366 reviews
- jasminn_tan
- Nov 4, 2022
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I went into this show expecting a cool sci-fi experience! Instead i got a rollercoaster ride that i wont soon forget! They really did a great job of creating a vibe and atmosphere that you wont get anywhere else!
Oh and NO.. YOU dont need to be familiar with the game to enjoy or understand this show! I knew zero about the game and i love this show! A shame we only got 10 episodes, because you never want this show to end!
Animation and visuals in particular was the highlights, but so was the story and characters! Even soundtrack was strangely good! Gonna listen to some of the songs!
At this point i see a show that has yet to get the attention it deserves!
Oh and NO.. YOU dont need to be familiar with the game to enjoy or understand this show! I knew zero about the game and i love this show! A shame we only got 10 episodes, because you never want this show to end!
Animation and visuals in particular was the highlights, but so was the story and characters! Even soundtrack was strangely good! Gonna listen to some of the songs!
At this point i see a show that has yet to get the attention it deserves!
- and_mikkelsen
- Sep 16, 2022
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- IslandMyst
- Sep 13, 2022
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I'm keeping this spoiler free and sticking to the Netflix show, you're not here to get a review of the game. I'm a huge lover of the game (pre-ordered it and played it on my Ps4 and once I got a Ps5 played it again with a console that could actually run the game) so if you are like me you will love the show. The show is easily the best anime I've ever seen, the characters are all well written, the original dubbing is good and the animation style is amazing. What grants it a crown, other than the plot, it's how it shows a well know world (the Cyberpunk world) and it managez to introduce people that have never heard of the game to this amazing world. Seen it with my girlfriend that had never seen the game and she loved it aswell. Give it a try, you won't regret it.
Like the title of my review states, I am not a big anime guy. I loved Cowboy Bebop and Ghost in a Shell during my teen years but never really found anything after that that grabbed my attention. Until a friend told me to watch AoT (Attack on Titan) which becane one of my favorite shows of all time.
I was one of the few people that genuinely enjoyed my time in Night City when Cyberpunk 2077 released. That being said I am sure it helped that I had a PC with the capability to play the game on all of its highest settings.
This show is a wild ride through Night City that never let's up from episode 1 all the way to the final moments of episode 10. I knew that the show was in development but was presently surprised when I turned on Netflix today (my day off) wondering what I was going to watch and it was just waiting there for me. I watched it from begging to end with a small break to cook food somewhere in the middle of the show. I found the story and the characters to be fun and intriguing. I also found it to be a breath of fresh air when it became apparent (very quickly) that this show wasn't going to play it safe or pull its punches.
After finishing my hope is that we will get to go back to Night City and see some more action. Very fun, will watch it again and I hope we get a renewal.
P. S. Yes it's animated, no it's not for kids. It's TV MA and it takes every advantage of that.
I was one of the few people that genuinely enjoyed my time in Night City when Cyberpunk 2077 released. That being said I am sure it helped that I had a PC with the capability to play the game on all of its highest settings.
This show is a wild ride through Night City that never let's up from episode 1 all the way to the final moments of episode 10. I knew that the show was in development but was presently surprised when I turned on Netflix today (my day off) wondering what I was going to watch and it was just waiting there for me. I watched it from begging to end with a small break to cook food somewhere in the middle of the show. I found the story and the characters to be fun and intriguing. I also found it to be a breath of fresh air when it became apparent (very quickly) that this show wasn't going to play it safe or pull its punches.
After finishing my hope is that we will get to go back to Night City and see some more action. Very fun, will watch it again and I hope we get a renewal.
P. S. Yes it's animated, no it's not for kids. It's TV MA and it takes every advantage of that.
I hear this is based on a game?
Well anyways, I've never played it. It was probably one of the best short run animes I've ever seen. No random useless episodes or scenes, but the character development was off the charts. I can hardly remember names of people, places, or things, but this show had me emotionally invested in every character to the point that if someone wasn't In a scene, I'd wonder what the hell happened to them. I actually signed up for imbd just to write this.
