Bring one of the most formidable androids from NieR:Automata Ver1.1a to your collection with the stunning A2 (YoRHa Type A No.2) 1/7 Scale Figure from Good Smile Company.
Standing approximately 264mm tall, this pre-painted scale figure captures A2 wielding her Type-40 Sword, surrounded by the battle damage, exposed android body and flowing hair that define her appearance. From the contrasting textures of her pale skin and black artificial body to the dirt and damage accumulated across her form, Good Smile has gone to considerable lengths to capture the battle-worn appearance of this legendary prototype YoRHa unit.
YoRHa Type A No.2 – A2
A2 is a prototype YoRHa android and one of the central characters of NieR:Automata.
Unlike the immaculate uniforms and disciplined appearance associated with androids such as 2B, A2 looks like someone who has been surviving alone for a very long time.
Her clothing is damaged.
Her body carries scars and dirt.
Her long white hair has grown considerably beyond the standard YoRHa appearance.
And she isn’t particularly interested in taking orders.
That immediately gives A2 a completely different visual identity from the other YoRHa androids.
Based on NieR:Automata Ver1.1a
This figure specifically recreates A2 as she appears in the anime adaptation NieR:Automata Ver1.1a.
The anime expands upon the world and characters originally introduced in Square Enix and PlatinumGames’ acclaimed NieR:Automata, presenting familiar events alongside new interpretations of the story.
A2’s role becomes increasingly important as the story progresses, revealing more about the history of YoRHa and the prototype android who came before its later generations.
A Battle-Worn A2
One of the standout elements of this figure is the attention given to A2’s damaged appearance.
Good Smile specifically highlights the reproduction of the scuffs and dirt across her body, rather than presenting her with an unrealistically pristine finish.
It’s an important detail.
A2 is supposed to look like she’s been fighting and surviving.
The weathered finish helps tell that story before you even consider the pose or weapon.
Type-40 Sword
A2 is posed wielding the enormous Type-40 Sword.
The weapon creates a dramatic contrast against her slender figure and immediately transforms the display into something considerably more imposing.
Rather than simply standing with the weapon resting alongside her, A2 is sculpted in a confident combat-ready position.
The large sword also helps give the complete figure significantly more visual presence than its 1/7 scale might initially suggest.
Flowing Long Hair
A2’s long white hair is another major part of the sculpt.
Rather than hanging rigidly down her back, the hair has been sculpted to appear as though it’s moving in the wind, creating a sense of motion throughout the figure.
Individual strands and larger sections flow around the character, preventing the pose from feeling static.
Combined with the weapon and body position, it gives the impression that you’ve caught A2 in the middle of a scene rather than simply posing for a photograph.
Contrasting Skin & Android Body
A2’s character design creates an interesting challenge for a scale figure because several very different materials need to exist alongside one another.
Good Smile specifically focused on the contrast between her pale skin and black artificial body, varying the gloss, reflections and shading across the figure to give the different areas their own appearance.
This means the black areas don’t simply look like another section of painted clothing.
The different finishes help emphasise A2’s nature as an android.
Detailed Paintwork
The paintwork was handled by Kenji Ando, with particular attention paid to the different textures across the character.
Look closely and you’ll find differences between the finish used for:
- A2’s skin
- Black artificial body
- Clothing
- Boots
- Weapon
- Dirt and damage
- Hair
These subtle variations are particularly important on a character whose colour palette is largely built around black, white and muted tones.
1/7 Scale Presence
At approximately 264mm tall, A2 is a substantial display figure.
The height, combined with her long hair and oversized weapon, gives the finished piece plenty of shelf presence without moving into the enormous territory of 1/4 scale collectibles.
She’s large enough for the sculpted damage, body detailing and paintwork to be clearly visible.
Dedicated Display Base
A dedicated stand is included with the figure, providing a stable foundation for A2’s dynamic pose.
This is a completed scale figure rather than an articulated action figure, so everything from the position of the weapon to the flow of the hair has been designed around one specific composition.
The advantage is a much cleaner silhouette without articulation joints interrupting the sculpt.
Pre-Painted Complete Figure
This isn’t a model kit.
A2 arrives as a painted 1/7 scale complete figure, so there’s no need to spend hours assembling, painting or applying decals.
That means:
- No painting
- No glue
- No panel lining
- No water-slide decals
- No model-building experience required
Get her assembled onto the supplied stand and she’s ready for the collection.
Your backlog can remain exactly as terrifying as it already is.
Display Alongside 2B
There is one particularly obvious companion piece for A2.
2B (YoRHa No.2 Type B).
Good Smile has also produced a matching NieR:Automata Ver1.1a 2B 1/7 scale figure, making the two an excellent pairing. The 2B figure stands approximately 240mm including its base and was produced by the same core team, including sculptor Fuji Zoukei and paintwork artist Kenji Ando.
Placed together, the contrast is immediately apparent.
2B is controlled, immaculate and recognisably YoRHa.
A2 looks like she’s been fighting alone for years.
Which is exactly how it should be.
Product Features
- Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
- Character: A2
- Full designation: YoRHa Type A No.2
- Series: NieR:Automata Ver1.1a
- Scale: 1/7
- Approximately 264mm tall
- Painted plastic complete figure
- Type-40 Sword
- Dynamic combat-ready pose
- Flowing long-hair sculpt
- Detailed exposed android body
- Battle damage, dirt and scuff detailing
- Contrasting gloss and surface finishes
- Dedicated display stand included
- Sculptor: Fuji Zoukei
- Paintwork: Kenji Ando
- Production Cooperation: GSC Production Department
- Directors: Takuya Ichihashi / Shuhei Torii
- Manufacturer and distributor: Good Smile Company
- Japanese release: August 2025
Why Add A2 (YoRHa Type A No.2) 1/7 to Your Collection?
A2 is a character where perfectly clean isn’t necessarily better.
Her entire appearance tells you something about her.
The damaged clothing, exposed artificial body, dirt, scars and wildly grown hair immediately distinguish her from the controlled uniformity normally associated with YoRHa.
This 1/7 scale figure embraces that.
Good Smile’s detailed sculpting and carefully varied paint finishes emphasise the contrast between A2’s skin and artificial body, while the enormous Type-40 Sword and flowing hair give the figure plenty of movement and presence.
For NieR collectors, A2 fans or anyone looking for a substantial display piece from NieR:Automata Ver1.1a, this is a particularly striking interpretation of one of the series’ most important characters.
Long hair. Battle scars. Type-40 Sword at the ready. The NieR:Automata Ver1.1a A2 (YoRHa Type A No.2) 1/7 Scale Figure captures the strength, beauty and battle-worn appearance of YoRHa’s legendary prototype android.
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