Nier: Automata Ver1.1a is a Japanese anime television series based on the 2017 action role-playing game Nier: Automata. The plot follows androids of the YoRHa military force fighting for humanity in a proxy war with alien-created Machine Lifeforms.[1][2] It was directed by Ryouji Masuyama and produced by A-1 Pictures. The characters were designed by animation director Jun Nagai, the scenario was co-written by Masuyama and original director Yoko Taro. The music was handled by studio Monaca.[3][4]
The anime began its broadcast on January during the late night time slot on Tokyo MX, Tochigi Television, Gunma Television, and BS11.[5] An English-subtitled version was simulcast on Crunchyroll.[6] It has been delayed twice due to production issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][7] An English dubbed version began streaming on Crunchyroll in March 2023.[8] After the broadcasting of the final four episodes of the first cours, production on a second cours was announced to be green-lit.[9] The second cours premiered on July 5, 2024.[10][11]
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- ^ a b Loo, Egan (March 18, 2023). "NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime Delays Episodes 9 & Beyond Due to COVID-19". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Hazra, Adriana (January 16, 2023). "Crunchyroll Simulcasts NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a, The Fire Hunter, 5 More Anime in India". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Loo, Egan (February 11, 2023). "NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime Episode 4 Airs on February 18 After Delay". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (March 15, 2023). "NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, March 18 Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ Loo, Egan (July 23, 2023). "NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime Gets 2nd Cours". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 24, 2024). "NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime's 2nd Part to Air This Year". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ Loo, Egan (June 11, 2024). "NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime's 2nd Part Premieres on July 5". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 11, 2024.