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Made in Abyss first aired in 2017, and the fans had to wait for almost five years for Season 2, which was named “The Golden City of the Scorching Sun.” Akihito Tsukushi’s magnum opus follows the adventure, dark fantasy, and science fiction genres. The anime was critically acclaimed and earned multiple nominations at the 2nd and 7th Crunchyroll Awards. Kinema Citrus did a great job with the animation, and people soon fell in love with it.
Experiencing how much time Made in Abyss Season 2 took to premiere after Season 1, fans were worried about the TV anime sequel that was announced after The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. However, the latest news showcased that the Made in Abyss franchise is currently focusing on a movie series.
When Will Made in Abyss: The Awakening Mystery Movie Release?
The first part of the upcoming Made in Abyss movie series is scheduled to release in 2026. The movie is named Made in Abyss: The Awakening Mystery (Mezameru Shinpi). The movie will be a direct sequel to Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun TV anime. Furthermore, a few cast & staff members are revealed along with a teaser visual.
What Is The Plot of Made in Abyss?
Riko lives in Belchero Orphanage in the town of Orth. Orth harbours a giant hole within its boundaries, and it is known as Abyss, which has remnants of long-gone civilizations and artifacts. These facts made it the perfect spot for Cave-Raiders who venture into the Abyss for artifacts, even after knowing the dangers lurking within it. Only a few of the elite Cave-Raiders have gone to the depths of the Abyss and earned the title of White Whistles.
Riko’s mother happened to be one of them before her death. Wanting to follow in her mother’s footsteps, Riko ventures into the Abyss, and on the first layer, she discovers a half-human/half-robot boy and names him Reg. Reg is helped by Riko and her friends in joining the Belchero Orphanage. Later, it is discovered that Lyza left a message for Riko stating she is waiting for her at the deepest layer of the Abyss. Now, a determined Riko journeys into the Abyss, along with Reg, to find her mother.
In Season 2 (The Golden City of the Scorching Sun), Riko, Reg, and Nanachi descend into the Abyss’ Sixth layer after she came into the possession of a White Whistle from overcoming Idofront’s challenges. The trio heads for the promised Golden City, and even though there are dangerous beasts and treacherous terrains, they head further down the Abyss.
Cast & Staff Details of Made in Abyss: The Awakening Mystery
Made in Abyss: The Awakening Mystery and the rest of the film series will be directed by Masayuki Kojima, who also directed Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul. Hideyuki Kurata and Kinema Citrus will be the writer and animation studio, respectively. The movie will also feature Kazuchika Kise and Yuka Kuroda as character designers.
Two new voice actors will join the original cast as two new characters, Tepaste and Cravagil, who will be in the movie. Apart from the new ones, Riko (Miyu Tomita), Reg (Mariya Ise), Nanachi (Shiori Izawa), and Faputa (Misaki Kuno) will also return.
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Made in Abyss Film Concert Announced
Apart from the new movie series, the Made in Abyss franchise also announced a Film Concert, which will be celebrated on February 8, 2026, at Tokyo’s Nakano ZERO. The Film Concert was announced to celebrate the recent developments of the franchise, and it will feature Kevin Penkin’s orchestra during the event. The event will also include Takeshi Saito and KIHOW’s (MYTH&ROID) performances in the presence of the cast.
Source: Made in Abyss official website, Comic Natalie
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