Rebecca Explained | Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Rebecca from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners took the internet by storm in just a few days. But, do you know why that really is?
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners released onto Netflix just a couple months ago this 2022 season, and it’s safe to say the anime took the internet by storm, from beautiful art to intense discussion and analysis. While David and Lucy started the show off, and so got a lot of immediate love, the real favorite character of the anime came to be Rebecca, the short anime girl apparently everyone was waiting for. From her wild side guns blazing, to the softer moments of unrequited love she has, her story intertwines with David and Lucy’s, as well as the wider Cyberpunk world’s, to draw a video essay’s worth of depth from a fairly minor character. While some of the other punks, like Maine and David, embody denial, believing themselves to be special in a cruel world, filling the empty space with cybernetic enhancements, Rebecca comes to embody the opposite: acceptance. She lives in an awful world and knows it, but she makes happiness from the small moments corporations like Arasaka haven’t yet stolen. Does Rebecca teach us a lot from how she lives and her ending? A lot actually. Enough to dedicate a whole anime analysis video essay to. So, let’s explain her character in depth!
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[@ProfessorViral]

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[@TheSensationalMr.Science]

gratitude... that's one way, to see the little things that are right, that are good... and too have joy in it. you said it in your little rant "they try so hard to be happy searching for it and not being rewarded for all their toils, hard work and effort"... I think partially that is why... because they are always searching for it, *instead* of being grateful for the little we have and seeking to better each other and their own lives while doing so. though many don't do that and seek specifically only their pleasure [the elites]... because they see it as a zero-sum game... Happiness isn't zero-sum... its quite the opposite. honestly I have found it interesting where if you read the ancients... it seems they have found the answer... at least that's what I think, because they already had to deal with that crap before we did... whether we have realized it or not... and I think Rebecca in edgerunners found the same truth... though I must ask... is her way wrong for her dying? or is it wrong because there is no happiness in it? Hope you have a great day & Safe Travels!

[@TChronicles865]

In response to your conclusion, happiness is like Jiu-Jitsu; the harder you try, the more you're wasting energy firstly. Secondly, just like Jiu-Jitsu, you got to know what you're looking for if you want to stop wasting energy. Lastly, just like any other fight in life, it gets a lot easier when you have homies backing you up.💯💯💯

[@hoodiekid8439]

you made me want to be open about me to be more like rebbeca and to be happy again thank you thank you for everything

[@mjtexperience1937]

I love the video

[@ethanlee8307]

I'm just now realising that when Rebecca said "He was mine to kill." she wasn't talking about it in a "my sibling is annoying as hell" way, but likely talking about putting him down when - not if - he went cyberpsycho. I fully believe she was expecting that moment and totally prepared to do it at any time. And that just hurts even more, because she loves so fiercely but the world around her denies her the chance for that love to last, and so all she can do is put things to rest when it's called for.

[@ProfessorViral]

Those simple lines of hers communicate a lot bellow the surface. It's surprising how much they were able to get across about this world in a relatively minor character with things like that

[@tomcorn6047]

She was talking about the cyberpsycho not her brother

[@Korksbebig]

@@tomcorn6047 No she was indeed talking about her brother, it is established lore that she wanted to be the one to kill him.

[@nanocon]

i thought she was pissed about not getting to kill the cyber psyco that killed her brother not that she wasn't the one to kill her brother

[@derekmarshman6154]

She understands the world, and sees the path her brother is on. She believed he would live long enough to go cyberpsycho, and wanted to be the one to mercifully put him down. To see him murdered before that happened broke her heart.

[@damonsghost9235]

Rebecca rode the bus to the end even though she knew that death is at the end of the line. She rode it to the end because david was on that bus and she loved him.

[@SergioLeonardoCornejo]

I think the story just downright did a disservice to her and the fans. Also she deserved more than Lucy. Saving Lucy and sacrificing her was a writing mistake and nobody will change my mind.

[@damonsghost9235]

@@SergioLeonardoCornejo Rebecca was to me becoming a cartoon mascot. She along with the car chase to orisaka tower was immersion breaking. Her death snaps us back to reality. The writers could have avoided this by having her sustain injury. Cuts bruises would have went a long way with rebecca's character. Lucy ran shadow ops and wetwork for he man. She was his guardian angel. She did just as much as rebecca. She just did it different.

[@monkeynavyseal3958]

They did it to piss you off so that you would want to kill Adam smasher

[@thedoomslayer5863]

@@damonsghost9235 Lucy also tried to rob David then opened up to him with the moon date and then immediately in the same breathe sprung a death trap on him waiting for him to be gutted by her crew for parts. Yeah that's a no from me. Or any sane person. Doesn't matter how hot she is

[@henrikandreason7261]

​​​​@@SergioLeonardoCornejoNot trying to change your mind, but to me she was more irradeemable than Lucy in that she knew herself that she wouldn't be able to leave that life. She was the cyberpunk life imbued and made the most of it while she could and knew that it would take her to her death. Her accepting it just made it harder for us an audience to accept that reality as we grew to love her more and more until the inevitable death that awaited her in the end. In my mind a succesful and good written story about a very lovable and at the same time very tragic character that could do nothing against the cold and hard circumstances that shaped her since she was just a child. Lucy on the other hand said early that she wanted out from that life, and tried everything to get out from it, and tried to get David with her. She never even considered Rebecca since she probably knew it was a lost cause.

[@Beef3D]

Man, when David was grinning and talking to Rebecca as if she was his mother, then seeing Rebecca's distraught facial expression followed with a timid smile and agreeing to fulfill David's last wish when she realized that he's pretty much gone psycho, driving head first into a suicide mission, was one of the most heartbreaking moments of them bonding together. heart aches were felt.

