A Brief History of Cyberpunk

First PC demo'd

Dec 9, 1968

'Are Friends Electric?" released

May 1, 1979

The release of 'Are Friends Electric?" helped to facilitate a new movement of electronic music. While the connection is indirect, it is often associated with the cyberpunk subculture.

Blade Runner released

Jun 25, 1982

William Gibson publishes 'Burning Chrome'

Jul 1, 1982

While the exact date of publishing is not known, it is generally agreed apon that the collection of short stories was first published in July 1982.

Ghost in the Shell

Nov 18, 1995

Ghost in the Shell, a cyberpunk anime, is released as a film and sparks renewed interest in the subculture.