NieR:Automata Ver1.1a is now fully available on Crunchyroll, including an English dub. The series adapts the acclaimed action RPG, following the android 2B on her mission to reclaim Earth from alien-controlled machines in a post-apocalyptic future.
Produced by A-1 Pictures, known for Sword Art Online and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, the anime grapples with philosophical themes of AI consciousness and the nature of existence, set against a backdrop of intense mecha and sword combat. Despite significant broadcast delays due to COVID-19 throughout its initial run, all 12 episodes are now ready for binge-watching.
The adaptation covers the events of the original game, which holds a strong reputation for its narrative depth and emotional impact. While the anime's MAL score sits at a respectable 7.56, fans of the game often praise its faithfulness to the source material's complex story and existential questions.
