See the behind the scenes above, the full short can be seen on Crunchyroll

In 2022, an EMP detonation has caused a global blackout that has massive, destructive implications all over the world. Directed by Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo’s Shinichiro Watanabe, Blade Runner Black Out 2022 is a new and highly-anticipated animated short which serves as a prologue for the upcoming feature film Blade Runner 2049.

Watch the first prequel 2036: Nexus Dawn starring Jared Leto.
The second prequel 2048: Nowhere to Run starring Dave Bautista.