9S

9S is a supporting character of the 2017 video game NieR: Automata. He's also one of the characters featured in the upcoming special Rider Time: Taki feat. 2B.

History

 * Main article: 9S

A male-model YoRHa unit who accompanies 2B. As a Scanner, he is mostly tasked with reconnaissance and assessment of the area. He is very kind and gentle and enjoys working with others.

Family

 * 2B - teammate; implied love interest
 * Pod 153 - support robot
 * A2 - teammate, rival

Personality
He is programmed with an emotional but kind personality. He is shown to be polite and very formal with 2B, as he calls her ma'am (as she is his superior). 9S is shown to be a very dedicated and helpful partner to 2B. He always prioritizes supporting her over everything else, even his own safety.

Powers and Abilities

 * Hacking:9S is very skilled in technology and is a master hacker.

Weapons

 * Small sword

Portrayal
9S is voiced by Natsuki Hanae (花江 夏樹) in Nier Automata.

In the English dub, he is voiced by Kyle McCarley in Rider Time: Taki feat. 2B.