[@wolfshadow_Obama_Osama]

I don’t believe he was talking to Rebecca as his mother. He was completely blacked out and was hallucinating and didn’t even know Rebecca was there because he was so far gone

[@OliverFlinn]

​@@wolfshadow_Obama_Osamayes, he was gone at that point

[@vblegh1620]

Heart aches are still felt fuck man

[@ghosty6288]

@@user-ZeroZelenskyNow Look at Cyberpunk lore, It's death, sex and drugs. Davids dream was to make Lucy happy, and when that happened, he started to live others, until dream gone broken, Adam Smasher is literally meant to be there to stop what Max Tach can't. Her brother had implants that allowed some crazy shit, she had to expect it, but a Cyberpsycho and I quote "With his dick in the wind" killing the person that you wanted too. You get pissed, she is definition of happiness in whats left of a hell riddled world

[@KingBullDogg]

@@user-ZeroZelenskyNowif you expected anyone to live you dont know jack about good writing

[@HauntingSpectre]

Rebecca, though her death was brutal, and heart wrenching, died happy. She died as she lived. Honestly, guns blazing, caring for her friends. Loud and proud. Free. In her mind, she saved Lucy, and helped fulfill David's dream. She helped the man she loved most, through his biggest challenge, and despite it all, never left his side. She had thought she had lost David, when he went psycho, but got to see Lucy bring him back to sanity. I'm sure it broke her heart to admit Lucy was the only one who could "Save" David, but her heart must have rejoiced at seeing the man she loved come back to reality. She dies before she witnesses David lose. In her mind, she's won the fight, the heroes have swooped in and saved the day. Same as they always do. There was never enough time for her to process the agony that was moments away. She'll never feel that loneliness that Lucy is left with, when she reaches the moon. She deserved so much better than what she got, but she died as she lived. Making the best of every second.

[@BigrookieMER]

Sniff, priceless.

[@TheToxic35]

Your talk about the contrast between Rebecca's drive and personality compared to David and Lucy's is what finally made me see why so many people love her. Even if she isn't my favorite character, I see her appeal now.

[@jullcepts8780]

That and the fact that she is the embodiment of what being a real friend is about. So many people become friends with others just because they want something more and when that doesn't come they just drift apart. Rebecca is the polar opposite. She loves David, she WANTS David, but she also accepts David doesn't feel the same way and she still goes with him to the bitter end, because she doesn't wants the D, she wants him to be happy, for real.

[@ProfessorViral]

That kind of open mind to the words I said is something I appreciate to no end; genuinly thank you for that 💙

[@toadlord8594]

I love this anime adaptation but I'm still unsure about playing the actual Video game itself.

[@toadlord8594]

@@jullcepts8780 Wow, that's honestly inspiring. Who knew that such a chaotic fun character could teach us a lesson on what TRUE friendship is about R.I.P Rebecca you were too good for this corrupt world.

[@hookerfooker4281]

That, and because she was a real friend and a G 'til the bitter end. Lucy on the other hand seemed pretty chill with the idea of Maine ripping David's spine after "opening up to him"; and also abandoning Maine and Dorio during the Max Tac raid. Kiwi is a traitor, but at least she was honest, "never trust a soul in Night City".

[@nauscakes1868]

The secret to happiness is having low expectations. You look at Rebecca and see her as the happiest of the group? She has the least amount of expectations. She loves David, doesn't expect to get him. She loves life, doesn't expect to survive. It's only when you're ready to let go of everything that you're free to enjoy anything. It's often our attachments to expectations that bring about tthe greatest sorrows. In a strange way, greed and ego, the very things that come to define a corporation end up being the downfall of the individual at the soul level.

[@DylanJo123]

I am not an expert in Buddhism by any means, but from what little i know about it your comment sounds a lot like what Buddhism tries to convey

[@jlooks95]

Nah dude thats depression and suicidal tendencies. Shouldn’t glorify anyone that has nothing to look forward to the next day.

[@chainer8686]

I don't see Rebecca as having low expectations, nor does she have suicidal tendencies. She just doesn't hold back he thoughts and feelings or beat around the bush. While she is brash and quick to anger, she still displays more emotional maturity and restraint than most guys I know that are quick to fight the moment their egos gets even slightly challenged. She gave David that massive tip because she had already taken a liking to him, and even though it isn't communicated directly in the show, it is possible that she knew or at least had an idea of his money problems. My experience with running a business and watching huge amounts of money easily coming and going really doesn't make that moment seem all that crazy to me, but to David, who grown up having to watch his mom scrape by, that was insane.

[@goodstuff6006]

​@@DylanJo123 its also what they use to justify the caste system so tread carefully

[@DylanJo123]

@@goodstuff6006 people that manipulate religion and philosophy to suit their own ends infect every culture and nation. It doesn't discount the value behind these ideas

[@thedeepfriar745]

Also she’s an angry short-stack who swears like a sailor and giggles maniacally while creating a cacophony of violence. She’s a fiercely loyal friend who’ll die for those that she loves. It’s like she’s created for the internet to love her.

[@OB.x]

thicc thighs.

[@fernburb2550]

That scene where she says "Glad you're back safe. For David's sake I mean." to Lucy --- I could be wrong but I interpreted it as her genuinely being glad that Lucy's safe and no longer seeing her as her competition, but she feels like she can't be vulnerable and backtracks by saying it's only "for David's sake".

[@Bootyeatter6969]

I think of it as: “no matter how much it hurts me, I just wanna see you happy. Even if it’s not with me” type of vibe.

[@ren1134]

i agree. rarely is she ever saying things for people to read between the lines but in that moment there was more to her “for david’s sake” than what it sounded like. i feel like it’s confirmed that she was just uncomfortable with her vulnerability because right before she said “fuck you!” & died, she said “HEY WE’RE HAVING A MOMENT HERE!!!!” there she acknowledged it was a “moment” even if she acted like it was only for david’s sake. also, in her memorial in the game, i’m positive lucy wrote hers as well as everyone else in the crew based on the messages. for rebecca’s it said something like “i regret not finishing our conversation” i’m certain lucy was alluding to their “moment” as rebecca called it.

