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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 13 MIN

Nier: Automata, 9S: The Philosopher Who Broke

from Reflective Lens | A Philosophical Look Into Video Games, Movies, and Shows · host Reflective Lens

In this episode we look into the character 9S, his motives, his arc, and ultimately what makes him, himself. Through his tragic story we can see how Nier: Automata takes us through his story and how it shapes him. From his ideals to his actions that all boil down to one thing, the truth. We discuss how his greatest strength, his analytical skills, become his greatest downfall and the source of his pain.

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