NieR: Automata Ver1.1a anime series faced broken releases due to the impact of Covid-19 on the production team. But the wait is over, as the official website for the series announced that episodes 9 to 12 will air all at once on July 23; the episodes were originally scheduled for a March release.
Local Japanese networks such as Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, and BS11 will air the episodes on July 23, and international fans can tune into Crunchyroll, which streams the series as it airs.
In this day and age, few video games have entertained players quite like NieR: Automata has. So it wasn’t a surprise the anime series instantly received positive responses since its debut. NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a is based on the game, NieR: Automata, developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix, and it is set in a post-apocalyptic world.
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a takes the engaging narrative and philosophical themes in the game and turns it into a flawlessly animated series. Directed by Ryouji Masuyama, accompanied by a talented team of writers and animators, the anime dives deeper into the layered world of NieR: Automata, exploring the world of androids and machines.
About NieR: Automata
NeiR: Automata took the world by storm after its release in 2017. This RPG created a large player base in almost no time. If you were a frequent gamer in 2017, you probably heard about the game on every platform. After the intricate themes and story established the game as a modern classic, the anime series was created around the great success of the game.
The anime is directed by Ryouki Masuyama and produced by A-1 Pictures. Series composition is handled by Yoko Taro and Masuyama, Jun Nakai is in charge of character design as well as animation directing, and MONACA composes the music.
In 2018, Aniplex discussed the making of an anime adaptation of NieR: Automata, which took creator Yoko Taro by surprise, but he was on board with the idea. A-1 Pictures received CG character models from Square Enix to create the characters and setting of the anime. Though later on, the animation took a colorful turn, the anime made sure to include the subdued palette of the game, keeping its distinct visual style.
The Synopsis of the Series
NieR: Automata follows the story of Androids 2B, 9S, and A2 as they desperately fight to reclaim a machine-infested world that has forced humanity to leave their homes. To survive and take back what’s theirs, the last of humanity sends a specialized unit of android soldiers to counter the mechanical invaders.
As the war between machines and androids intensifies, it slowly uncovers the forgotten secrets that lie beneath the surface, revealing a truth that could redefine everything they know. It throws light on the existential struggles of the androids, their search for purpose, and the blurred lines between humanity and artificial intelligence.
Worth a Watch?
Video game anime adaptions are usually a miss, but when the game itself involves deep stories that hit you in the feels, it’s difficult for the animated series to disappoint. NeiR: Automata Ver 1.1a received a 7.4 rating on My Anime List, with many recommending the series without completing it.
The script-writing blew expectations off the roof. Introducing characters, creating their journey, and, most importantly, building a bond between the watcher and the character is a very tedious process, but this series does it effortlessly. Before you know it, you’re crying over a character.
That being said, it’s definitely a must-watch, and undoubtedly, the game is worth a play. If you do want to watch the series, Crunchyroll streams it as it airs!
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