She is presented as a 'B' (Battler) combat android for YoRHa, a newly-created squadron dedicated to reclaiming Earth from invading aliens and allowing humanity to return. 2 Type B, commonly referred to as 2B, is one of the three lead protagonists of Nier: Automata. A popular character with series fans, 2B appears in both crossovers and merchandise.Īppearances Nier: Automata Her doll-like artificial beauty contrasts with the simplistic designs of the enemies she faces, a narrative element that is later subverted for dramatic effect. Reception of the character has been generally positive, with some journalists noting her design as a prominent example of haute couture, while being controversial for its overt sexualization and fetish wear-like clothing. She is voiced by Kira Buckland in English, and Yui Ishikawa in Japanese her motion capture actress is Kaori Kawabuchi. The producer, Yosuke Saito, asked Yoshida to design a character who would be fun to cosplay. She is also featured in related media, such as the anime Nier: Automata Ver1.1a.ĢB was created by Yoko Taro, director and lead writer of Nier: Automata, and designed by artist Akihiko Yoshida. Her story arc focuses on her backstory within YoRHa, and her relationship with her partner 9S, a reconnaissance android. One of the game's three protagonists, 2B is a soldier for YoRHa, an android task force fighting a proxy war with alien-created Machine Lifeforms. 2 Type B, is a fictional android from the 2017 video game Nier: Automata, a spin-off of the Drakengard series developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix.

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