"NieR Creator Yoko Taro's Nightmarish Emil Mask Lost, Replacement Possessed?"
Yoko Taro, the creator of NieR: Automata, lost his iconic Emil mask before a panel at Anime Expo 2023 in Los Angeles. Unable to find a replacement, Taro settled for a 30-year-old mask from a specialist store, which he believes is cursed or possessed. His staff suggests returning the mask, but Taro is drawn to it for unknown reasons.