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Cyberpunk is a subgenre of science fiction that emerged in the early 1980s, characterized by its focus on high-tech and low-life themes. It often explores the intersection of advanced technology and societal decay, featuring dystopian futures where cybernetic enhancements and artificial intelligence are commonplace. The genre is known for its gritty, urban settings and complex characters, often set against a backdrop of neon-lit cityscapes.
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The style uses cinematic, highly realistic imagery with dense urban detail, saturated magenta-and-cyan lighting, deep shadows, and strong luminous signage. Recurring haze, wet reflective surfaces, selective focus, and cybernetic or hooded figures create a moody futuristic city atmosphere.