I binged it in a day and I had so many important things I had to do. I don't know if the storyline is finished, but if it isn't, I'll be on my toes waiting for any news of a continuation. At least I finished the show today, I'll be extra busy tomorrow. I wish more shows could be like this. Most shows nowadays have several main but forgettable characters.
Well anyways, I've never played it. It was probably one of the best short run animes I've ever seen. No random useless episodes or scenes, but the character development was off the charts. I can hardly remember names of people, places, or things, but this show had me emotionally invested in every character to the point that if someone wasn't In a scene, I'd wonder what the hell happened to them. I actually signed up for imbd just to write this.
I binged it in a day and I had so many important things I had to do. I don't know if the storyline is finished, but if it isn't, I'll be on my toes waiting for any news of a continuation. At least I finished the show today, I'll be extra busy tomorrow. I wish more shows could be like this. Most shows nowadays have several main but forgettable characters.
- jamesrobinson-92233
- Sep 13, 2022
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If you are familiar with the game Cyberpunk 2077 you will feel right at home as soon as episode one plays. The show nails the atmosphere of Cyberpunk very well which is hard to do. For newcomers however you might feel a bit confused from time to time with: phrases and some old character cameos popping in and out however do not let that deter you from watching this show. The story and pacing is great especially for a show with ONLY 10 EPISODES. Sure there could have been better character development and some more explanation for newcomers but, keep in mind the show length and for me personally they do a great job with what there given and able to work with. OVERALL this show impressed me from the moment I hit play. If your a fan of the game watch it , if your a fan of Ghost in the shell & Blade Runner type science fiction watch it . The dub also is good and the sound effects are also "the chefs kiss". Overall give this show a watch Trigger did a fantastic job not only bringing Cyberpunk to life but, a believable science fiction world that only makes you wish that the show was longer.......9/10.
Just finished watching this one on a binge. I gotta say, this brought back times when I first saw Ghost In the Shell. The anime it self really hits all the tones that I love about the genre. The over the top action and brutality, but this time it is packed with a gripping story. While the gory parts remind me of Hellsing (the Anime series), the action is definitely something unique from Studio Trigger.
What I also find interesting about this anime, is the attention to detail and how well it gives you back the visuals of Cyberpunk 2077 and the feeling of being in Night City. It makes the locations and characters very familiar. When you watch the anime and play the game, you can catch locations of interest and bonus items in game. It was a really interesting experience visiting these locations in game especially after finishing all 10 episodes.
The characters don't feel alien to this genre except for Rebecca's character, I my self said: "meh whatever.." she's there for the comedy element which you sometimes really need in the midst of action and drama that the series throws at its viewers.
I would recommend this one to anyone who enjoys sci-fi anime.
What I also find interesting about this anime, is the attention to detail and how well it gives you back the visuals of Cyberpunk 2077 and the feeling of being in Night City. It makes the locations and characters very familiar. When you watch the anime and play the game, you can catch locations of interest and bonus items in game. It was a really interesting experience visiting these locations in game especially after finishing all 10 episodes.
The characters don't feel alien to this genre except for Rebecca's character, I my self said: "meh whatever.." she's there for the comedy element which you sometimes really need in the midst of action and drama that the series throws at its viewers.
I would recommend this one to anyone who enjoys sci-fi anime.
- aratondisane
- Sep 12, 2022
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Everything just went too fast in my opinion.
Normally with a show I would say 3 seasons could have fitted into 1 season. But with this show it's the opposite.
The characters didn't get any time to develop before they were killed off.
When they die you wanted to be sad about it because it felt like it was a big moment. But because it all happened too fast and you barely knew the character you just don't feel anything, which is a shame.
Don't get me wrong it's a fantastic anime. The world building is awesome and overall is just a great watch.
I was just left not longing for more story but having the story spread out more, giving the show a chance to really shine.
Missed opportunity but still a great watch.
Normally with a show I would say 3 seasons could have fitted into 1 season. But with this show it's the opposite.
The characters didn't get any time to develop before they were killed off.
