Category Archives: Yoko Taro

3rd Live Broadcast – Recap

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This last broadcast was for the most part uneventful, but there were some interesting moments, I suppose.

First, we’re introduced to a pre-recorded video with Yoko Taro, Saito Yosuke, Taura Takahisa in which they played an early prototype version of the demo. They weren’t able to participate in the live broadcast this time due to a double-booking error that co-producer Ehara Jun’ichi explains later in the broadcast.

Yoko Taro first states that Square Enix asked them to present more about the game, but at this point there’s very little they can show without spoiling the story or other contents of the game, so they decided on showing off a little bit of the prototype demo. Taura says he’s a little embarrassed to show it, however.

* Note: I’m not translating what they’re saying word-for-word, nor am I translating everything they talked about.

Yoko: Alright then, cue the game. LET’S GO!

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NieR:Automata meets amazarashi

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Famitsu has just release some more information regarding the collaboration between NieR:Automata and the rock band amazarashi with their upcoming single and music video entitled “Inochi ni Fusawashii” (Right to Life).

■ NieR Pod Skin: amazarashi head product code!

Just in time for Square Unix’s release of the Action RPG “NieR:Automata” on February 23, the rock band amazarashi, helmed by Akita Hiromu, will be entering into a collaboration entitled “NieR:Automata meets amazarashi”. The brand new, CD jacket illustration for amazarashi’s new “Inochi ni Fusawashii” single has just been released!

■ “Inochi ni Fusawashii” First Edition Release (NieR themed)

  • 1,800 plus tax (CD + DVD)
  • Original picture book “Inochi ni Fusawashii” (Author: Yoko Taro / Illustration: Koda Kazuma (PG concept artist)
  • NieR:Automata Product Code “Pod Skin: amazarashi head”

CD
Track 1: Inochi ni Fusawashii (Right for Life)
Track 2: Yuurei (Ghost)
Track 3: Kazoe Ka (Counting Song)
Track 4: Inochi ni Fusawashii (Right for Life) acoustic version

DVD
Inochi ni Fusawashii (Right for Life) Music Video
“NieR:Automata” Movie 119450310

* The cover art is designed by the same illustrator, Platinum Games’ Koda Kazuma
* Further details on the amazarashi head Pod Skin will be released at a later date.
* Reservations are now open.

■ “Inochi ni Fusawashii” Standard Release (First edition, third party case)

  • 1,200 plus tax

Track 1: Inochi ni Fusawashii (Right for Life)
Track 2: Yuurei (Ghost)
Track 3: Kazoe Ka (Counting Song)
Track 4: Inochi ni Fusawashii (Right for Life) acoustic version

* The “NieR:Automata” image on the cover was designed by YKBX.
* Reservations are now open.

■ Additional Information Regarding the Picture Book

Yoko Taro had stated during the 2nd Live Broadcast that the picture book is merely a spinoff with no direct link to the story in Automata. He says that the atmosphere between the two is relatively the same, however, so it is perfectly safe for anyone to read the book before or after playing Automata. That being said, he also suggested to read the book after playing the game… you may get a different impression.

Additionally, it was confirmed in the 3rd Live Broadcast that this is *not* 9S.

Source: Famitsu | Twitter | Natalie

NieR Display at Tower Records in Shinjuku

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Just a couple days ago, the official Twitter account for the Tower Records store in Shinjuku posted a photo of their nice display featuring many of the NieR soundtracks and more to strike up interest in the release of NieR:Automata. They even made an awesome Emil cardboard mask for people to take selfies with!

Pretty cool, right? So, of course, I had to go check it out for myself! Here’s what the display looked like:

Here’s a closer look at the items that were featured in this display:

NieR Tribute Album -echo-

Piano Collections – NieR Gestalt & Replicant

NieR Gestalt & Replicant – 15 Nightmare & Arrange Tracks

NieR Music Concert & Talk Live Blu-ray

Drag-on Dragoon 3 Original Soundtrack

NieR:Automata new theme song collaboration with the band amazarashi (Akita Hiromu) includes an illustration book specifically designed by Yoko Taro. Reservations for this release scheduled for February 22nd are currently open!

And just like the image that was uploaded to the Tower Records Twitter account, they left a really nice Emil mask next to the display for people to us in their own selfies. xD

Here’s a few pics of insane me using it:

NieR Tribute Album -echo-
Piano Collections – NieR Gestalt & Replicant
NieR Gestalt & Replicant – 15 Nightmare & Arrange Tracks
NieR Music Concert & Talk Live Blu-ray
Drag-on Dragoon 3 Original Soundtrack
Tower Records Shinjuku – Twitter