[@Fix3rJ0e]

It's like my therapist said: "Control what you can. If you can't, let it go." Rebecca in a nutshell.

[@yantax1281]

Man this ending really hit me hard. I can feel the pain because I relate so much to it. Thank you for this video and especially for this ending.

[@ProfessorViral]

No problem at all, thank you for checking it out and for your nice words : )

[@Proud_Knight]

Fucking saame, I am literally crying rn. -Time to go force the world to change even if I have to burn it down first to do so-

[@PhoenixFireZero]

It might sound weird, but as bleak as the ending felt, it didn't bother me so much as it made me feel like i wasn't alone. In a weird way, it comforted me a bit.

[@tragedyeternity3800]

Same, seeing someone to be able to convey his feelings in such a geniune and relatable way is touching for me. I feel like one of the most important thing in this world is hope and empathy and ProfessorViral totally nailed it. In short, thank you for existing all and good luck, we'll all get trought life eventually!

[@sondowultimate]

Honestly I understand but I feel therapy is needed man because, and I’m saying this by experience wanting the world to be happy when they don’t care will make you insane. Focus on the smaller group and teach them instead to share that happiness with the world. That how I was taught

[@juanvalentinklanjscek6562]

Rebecca is pasionate but sweet, she is stubborn but understanding, loyal, honest... she is one of the most healthy minded people in a world full of psychos and people with issues and she is there to support the people that she loves til the end. She a cutie in and out. Rebecca best girl, can't change my mind. Great video and spectacular ending. You encapsulate so many things i think about and reflect, it's cool to know i'm not the only one. I'm very happy to have found your channel and hope to see many more of your videos and hear your thoughts.

[@Tywil714]

David fr did not deserve her. I 100% would have chosen her over Lucy who was to distant and reclusive she may have been more attractive looking but i wouldnt have had the patience with her keeping secrets even david gets fed up with it

[@firewolf9493]

I'm also really glad that i've found his channel, the first video of his that i've watched was the FLCL one, and both of these videos are just incredible comprehensions and studies of the mind, i'm genuinely impressed on how well he understand himself and others! The final part of the video was so perfect, all of his points, his understanding of Rebecca's mentality, but suddenly, and honestly, a rejection of that mentality, and him sharing his own with us was awesome! I've been looking to understand why i didn't allowed nor appreciated those little moments in life (e.g. watching new anime that i was really excited for) as much as before for months now, and this awesome analysis of his was so deep, that it had resonated with someone on the "other side" of the earth (hi from Brazil XD) and opened my mind so much more, i just can't be more grateful, you know?

[@simonjameskenway6933]

​@@Tywil714you would have chosen her, but her wouldn't choose you lol

[@Rindayo]

I’d like to think that the song “I really want to stay at your house” is from the prospective of Rebecca about her love for David. With lyrics like “So, get away Another way to feel what you didn’t want yourself to know And let yourself go” and “You know you didn’t lose your self-control” talking about how she is warning David of his cyberpsychosis when he’s trying to avoid it. And with “Cause I really wanna stay at your house” and “But you know how much you broke me apart“ shows her love for him but him doesn’t feel the same way.

[@Rindayo]

The way you said Rebecca is happy even in a twisted world makes sense “to live is to suffer, to suffer is to find meaning in the suffering” one of my fav quotes finding meaning even if there is nth to look forward to is key to happiness. That is why I love Rebeca so much her ability to be true to herself in a world that robs you of everything . Hope I’m making sense 😅

[@IndyMotoRider]

Agree. The lyrics support Rebecca's experience far more than they do Lucy.

[@shawdcummings2160]

Rebecca was a true and loyal friend even in her last moments she was more angry that the crew couldnt enjoy their happy moment

[@kyle53081]

That ending monolog of yours… fuck, it’s such a fucking powerful one, and one I resonated with on an incredibly deep level. „I understand why my pain exists. But I don’t understand one bit why theirs must.“ is by far now my favorite quote.

[@ProfessorViral]

My ego is too inflated by hearing people enjoy my quotes. But, it means a lot to see how well it resonated, thank you!

[@kyle53081]

@@ProfessorViral Well, have you tried not saying things that resonate on a deeply personal level and that also reflect an experience that is also universal to the human experience?

[@lelouchlisner1691]

With regards to your ending monologue, for anyone who is trying to be happy, don't think about it. Happiness exists in the moment not in it's pursuit. That said there are more important things in this world than being happy. I've been miserable for most of my life but miserable with love in my heart and principles unbroken. Do what allows you to live with yourself and stare at your reflection in the mirror and recognize who you are. Good luck everyone, and be good to each other.

[@raccoonbiceps9613]

based lelouch enjoyer

[@yaba1]

Chad lelouch

[@SpectreMkTwo]

Happiness is a moment, not a state of being. Happiness cannot persist. It's only achieved through struggling and surviving hardship. The meaning to our lives isn't our suffering or our success. It's the moments in between, the "struggle", finding meaning behind our very struggle is the meaning to our lives. Happiness will always we something we chase after, but it's an impossible perfection, it's a human right to persue happiness but guaranteed happiness isn't deserved

[@Parkergames124]

I agree

[@colton7928]

Interesting take, on the contrary I’ve always thought that happiness is not only a goal to pursue, but a priority that you HAVE to seek out for yourself. Not just in yourself, but creating happiness in others:)

[@ambientlight3876]

There is so much heartbreak and important life lessons here. To see 'Bek's life snuffed out so quickly and brutally was so painful to watch. Yet she also reveals why she's so attractive to many: she's incredibly loyal, she's accepting, she's honest, she's funny, she's passionate, she's insight. On the other side we see that in Rebecca, like many in the crew it's her poor boundaries that ultimately gets her killed. The sad reality was there was no saving David. He was going to die because that was the path he bound himself to. Yet, there are far worse ways to go out than the way she did...

