Original subtitles

- In the year 5012 A.D.,

mankind's glorious history came to a sudden and abrupt end

when the world was invaded by aliens from beyond the star.

They unleashed a new breed of weapon--machine lifeforms--

that all but annihilated human civilization.

The handful of survivors that remained fled from Earth,

seeking refuge on the moon.

5204 A.D.

Humanity launched its counterattack,

deploying an army of androids from a network of

orbiting bases, but after more than a dozen

large-scale descents upon the enemy,

we still haven't managed to repel the invaders.

That is why you-- the YoRHa forces--exist.

To break this stalemate once and for all..

You are our ultimate weapon and you must put an end

to this war.

- Yes, understood, sir.

- I wish you good luck.

- Glory to mankind.

all: Glory to mankind.

- Glory to mankind.

[LiSA's "Black Box"]

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- ♪ Spaceship ♪

[LiSA singing in Japanese]

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♪ Spaceship ♪

[singing in Japanese]

♪ ♪

♪ Flashback... flashback... ♪

[singing in Japanese]

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♪ Black box... black box... ♪

[singing in Japanese]

♪ ♪

- Hey, what's the matter, 2B?

- It's nothing.

- Target location confirmed.

Marking on your map.

- This area looks like it's been taken over by the plant life,

but back in its day it must have been a thriving city.

- Yeah.

- The plant overgrowth is much more concentrated

in the central area.

And they're huge, too.

- Information.

Enlargement of local fauna confirmed

after humanity evacuated to the moon.

- Hmm.

Maybe there's huge boars around here, too.

[snorting]

- Report. Multiple machine lifeforms are approaching.

- 2B, there are enemies nearby.

- Let's go, Nines.

[grunts]

- [grunts]

- Hah!

[sword clangs]

[grunts]

Nines, cover my six. - Right.

[beeping]

- The Council of Humanity on

the moon wishes to send a message

to all androids struggling on Earth right now.

Currently, the battles we've waged against machine lifeforms

have reached a stalemate.

I know you all must be exhaustd from fighting

for such a long time.

That being said, it's crucial you do not give u.

For the thousands of humans on the surface of the moon

who long to have their home planet back.

Glory to mankind.

- My goodness.

Those broadcasts from the Council of Humanity

sure are uptight, aren't they?

- You shouldn't be complaining. - Yeah, yeah.

- A nod will suffice.

- Fine.

Anyway, after we're finished with our scouting mission here,

when's the next time we're gonna be paired up together like this

on a mission, 2B? [both beeping]

- Who knows?

You can try checking with the bunker, though.

Is there something special about our missions together, Nines?

- We scanners usually work alone when dealing

with preliminary scouting so I don't usually get a partner

to work with like this.

And it's fun!

- Harboring emotions is strictly prohibited.

- Oh, right, sorry.

It slipped.

- It's fine. Really.

- The Pod reclamation point from the request is up ahead.

We should head over there, 2B.

- Sure.

- Hold on. You want us to look for a missing friend of yours?

Um, I don't know if that's in our--

- It's true, right?

You must be the newest YoRHa models.

- Yeah, we're the newest models. Why?

- If that's the case, I'm sure you two are strong enough

to handle anything that comes your way.

Come on. - Well, it's just that, um...

- It doesn't pertain to our scouting mission at hand.

- Yeah, I figured that.

This red hood I'm wearing is actually something

a friend gave me.

If something ever happened to her, I would...

- Now, now.

It seems like this lady

is in some serious need of help.

We should at least listen to what she has to say,

right, 2B?

- Fine, do as you wish.

- I just wanna hear what she has to say, okay?

In any case, are there any clues for us to help find her?

- There might be.

It's a bit far from here but there could be

some clues in the data of a broken Pod.

At least, I think. - [gasps]

- A Pod?

I didn't think the Resistance

had their own support Pods.

So does your friend happen to be a YoRHa soldier?

- [gasps] - [grunts]

- I'm not sure.

A while ago during a massive battle we had against

the machine lifeforms, I got caught in an explosion.

Ever since then I've had errors accessing my memory regions.

- That is quite the ordeal.

- And worse, the Pod's in an area crawling

with enemy machine lifeforms.

If you can take out the machine lifeforms for me,

then I could recover the broken Pod.

Well, then, will you help a girl out?

- [gasps] I'd be delighted to!

I promise we'll find that Pod for you!

- You really mean it? Thank you!

