On the official website of the anime adaptation of the video game “NieR: Automata“It has been reported that the broadcast of the seventh episode of the second part will be postponed. In its place, a compilation episode will air on August 16. In the statement It is not mentioned whether the suspension will be for only one week.which worried the fans.

Let us remember that the anime adaptation of “NieR: Automata” has been plagued by problems since its debut in winter 2023 (January-March) with its first part. There were reportedly issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the series to be put on indefinite hold at the time, although others claim that the production issues stemmed from poor management at Aniplex and A-1 Pictures as a whole.

This anime adaptation is being produced as part of the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the release of the original video game. Produced by Images A-1the first part of twelve episodes premiered on Winter-2023 (January-March)being suspended on two occasions (the second for an indefinite period) which forced the transmission of the last four episodes until July 2023.

Production team

• Ryouji Masuyama (Blend S, Darling in the FranXX, Inou-Battle wa Nichijou-kei no Naka de) is in charge of directing the anime at the studios Images A-1.
• Yoko Tarot (Yoshinoya Kyoudai, SINoALICE, Kimi Shi ni Tamou Koto Nakare) is responsible for writing and supervising the scripts, alongside Ryouji Masuyama.
• Jun Nakai (Re: CREATORS, Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri, Gin no Saji) is responsible for character design and animation direction.
• MONACA (Shangri-La Frontier, Summer Time Rendering, Aharen-san wa Hakarenai) is responsible for composing the soundtrack.

NieR: Automata Synopsis

In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by alien-created “mechanical lifeforms,” humanity prepares for its final battle. Forced to retreat to the Moon for safety, humans place their hopes in a group of artificial androids known as YoRHa soldiers. Led by the multi-purpose YoRHa battle droid 2-gou B-gata “2B,” the group will fight to take control of Earth from its invaders.

As the war against the machines intensifies, YoRHa slowly begins to see the first fragments of the truth underlying the brutal conflict. Faced with this harsh reality, the unwavering warrior 2B begins to question her own existence and the extent to which she must sacrifice herself for the good of humanity.

Source: Official Website

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