After several delays, Nier: Automata‘s anime adaptation finally concluded its first part in July 2023 with the broadcast of four consecutive episodes. Following the finale, a trailer was released, announcing the series’ second cour. This new installment is expected to cover the remaining major routes of the acclaimed game. Here’s what we know so far about NieR: Automata Ver1.1a’s upcoming second cour.
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a Cour 2 Release Date
The teaser trailer for the second cour of the NieR: Automata anime was released on July 23, 2023. Although the cour is in the works, no official release date has been confirmed yet.
Given the production timeline of the first cour, we can expect NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a Cour 2 to be released in mid-2024. However, this is purely speculative and may change depending on various factors. We will keep you updated with any new information regarding the anime as soon as it becomes available.
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a Cour 2 Staff and Cast
The staff and cast for the second season of the NieR: Automata anime have not yet been officially confirmed. However, it is likely that most of the key production members and voice actors from the first part will return to reprise their roles in the second part.
Here are the original staff members of NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a:
- Director: Ryouji Masuyama
- Series Composition: Yoko Taro and Ryouji Masuyama
- Music: MONACA
- Character Design: Jun Nakai
- Art Director: Hirofumi Sakagami
- Sound Director: Yukio Nagasaki
Here is the Japanese voice cast from the NieR: Automata anime’s first part:
| Character | Japanese Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| 2B | Yui Ishikawa |
| 9S | Natsuki Hanae |
| Pod 153 | Kaoru Akiyama |
| Pod 042 | Hiroki Yasumoto |
| A2 | Ayaka Suwa |
| Pascal | Aoi Yuuki |
| Commander | Chiaki Kanou |
| Adam | Daisuke Namikawa |
| Devola & Popola | Ryoko Shiraishi |
There is also no word on whether A-1 Pictures will return for the second cour. Given their impressive work on the first part, fans are hoping A-1 Pictures will handle the animation of the next part.
What to Expect from NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a Cour 2
The teaser trailer for the second cour of the NieR: Automata anime indicates that it will likely cover the game’s Routes C and D. The first cour of the show diverged significantly from the game’s narrative, adding new scenes and characters. However, the second cour may follow the game’s Routes C and D more closely and retain its dark, tragic tone.
Fans can expect the second cour to reveal Project YoRHa’s true purpose. Though the trailer is brief, it effectively builds anticipation for the upcoming part without revealing too much.
The first part of NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a premiered on January 7, 2023. However, due to production challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the anime experienced two delays. The first delay happened after the third episode was aired, while the second delay occurred after the eighth episode. Finally, on July 23, the cour concluded with the airing of the final four episodes back-to-back.
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a suffered setbacks but was well received. Now that production has begun on the second season, enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the continuation of the story. The first cour of the anime is currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Source: Official Website
