NieR: Automata Anime Series Adaptation Announced
Square Enix and Aniplex announce a NieR: Automata anime series adaptation as part of the game's fifth anniversary livestream event. Developed by PlatinumGames, the action RPG title is a sequel to the 2010 Drakengard spin-off Nier and is set in the far-flung future as humanity as been run out of Earth by a race of advanced alien machinery. The story revolves around android trio 2B, 9S and A2 as they are sent to the planet by humanity in an effort to reclaim Earth from the deadly alien machines, though the three subsequently find themselves questioning the morals of their mission and existence.
Hitting shelves in 2017, NieR: Automata received largely positive reviews from critics and players alike for its story, layered themes, gameplay and music while some criticism was directed towards minor visual and technical problems, especially on the PC version of the game. The game also proved to be a financial hit for Square Enix, surpassing its sales expectations and selling over 6 million copies worldwide by 2021. While fans are still awaiting word on a potential third installment in the franchise, the creatives behind NieR: Automata has something exciting in store for the world.
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During the fifth anniversary livestream event celebrating the hit game, Aniplex revealed a NieR: Automata anime series adaptation is in the works. The animation studio paired the announcement with a brief video teaser of concept art for the show with the message "NieR: Automata TV Animation Project Start." Check out the exciting announcement below:
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Though not nearly as popular as fellow franchises Tomb Raider and Final Fantasy, NieR: Automata has proven to
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