When they die you wanted to be sad about it because it felt like it was a big moment. But because it all happened too fast and you barely knew the character you just don't feel anything, which is a shame.
Don't get me wrong it's a fantastic anime. The world building is awesome and overall is just a great watch.
I was just left not longing for more story but having the story spread out more, giving the show a chance to really shine.
Missed opportunity but still a great watch.
- Peanutman2020
- Sep 13, 2022
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Basically expected CP: 2077 at its release state, but somehow got one of greatest anime of all time, which, funny enough, is like exact opposite of how CP: 2077 release went.
I originally didn't like the visual style (like vivid version of Cowboy Bebop) but grew fond of it after an episode or two. Because it turns out that over the top colorful visuals and much darker story underneath makes a great combination, reminiscent of the Nigh City itself... with its sins hidden under pretty colorful neon lights. It also got thrilling scores playing non-stop and these were on point making the overall scene better - not a single moment I thought music is off. And characters are also well constructed and believable in the world they reside, with some developments simply poetic. Overall just great... very easy and pleasant to hold suspension of disbelief until the very end.
The only thing I didn't like is the pacing. There were simply too much story and character development clamped into 10 episodes. Things were developing in such a quick pace and I don't think it gave audiences enough time to bond with the characters. With that being said, presentation is still solid in a rushed pacing so had no problem enjoying it... but can't stop thinking how much better the show would've been if it was a 2 season 24 episodes run.
Oh and a side note... there were also tons of source material and game references like Afterlife, Old Net, Basilisk, Adam Smasher, and gangs etc, but these were self contained so people who're not familiar with the game or universe can also enjoy it.
I originally didn't like the visual style (like vivid version of Cowboy Bebop) but grew fond of it after an episode or two. Because it turns out that over the top colorful visuals and much darker story underneath makes a great combination, reminiscent of the Nigh City itself... with its sins hidden under pretty colorful neon lights. It also got thrilling scores playing non-stop and these were on point making the overall scene better - not a single moment I thought music is off. And characters are also well constructed and believable in the world they reside, with some developments simply poetic. Overall just great... very easy and pleasant to hold suspension of disbelief until the very end.
The only thing I didn't like is the pacing. There were simply too much story and character development clamped into 10 episodes. Things were developing in such a quick pace and I don't think it gave audiences enough time to bond with the characters. With that being said, presentation is still solid in a rushed pacing so had no problem enjoying it... but can't stop thinking how much better the show would've been if it was a 2 season 24 episodes run.
Oh and a side note... there were also tons of source material and game references like Afterlife, Old Net, Basilisk, Adam Smasher, and gangs etc, but these were self contained so people who're not familiar with the game or universe can also enjoy it.
- garabedian123
- Sep 18, 2022
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- dmbarnhamart
- Oct 2, 2022
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This Series is absolutely Phenomenal, I would put this as one of the very best Animated Series on Netflix, at least at par with "Arcane".
Personally I didn't like the Animation that much, I thought it was too dark and too chaotic at times. However, everything else is great, from the Characterizations, Storylines and Storytelling.
This is truly very Hard Core Science Fiction, they created a World which is beautiful and yet very strange, but also very familiar. You can appreciate the Technology they are using as they are similar to what we have now, but so much more advanced, especially in the field of the Cyberworld.
But I don't think it is for everyone, though. The Action Scenes are great, but they are also a bit too gruesome at times, I think some People will find it that.
Plus the Theme itself is pretty dark, with Crimes, Betrayals, Murders, etc. But if you get past that then you will have one of the most rewarding Series I have ever seen, despite its Bittersweet Ending.
This is one of the Must-See Series for me, if anything it will definitely be a Cult Classic. Yes, another one of those ...
Personally I didn't like the Animation that much, I thought it was too dark and too chaotic at times. However, everything else is great, from the Characterizations, Storylines and Storytelling.
This is truly very Hard Core Science Fiction, they created a World which is beautiful and yet very strange, but also very familiar. You can appreciate the Technology they are using as they are similar to what we have now, but so much more advanced, especially in the field of the Cyberworld.
