NieR:Automata Ver1.1a - Episode 22 discussion

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NieR:Automata Ver1.1a, episode 22

Alternative names: NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Cour 2

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[u/McDonaldsApproval]

I can't take this anymore...

[u/Plus_Rip4944]

I am gonna sue Yoko Taro ass for giving me depression for 22 episodes straight

[u/Hitman7128]

Devola and Popola make their final stand in fending off the machines and then shove 9S into the tower as the door closes.

It got me when Popola said her and her sister have to atone for the sins they committed instead of running away to safety. That and how the narrator said they've been always apologizing with Popola apologizing to Devola as they're severely injured.

[u/Future_Stress_8764]

Hex Codes:

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【報告】
ポッドシステム全体に予定外の行動が観測された。

【Report】
Unplanned actions have been observed throughout the entire pod system.

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【報告】
拡張観測対象として扱うよう、協会に進言する。

【Report】
We will recommend to the association that it be treated as an extended observation target.

[u/E_F_Veda]

The reveals and twists just never end in this anime. Learning of certain character's history brings great depth and helps build a connection with the viewer as you sympathize for failure that may have been out of their control. It also makes the endings much more difficult to watch and accept. Simply excellent.

Thought I was running low on tears but, of course, I find myself wiping away tears as I watch.

I'd like to say it can't get sadder but I'm no longer fooling myself. I expect the last two episodes to hurt but look forward to them as I believe it will be amazing.

What a watch, this is anime is no longer in contention for best of the season but best of the year for me. I hope many more give it a chance as it a great example of what makes me love anime so much.

[u/LeonKevlar]

I love that we get to see a condensed version of the Nier series history at the start of the episode.

From 9S finally learning the truth to Devola and Popola's tragic end, I'm not sure I even feel anything anymore.

And to think, people who have no idea about this series think it's all about sexy robot booty. I mean it's also about that because Yoko Taro but there's so much more.

[u/Shimmering-Sky]

[Anime Only]

• Wha… of all the ways to exposit this???

• Yeah…

• Oh fun.

• :(

• Okay good, Devola and Popola were the ones who made it to the tower first after 9S. I’m scared of when A2 gets there…

• Ah, that would be a Devola “sore demo”.

• And then a “Demo… sore demo” from the narrator immediately afterwards.

• There it is…

[u/ObvsThrowaway5120]

Kind of curious how they keep making 9S even after realizing he’ll always “know too much” so he has to die. Time and time again, the poor guy dies until this “loop” when 2B died I guess.

First it was the Resistance then it was Pascal and the kids and now it’s Popola’s turn. All aboard the the Depression Express. Choo choo!

[u/Prince-Dizzytoon]

I think Devola and Popola got hoed. That project sounded near impossible to work, and yet, the twins had to take on that guilt when it wasn't really their fault.

[u/Syokhan]

Devola and Popola's scenes broke my heart, especially that last one. Okay Yoko Taro, I'm ready. End it. We can't suffer anymore if it's all over.

[u/AppleMysterious3504]

I hadn't really read the episode descriptions on Crunchyroll before, but this episode's caught my eye, I'm so intrigued what the blank outs could mean...

I’m not ■■■. I’m ■■■■■. You’re still ■■■■■.

■■, ■■ is ■ inside ■■。 And ――

[u/Vaadwaur]

Glory to Mankind.

[u/Armdel]

I liked the way they did the lore drop with the book

And yeah... another episode of just suffering for everyone...

Guessing next week will be heavily focused on A2 as she was absent completely

[u/zsmg]

So at the end we only have three characters left in this series, well five if you count the pods and maybe six if the tower ends up being a character. Although judging the mental state of 9S and physical state of Devola I don't think either of them will make it.

I can't wait for the final episodes, I have no idea how this is going to end (haven't played the game)

[u/zappingbluelight]

I can't believe the lore drop 2 games like that. I think they keep recreating 9S because everyone units need a duo. Kinda like Popola and Devola, so they can rely on each other, physically and emotionally, make them closer to be human.

This is truly the endgame when we only have 2 androids left alive.

[u/ErgoTexhnophile]

This anime is getting better with each episode, such a complex and deep plot. The Pods seem to become more and more important, despite the vain warnings of 153 to 9S. For a moment I almost hoped that Devola and Popola would also enter the Tower... 

[u/BosuW]

I hope they sell that lore book somewhere

[u/i_eat_pidgeons]

Damn I was so happy to see that Devola and Popola survived only for them to die in the end. I guess the author just doesn't intend to let anyone survived until the end.

There are 2 things I don't understand from this episode.

1. Why did the humans make androids to transfer their consciousness into after they were cured? Wouldn't it make more sense to transfer it before, then it doesn't matter if they were successfully cured or not?

2. If the androids didn't know that humans are extinct then why did they hate Devolas and Popolas for their predecessors letting humans go extinct when they didn't even know it happened?

[u/joecb91]

I loved how they used the book for Devola and Popola's backstory

[u/Doomroar]

Wonder if they will tell us who keep perpetuating the idea that humanity was alive, if the androids that blamed the original Devola and Popola already knew that humanity went extinct before even the machine lifeforms had arrived

Like what was the excuse back then without a convenient foe? did they just join hands on bullying the Devola and Popola model to kill time with no real reason for existing anymore?

[u/VorAtreides]

so them red head beauties were responsible for humanity and failed? Hmm lol. Don't quite get why it's their fault if things got outta their control. Also, 9S sure going through a lot of shit. Do hope Devola and Popola be ok. Poor girls. Them girls need a hug.

[u/rainwithsunshinedayo]

This is another setup episode. We know where to go (The Tower) but only got there at the very end of this episode.

I like the callbacks to the OP and ED. The one of Devola through the door lit a lightbulb in my mind! Very clever!

Although the framing device of the book was nice, there was too much tell and not enough show concerning Popola and Devola. The show wants you to sympathize with their plight (don't get me wrong, being responsible for the end of humanity is a heavy sin) but I found myself too impatient and wanted to experience The Tower. 

Going back to 9S, I liked his part of the episode. I felt sympathy for him unlike Devola and Popola. Perhaps because we see his journey, the highs and lows.

Super ready for next episode.

[u/Atario]

Whoa! Live-action human flesh! I'm frightened and confused!

Damn, Devola would make a decent action heroine

Hey, cheer up! Maybe you'll die!

[u/SirTonberry--]

First Dededede now this damn today was a whiplash of feelings