List of Made in Abyss episodes

First season key visual, featuring Reg (left) and Riko (right).

Made in Abyss is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Akihito Tsukushi. The anime television series adaptation was announced in December 2016.[1] The 13-episode series aired from July 7 to September 29, 2017, on AT-X, Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, TVQ, Saga TV, and BS11.,[2][3][4] and covers content from volumes 1 through 3. The final episode was a 1-hour long special.[4] The series was directed by Masayuki Kojima and written by Hideyuki Kurata, with animation by Kinema Citrus and character designs by Kazuchika Kise.[1] Australian artist Kevin Penkin composed the soundtrack for the anime.[5][4] Miyu Tomita and Mariya Ise performed both the opening theme "Deep in Abyss" and the ending theme "Tabi no Hidarite, Saihate no Migite", the latter in collaboration with Shiori Izawa).[6] The first season premiered on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block starting on January 16, 2022.[7]

Two compilation films, titled Made in Abyss: Tabidachi no Yoake (メイドインアビス 旅立ちの夜明け, "Journey's Dawn") (encompassing episodes 1–8 with new scenes for introduction) and Made in Abyss: Hōrō Suru Tasogare (メイドインアビス 放浪する黄昏, "Wandering Twilight") (encompassing episodes 9–13), were released on January 4, 2019, and January 18, 2019, respectively.[8] A sequel was announced at an event in November 2017.[9]

Following the release of the first compilation films, the sequel was revealed to be a film titled Gekijōban Made in Abyss: Fukaki Tamashii no Reimei (劇場版メイドインアビス 深き魂の黎明, Made in Abyss the Movie: Dawn of the Deep Soul).[10] The film premiered in Japan on January 17, 2020.[11][12] The film had been set to premiere in the United States at Anime Boston on April 11, 2020, before that convention's cancellation[13] due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Regular theater showings in the U.S. had been planned for April 13 (English dub) and 15 (English subtitles).[14]

Following the release of Dawn of the Deep Soul, a new sequel has been announced.[15] On May 5, 2021, it was announced that the sequel is a second season, officially titled Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun (メイドインアビス 烈日の黄金郷, Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ōgonkyō), which aired from July 6 to September 28, 2022.[16][17] The main cast and staff reprised their roles.[18] The opening theme is "Katachi" by Riko Azuna while the ending theme is "Endless Embrace" by Myth & Roid.[19]

A sequel to The Golden City of the Scorching Sun was announced on January 15, 2023.[20]

Sentai Filmworks has licensed the series, and streamed it on Amazon's Anime Strike service in the U.S. and on Hidive outside of the U.S.[21][22] Sentai has since released it on home video with an English dub.[23] MVM Films has acquired the series for distribution in the UK and Ireland,[24] and Madman Entertainment has acquired the series for distribution in Australia and New Zealand.[25] Sentai Filmworks has licensed the two compilation films,[26] and screened the first film at Regal Cinemas in Los Angeles on March 15, 2019,[27] with a subtitled theatrical release on March 20, 2019, and an English-dubbed theatrical release on March 25, 2019, in collaboration with Fathom Events.[28] During its panel at Anime Expo on July 5, 2019, Sentai Filmworks announced that they had acquired the license for Dawn of the Deep Soul.[29] Sentai Filmworks planned to screen the film in North America, the United Kingdom, and Ireland with English subtitles on April 13, 2020, subtitled, and with the English dub on April 15, 2020, however, the screenings were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[30][31] Sentai Filmworks also acquired the second season for distribution worldwide except Asia, France, Germany, Italy and Middle East and North Africa, and will stream it on select digital outlets.[32]

