Nier Automata Anime’s Fourth Episode Delayed Due To COVID-19

In a twist not anticipated by Nier director Yoko Taro, the Nier Automata anime is going to be delayed.

Right now, all three episodes of the show are available on Amazon Prime (Japanese dub, English subs). As for the fourth episode, it was originally scheduled for this coming Saturday night on 28 January. However, A-1 Pictures said the anime will be delayed due to disruption caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Broadcast postponement due to COVID-19 pic.twitter.com/dGz01S1ywQ

— NieR:Automata – Animation Project (@NieRA_anime_EN) January 21, 2023

The fourth episode and onward will be aired when the team is ready to make an announcement; “soon” according to the team. Right now, Japan is feeling repercussions from the eighth wave of the COVID disease. If you’re feeling bummed out, why not check out our comparison videos of all three episodes below?

https://youtu.be/epejtpuMQpc

https://youtu.be/GLXa3_LlpqA

https://youtu.be/5UZx8hVVRNE