Emil (Nier)

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Emil (Japanese: エミール, Hepburn: Emīru) is a fictional character from the Drakengard games. He was first introduced in the 2010 spin-off video game Nier, developed by Cavia and published by Square Enix. Originally a human child, Emil was transformed into a weapon designed to petrify his "sister" No.6. Designated as No.7, he sealed away his sister but was left with eyes that petrified anyone he looked at. After his origins are revealed and No.6 is defeated by Nier, Emil absorbs his sister's power at the cost of losing his human form. He returns in the sequel Nier: Automata as the only survivor of humanity, often interacting with the three androids the player can control. Game designer Yoko Taro created Emil as a potential love interest to the protagonist, while D.K. produced his design. His character has been generally well received, with praise for his dynamic with the main cast. Following the release of the 2021 Nier remaster in Western regions, Emil became popular due to the new version...

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