[@ProfessorViral]

While it's somewhat down to time, I do love how quick her end is. It's so fitting for their world, just like her brother. People die here every day, they're no different, even if it seems so

[@CircusFoxxo]

Wrong people, wrong city. You can never beat Night City, and the only way to survive is to only look after yourself.

[@DivineNaruto]

I think you got the David section wrong. David was special but he embraced it to the point that he thought he could do anything alone. Even beat cyberpsychosis. He was too impulsive and it sealed his fate. He spent so much time trying to fulfill everyone else's dreams that he never had a dream of his own, using his special nature for everyone but himself.

[@Lupostehgreat]

You know the saddest part, and it took me until now to realize this, is that David shared his mother's fate, ultimately. Both he and his mother ultimately lived to fulfill someone else's dream, and whether it was David going to a fancy school while his mother forsook her own health insurance, ultimately costing her own life, or Lucy getting to the moon without the man she loved who helped her get there, the result was the same. The person they tried to help would have preferred to have them in their life rather than get that opportunity.

[@y0h0p38]

I would argue. Assuming cyperpsychosis is similar to real psychosis, its possible to hide it for a short time, assuming you have a reason or hope to keep going. You can't go forever, but you would be suprised at how much mental illness people can hide, while still suffering from it. He had a very strong reason to keep going, and he was aware he would die.

[@CircusFoxxo]

​@@y0h0p38it's due to various factors both internal and external. You can be physically/mentally able to take more hardware, but the biggest factor is "humanity". David was special because he had a good mom and was emotionally stable. As he got more chromed, him and Maine stayed stable until Pilar died and things gradually fell apart around them.

[@raeishimura]

Rebecca was the true ride or die. She loved without restraints, to the point she was willing to live without the one she wanted herself as long as it meant seeing David happy. She was willing to ride to the very end of the road, putting everything in to being at David's side. Rebecca was absolutely real, from the start to the bitter end. Rebecca lived as the best kind of friend who deserved happiness, and honestly, died a true blue companion. Sleep well, Rebecca. You were a real one.

[@GrowlieDave]

There was a Brendan Frazier (Bedazzled i think) that summerised her ending best. "If i cant be happy with her, then i just want her to be happy" Seeing some you love being happy can bring you a surprisingly large amount of happiness as well.

[@PhoenixFireZero]

To be an edgerunner is to say no to the status quo, even when it may well end in a short life and a messy death, because saying no to such an unfeeling and cruel world means living genuinely.

[@i.wannabe.m.e]

How deprived we are of real emotions in video essays like this. Thank you so much.

[@ProfessorViral]

Always happy to provide that for everyone 💙

[@zkassai.audio.2]

@@ProfessorViral Truly, thank you. The video was already great just because I like philosophy and I like Rebecca, but the raw emotion at the end made it special for me. Some people thought Edgerunners was "meaningless" because everyone was dead or miserable by the end, but look at all it made us think and feel.

[@kazehascoffee]

Rebecca is probably one of the best written characters I've seen, she specifically compliments the universe she exists inside.

[@ernestthemadhatter-2-274]

Yeah Rebecca reminds me of a really close friend from high school we both were hotheads but she loved through aggression and mine was compassion. It was honestly just nice we both helped each other through the pain

[@alessandromorelli5866]

@Eli you mean like, bathe in front of her? Why would you do that?

[@zacheryeckard3051]

@@alessandromorelli5866 Seems more like "absorb her vibes" than literal bathing.

[@oldramen373]

Suffering is a constant, unpredictable inevitability in life- you cant change that. For people like me who are in it for the happiness and nothing else that means constantly clawing away at life to get whatever happiness is for us in the moment knowing full well we'll lose it eventually. You never just achieve happiness and credits roll, its just as much of a constant, never-ending, and immensely difficult struggle as any other life goal. Rebecca may have died, but she was happy for every moment she possibly could have been up until then so she succeeded in her goal.

[@runikvarze6191]

The major flaw with Rebecca is that she struggles with attachment. She ignores things that hurt her, and leaves pain behind. If you ever hurt her, she would try to leave YOU behind, because you're painful.

[@MySqueezingArm]

I made choices that led to me living a wholesome life. This was not my 'full potential', family's wishes, or even the conventional success track. It is however the life I live, and for the most part is working out.

[@arwenundomiel6761]

Was it difficult to make authentic life choices which your family/peers may not agree/approve of. How have you managed the fallout(if any) of doing this?

[@MySqueezingArm]

@@arwenundomiel6761 When I was younger I was bothered by the opinions/blowback of my family. However any time I did make the choice they wanted me to, against my own wishes, I felt terrible. Then I made choices for myself, anxious about their opinions, and found that I felt less like a prisoner. In most situations I found I was right, and my family was being overly cautious/fearful. When I got older, I found that my family had my best interest at heart, but they were incapable of seeing anything from my perspective. This opened a path to rebuild a relationship that we lost earlier on. So in short: yes it was easy 75% of the time, but the other 25% was really tough. My family and I were distant for many years, but this was healthy and normal.

[@adamgtrap]

Rebecca is my spirit animal. And its makes so much sense when I think about what a friend told me a while back. I don't like drinking games, I see no point to them. But they reminded me "most people have to get drunk to be as open and honest as you are when sober".

[@pixelperfect9111]

As someone with a similar personality I can say it also comes from when your tired of living in a world where no one tells the truth and everyone wastes time beating around the bush. Its refreshing to be unapologetically yourself to care rashly and not let people waste your time anymore or anyone elses.