But I don't think it is for everyone, though. The Action Scenes are great, but they are also a bit too gruesome at times, I think some People will find it that.
Plus the Theme itself is pretty dark, with Crimes, Betrayals, Murders, etc. But if you get past that then you will have one of the most rewarding Series I have ever seen, despite its Bittersweet Ending.
This is one of the Must-See Series for me, if anything it will definitely be a Cult Classic. Yes, another one of those ...
- royhectorkabanlit
- Sep 17, 2022
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The storyline is amazing. The graphics are something you don't see anywhere else. What they have done in this anime has brought the game to life. I pray that they'll make more like this. Because there's nothing like it. If you haven't played the game this anime will make you interested in playing the game and if you've played the game it'll make you wanting more for the show and the game. I can't wait to see what's next and I pray there will be more.
The rest of this is just Babble because I can't put anything more without spoiling it. But I need to put 600 fing characters because it won't let me post it without 600 characters which is stupid. I will be waiting this app on the Google Play Store as one star until they fixed this.
The rest of this is just Babble because I can't put anything more without spoiling it. But I need to put 600 fing characters because it won't let me post it without 600 characters which is stupid. I will be waiting this app on the Google Play Store as one star until they fixed this.
- tj_viper12
- Sep 12, 2022
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The storyline is actually good. I expected a real stinker considering where its coming from, but they actually did a good job on this one. The anime is colorful and in a style that make me think of the old anime Cowboy Bebop. They really tried to capture the Night City, and took a lot of Qs from the Cyberpunk 2077 game, and ran with it. The apartments, slums, dialog, everything screams Cyberpunk 2077 and its awesome. If you liked the game
Cyberpunk 2077 then this is totally up your alley. Its defiantly one of there better anime and worth a watch. This is so much better than some of the more expensive TV offerings curranty available.
- azraell-80149
- Sep 12, 2022
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Hello, watching this anime was very enjoyable and I am very satisfied with the story, script, graphics, design of Night City and the excellent English dubbing. It was all great. I personally enjoyed watching it.
And I am waiting for the second season to continue watching the story of the series. This anime made Netflix successful in the field of anime broadcasting.
Cyberpunk anime is very faithful to its game and comics and tells its own story very beautifully, and the audience can enjoy it if you are a fan of cyberpunk anime or game.
I suggest you to even watch this anime and get high and very good grades after watching it IMDb share it.
And I am waiting for the second season to continue watching the story of the series. This anime made Netflix successful in the field of anime broadcasting.
Cyberpunk anime is very faithful to its game and comics and tells its own story very beautifully, and the audience can enjoy it if you are a fan of cyberpunk anime or game.
I suggest you to even watch this anime and get high and very good grades after watching it IMDb share it.
- rezakiamarsiowner
- Sep 12, 2022
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One of the best animr ever. It's intense, full of action and emotion. The anime is an adrenaline injection and the same time there are emotional parts that made me cry. The animation is a masterpiece, studio trigger is incredible.
The story is very surprising, you don't expect some things are going to happen with the main characters.
Cyberpunk is a very unique genre of science fiction, and I have to say, this anime has all elements of a very good cyberpunk story. We have the social critics, the femme fatale persona, the nihilist characters, the rock music, thr hight tech - low life ambience etc.
The characters are not easy stereotypes, the are people like us, with flows and strengths. But it's a cyberpunk story, it's very difficult to resist the temptations.
I think people will love it, there is a lot of slangs from the series universe to learn, but it will be a easy job to learn during the watch time.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners is definitely an amazing show. I recommend.
The story is very surprising, you don't expect some things are going to happen with the main characters.
Cyberpunk is a very unique genre of science fiction, and I have to say, this anime has all elements of a very good cyberpunk story. We have the social critics, the femme fatale persona, the nihilist characters, the rock music, thr hight tech - low life ambience etc.
The characters are not easy stereotypes, the are people like us, with flows and strengths. But it's a cyberpunk story, it's very difficult to resist the temptations.
