サイバーパンク: エッジランナーズ
"Just keep running."
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
You don't make a name as a cyberpunk by how you live... You make a name by how you die.
— Lucy
Context:
Lucy says this to David in Episode 4 as he becomes more ingrained in Maine's crew. She is trying to caution him against fully embracing the cyberpunk life, fearing that he will end up as just another tragic legend consumed by the city.
Meaning:
This quote encapsulates the tragic and fatalistic philosophy of the edgerunner lifestyle. It suggests that in Night City, a mercenary's legacy is defined not by their accomplishments or survival, but by the spectacular and often violent nature of their death. It's a grim warning to David about the path he is choosing.
I'll take you to the moon! I promise!
— David Martinez
Context:
David makes this heartfelt promise to Lucy during a quiet, intimate moment, solidifying his love for her and his dedication to her happiness. It's a recurring motif that underscores the tragic ending of the series.
Meaning:
This quote represents David's ultimate promise and commitment to Lucy. The moon symbolizes their shared dream of escape and a better life. The line becomes the driving force behind all of David's actions in the latter half of the series, showing that his motivations have shifted entirely to fulfilling her dream.
Sorry, wish we could go to the moon together.
— David Martinez
Context:
David says these last words to Lucy over a comm link in Episode 10, just before his final confrontation with Adam Smasher. He has saved her, but he knows he is about to die, making his earlier promise impossible to fulfill in the way he intended.
Meaning:
This is David's heartbreaking final acknowledgment that he has failed in his promise to share a future with Lucy, even though he succeeds in giving her the means to escape. It's a moment of tragic resignation, accepting his own death while expressing his deepest regret—not that he is dying, but that he is leaving her alone.