NieR:Automata Ver1.1a
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. (Source: NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Official USA Website) Note: Episodes 9, 10, 11, 12 aired back-to-back on July 23, 2023.
Names
| Original | NieR:Automata Ver1.1a (latin) |
|---|---|
| Romaji | NieR:Automata Ver1.1a |
| English | NieR:Automata Ver1.1a |
| Chinese | 尼爾:自動人形 Ver1.1a (traditional · via wikidata) |
| Also known as | ニーア オートマタ · NieR Automata Ver1.1a · Giải Cứu Địa Cầu |
Facts
| Format | TV series · 12 ep · 24 min · 5h total |
|---|---|
| Aired | 2023-01-08 → 2023-07-23 (Winter 2023) |
| Status | FINISHED |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Source | Video game |
| Origin | Japan (Anime) |
| Genres | ActionDramaFantasyMysteryPsychologicalSci-Fi |
| Themes | Artificial IntelligenceRobotsPost-ApocalypticLost CivilizationFemale ProtagonistPhilosophyAnthropomorphismSwordplayCGIDystopianWarReal RobotProxy Battle |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll · Netflix |
Reception
| Community score | 7.46 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Bayesian score | 7.47 / 10 |
| Composite | 54.9 |
| On lists | 120,416 |
| Favourited | 2,606 (2.2%) |
| Completion | 49.1% |
| Drop rate | 13.5% |
| In backlog | 42.8% |
| Score spread σ | 1.66 |
Score distribution
Where it places
| Cohort | Value | Tier | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast season | Winter 2023 | C | 34 of 80 |
| Source material | Video game | B | 67 of 530 |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures | C | 85 of 200 |
| Year | 2023 | C | 136 of 327 |
| Genre | Psychological | C | 198 of 416 |
| Genre | Mystery | C | 274 of 652 |
| Genre | Sci-Fi | B | 310 of 1,409 |
| Season (all years) | Winter | B | 383 of 1,557 |
| Genre | Fantasy | C | 605 of 2,142 |
| Era | Early 2020s | C | 613 of 1,596 |
| Length | Single-cour | C | 769 of 2,668 |
| Genre | Drama | C | 807 of 1,917 |
| Genre | Action | C | 810 of 2,765 |
| Format | TV series | C | 1,033 of 3,322 |
| Origin | Japan | B | 1,790 of 7,157 |
Key staff
| Director | Ryouji Masuyama, Hirofumi Sakagami |
|---|---|
| Series composition | Ryouji Masuyama, Tarou Yokoo |
| Character design | Jun Nakai |
| Original creator | Tarou Yokoo |
Franchise — NieR:Automata Ver1.1a
Related
| Relation | Year | Title |
|---|---|---|
| sequel | 2024 | NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Cour 2 |
AniList id 145665 · MAL id 51105 · record updated 2026-08-27


