Why Watch
"Lush storybook artistry clashes with grueling cosmic horror as descent into the unknown demands tragic, irreversible sacrifices."
Tone: Haunting, Surreal Dark Fantasy
AI Critic Analysis
Series Deep Dive:
Few animated series balance sublime aesthetic beauty with harrowing emotional consequence as effectively as Made in Abyss. In The Golden City of the Scorching Sun, the narrative pushes past survival into philosophical inquiries of desire, devotion, and cost. AT-X presented a rare, uncompromising vision where every descent exacts a brutal toll. It remains an unforgettable journey, challenging fantasy conventions with meticulous lore and astonishing emotional weight.
Analysis Refined:March 2026
Scheduled next refinement: in 486 days
Season: 2
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jul 06, 2022 | 羅針盤は闇を指した | |
| E2 | Jul 13, 2022 | 還らずの都 | |
| E3 | Jul 20, 2022 | 成れ果て村 | |
| E4 | Jul 27, 2022 | 友人 | |
| E5 | Aug 03, 2022 | 秘匿 | |
| E6 | Aug 10, 2022 | 呼び込み | |
| E7 | Aug 17, 2022 | 欲望の揺籃 | |
| E8 | Aug 24, 2022 | 願いの形 | |
| E9 | Aug 31, 2022 | 帰還 | |
| E10 | Sep 07, 2022 | 拾うものすべて | |
| E11 | Sep 14, 2022 | 価値 | |
| E12 | Sep 28, 2022 | 黄金 |
The Industry Oracle - Prestige Tentpole
Oracle Status: Sequel Film Releasing
The descent into the Netherworld resumes as Kinema Citrus pivots the franchise back to the silver screen. Following the harrowing culmination of The Golden City of the Scorching Sun, the canonical continuation transitions into a cinematic film series rather than an immediate television run. Akihito Tsukushi’s meticulous manga pacing made a serialized third broadcast season unviable, steering Kadokawa toward feature-length chapters starting with Mezameru Shinpi.
Director Masayuki Kojima and composer Kevin Penkin return to guide Riko, Reg, and Nanachi past the Sixth Layer into unexplored terrors. As the first movie arrives in late 2026, the abyss tightens its grip, proving that every fathom deeper demands an excruciating toll.
Director Masayuki Kojima and composer Kevin Penkin return to guide Riko, Reg, and Nanachi past the Sixth Layer into unexplored terrors. As the first movie arrives in late 2026, the abyss tightens its grip, proving that every fathom deeper demands an excruciating toll.
Oracle Prediction: The next theatrical sequel installment debuts in late October 2026.
Oracle Insights Refined:September 2026
Scheduled next refinement: in 110 days
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Technical Details
- Network: AT-X
- Seasons: 2
- Years: 2017 - 2022
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Anime, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
- Rating: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions
A direct sequel to the television series was officially greenlit, but producers are continuing the canonical storyline through a theatrical film series rather than an immediate third television season. The sequel project begins with the feature film Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi (Awakening Mystery), which directly follows the events of The Golden City of the Scorching Sun.
The upcoming sequel project is currently deep in production at animation studio Kinema Citrus. Director Masayuki Kojima and series composer Hideyuki Kurata returned alongside key creative leads to develop the animation and original score ahead of its theatrical premiere schedule.
The lengthy production gaps stem directly from the slow release schedule of Akihito Tsukushi's ongoing manga source material. Because the anime adapts nearly all available manga volumes as they release, Kinema Citrus must wait years for enough canonical chapters to accumulate before producing a new story arc.
There are no canonical narrative spin-off anime series in development for Made in Abyss. The production committee remains entirely dedicated to adapting the main journey of Riko and Reg down through the layers of the Abyss.
Viewers can monitor production milestones and premiere announcements directly through Series Reminder. The platform provides scheduling alerts and release tracking without hosting or streaming video content.
FAQ Refined:March 2026
Scheduled next refinement: in 102 days