- Hey, what are you doing? Let go!

You're gonna squeeze me in half! - [laughing]

Sorry, ma'am, but have we met before?

- Negative. That being said,

most YoRHa models look similar.

- 2B,

- I see. - I need backup over here, stat!

- It's killing me.

I can't stop thinking about how

that Resistance lady is somehow related to YoRHa.

Got any ideas, 2B?

2B?

Oh, I get it.

That pretty Resistance lady did seem really happy that

it was me specifically who agreed to help her out

with this favor.

But of course you're prettier, 2B!

And I prefer people who are calmer.

And, hey, since this whole thing involves a Pod,

it's practically part of our scouting mission, right?

Oh, I see. This is jealousy.

- It's nothing like that, okay?

I only agreed for us to do this because that...

- Oh, she's angry. Like, actually angry!

What can I do to cheer her up? I know!

[beeping] - This might be an exception...

- Ah-hah! Humans used to give presents

to women whenever they were in a bad mood like this.

In that case...

[shouts] Wait, where'd she go?

Hey, 2B! Hold on a second.

Is there anything that you've been wanting lately?

I'd like to get you a present and I want you to like it, so...

- I don't know why you'd do that.

Giving a gift is a meaningless act.

- Huh? Seriously?

It's just I wanna show you my gratitude...

- Harboring emotions is strictly prohibited.

- Ah, come on!

What's wrong with a little present?

2B!

This is definitely a YoRHa soldier.

Did machine lifeforms cause this?

Even the Pod's destroyed.

Whatever did this must be strong to beat a YoRHa soldier.

- Initiating scan on fellow tactical support unit.

[beeping]

Scan complete.

Unit is heavily damaged.

Only the final life log recording

is still available for playback.

[beeping]

- Hold on. Isn't that...

[both gasping]

- I killed her?

It was me?

[groaning]

[shouting] - Wait!

- [shuddering]

- Why on Earth did you do that?

- That's right.

I finally remember now.

My true identity is...

YoRHa Type E.

- Hold on. Are you a YoRHa soldier?

- Type E is the execution model that was created to seek out

and destroy any deserters or traitors.

That's what I am.

- You're an execution model?

- Once we're disguised,

we approach our targets and kill them without warning.

Again and again I became friends and even lovers with these units

to kill them. - Let's calm down,

head to the bunker, and then--

- Even now the souls of the androids I've killed--

- Careful, you're gonna fall!

[grunts]

- And all I can do now is pray

that they end up in Heaven.

I'm sorry.

[distant thud]

[footsteps approaching]

- We should go.

- I tried, but I couldn't save her.

YoRHa Type E.

Did you know about this?

I guess there are things we're better off not knowing.

2B, there is a possibility that unit's behavior

was from virus contamination.

You wouldn't mind me checking you out, would you?

- No.

- Type E. Execution models.

- Be careful.

- In that moment 2B didn't move at all.

Could it be that the bunker is still hiding something?

2B! I'm sorry I'm so late.

- It's no problem.

I just got here.

- So, did we receive any additional orders from command?

- It does not involve what we're doing here,

but we have received one. - Hmm. Now that I think of it,

why is a combat model like 2B in charge of a scouting mission

in a place like this, anyway?

- Stop complaining about your orders.

- Fine.

- Something wrong?

- Nope, nothin'.

- I see.

- Apparently this structure is a religious facility known

as a shrine.

In the distant past humanity lived in here.

But it was later repurposed into some kind of shrine.

- Hey, Pod, any signals?

- Report. No signals, hostile or otherwise,

have been detected within the building.

- Well, that's strange.

The scouting mission from command was to confirm

a faint signal coming from here.

So I assumed there would be some type of machine lifeform

or even an android.

- It could be further inside.

Let's investigate.

[beeping]

[door rumbling] - [grunts]

According to records,

this structure was created several thousand years ago,

but it has stuff that we can't comprehend.

Hmm, don't you find that weird?

It's also fascinating, though, right?

- Please focus on the mission at hand.

- Fine.

Check it out.

It's quite the suspicious clearing.

But we're still not picking up any signals.

[gasps]

Is this a human relic?

It does look similar to currency in the records.

Hmm.

- [gasps]

- 2B, are we positive the scouting target

is this location?

[beeping]

- Mail received.

- It's as you said, Nines.

A transmission error. - Really?

I guess even command makes mistakes every so often.

- Come on.

- Marking target location on the map.