I think people will love it, there is a lot of slangs from the series universe to learn, but it will be a easy job to learn during the watch time.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners is definitely an amazing show. I recommend.
- pablosenna-90726
- Sep 12, 2022
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This series genuinely gave me the chills, it was like immersing myself in a world I've been playing in for 2 years it felt so fleshed out, from the world design having so many connotations to the game, to the characters being so well designed and individually indulgent. I feel as if you could easily watch this without playing the game which I loved, it was an individual story, and kept true to what cyberpunk 2077 is, The story was simple yet intricate, building characters decisively and full, leading to an ending which just worked, And yes, I cried so hard. I would love to see more seasons of this, I feel there's places this could build on, I want to see what happens next with the characters already ! The fact this series has led to my first review I feel says a lot, if I had any criticism it would purely be the intro lacked creativity and desire, I feel it would of been more personalised to edge runners, and also the calling, I got use to it by the end, but I feel sometimes the timing or placement was too blunt, apart from these two things I truly loved this weird and felt it kept me focused at all times, with its action, story, romance and portrayal of the characters evolution.
- calscanlons
- Sep 13, 2022
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I really wanted to like this show. I have played Cyberpunk through twice: once through the happy and and once through an "unhappy" ending and found the latter half of the story compelling.
But I just couldn't get into Edgerunners. It felt to me like it was more a questionable quality namedrop than a serious world building attempt.
The animation quality was poor to middling with what seemed like minutes of stills and 6 fps "straight to TV" animation.
The characters were also far too predictably stereotypical for the genre bordering on ridiculous caricature. With only one clown like goon being anything bordering original.
Lucy was just painful to watch. Don't get me wrong, I love the seedy sexiness of 2077 the game and enjoyed shows which show sex and nudity frankly such as American Gods or (the first series only of) Altered Carbon but found they way this show handled Lucy's purposefully, overtly sexualised character was more just pandering to the lonely male, one-handed watchers that make up a large proportion of our anime viewers than objectively telling her story, with a sizable part of her screen time and indeed our own screen filled with full-screen posterior views and literal closeups of her cameltoe (WTF?)
They tried to make her sexy, sultry and dangerous assassin but turned her into just another anime fan service. Heck, I almost felt sorry how they exploited her despite knowing she's just an animation.
The script itself is nothing more than typical noir pulp aimed at "edgy" Teens / Young Adults but the fact that it set in the entirely Adult (in both senses of the word) ultra violent world of Night City means that it can't seem to find its audience and the childlike, almost Doraemon-like animation style doesn't help.
Decent production aside, this show is typical, run-of-the-mill anime pulp best watched drunk.
Someone above equated the level of this show with that of Arcane and I almost chocked on my beers. Absolutely ridiculous.
If you like low budget, single-male targeted Japanese Anime pulp with poor voice acting : 8/10 If you just like Cyberpunk and Night City: 6/10 If you like Bladerunner : 5/10 If you were expected another League of Legends' Arcane level game adaptation: 3/10.
In conclusion: I guess this show was not made for the people like me who grew up with Pondsmith's Cyberpunk but more for the type of people we were when we began playing, 30 years ago and enjoy Anime.
But I just couldn't get into Edgerunners. It felt to me like it was more a questionable quality namedrop than a serious world building attempt.
The animation quality was poor to middling with what seemed like minutes of stills and 6 fps "straight to TV" animation.
The characters were also far too predictably stereotypical for the genre bordering on ridiculous caricature. With only one clown like goon being anything bordering original.
Lucy was just painful to watch. Don't get me wrong, I love the seedy sexiness of 2077 the game and enjoyed shows which show sex and nudity frankly such as American Gods or (the first series only of) Altered Carbon but found they way this show handled Lucy's purposefully, overtly sexualised character was more just pandering to the lonely male, one-handed watchers that make up a large proportion of our anime viewers than objectively telling her story, with a sizable part of her screen time and indeed our own screen filled with full-screen posterior views and literal closeups of her cameltoe (WTF?)
