NieR:Automata Ver1.1a (2023)

Synopsis

The distant future, 5012. The sudden aerial invasion of Earth by ＜Aliens＞ and their creations ＜Machine Lifeforms＞ led mankind to the brink of extinction. The surviving number of humans who took refuge on the moon to organize a counterattack using ＜android＞ soldiers to recapture Earth. However, the war reaches a stalemate as the ＜Machine Lifeforms＞ continue to multiply infinitely. In turn, humanity deploys anew unit of android soldiers as an ultimate weapon: ＜YoRHa＞ Newly dispatched to Earth ＜2B＞ joins ＜9S＞, the analyst currently stationed there, where amid their mission, they encounter a myriad of mysterious phenomena... This is the story of these lifeless ＜androids＞ and their endless fight for the sake of mankind.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Crunchyroll
• Crunchyroll Amazon Channel

Buy

• Apple TV Store
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Yui Ishikawa as 2B (voice)
• Natsuki Hanae as 9S (voice)
• Kaoru Akiyama as Pod 153 (voice)
• Daisuke Namikawa as Adam (voice)
• Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Eve (voice)
• Aoi Yuuki as Pascal (voice)
• Chiaki Kano as Commander (voice)
• Keiko Isobe as Operator 60 (voice)
• Mary Hatsumi as Operator 210 (voice)
• Atsumi Tanezaki as Lily (voice)

If you liked NieR:Automata Ver1.1a, try

• Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
• Fist of the North Star
• Gurren Lagann
• Made in Abyss
• Torchwood
• Red Dwarf
• American Dragon: Jake Long
• Arknights

BingeNext's take

If you’re into sci-fi with a mix of intense action and deep questions about what it means to be alive, NieR:Automata Ver1.1a is a great pick. Set way in the future, it follows android soldiers like 2B and 9S as they fight to reclaim Earth from endless waves of alien-created machines. The story feels both thrilling and a bit haunting, with a lot of mysterious moments that keep you hooked episode after episode. The animation is sharp, and the characters’ struggles make it more than just a battle show, it’s about survival and purpose. If you liked series like Code Geass or Gurren Lagann, this one hits a similar vibe with its mix of action and sci-fi fantasy. With 24 episodes, it’s a solid binge that’s perfect for anyone who enjoys a smart, emotional adventure wrapped in a futuristic war setting.