NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…

From director Yoko Taro and writer Jun Eishima comes this novel expanding upon the world of the critically acclaimed game NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

Grimoire Weiss. Kainé. Emil.

With the help of his newfound companions, a now-grown Nier continues searching for the Shadowlord who stole away with his little sister, Yonah.

Standing in his way are forces beyond imagining: Stone fragments. Sacrifice. Wolves. A little mermaid. The twins. Each is another step toward the truth of the world—and another step on his path to reclaim what has been lost.

This is the second and final volume of NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... Project Gestalt Recollections.

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