[@slixkkdemon17]

jesus christ, just made me tear up, and i fucking love your writing. i just want us all to be happy, and i hope everyone has a blessed day. much love everyone.

[@ProfessorViral]

Thank you for the kindness, always happy to see it 💙

[@wadewilson1126]

Edgerunners causes another existential crisis. We are here for you man. Watching my mom sacrifice so much so I could have half a chance at a decent life. Then finding someone I love that I am slowly destroying my body and chipping away at my sanity to make their dream come true because they deserve to be happy.... this show about killed me too lol. I don't plan on leaving the one I love alone with her dream like David did. I just hope I'm built different.

[@notstampgoat]

This is the paragon of KZbin videos. This can be legitimately world changing.

[@ProfessorViral]

Thank you, that's genuinly so amazing to read as praise : )

[@delightfullyslow3353]

I felt the rawness of the emotion of this videos ending. Thank you for making this, and thank you for sharing it.

[@ProfessorViral]

No problem at all : )

[@yorkiemute5296]

The ending of your videos resonated a lot with me. On the surface I live a comfortable life, but everyday I go to work feeling no purpose in what I do. It’s a means to an end I’m told but what for? Money? Is that it? I don’t want to merely survive I want to live. I want to have stories to tell my children and grandchildren one day, I want to live while I’m young, I want to be happy while I’m young. I want to meet new people and actually feel a human connection with people but is tear I watch the world tear itself apart because of trivial things like race, gender and sexuality. It’s now my goal escape this existence and teach the skills long forgotten that’s needed to be truly free and self sufficient.

[@yorkiemute5296]

@Eli true to achieve my goals I don’t need anyone, but happiness isn’t true unless shared with others.

[@RavenL1337]

@@yorkiemute5296 that’s dumb, don’t ever say that lool, happyness is subjective as hell, if you wanna suffer like this guy who made the video be my guest! but don’t pretend you didn’t chose to be like that and still point to the world that the world ain’t like you wanna witch is entitlment at it’s finest! you could dedicate your life to changing the world, but don’t came here and think your unhappynes is because the world is unfair to every one else! your the one who made that decision

[@toadlord8594]

Good point, I mostly work for money but haven't shown how much i actually love my job.

[@HotdogGlory]

When Rebecca says “He was mine to kill, and you took that from me!” She wasn’t referring to killing her own brother. She was referring to the fact she wanted to kill the cyberpsycho but was knocked out by Kiwi’s hacking. She was yelling at the gang, not at the dead cyberpsycho.

[@ProfessorViral]

I considered that, but I think it's directed at Pilar still. Why else would she shoot him as well? And if she was mad at the gang, she would have yelled directly at them I feel

[@MrSERGEANT100]

Maybe both? Pilar was definitely... something.

[@ramonlopez1528]

She's too blunt to be indirectly talking to the gang

[@condes9188]

I think she was referring to Pillar when he became a Cyberpsico like Maine maybe?

[@Lupostehgreat]

Look at the relationship between the shots. She blows the head of the cyberpsycho apart while screaming at it "he was mine to kill!" The shot then moves to Pilar's splattered head saying "You took that from me!" Cinematic language states the relationship between 2 shots communicates more than any individual shot or line. From this is becomes clear that she was screaming at the psycho that he took something from her. What her reasoning was, we can speculate, but it is clear in cinematic language that she was screaming at the dead psycho that he took Pilar from her and he was her's to kill.

[@spiderjerusalim]

Before that, I didn't really think that Rebecca loved David... now it hurts even more. Reminds me of how I beat my friend... yes, she had a boyfriend, I knew that. But I liked her as a person, we had common interests and I even told her directly that I love her, that's why I want her better life, I wanted her to choose with whom she wants to be in a relationship. Being there as a friend suited me completely. I wanted to be her friend, I even wanted to see her marry her boyfriend and be happy... It wasn't a friend zone in the usual sense. It was platonic love, not a selfish desire to get this person. It hurts even more when such a person rejects you as a friend, neglects you, neglects him/herself, follows the path of self-destruction at a time when you remain loyal to the end and wish all the best to this person. It's the same thing that Rebecca must have felt when she looked at David. She loved him to the very end no matter what and was ready to destroy the whole world for the sake of her friend. It's cute, but it hurts so much.

[@noctisvt]

Holy crap... By the end, this had me legit crying. Hit hard n' heavy. Seeing the end interwoven with clips of my adoptive city, Pittsburgh, made it hit that much harder. I saw myself, people I know and care about, moments in my head as you spoke. It was that much more impactful.

[@ProfessorViral]

Thank you for the praise! I'm happy the video was able to get such a response, especially with the clips making it even more personal. Glad the city has been well for you : )

[@atticuscb]

I appreciate that stumbled onto your videos a few weeks ago, live fast, die young video. Appreciate you breaking down philosophy and being passionate about your takes. I genuinely wondered if anyone else felt or perceived why they are unhappy...the idea of being happy when those around you are doing their best to be and are still crushed...makes it feel kind of perverse that you should be allowed. Thanks for the the knock out outro, regardless of it not being a happy one Choom!

[@ProfessorViral]

Thank you for sticking around, and for the kind words. They really do mean a lot : )

[@RavenL1337]

well, that’s YOUR idea, way be unhappy because other are unhappy ?? ywah I know we all think every one deserves to be happy but god stop trying to tie your happyness to some one else! there is nothing more toxic that YOU not being happy because you see some one else being unhappy because the world is unfair, like BRO! your gonna be unhappy FOREVER! what kind of life is that ??? damn

[@atticuscb]

@@RavenL1337 go outside and touch grass lol. That's why I said it was nice to know someone else relates and views their happiness similarly as myself, the YT Creator. You must be real fun at parties and your friends must really enjoy hanging out with you 🤣.

