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| It's pretty interesting following A2's presence this episode. Yeah, she's much more outspoken than 2B but seeing her interaction with machines is really interesting. Her VA really bought out her personality imo, ranging from being having major anxiety to sarcastic. Looking at this episode though, it's sad how fragile humanity is. |
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| It feels a bit weird that A2 has replaced 2B, but I don't really mind. The story is still very interesting. Those children are so adorable. ^_^ It's funny how they get scared so easily. |
SerafosAug 10, 3:22 AM
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| Another masterful episode from A-1 I have full faith they’ll nail the tricky ending of the game. A2, my beloved, you were amazing today. Even after all the horrible things she’s been through to make her the cold aloof person she is now, A2 can’t change her nature and the fact she’s a good person. The machine children can instantly tell that hence why they gravitate to her, they say kids can be a great judge of character and in this case it’s definitely true. Best girl is best girl after all. This episode had a bunch of laughs, but also some tender moments like A2 teaching the kids what it means to be lonely/not lonely. You could really feel the pain of the past bubbling up during that scene too. Pod showed a lot more personality than normal too in this ep and it was hilarious how he messes with A2 π his cheekiness setting was definitely turned up to the max. Pascal is a sweetheart, man. His pep talk to A2 was great as well. He might be a machine, but he’s become an excellent reader of emotions and social situations. So happy A2 got to see Lily again and she told A2 exactly what she needed to hear. She’s been entrusted with all of 2Bs hopes and aspirations and the only way to succeed is by working with the machines. A2 going all tsun tsun “it’s not like I wanted to be friends with them” is so cute lol And my boy 9s is going through it. Hate seeing him like this, bloodthirsty and out for revenge especially given his whole hatred of A2 is a misunderstanding.. he just looks so lost without his other half π P.S every time I see Devola and Popola my hope for a replicant adaptation increases |
Marinate1016Aug 9, 10:22 AM
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| A very good and fun episode as a whole, and a nice change of pace after some emotionally wrenching and exhausting episodes. Was really wholesome seeing the machine lifeform kids play around in Pascal's village and seeing them enjoy their pacifistic life and embracing the values that Pascal taught them, and even managing to interact loads with A2, to her chagrin to some degree. Helps her open her eyes a bit more towards the machine lifeforms beyond her preconceived perceptions towards them all. Pod 042 is such a great windup merchant too, added nicely to the fun of the episode in their own manner. 9S is still pissed off and depressed about what happened with 2B, even after Devola and Popola helped repair him after his dangerous fall at the bridge there. In general, always nice seeing Devola and Popola and getting more glimpses of them in the anime is appreciated (although I do mainly love them due to NieR:Replicant). The world building at Pascal's village was good and A2 brought a refreshing sense of contrast compared to the others there and the whole episode acts as a nice breather to transition well into the more intense events to come later on. The interactions as a whole gave even more depth to the machine lifeforms in general and it was nice not seeing the virus just screw anyone up this time around. |
| recap episode next week https://x.com/AIR_News01/status/1821948187592011914 production problems still exist |
| Was refreshing see more variety of emotions than the contained that was until now. Being the Pod 042 being kinda sassy to A2. Getting to see more Devola and Popola made this episode more spectacular. I'm impressed that A2 didn't find Pascal's village in the past Meme. Nier Automata. this part: thick book, if 9S came back to the Camp: slim book. |
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| Really nice adaptation. Need more! |
| "The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there." "Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life." |
| Given how much A2's been through must be hard trusting a seemingly friendly machine. Nice to finally meet Devola and Popola. The remedies that Pascal's charges thought off were pretty amusing. As was seeing A2 squirm while being cared for by them. It was nice seeing A2 and Lily reunite. Things are only gonna get more tragic from this point. |
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| Magnificent episode; a lot of emotions here, but seeing this route is amazing. 9S is...having a rough time but so far it's been pretty faithful. Nice to see Devola and Popola again. |
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| I don't remember most of the events from this episode from the game either. More original content? More Devola and Popola are always appreciated. Still holding out for a NieR Replicant anime... A2 had quite some diverse facial expressions in this episode. That was cute. This episode was much slower than usual which is fine. But next week's episode is a recap? That sucks. |
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recap episode next week https://x.com/AIR_News01/status/1821948187592011914
production problems still exist
production problems still exist
| @deg idk if it's a problem of the studio or the fact that the game has 4 major routes and we're in another one now, but that is frustrating. maybe the recap will be helpful to those who haven't finished the game, but so far each episode has basically nailed it. this one was probably the best so far. it's been a while so i'm doing another playthrough now, with replicant coming second, but from what I remember it's been pretty good. Still, and I've said this many times, but I hate recaps with a passion. |
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| So A2 takes over as our mc now. Interesting as a no-game player, she has a lot more pathos and mood varieties in her (the character design is just as attractive :-)). . It's going to be really tense when 9S finally catches up to her. |
