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.
Intelligent non-organic machines that work and react similarly to humans.
Robots95%
Prominently features humanoid machines.
Post-Apocalyptic92%
Partly or completely set in a world or civilization after a global disaster.
Lost Civilization92%
Featuring a civilization with few ruins or records that exist in present day knowledge.
Female Protagonist
Statistics
Watch Status
CURRENT
14.7%
PLANNING
42.6%
COMPLETED
27.9%
DROPPED
7.8%
PAUSED
6.9%
91%
Main character is female.
Philosophy83%
Relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
Anthropomorphism79%
Contains non-human character(s) that have attributes or characteristics of a human being.
CGI74%
Prominently features scenes created with computer-generated imagery.
Swordplay74%
Prominently features the use of swords in combat.
Dystopian72%
Partly or completely set in a society characterized by poverty, squalor or oppression.
War70%
Partly or completely set during wartime.
Real Robot61%
Prominently features mechanical designs loosely influenced by real-world robotics.
Proxy Battle60%
A proxy battle is a battle where humans use creatures/robots to do the fighting for them, either by commanding those creatures/robots or by simply evolving them/changing them into battle mode.
Male Protagonist53%
Main character is male.
Body Swapping46%
Centers around individuals swapping bodies with one another.