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Aimer’s NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Opening Theme MV Depicts Futuristic Fantasy World

 

 

The official YouTube channel for anisong singer Aimer has started streaming a music video for her 21st CD single song “escalate” to be released on March 1. The dramatic tune is now used as the opening theme for the 2023 winter TV anime NieR:Automata Ver1.1a and was already released digitally on January 8.

 

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The music video was directed by Yasuhiro Arafune, who worked on the one for her previous 20th single song “Zankyo Sanka” (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc opening theme). Aimer’s voice and the world expressed by the lyrics and music of “escalate” are depicted from a unique perspective.

 

 

“escalate” MV:

 

 

 

“NieR:Automata Ver1.1a” anime opening movie:

 

 

Message from Aimer: “Still, I pray that you will remain just as you are, as a humane person.”

 

 

First press limited edition CD jacket:

 

 

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NieR:Automata Ver1.1a, a TV anime series inspired by PlatinumGames and Square Enix’s action RPG Nier: Automata, premiered in Japan on January 8, 2023, and has also been simulcast on Crunchyroll for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and CIS. 

 

RELATED: NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Anime Returns to Japanese TV on February 18 

 

 

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Source: Aimer official YouTube channel

 

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