[coin clangs] - Hang on! Wait for me!

[clinking]

This place is the target location?

It looks like the ruins of a commercial facility.

According to records,

it seems to be a facility called a department store.

I bet if you and I were human we'd have a ton of fun shopping

around a place like this.

- This conversation is meaningless.

- [laughs]

You're so serious, 2B.

You know, the ruins of humanity are always filled

with unique places they gather.

- Survival rate decreases for individual units.

For long-term and stable survivability,

the power of other friendly units is necessary.

- I understand.

No one can live alone.

- Live alone.

Huh.

Does that mean in order to survive,

you need me by your side at all times, 2B?

[laughs] Kidding.

- Alert. Enemy machine lifeform signal directly above.

[thuds]

- Hey, what gives?

It isn't attacking us.

It has an enemy signal, though.

What's going on?

- It doesn't matter. [grunts]

[clangs]

[electric sparking]

[hissing]

- Ah!

[both grunting]

Ah, this place!

- The heck is that thing?

- Hold on a second.

Who are you guys?

- This thing's weird, 2B. Let's kill it.

- Whoa! Wait, don't! - Destroying.

- [shouting]

[metal crashing]

- Just what in the world was that?

[grunts]

2B, what are you doing?

- I screwed up.

Hey, Pod, enter NFC mode 2.

- Affirmative.

Now unlocking NFC mode 2.

- Mode 2?

[gasps] [clanging]

[grunts]

- Don't resist any further, Nines.

You don't have to suffer.

- 2B! [shouting]

[groans]

[gasps]

- Type S models cannot win against Type E models

in close combat.

- You're Type E?

[exhales]

[chuckles]

Hacking in!

[glass shattering]

Wh--but how?

- There are countermeasures for execution of Type S models.

- Execution?

Then 2B is really...

- We have confirmed traces

of 9S accessing confidential files

on the main server.

As per regulations, you are to execute him at once.

Can you do it, 2B?

I mean, 2E?

- I can do it.

- Roger that.

- [singing in foreign language]

- Nobody can live alone.

Not even us YoRHa.

Therefore, I'm not sorry.

- [winces]

[gasps]

[exhales]

You can't move, can you, 2B?

And I bet you're wondering why right about now since you

haven't been hacked.

Think back a little bit. Do you remember?

2B, there is a possibility that unit's behavior

was from virus contamination.

You wouldn't mind me checking you out, would you?

I really didn't wanna do this but I have no choice.

This is the only way I can win against a Type E.

Farewell, 2B.

Fighting alongside you has been an honor.

- Report.

Virus analysis complete.

Administering vaccine. - What?

Pod, wait. But why?

- Assistance and following orders

for YoRHa unit 9S has been canceled

94 seconds ago.

- [grunts]

[both grunting]

[both gasping]

[groans]

- Finally.

It might come to an end at last.

2B.

[beeps]

And you as well, Number 2.

[electric sparking]

- [exhaling]

Commander, I'm here to escort you.

[beeping]

Hmm. [gasps]

P--p--pardon me!

[shudders]

- it's fine. What's the report?

- Up next, we have completed the analysis

of all the reports from vanguard squadrons one through 12

that are onsite.

- Any issues?

- None at the moment. - Good.

Scout squadrons are to seize control

of the enemy anti-air system and paralyze it.

Also, to prevent leakage of our info,

all radio communications from the surface is prohibited

as of now. - Understood.

[door hissing]

[door hisses closed]

[beeping]

[metal scraping]

[choral singing]

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- Now, then, let's begin.

For the final battle.

[GEMS COMPANY's "Hai to Inori"]

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- [singing in Japanese]

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♪ ♪

[buzzing]

- Pod 042 here reporting to all of mankind.

We will now execute the task of introducing

the multiple endings of the video game

"Nier: Automata", over.

[lights click]

[percussive music]

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- Hi, everyone!

As you can see, "Nier: Automata Ver1.1a's"

second part has begun.

We've gone ahead and slightly revamped

this section a little bit.

- What's going to be new about it?

- Glad you asked!

From this moment on, 2B will be calling me Nines.

- [groaning]

Nine-- - Nine?

- Excuse me, but what is the meaning of "BFF,"

Mr. 9S! - Can't you see I'm busy here?

- Oh, um-- - [clears throat]

You were saying? - Nine--

- Nine? - [humming]

[all speaking at once]

- I'm gonna snap.

[beeping]

[rapid whirring] [dings]