The NieR series is in a commercial expansion phase for its 15th anniversary, with hardware collaborations, a permanent Square Enix cafe, figure re-releases, a concert tour, and crossovers with Azur Lane and Killer Inn. The series' most recent major title remains NieR:Automata.
The NieR series is currently defined by a wave of 15th anniversary merchandise and collaborations. Square Enix and partners have extended the franchise into gaming hardware: the Pixio Gaming Monitor NieR 15th Anniversary Model, priced at 49,800 yen and made to order from August 27 to September 30, and the NieR 15th Anniv. Gaming Chair themed after Kainé from NieR Replicant, built on a Seki Furniture frame. Both carry character art by D.K, the NieR Replicant/Gestalt character designer.
Figure releases continue as a steady stream. Good Smile Company announced POP UP PARADE L size figures of 2B and A2, with colored samples shown at Good Smile Fest 2026 Osaka. Square Enix re-released FORMISM figures of 2B, 9S, and A2 starting June 7. The series also holds a permanent physical presence in Tokyo, with the Officially Licensed SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop SHINJUKU, which opened June 12 and features NieR:Automata themed menus and merchandise alongside Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, and Fullmetal Alchemist.
Crossovers and events round out the current picture. The NieR:Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa] tour was announced, with a new story episode set before NieR:Automata and creators Yoko Taro and Keiichi Okabe attending the Seattle show. A collaboration between Azur Lane and NieR:Automata was announced via a July 11 livestream featuring Ayaka Suwa, the voice of A2. Killer Inn, Square Enix's own early access title, added paid 2B and 9S skins. On the sales side, the Nier bundle (Nier: Automata and Nier Replicant) appeared at 60% off on the Nintendo eShop during a summer sale.
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The television anime of Nao Iwamoto's The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom manga has revealed a second trailer, new cast members, and its opening theme. Miyuki Sakurai, Natsumi Fujiwara, Takehito Koyasu, Kazuyuki Okitsu, and Daisuke Namikawa join the cast, and yama performs the opening song "Sayonara wa Iwanai." The anime premieres on October 3.
Prime Video will distribute the anime Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom worldwide exclusively on its platform. Streaming begins October 4 at midnight Japan time, with new episodes every Sunday. A new PV reveals the opening theme Sayonara wa Iwanai by yama and showcases the voices of the seven brothers.
Fashion brand MAYLA has released a blouse inspired by 2B from the TV anime NieR:Automata Ver1.1a. Available in Cruel Black and Virtuous White, the blouse features ribbons with embroidered YoRHa unit emblems and a chest-inspired cut. Pre-orders run until October 5 at 5:00 PM.
Hamee Co., Ltd. announced on August 24 that its gaming accessory brand Pixio will begin accepting orders for a collaborative gaming monitor commemorating the 15th anniversary of Square Enix's NieR series. The Pixio Gaming Monitor NieR 15th Anniversary Model is priced at 49,800 yen including tax, with an order period running from August 27 to September 30. The product is made to order, with shipping scheduled within 2026, and no additional production or sales are planned after the order period ends. The monitor features a white chassis with a newly drawn illustration of 2B from NieR:Automata and Kainé from NieR Replicant on the back, created by D.K, the character designer for NieR Replicant/Gestalt. The NieR series 15th anniversary logo appears on both the back and front. Specifications include a 27-inch WQHD (2560x1440) Fast IPS panel with a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms (GTG) response time, designed to handle e-sports and creative work. A purchaser bonus of an acrylic mouse stand using the same D.K illustration is included. The monitor is scheduled to be exhibited at the Pixio (Hamee) and Aulin Co., Ltd. booths at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held from September 17 to 21.
Good Smile Company announced on August 21, 2026 that 2B and A2 from NieR:Automata will be made into figures in the POP UP PARADE L size line. The announcement came from Kahotan, a member of Good Smile Company's planning department, via the official X account @gsc_kahotan. Colored samples of both figures have been revealed and are scheduled to be displayed at Good Smile Fest 2026 Osaka, an event taking place on August 22 and 23, 2026 at Umeda Crystal Hall in Osaka. The POP UP PARADE series is known for its rich lineup and diverse specifications, and the L size variant offers a larger format. According to the sources, the 2B figure strikes a cool battle-ready pose with a glimpse of her thighs, while the A2 figure features sculpting that highlights her sleek body lines. No release dates or prices for the figures have been announced yet. Further details are expected to follow from official channels, with the colored samples at the upcoming event serving as the next update point for fans.