They tried to make her sexy, sultry and dangerous assassin but turned her into just another anime fan service. Heck, I almost felt sorry how they exploited her despite knowing she's just an animation.
The script itself is nothing more than typical noir pulp aimed at "edgy" Teens / Young Adults but the fact that it set in the entirely Adult (in both senses of the word) ultra violent world of Night City means that it can't seem to find its audience and the childlike, almost Doraemon-like animation style doesn't help.
Decent production aside, this show is typical, run-of-the-mill anime pulp best watched drunk.
Someone above equated the level of this show with that of Arcane and I almost chocked on my beers. Absolutely ridiculous.
If you like low budget, single-male targeted Japanese Anime pulp with poor voice acting : 8/10 If you just like Cyberpunk and Night City: 6/10 If you like Bladerunner : 5/10 If you were expected another League of Legends' Arcane level game adaptation: 3/10.
In conclusion: I guess this show was not made for the people like me who grew up with Pondsmith's Cyberpunk but more for the type of people we were when we began playing, 30 years ago and enjoy Anime.
I had mixed feelings going into this anime, because of the bitter taste Cyberpunk 2077 had left me with. I liked the game, I was fortunate enough to be able to play the game, but I couldn't help but feel cheated , because the game I played, was not the one I had been promised for 8 years, and definitely not the one I thought I would play.
So I got into this anime with low expectations. I am glad I've been proven wrong.
This anime is almost everything the game should have been, but wasn't.
Striking animation and visuals : check. Compelling story and interesting characters: check. Riveting on-theme music: check. Fast paced and entertaining: check. True to the Cyberpunk sub-genre: check.
It takes place in Nightcity, as envisioned by Mike Pondsmith and CDPR , only without the bugs and crashes hehe. People who have played the game, will undoubtedly recognize many of Nightcity's neighborhoods, streets, bars etc, which is a plus, because regardless of the status of the game, Nightcity was very striking, and in the anime, it is even better.
It is a very well made, entertaining anime, and the best part is that you don't have to be a Cyberpunk fan to enjoy it, I believe it can be enjoyed by everyone, because it is so well made. A solid 8/10 from me.
So I got into this anime with low expectations. I am glad I've been proven wrong.
This anime is almost everything the game should have been, but wasn't.
Striking animation and visuals : check. Compelling story and interesting characters: check. Riveting on-theme music: check. Fast paced and entertaining: check. True to the Cyberpunk sub-genre: check.
It takes place in Nightcity, as envisioned by Mike Pondsmith and CDPR , only without the bugs and crashes hehe. People who have played the game, will undoubtedly recognize many of Nightcity's neighborhoods, streets, bars etc, which is a plus, because regardless of the status of the game, Nightcity was very striking, and in the anime, it is even better.
It is a very well made, entertaining anime, and the best part is that you don't have to be a Cyberpunk fan to enjoy it, I believe it can be enjoyed by everyone, because it is so well made. A solid 8/10 from me.
- byzantineiconoclast
- Sep 12, 2022
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- westmbtrumpets
- Oct 28, 2022
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Thev story line is good, no plot holes or anything that I could be picky about, but not something crazy new or things we haven't seen before. I could predict most of the stuff that was going to happen, but that didn't stop me from enjoying it.
Pacing of the story line felt good, nothing rushed and had no problems following.
The animation and esthetics are amazing! Definitely top notch production. There were some amazing still shots that really brought out the vibe of the scene.
I'm usually not a fan on the use of CGI, but I felt there was a good balance with using that and hand animation, so it didn't fell out of place.
Would recommend to anyone who loves anime!
Pacing of the story line felt good, nothing rushed and had no problems following.
The animation and esthetics are amazing! Definitely top notch production. There were some amazing still shots that really brought out the vibe of the scene.
I'm usually not a fan on the use of CGI, but I felt there was a good balance with using that and hand animation, so it didn't fell out of place.
Would recommend to anyone who loves anime!
- ryu_lekranty
- Sep 16, 2022
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