a lonely teenager who is recruited to pilot an Evangelion.
As he fights the angels, Shinji must deal with his own inner demons.
Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop is a cyberpunk animated series released on 1998, directed by Shinichirō Watanabe.
The series is set in a future in which humanity has left Earth and colonized other planets..
The story follows Spike Spiegel and Jet Black, Two bounty hunters traveling through space in their ship, the Bebop, Looking for criminals.
Throughout the series, Spike and Jet intersect with a variety of characters, including Faye Valentine, A mysterious woman with a dark past, and Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV, A child prodigy with computer skills.
Altered Carbon
Altered Carbon is a cyberpunk television series premiered on 2018, directed by Laeta Kalogridis.
The series is set in a future in which technology has advanced so much that it is possible to transfer human consciousness from one body to another..
The story follows Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier who is awakened from his cryogenics to help Laurens Bancroft, A rich and powerful man who has been killed.
To help Bancroft, Kovacs must find the killer and discover the motive for the murder.
Nier: Automata
Nier: Automata is a cyberpunk video game released in 2017, developed by PlatinumGames and directed by Yoko Taro.
The story is set in a future in which humanity has been forced to flee Earth after an invasion of robots.
To fight against robots, humanity sends combat androids called YoRHa.
History follows 2B, one of the YoRHa, and at 9S, A research android, as they fight the robots and try to discover the secret of their existence.
Shadowrun
Shadowrun is a cyberpunk video game released in 1993, developed by FASA Corporation.
The story is set in a future in which technology has advanced so much that it is possible to mix human bodies and machines.
The story follows Jake Armitage, A man who wakes up in a hospital with a mechanical body and no memories of his past.
Jake must fight the government forces that want to control him, as you search for answers about your past.
Deus Ex
Deus Ex is a cyberpunk video game released in 2000, developed by Ion Storm and directed by Warren Spector.
The story is set in a dystopian future in which technology has advanced so much that it is possible to improve the human body with cybernetic implants.
History follows JC Denton, an agent of a secret organization called the United Nations Anti-Terrorist Coalition, as he fights a conspiracy that threatens to destroy the world.
Vaporware
Vaporware is a cyberpunk science fiction genre that focuses on futuristic technology and its effects on society..
Vaporware may include movies, Television series, Video games, Literature and music.
Some examples of vaporware are Blade Runner, Akira, The Matrix, Ghost in the Shell, Cowboy Bebop, Altered Carbon y Deus Ex.
Top directors of Science Fiction films and series
Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott is a British film and television director, known for his science fiction films and television series. It is one of the main names associated with the cyberpunk genre..
Scott has directed some of the most acclaimed films and series in the genre., as Blade Runner (1982), Alien (1979) y The Terminator (1984). He has also directed numerous episodes of the series. Black Mirror.
James Cameron
James Cameron is a filmmaker, Canadian producer and screenwriter. He is known for his science fiction and action films., and for being one of the most successful and blockbuster directors of all time.
Cameron has directed some of the most popular films in the cyberpunk genre., as The Terminator (1984), Aliens (1986) y The Matrix (1999). He has also executive produced the series. Dark Angel (2000-2002), One of the first cyberpunk television series.
Neill Blomkamp
Neill Blomkamp is a filmmaker, South African screenwriter and producer. He is known for his science fiction films., as District 9 (2009) y Elysium (2013).
Blomkamp has directed some of the most interesting and original films of the cyberpunk genre, focusing on topics such as xenophobia, Apartheid and social inequality. His films present a dystopian future in which technology has advanced enormously., But social and political institutions remain corrupt and unjust..
Michael Mann
Michael Mann is a filmmaker, American screenwriter and producer. He is known for his action movies., its television series and for its innovative film noir films.
Mann has directed some of the most acclaimed films and series in the cyberpunk genre., as Heat (1995), Collateral (2004) y Miami Vice (2006).