The television anime of Nao Iwamoto's Marronnier Okoku no Shichinin no Kishi manga revealed its first promotional video, main visual, cast, and October 3 premiere on NHK Educational. Kengo Takanashi, Makoto Tanikawa, Haruki Ishiya, Satoshi Inomata, Kiyoto Mizuno, Taishi Murata, and Reiji Kawashima voice the seven knight brothers. Kiyoko Sayama directs at J.C. Staff.
Sony Interactive Entertainment launched the PlayStation Store SUMMER SALE on July 15, 2026, immediately following the end of the July Bargain Sale. The new sale runs through August 12 and offers discounts of up to 80% on select PS5 and PS4 titles. The event is split into two phases: the first runs from July 15 to July 29, and the second from July 27 to August 12, with some titles changing between phases. Featured discounts include Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice at 50% off (4,180 yen), Hogwarts Legacy at 85% off (1,481 yen for PS5), and Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon at 50% off (4,345 yen). The Nintendo eShop is also running concurrent sales, with titles like Triangle Strategy at 60% off (3,072 yen) and the Nier bundle (Nier: Automata and Nier Replicant) at 60% off (4,840 yen) available until July 15. Several titles, including Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Caligula series, have reached their lowest recorded prices on the PlayStation Store during this promotion.
An official live broadcast commemorating the collaboration between Azur Lane and NieR:Automata will stream on July 11 at 20:00 JST on YouTube. The program will feature MC Mafia Kajita, Yostar staff member Dai Mirokugi, and special guest Ayaka Suwa, the voice of A2, who will announce details of the crossover.
Yostar announced a livestream on July 11 at 20:00 JST to commemorate the Azur Lane and NieR:Automata collaboration. The program will feature MC Mafia Kajita, special guest Ayaka Suwa (voice of A2), and Yostar staff Dai Miki. Details on the collaboration will be revealed, and an SNS campaign offering autographed colored paper will run during the broadcast.
Square Enix's officially licensed permanent cafe and shop, 'Officially Licensed SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop SHINJUKU,' opened June 12 in Tokyo's Shinjuku district. The three-floor venue features themed menus and merchandise for Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, NieR:Automata, and Fullmetal Alchemist series, with a reservation-priority cafe and a ground-floor shop open to all.
Square Enix will re-release three FORMISM series figures from NieR:Automata starting June 7, 2026. The 2B and 9S figures ship on June 7, while the A2 figure follows on June 27. Each is priced at 4,950 yen. The 2B figure uses the goggles-on version of the character.
Haelwenn Monnier, developer of the BadWolf browser, reported that Cloudflare Turnstile's authentication enters an infinite loop on WebKitGTK-based browsers when WebGL fingerprinting is blocked. Turnstile uses WebGL renderer data as a signal to distinguish humans from bots, but browsers that generalize or hide that data for privacy reasons are flagged as suspicious, causing a conflict between privacy protection and bot detection.
Nao Iwamoto's manga "The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom" will be adapted into a TV anime that airs on NHK E-Tele starting October 2026. The announcement was made on June 1 alongside a teaser visual and a special video. The manga has been serialized in Shogakukan's Monthly Flowers since 2016 and has ten volumes released as of June 1. It ranked first in the women's category of Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2018. The story follows seven brothers who serve as knights and are dispatched as ambassadors to seven different countries from the Marronnier Kingdom, a nation at the center of eight countries. The anime marks the tenth anniversary of the manga's serialization. Seiko Sayama, director of To Your Eternity, is directing the series. Shinzo Fujita handles series composition and script, Yuriko Maeda designs the characters, and J.C.STAFF produces the animation. The teaser visual shows the seven brothers walking on a grassland with marronnier flowers. A special announcement video will be released on the anime's official website.
Ask Co. opened pre-orders on May 29 for the NieR 15th Anniv. Gaming Chair, a limited model themed after Kaine from NieR Replicant. The chair uses Seki Furniture's Contieaks frame and costs about 70,000 yen. Pre-orders run through June 14, with shipments starting in early September.
Ask Corporation opened preorders on May 29 for the NieR 15th Anniv. Gaming Chair, a Seki Furniture collaboration model inspired by Kainé from NieR Replicant. The chair features Emil and Lunar Tear embroidery, a 175-degree recline, and 4D armrests. Preorders run through June 14, with shipments starting in early September 2026 at an estimated price of 70,000 yen.
A new official symphonic concert tour, NieR:Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa], has been announced. The tour features a full orchestra and chorus, original vocalists J'Nique Nicole and Emi Evans, a giant screen, and a new narrated story set before NieR:Automata. Creator Yoko Taro and composer Keiichi Okabe will attend the Seattle show. Anime News Network is giving away two pairs of tickets.
Square Enix launched a NieR: Automata collaboration for its early access murder mystery action game Killer Inn on Steam, offering paid 2B and 9S skins and free items. A free demo with three playable characters and a 75% off sale are also now live.