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| a2 is such a tsundere lol |
| For the most part, seeing A2 trying her best to get along with the innocent machine lifeforms in the village was rather wholesome and funny at times with how much she struggled to contain her annoyance. Pascal did the right thing in taking her here to recover and help her understand how the machine lifeforms of the village live together in peaceful harmony. Same goes with A2 and Lily seeing each other again, which was also a fun chat between the two, especially how A2 goes into full tsun mode after hearing Lily's thoughts about how the younger lifeforms like A2. As for 9S, his despair was starting to eat him up bit by bit. He went full avenger mode by vowing to take down any enemy in his path, with A2 being a special mention in his quest for revenge. Poor guy... =( It's a shame that there's going to be a recap episode next week. It might be me, but recap episodes are cropping up a bit more often recently. Either way, it'll will build up hype for the remaining 6 episodes, where I have faith that A-1 will adapt what's left of the story into brilliance. =) |
| This was actually such a wholesome episode, I love seeing Pascal and the machine village. There's something haunting yet beautiful about the machine lifeforms being taught emotions, especially fear, and the fear of dying. It really contrasts how the androids are supposed to suppress emotion. A2 being a big sister was also a highlight. I'm not happy about the delay next week, I'm really hoping this is just a one time thing. This season has been absolutely amazing and it would kill my interest if it gets delayed for months again. |
| Hearing Pascal's Village OST is so nostalgic, we even got a glimpse of the robots with the Pink and Blue Ribbon. I really hope they dwell more into Devola and Popola past, they seem like such interesting characters. (Which seems likely) "No matter how much fun it is, you will part ways someday. Even if it's someone who can never be replaced....... So take care of the present, your allies and your family" Didn't expect an emotional dialogue from a tsundere A2, mixed with the OST, absolute cinema! |
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| After so much destruction and sad moments, it’s comforting to see Pascal and the village of peaceful machines again. The moments between A2 and the children were also very sweet, and Pod’s comments to A2 were quite amusing. I hope this isn’t the end of the reunion between Lily and A2. Unfortunately, 9S is not having the same experience. He's being driven by hatred, and that won’t lead to anything good. I really hope it doesn’t end badly. It’s also frustrating that there might be production issues again, and there might not be an episode next week. |
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| This was another emotional, yet surprisingly comedic episode. A2's tsundere side with Pascal and the other machines is even more adorable here, she's definitely much more expressive in an anime format than in-game. A-1 have done a great job adapting A2's character so far and making her feel like more than 2B's replacement, with how they included the YoRHa stage play backstory. I'm also glad she reunited with Lily, and it was a nice conversation between them. Meanwhile, 9S had his Eren "I'll kill them all" moment... it's sad to see his mental deterioration, even though I've experienced it already. My boy doesn't deserve all this suffering. |
| Did the voice actress for A2 change or does she just happen to have that wide of a range? Just wondering, if anyone knows. |
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| In this episode we see why A2 is the best girl. Thank you Yoko Taro   |
| 9S has embarked on his villain arc. Get ready for some intense drama from this point. |
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| Not that good of an episode on its own I guess, but I see why it is here and why it is necessary and why it is good in the long run, knowing what happens next. i feel like A2's development and certain events to come will feel more impactful and be better thanks to the interactions shown here. |
| OMG A2 FINALLY REUNITED WITH LILY!!!! AHHHHHH I'M SO HAPPY FOR THEM!!! I really hope that these two keep hanging out with each other and that nothing bad ever happens to them again!! βΉοΈ Also A2's gap moe personality is super adorable and fun to watch!! Who would have thought she was capable of all those various facial expressions? π I really hope A2 and 9S can talk things out somehow and clear up that misunderstanding about 2B's death... I do wonder why A2 doesn't seem to also have 2B's memories atm tho, I thought 2B entrusted her with thoe as well? π€ |
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| A2 reaction around those pacifist machine lifeform was hilarious. Oh boy looks like they building up the tension for 9S vs A2, it's gonna be emotional battle for sure. I can't wait for it. |
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A2 is treating me in this episode!! π |
A2 is so cute in this position!! π |
Her close-up view is so lovely!! π  |
| I was already an A2 fan, but these episodes following her story only made me love her more and more. I am so glad that compared to the game they took their time to focus more on the characters backstory. This anime is literally fanservice for the Nier fans. |
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| this show is so fantastic i am so grateful for it |
| It’s sad to see 9S without his 2B. ο»Ώ ο»ΏMeanwhile, A2 is having “fun” with the machine lifeforms lol |
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| Achei interessante todo esse processo de humanização da A2. |
| Story wise boring episode, but I guess Pascal's village needed some focus and A2 meeting Lilly after so many years was the highlight. |
| It's not the same without 2B. Neither was the game. The tsundere cannot match the kuudere. |
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| We went from kuudere to tsundere with this change of protagonist. Not that I'm complaining tho... for now. Rare SoL/comedic episode after three episodes of pure tragedy. It was lovely to see Pascal and the machine village again tho. |
| Nice to see some familiar faces in the resistance camp. The machine tried to burn AS alive lmao, accidentally of course, |
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