NieR: Automata Anime launching in January 2023

NieR: Automata was one of the most unique video games to release back in 2017. Directed by Yoko Taro, the open-world action-adventure JRPG featured hauntingly beautiful music, a deep and emotional story, and bombastic action and visuals. Following its success, it was announced that a NieR: Automata anime was in the works. After much waiting, we now have our first look at the anime – as well as its release date.

Coming in January 2023, a teaser trailer for NieR: Automata Ver 1.1A was released, giving us our first proper look at the upcoming anime. As can be seen, the game’s art style, colour palette, and story beats all seem to match that of the original game, seemingly sticking close to the source material.

That being said, Yoko Taro himself took to Twitter following the release of the teaser to reveal “When I submitted a synopsis for episode 1 that was completely different from the game, it was all rejected. Rereading it now, I think it was all good…!” suggesting that the anime itself might differ quite a bit from the video game.

This idea is further felt by the anime’s name, being NieR: Automata 1.1A. With the NieR franchise having always been out-there narratively, it is best not to speculate on the story for the NieR: Automata anime, instead simply looking forward to the journey that the anime will take us on when it arrives in January of next year.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the teaser? Are you excited? What changes do you think Yoko Taro has made? Let us know down below.

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