NieR: Automata Ver1.1a season 2 has officially been given the green light following the release of a four-episode finale on July 23, 2023. The finale also featured a teaser for upcoming events, reigniting the enthusiasm of fans who hold a deep love for the original video game.
The confirmation of NieR: Automata Ver1.1a season 2 has undoubtedly generated a wave of excitement among fans. However, there is some skepticism regarding the potential for production delays, which plagued the first season and left many devoted NieR: Automata fans feeling disappointed.
NieR: Automata Ver1.1a season 2 likely to be released in 2024
The promotional teaser featuring non-season one footage suggests that work on the second season has been underway even before the 2-hour finale aired. Fans may have to wait until A-1 Pictures makes an official announcement to know more about the anticipated early 2024 release of NieR: Automata Ver1.1a season 2.
The teaser footage suggests that NieR: Automata Ver1.1a season 2 will focus on an anime original Route C, known for its significant impact in the original storyline. This route consists of two major acts and offers a unique perspective from the main characters.
Nevertheless, it is still unclear how A-1 Pictures' anime-original adaptation will approach this particular phase of the storyline. With the introduction of new characters in the first season, fans can anticipate even more surprises in the sequel.
NieR: Automata Ver1.1a season 2 staff and cast
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Director Ryouji Masuyama will once again take the helm for the sequel at studio A-1 Pictures, collaborating with Yokō Tarō, the original video game's creator, on the series composition. Jun Nakai will be responsible for the character designs, while Yuusuke Noma will serve as the CGI director, and Yukio Nagasaki will oversee the sound direction.
Additionally, we can expect all the returning cast members from the previous installment to reprise their roles in NieR: Automata Ver1.1a season 2.
9S - Natsuki Hanae
2B - Yui Ishikawa
A2 - Ayaka Suwa
Pod 042 - Hiroki Yasumoto
Pod 153 - Kaoru Akiyama
Pascal - Aoi Yūki
Lily - Atsumi Tanezaki
Commander - Chiaki Kanou
Adam - Daisuke Namikawa
Eve - Tatsuhisa Suzuki
Plot of NieR: Automata Ver1.1a
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Square Enix, the publisher behind the original video game NieR: Automata and the creator of its anime adaptation, presents the plot as follows:
NieR: Automata recounts the epic tale of androids 2B, 9S, and A2 as they wage a fierce struggle to retake the machine-dominated dystopia, which has fallen under the control of formidable machines. The human race has been forced to evacuate Earth due to the invasion of mechanical creatures from an alternate realm.
Continued:
"In a last-ditch attempt to reclaim the planet, the human resistance dispatches a battalion of android soldiers to eradicate the invaders. Thus ensues an ongoing conflict between machines and androids, a war that may soon uncover a long-buried truth about the world." NieR: Automata Ver1.1a season 2 will gradually unveil additional information, beginning with the official confirmation of the release date through an official trailer. Stay tuned for further updates on the series as we progress through 2023.