  1. ^ a b Sherman, Jennifer (December 21, 2016). "Akihito Tsukushi's Made in Abyss Manga Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2017.
  2. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 22, 2017). "Made in Abyss TV Anime Premieres in July". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 22, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 26, 2017). "Made in Abyss Anime Premieres on July 7". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 26, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  4. ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 2, 2017). "Made in Abyss Anime's Final Episode Airs as 1-Hour Special". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 17, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  5. ^ May, Callum (October 4, 2017). "Interview: Made in Abyss Composer Kevin Penkin". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 10, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  6. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 9, 2017). "Made in Abyss Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, Theme Song Artists, More Cast". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 10, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  7. ^ Mateo, Alex (January 12, 2022). "Toonami Airs Made in Abyss Anime on January 15". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 12, 2022. Saturday at 1:30 a.m. EST (effectively, Sunday)
  8. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (July 26, 2018). "Made in Abyss Compilation Films Reveal Visual, January Premieres". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  9. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (November 26, 2017). "Made in Abyss Anime Gets Sequel". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
  10. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 4, 2018). "New Made in Abyss: Fukaki Tamashii no Reimei Anime Film Revealed with Teaser Visual". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  11. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 22, 2019). "Made in Abyss: Fukaki Tamashii no Reimei Anime Film Opens in January 2020". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  12. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (July 5, 2019). "Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul Anime Film's Teaser Streamed". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  13. ^ Kristen (March 14, 2020). "Anime Boston 2020 Cancellation Announcement". Anime Boston. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  14. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (March 2, 2020). "Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul Anime Film Premieres in U.S. on April 11 (Update)". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  15. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 17, 2020). "Made in Abyss Anime Gets Sequel (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  16. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (May 4, 2021). "Made in Abyss Anime Gets 2nd TV Anime Season, Action RPG in 2022". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  17. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 3, 2022). "Made in Abyss Anime's 2nd Season Reveals 3rd Promo Video, July 6 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  18. ^ Loo, Egan (November 21, 2021). "Made in Abyss Season 2's English-Subtitled Video Unveils Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  19. ^ Loo, Egan (May 5, 2022). "Made in Abyss Anime Season 2's 2nd Video Reveals New Characters & Their Cast, Theme Songs". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  20. ^ Loo, Egan (January 15, 2023). "Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun Anime Gets Sequel". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  21. ^ Ressler, Karen (June 26, 2017). "Sentai Filmworks Licenses Made in Abyss Anime for Summer Simulcast". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 7, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
  22. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 30, 2017). "HIDIVE Reveals Streaming Territories, Debut Dates For Battle Girl High School, Made in Abyss Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 3, 2017.
  23. ^ Ressler, Karen (March 30, 2018). "Made in Abyss, Armed Girl's Machiavellism English Dubs, Legend of the Galactic Heroes Box Set Announced". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  24. ^ "Latest batch of announcements. Coming next year we've got Land of the Lustrous, Love & Lies, Made in Abyss and Princess Principal". Twitter. Archived from the original on January 21, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  25. ^ "Made in Abyss Complete Season 1 (Blu-Ray) (Limited Edition)". Madman Entertainment. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  26. ^ Ressler, Karen (November 16, 2018). "Sentai Filmworks Licenses Made in Abyss, DanMachi Films". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  27. ^ "First Film in Two-Part MADE IN ABYSS Series to Debut Spring 2019 for Special Engagement". Sentai Filmworks. January 22, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  28. ^ "For the First Time, 'MADE IN ABYSS' Comes to Movie Theaters Across the U.S. March 20 and 25 Only". Sentai Filmworks. January 29, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  29. ^ Sherman, Jennifer; Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 5, 2019). "Sentai Filmworks Licenses Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul Anime Film, Food Wars! Season 3 TV Anime (Update)". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  30. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (March 2, 2020). "Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul Anime Film Premieres in U.S. on April 11 (Update)". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  31. ^ Stevens, Josh (March 2, 2020). "Made In Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul In Cinemas This April". Anime UK News. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  32. ^ "Sentai Acquires "Made in Abyss" Season 2". Sentai Filmworks. August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.