NieR: Automata Ver1.1apremiered this past weekend, and now that viewers have a better clue where the story is headed, they will be glad to know exactly how long it will take for it to end, as the Crunchyroll anime was given a 24-episode count.
Since its announcement, theNieR: Automataanime adaptation caught the eye of fans of the game due to the involvement of creator Yoko Taro in successfully adapting his own complex story. Taro paired up with Ryouji Masuyama for this Aniplex production. The reception to the first entry ranged from very positive to somewhat mixed, withNieR: Automata Ver1.1a’s CGI being called out by some.
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Nevertheless, as far as the plot goes, Sugoi LITE reports thatNieR: Automata Ver1.1awill be broadcast in 2 “Cours” or parts. The total number of episodes comes in at 24, although it wasn’t confirmed if there will be a cutoff point. Considering theNieR: Automataanime has embraced the multiple endingsof the game from the get-go, how many entries it will feature and whether these will be split into two parts could prove crucial to the plot.
IfNieR: Automata Ver1.1agoes on a straight 24-episode run, the series would reach its ending towards the beginning of the summer. However, those familiar with the video game’s story know there are plenty of perfect moments where the anime could mark the aforementioned 2 Cours split. At the moment, theNieR: Automataanime is available on Crunchyrollin Japanese with English subtitles with no information on when localized dubs could become available.
Overall, the debut episode, titled “Or not to [B]e," practically recreates the game’s first mission with great detail. Nevertheless, some fans were quick to point out how it’s already possible to tell what kind of changes Taro will be introducing to changeNieR: Automata’s story arc. Taro himself has said that the anime will not be a perfect adaption, and there will be differences compared to the 2017 Platinum Games title, with Chapter 1’s funny closing bit being a standout.
Among the things to look out for is the possibility that new characters likeLily could shapeNieR Automata Ver1.1asignificantly, with even die-hard fans not knowing if Taro is aiming for an adaptation or continuation of the originalNieR: Automata.
NieR: Automata Ver1.1ais currently available on Crunchyroll.
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