Nier Automata Anime Rumors Explained

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Of the many successful JRPGs released within the last 10 years, Nier Automata is one that has left a strong impact on many of its players. Featuring experimental user interactivity, an emotionally complex storyline, and well-executed combat mechanics, Nier Automata has a lot to offer that sets itself apart from other JRPGs. Now, it seems the game might be getting its own anime adaptation.

One of the core foundations of both installments of the Nier series is narrative. Both Nier Automata and Nier Replicant feature extremely tragic and depressing narratives, which grapple with loss, conflict, revenge, and hope. Given the multifaceted nature of Nier's storytelling and presentation, the story of either game could easily receive some sort of standalone adaptation that focuses entirely on narrative. Though, apparently something to that effect may already in the works.

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Over on Twitter, a user named Spanku_u, who has provided credible leaks on anime projects in the past, said that Nier Automata will be receiving an anime adaptation. Obviously, nothing is confirmed, but the leaker accurately predicted similar adaptations. It's not uncommon for video games, especially JRPGs, to receive anime adaptations that cover the plot of the game. For instance, Persona 4, Persona 5, and the Ace Attorney series all received anime adaptations that covered key story moments featured in each respective game.

Though, unlike the previous examples of anime adaptations of video games, Nier Automata may prove difficult to adapt. The reason being that so much of Nier Automata's narrative lends itself to the idea of user interactivity. While Nier Automata is home to a number of well written and