[@atticuscb]

@@RavenL1337 plus the creator gives off AnCom vibes, and those homies be the most empathetic people. Literally his outro is that having empathy is hard to have and balance it to be happy in a world that sees you, and also those you care about, as a resource to be processed and sold/consumed.

[@RavenL1337]

@@atticuscb that’s a really dumb insult, go and cry in a corner cuz the “world suffers” for all I care, this kind of thinking is what birthed twitter entitlment and virtual signaling , because some people MUST be the ones to stop “world suffering” they can’t enjoy life ciz “people pain” like the OP already said he does!!!!!! thay will never be an healty mindset! because there will never be an utopia were only happyness exist! without knowing what it feels to live in this world you can’t appreciate the happiness you manage to get, and yes some people can’t get it easy, but the OP suffering because other can’t get happiness is not gonna help ANY ONE!

[@seigerodero3595]

Hey man I loved the video. I have to admit, I actually started crying at the end. Such honest feelings and thoughts, It's so rare! Thx

[@ProfessorViral]

Thank you for the kind words, that always means so much to hear : )

[@rexsalisbury3646]

To me, Rebecca is very much like Two Hands from Black Lagoon with the way she lives her life..and I can see the rest of the cast being mirror images of other members of Black Lagoon @ProfessorViral.. Rebecca is that likeable character that everyone can relate too and the way you described her is exactly to my way of thinking..her death (?) was a crushing blow, it hurt me (fu*k off ninja onion peelers)..but I still believe that she is still very much alive, somehow..

[@rexsalisbury3646]

@Eli true but everyone wants power and some don't care of what the cost is..

[@ernestthemadhatter-2-274]

Honestly my loved one decided that we needed to grow apart today…..and that pain of her leaving is sad yes but even in that pain I know she will hopefully be better without me. That keeps the anger down but then you get the pain of why are you even angry at a person for seeking happiness. I get it’s because it’s not with me. But I have no right to want someone that bad never have or will. But I guess we keep looking for that person who’s fates matches our own. It’s just a journey but like you are with me man. We make the world less painful by listening, teaching and helping when and where we can even in the smallest ways. Because even the smallest bits of kindness can warm a cold heart.

[@alessandromorelli5866]

hey, that sounds like a very emotionally mature way to deal with it, props to you my man

[@StayFractalesque]

it's alright to be pissed, broh, don't deny yourself feeling that because fckin A, that shit sucks

[@andreasul2608]

Rebecca owns everything she does, there's no excuses for anything she does or say. She knows who she is, she knows what she says and she's aware of her mennerisms and attitude. But most importantly she owns it all. She doesn't let anyone else define who she is and I wish everyone was this comfortable in their skin.

[@alexanderlongfield]

The key to a fulfilling life is not to avoid or ignore pain, but to accept pain and grow through it.

[@noahkirkup6820]

the power and emotions in your voice is incredible and absolutely fits this theme so well

[@duckingpotato]

As an introvert, Rebecca is really showing me how to socialize

[@thatweirdduckie9845]

I wasn't anticipating seeing this video. It has been popping up in my feed, yet I neglected to watch it. But after these last few days, which have been some of the most difficult for me in a long time, I caved. Your message at the end really struck a chord with me and from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[@ProfessorViral]

Hopefully there was some positivity you found from the video, sad to see you've been having a hard time, but happy this helped a bit 💙

[@Otaku422]

At 7:38 isn't that Rogue that Rebecca is excited about? I thought that was Rogue laughing and giving them her blessing to be inside after they slipped past the guards lol

[@ProfessorViral]

Im sure from the inclusion it's a character important somewhere in Cyberpunk as an overall series, but having only seen the anime I'm unsure myself

[@Otaku422]

@@ProfessorViral Gotcha 😁 If it is Rogue, she's the owner of the Afterlife bar (the one they were sneaking into) and is an important character in the game.

[@GearGearRingLeader]

Great video, overall very well done character analysis. Your mini heartfelt rant at the end touched me, even if I know people can't simply be happy, even if we where to live in paradise. My only hope for you is that when the opportunity to feel happy present themselves to you and to those you love and care about, you and those you cherish seize those opportunities. Cause if they care half as much about you, as you seem to about them, they too also would want to see you happy. And although we humans as a species cannot simply stay happy, we shouldn't let ourselves needlessly suffer, life is both far too short and way too long for that.

[@spitfire9434]

I felt EVERY last step of that ending rant, because it's everything I've been feeling for the last two years about our world.

[@NovaNihilist]

Shed a tear at the end there. Powerful words my friend. Great video!

[@Jmarsteller13]

The way you concluded this video, my friend, you’ve earned a subscriber. I am always arguing, always speaking up on my own and other behalf. My frontal lobe won’t stop analyzing the situations Im in and picking apart the bullshit that comes my way. So much sadness whether that means poverty, loss, drug addiction, or just the ways in which we fall short as people. It all adds up to such a bleak and cruel existence for so many. My life is objectively decent and I can find joy in my own life. I’ve never really been hard to please. But my god the work gets to you and the sadness of this earth triggers my empathy and keeps me up at night. Carry on doing those rants because I felt you so heavily there. Good shit.

[@annachan8151]

I got tears when you started talking so passionately at the end!

[@meowsteryy140]

I'm crying, this is a really good video!

[@firewolf9493]

Tis video was awesome! Your understanding of Rebecca's and your own mentality is impressive! This dichotomy between accepting reality thus being able to appreciate the small pleasures, and rejecting our current state but living in pain because of it is really profound and can teach us a lot on how we have built our mentalities... I have so much study and understanding left to catch up to you, its crazy, but awesome! XD And i'm glad i've found your channel, and i'm also glad that you left that little bit at the end, it was really great!!! I'm really grateful! You are one of the people i would love to have the opportunity to talk with one day...

