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Nier: Automata Ver.1.1a Anime Review: A Masterful Adaptation

The animated series, Nier: Automata Ver1.1a was a big hit! Even if some were uncertain, and had a little bit of a bumpy release. With so many delays over a year it was finally finished, wrapping up a story that will really go down as an unforgettable, incredible show.

Nier: Automata Ver.1.1a Finale:

Fans, that have been with it for two seasons, can finally exhale, relax, and take in this amazing story! It appears that the show did a truly magnificent job translating this popular video Game Franchise to the animated format!

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Final Battle:

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If you are a fan you will remember how the second season was filled with action and dramatic, and powerful emotional moments! This series kept bringing forth, a heartbreaking sense of tragedy for everyone, specifically 2B and 9S. It started with the demise of YoRHa and those who fought to save everyone.

This series is not just for die-hard fans. This brings in so many iconic moments! There were a lot of emotional scenes from the start, which included how the logic virus was spread as 9S. got in over his head and his desire to battle against A2, the strong and dedicated, fierce YoRHa character!

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The Two Powerful YoRHa Models Clash

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You might guess that things are about to get out of hand. The battle takes place inside the tower. The power behind the Machine Lifeforms in this story had incredible weapons and an equally strong defense, taking the fight into a chaotic, supercharged world. The show gave some extra detail in A2, revealing some special information as she tries to save the remnants of humanity.

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A Complex Battle With Twists And Turns:

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  • As A2 and 9S continue to battle.
  • There are those inside the Machine Network, a world in and of itself.
  • There were major differences of opinion when one of the pods in this space began influencing them to take drastic, unexpected, and life-altering steps!

If this show seems to be more intricate than what viewers expected that's because they decided to bring elements of two distinct Endings from the Game together.

You get to see the amazing, super powerful A2 battling against 9S with an all-powerful and relentless spirit! It looks like "Nier: Automata" has plenty of these types of scenarios that can change the landscape of this dynamic world.

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An Iconic Ending Comes To Life

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What gives us a really great impression of what this series did, was how the Ending wrapped up in such an incredible way!

One of Nier: Automata's endings really showed a special sense of how they'd take away data from anyone on their team and create a brand new, clean slate. Nier: Automata Ver 1.1a managed to portray this in an engaging way. Those pods were set on removing proof that "YoRHa project existed.

If that's not enough, there is this amazing moment that gives fans a real understanding of this story as it shows just what happened to the machines as they decided to launch their collective, AI into the galaxy! All with a desire to search out new planets!

  • That moment really put things into motion. You even see A2 sacrifice her special, magical abilities and power, so that she can help 9S. And make sure his mind is purged from the horrible Logic Virus. It also kept her trapped in the tower! But this gave fans the ability to enjoy the destruction that took place!

What happened in this particular Adaptation is interesting to watch!

A Glimpse Into Drakengard

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Fans of Nier, Automata is really an intricate story that includes even more amazing elements from this game world.

  • We get to see the character Accord!
  • The show hinted at this and how Accord, played a big part.
  • It seems Accord's role might bring in even more compelling characters!

For those fans of this franchise, this was an incredible addition and the possibilities are endless as there might be a new Drakengard game in the making!

Nier: Automata Ver.1.1a, a Masterful Adaptation

You get an immersive world that shows fans exactly what this anime really delivers. One of the most impressive things is the style. From how it was created with visuals that bring so much depth to the story and animation! This is a real showcase, making it an impressive piece to check out. This amazing series, even managed to bring together so many different elements, to keep everyone engaged. With so many plotlines that connect with "Nier: Automata," fans are going to have so much to unpack.

There was no way this show could completely capture all those same moments as the game, it took so many ideas from that universe and put them on-screen!

There are some viewers that love to explore and watch this show from start to finish. What "Nier: Automata Ver 1.1a" delivered! Those who were in the studio's director's chair did a magnificent job creating something to be remembered!

It certainly makes this a "must-see!" And may even give people a real hunger to pick up the game that this anime was inspired by! And don't forget those amazing character "2B" and "9S." They are bound to leave you wanting even more.

So go give it a watch! And be sure to see what other awesome animations, games, and special projects have made their way to those at A-1 Pictures!

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