Fans of the anime NieR: Automata were treated to an exciting reveal via the official website and X account on Tuesday, May 28, 2024: the highly anticipated second season of the anime is expected. released in July 2024, during Summer 2024. The news is accompanied by a promotional video titled Promo 11, which provides a glimpse of what viewers can expect .
The promotional video begins with a poignant narration from a young girl, setting the stage for the robot's quest in a world overrun by mechanical life forms. Moving to the action, the trailer showcases thrilling scenes as 2B and 9S engage in battle alongside mechanical lifeforms, emphasizing their mission to save humanity and Earth itself.
Exciting news for fans as anime series 'NieR: Automata' Season 2 premieres in summer 2024
While the trailer doesn't reveal major plot details, it effectively builds anticipation for the upcoming season, leaving fans eager to know more. The video ends with a cryptic message from 2B, adding an air of mystery to the upcoming release.
In addition to the release date, the promotional video also revealed the opening theme song for the anime NieR: Automata part 2, titled “Black Box”, performed by famous Japanese singer LiSA. The snippets of the song featured in the PV will tease fans with its melodic appeal. Notably, the lyrics of “Black Box” were written by Akita Hiromu of Amazarashi, who also contributed to the first season's ending theme, “Antimony”.
Both LiSA and Akita Hiromu expressed their excitement and gratitude for participating in the project. LiSA expressed her joy at being entrusted with the song by Akita-san, while LiSA expressed her honor to collaborate with LiSA, believing that her voice is perfectly suitable for the evocative song.
Accompanying the release of the opening theme song is a new visual, created by talented character designer and animation director Jun Nakai. The illustration depicts the feet of a mysterious girl in red, hinting at new characters and developments in the series.
Anime NieR: Automata part 2 promises to entertain audiences with a blend of action, mystery and emotional depth as 2B, 9S and A2 navigate a dangerous world in their quest to win reclaim Earth from the tyranny of machines. With a July 2024 premiere on the horizon, fans are eagerly awaiting the next installment of this gripping story.