[@ShinrinnoTatsujinENGVTUBER]

This is what we're all trying man, this is too relatable. This was truly a great video, thank you for being honest with your viewers. Please make more videos like this, videos where you're honest with yourself and genuine. Haven't seen down to earth and heart felt content like this in a very, very long time.

[@sterling_x9]

Ending monologue was best part of the video. Exactly how i feel. “I understand my pain exists but i don’t understand why theirs must.” Amazing video

[@gabrielniculae2408]

Wow, just wow, this is arguably one of the best videos I have ever decided to watch, and will ever decide to watch, just wow, such an amazing work of art.

[@ProfessorViral]

Thank you, that truly is so nice to hear! : D

[@yavo_01-.-]

Made me literally shed a tear, love it.

[@ProfessorViral]

Honored my words could do that, thank you : )

[@GraveEnd]

Loved ur vid I happen to also be unhappy

[@Bridget466]

The ending thoughts are what I’ve been dealing on for so many months now. I just binged Cyberpunk today and loved Rebecca because she wore her heart on her sleeves and was direct like me. But that monologue has given me such a cathartic cry as I claw and struggle through life with only the hope that someday it’ll get better. It’s hard but thank you for sharing the vent with us.

[@Cool20xis]

TL;DR Rebecca's the best example of healthy, honest, blunt emotional expression in a series where the tragedy befalls upon the two who weren't honest or open with their feelings for each other. On top of that, she's cheerful and strong on top of the fact that she's a ride or die loli type of girl. Of course she took the internet by storm! But the reason why she has retained her status as the fan favorite character is likely because of her juxtaposition to the setting of Night City. She displays full acceptance of the truth whenever she gets it, because as you said in the video, she has no time for the fakeness or the bullshit. An example of a well written female character with just the right appeal to grip the audience without turning them away by being the protagonist's love interest. The internet: "Wait, so you're saying this badass, psycho, ride or die, loli chick who is capable of expressing herself directly and shows a healthy ability to manage her emotions, though remains extremely passionate is not just all that but... she's also SINGLE?! SIMPTERNET WAIFU BLUEPRINT MUCH, CHOOMBA?"

[@Goodguystunts]

The end of the video really resonated with me. Really well said. Thank you

[@dianahill8994]

Man that was powerful at the end. Thank you.

[@SeimaDensetsu]

Your rambling suffering disturbingly makes me happy, but I think from a sense of deep camaraderie rather than malice, and with a smile I realize I'm broken. Godspeed and I hope you find a way to smile too.

[@ubesaaa]

Everytime I rewatch Edgerunners, I become a bigger fan of Rebecca. I love the character and I was pretty much unable to explain why. She is the only character that is completely loyal and real without bullshit, I enjoy that energy, wish I knew more people like that in real life.

[@green_shadow_hd4779]

Thanks man, for making this video. It helped getting a clearer image of how Rebecca really is, how really f'in cool she is and how much she cares about her chooms. And...thank you very much for the last part, it helped me getting some things in my mind straight, seeing things from another perspective, it helped me, I am really grateful for that...thanks man.

[@vt_blurry2443]

Man all I can say is just thank you for this gem. The ending was out of the world I can believe who close our views are

[@MigsWasHere]

I didn't expect this video would make me cry... But tis exactly what I needed right now. It's indescribable how spot on this made me accept what I'm feeling. And this show may just be one of those that authentically moved me and my perspective, along with all the others who share this love and appreciation for such a wonderfully-crafted masterpiece of an allegory depicting humanity itself... ... Thank you.

[@Sirbikingviking]

Thank you for being so open

[@trentonlowery9223]

Loved this whole video. Really gave a great look into Rebecca's view of the whole story. Goes unseen i feel but is really worth it. Thank you!

[@ProfessorViral]

Hey, nice words always make it worthwhile. Thank you 😁

[@jimmya486]

Thank you so much for your words. You made me filli like I wasn't alone in this world. You brought tears to my eyes and I thank you for it. Love the video n subd

[@ernestthemadhatter-2-274]

Man you always have the right discussions for me keep up the work but in a way you can hopefully enjoy

[@user-zh7jj2xj8z]

Great video. Your emotional intelligence made this video very enjoyable, and easy to follow the breakdown of Rebecca’s personality. 👍

[@josuesoto2702]

I think you ended this perfectly. There's nothing better than a genuine creator that speaks from the heart, and you are exactly that.

[@grey5178]

Great to know that someone else is having the thoughts that catalyzed my depression.

[@wangalangmike7264]

Dude i listened more to you than the actual video. When it comes to the vid i saw so much of myself in becca when were talking about acceptance

[@MrRagicano]

Chills. Goosebumps. Instant subscription. Thank you bro

[@ProfessorViral]

Of course, thank you for such kind praise 💙

[@ramonlopez1528]

Thank you for making me cry

[@elfboiezu2192]

The video was great, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But as the rant at the end is going on (it's not even over) you got my sub. Hearing the emotion and authenticity you conveyed really spoke to me. Fantastic content

[@ProfessorViral]

I'm very glad everyone enjoyed it. There are just some things that are more exhausting to not shout than to do so, I guess haha

[@rcbbery]

Thank you for making this video I finished edgerunners a week ago and it’s been a long week of trying to figure out why it hurt me so much and the end of this video really helped me understand and incapsulate it. Even if there is no answer and we are all just playing a game we’re forced to lose , and there is no good ending. It’s nice to hear someone else’s voice who feels a similar way I do. Like David I don’t have a dream, so I just try to help others fulfill there’s. It’s so hard to not give up but I guess deep down there’s still something inside me hoping I will find something that will make me happy or some kind of purpose in all of this Best wishes to anyone who stumbles upon this, I hope you find your happiness

