Nier: Automata Version 1.1a overwhelmed with mostly original content in episode #21, and it leaves plenty to be excited about for episode #22 and more. The series is slowly coming to an end, and with everything that happened in episode #21, there are still plenty of surprises for everyone to look forward to.
Nier: Automata Ver1.1a episode #21 once again focuses heavily on the A2 storyline, this time with the conclusion of the surprise attack on Pascal's village by aggressive mechanical lifeforms. While initially seemingly simple in its approach to the point of anticlimax, Nier: Automata Ver1.1a episode #21 quickly took a turn for the anime's darkest plot yetand it makes things even darker than the equivalent storyline in the original game, and episode #22 is sure to be an even better sequel.
What time does Nier: Automata Ver1.1a Episode 22 release?
Like previous episodes, Nier: Automata Ver1.1a streams exclusively on Crunchyroll, accessible through the app, website, and third-party streaming services like Amazon Prime. Assuming there are no further delays, Nier: Automata Ver1.1a episode #22 will be released on Friday, September 13 at 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST), 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), and 5:00 PM British Standard Time (BST).
What happened in Nier: Automata Ver1.1a Episode 21?
Produced by A-1 Pictures; Directed by Satoshi Saga
In Nier: Automata Ver1.1a episode #21, “[N]oh human village,” 9S reached the last sub-unit, and calling itself the God Box, it hid its core inside 2B's damaged flight unit. As 9S moved to destroy it, God Box played 2B's last message about wanting someone to take care of 9S and how much she loved being with him.All of which only made him angry. 9S destroyed the core in another fit of rage, and with all three sub-units destroyed, the Tower's AI happily announced that it was now officially open.
Meanwhile, Pascal makes quick work of the Goliath-level machine, but another problem soon arises: the children in Pascal's village have infected the Resistance's robots with the Logic Virus, forcing Lily to lead the few who have avoided infection into battle against their former allies. Unfortunately, by the time A2 reaches their camp, everyone but Lily has been killed, and with no other choice, A2 killed Lily before she could be corrupted by the Logic Virus.while still revealing that Rose gave her the name Freesia before she died.
While A2 deals with Lily, Pascal goes to find the children, only to discover that one of them was so frightened by the current situation that he ate the other children alive. Pascal blames himself for teaching them about fear, but not how to properly handle fear, and when the child tries to infect Pascal with the Logic Virus, Pascal destroyed himself and took the child with him.. However, before A2 could mourn, she heard the announcement of the Tower opening and she headed towards it at the same time as 9S.
Nier: Automata Anime Reveals Another Important Reference to Drakengard
Amidst all the chaos of Nier: Automata Ver1.1a episode #21, the anime notably dropped a major reference to Drakengard, the larger franchise that the Nier video game franchise exists within. As the Resistance discussed how to handle the Logic Virus outbreak, they accidentally mentioned how the situation reminded them of the trouble they had with an arms dealer named Accord a century ago.
Accord is a robot from Drakengard 3 who observes events on behalf of the mysterious Watchers, and as such, Nier: Automata Ver1.1a's direct reference to Accord is a blatant reference to Drakengard Franchise. This isn't the first time the anime has mentioned Drakengard.
Nier: Automata does mention Accord in certain sections, but she is never directly mentioned by the characters, like in the anime.
For example, Nier: Automata Ver1.1a season 1 broadcasted news of a dead dragon in Shinjuku, which was the ending of the first Drakengard that caused everything in the Nier series, and season 2's ending song alluded to Zero from Drakengard 3 through covering one of 2B's eyes with a flower. Nier: Automata Ver1.1a continues to pay great homage to the larger Drakengard franchiseand if lucky, it will bring great success to the entire brand.
Nier: Automata Shows the Power of Writing with a Brand New Episode
Nier: Automata Ver1.1a Story Episode #21 is a whole new look at the endgame events of the original story, and the changes it makes are amazing to see unfold. The ending of Pascal's storyline was already very dark in the game, but Nier: Automata Ver1.1a changes Pascal's arc For him, killing himself to put one of his children out of misery is a much darker perspective than his original storyline, and it's just as, if not more, emotional.
The highlight of the episode, of course, is how it wraps up Lily's story. The anime did a lot to develop what was essentially an original character, and because of all that work, Lily's death in Nier: Automata Ver1.1a episode #21 has incredible dramatic weight and one of the most heartbreaking moments in anime. Overall, Nier: Automata Version 1.1a Episode #21 did a great job with its original content and will definitely lead to even more great events in the following episodes.
Be sure to check it out Nier: Automata Version 1.1a Volume #22 will be released on Friday, September 13.
