Nier (series)
Nier is a Japanese multimedia franchise created by Yoko Taro and developed by Cavia. It centers around humanity's struggle against machines in a post-apocalyptic world and its exploration of themes like identity, perception, and the nature of humanity. The franchise debuted with the action role-playing game *Nier* in 2010, followed by *NieR: Automata* in 2017. It has also spawned other media, including novels, soundtracks, and merchandising.