[@icefkncold]

I love this video, Rebecca’s character, your analysis, and especially the emotional commentary at the end but as much as I love the cyberpunk game and genre, it does picture a sad future for the world.. solarpunk is an interesting art style that poses a more uplifting future that gives me hope if anyones looking for uplifting inspo Andrewism has great videos about the concept and actual creating solar punk futures today

[@theoquinn5613]

I want you to know that the last 4-5 minutes of your video brought me to tears. I wonder if my friends look at me the way you see yours. And I know I look at many of them the same way. And it just feels really good to know that someone notices that pain in others and I hope people feel about me the way you feel about your friends. This meant a lot to me. Thank you I’m a crying mess now goodnight

[@ProfessorViral]

I'm sure your friends feel the same way too. I often find the people who have the mindset to wonder such things are great people. I'm glad I could make something that helped you feel less alone in that : )

[@BLCKPPRMN]

"Danger might not be beneficial.. but to be close to death is to realize you're alive."

[@deadlydragon]

Wow the end of this video hit me straight to my core. Thanks for the video, Viral!

[@ProfessorViral]

Of course, thank you for the kind words 💙

[@jmigoe75]

One of the most insightful videos on the character of Rebecca that I've seen yet. You just gained a subscriber. Keep up the good work. And don't worry about the end of the video, it was very real of you to share something so raw and unfiltered. Greatly appreciated. 👍

[@leonaise7546]

Thank you sir. You just opened my eyes. This is a topic I try to avoid. I take the coward’s way out by trying to be blissfully ignorant. But now I understand that I should confront this. At least acknowledge & accept it. I truly appreciate your voice. For what it’s worth(which is nothing coming from a stranger) I wish the best for you & your love ones

[@astradotcom]

Rebecca is the first character in any piece of media I ever felt truly connected to. She was the first character that made me go "hey, she's just like me" and it felt great, despite the amounts of suffering she went through before her very sudden death. But she knew it was coming, and she still stuck around. Rebecca is literally the definition of "ride or die". (Also being a Rebecca in a world full of Davids is not fun. Everyone says they want a Rebecca until a Lucy comes along. Or so I heard from a friend...)

[@timhyde1726]

Great video, but also strange coincidence that I just got back from my first ever trip in Pittsburgh got super stoked when I could say "I know that place!'

[@caffeinatedcatgirl]

Thanks for this video. I'm 100% one of those people who tries to find the small joys and your right we aren't happy at least not as much as we wish we were, but those moments of happiness are so vital and important to us. I have a David in my life; she's the one who wants to fix the world and gets mad that she can't. I love her so much and I've had to watch her go through hell because of this world. I've been right there beside her the whole time and wouldn't trade that decision for anything. Hell, just the other night we were out at a drag show when Club Q was shot up. She took it almost personally and she felt so much pain because of what some asshole with a gun did to our community, but me I wasn't gonna give that shit any of my happiness or let them take away from the night out that I had. It's so interesting thinking on how we each deal with this world in our own way.

[@miguelgaytan6862]

I love this video out of all the videos you made man you can only be your true self and i hope you know your videos make alot of people happy

[@ernestthemadhatter-2-274]

The ending of your video is honestly felt man because my pain is very similar to yours. The pain of wanting the pain to go away

[@pallidmouse7966]

Just found your channel a week ago, love all your content. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. ❤

[@ProfessorViral]

No problem, happy to have you here : D

[@wahwahbaby5210]

Hey I don't comment often but I've been watching your videos for a bit now and everytime I watch one of your videos I feel a catharsis and the talks at the end of them I appreciate them a lot I just wanted to say thank you for those and for your videos in general they have helped me more than you could know and I'm very grateful

[@lonethought1593]

Love this video! The beginning of this video is a magnificent analysis of a character. It gives a spotlight to details that can be missed just by watching the video. To me, it also serves as a lesson in social interaction. I will definitely be watching this video again and making notes to further learn how to graduate from my social awkwardness. The end of the video is filled to the brim with passion. They become direct and voice how this character has made them feel, and I think that is beautiful. I feel like I get to know at least some of who they are by comparing how this one character has made us both feel and I leave feeling inspired and energetic. I couldn't be more thankful they shared this video and their thoughts with us!

[@ProfessorViral]

Of course, I'm always happy to. I'm glad it was able to be something impactful for you 💙

[@danielcatano2140]

i appreciate you making so many edgerunners videos. has helped a ton!

[@ProfessorViral]

Glad it has!

[@danielcatano2140]

@@ProfessorViral damn and you responded super fast on a nearly year old video, keep up the good work and appreciate the insight

[@danielcatano2140]

wow, i commented before i finished the video. this was powerful man that got to me hard. i’m going through the same thing along with tons of people, this hurt, in a good way, but this hurt me. incredible video.

[@danielcatano2140]

i hope you are better now, and if you’re not, that you will be soon.

[@RiftWalker111]

I needed to hear this, thank you so much for making this video.

[@ProfessorViral]

No problem at all

[@soulmare333]

The ending hit me... it's exactly how I feel every day. And I try so goddamn hard to explain it to people. You put it into the exact words I could never find. Thank you...

[@gustavo_fajardo]

Thank you for this video

[@ProfessorViral]

Of course, no problem

[@implustration4828]

This has to be the best Rebecca video I have watched to date

[@ProfessorViral]

Thank you 🙏

[@ronnie8579]

Its crazy that u posted this right before i finished the show.

[@ProfessorViral]

Perfect timing 😎

[@user-gs8uk6kv6e]

This video helped me feel like someone actually cares, this is the first video on your channel I’ve watched but makes me feel hopeful for future content

[@ProfessorViral]

Thank you, I hope everything else can uphold that standard!