Many people are drawn to this anime because of its truly unique concept, and it’s easy to see why.
Riko is an adventurous girl determined to find her mother, who descended to the depths of the Abyss to explore ancient relics/creatures and never returned to the surface.
Riko encounters a mechanical boy and names him Reg one fateful day while working in the upper stratum of the Abyss, and the two rapidly become inseparable duo. Reg appears to be equipped with extremely powerful technology, but he has no recollection of how he ascended from the depths of the Abyss to the top.
Riko quickly makes a decision and decides to descend to the deepest layer of the abyss with the help of Reg, risking her own life and encountering horrifying discoveries about the Abyss.
If Made in Abyss caught you off guard, and you want to watch more anime like it, we’ve got you covered. This anime became a fan favorite in 2017, and then waiting for the next season may be difficult. On that note, if you’re looking for more of this anime’s distinct brand of fantasy, here are 15 more anime to watch if you enjoy Made In Abyss.
1. Yakusoku no Neverland
With its gated entrance and surrounded by a forest, the Grace Field House is home to orphans who live together as one big family, cared for by Isabella, the “Mama.” Though the children are required to take tests on a daily basis, they are allowed to freely spend their time, usually outside, as long as they do not venture too far from the orphanage – something they are expected to follow at all times.
Sadly, all good things must come to an end, as a child is adopted and sent to live with their new family every few months, never to be heard from again.
Though the three oldest children have their doubts about what is happening at the orphanage, they are about to discover the cruel fate in store for the children at Grace Field, including Mama’s twisted nature.
2. Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou
Only the rumble of a motorcycle breaks the cold winter silence among the desolate remains of a once-thriving city. Its riders, Chito and Yuuri, are the city’s last survivors. While rummaging through old military sites in search of food or parts, the two girls explore the wastelands and speculate about the past.
Chito and Yuuri both struggle with the looming loneliness, but when they have each other, sharing the burden of being two of the last humans becomes a little easier. Their dark days become a little brighter with shooting practice, new books, and snowball fights on the frozen battlefield, thanks to Yuuri’s clumsy excitement and Chito’s calm composure.
Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou tells the uplifting story of two girls and their quest for hope in a bleak and dying world, set against a backdrop of barren landscapes and deserted buildings.
3. Hunter x Hunter
Hunters spend their lives doing dangerous jobs like tracking down rare items and monsters and exploring uncharted territory. A person must pass the Hunter Examination before becoming a Hunter, a high-risk selection process that leads to the majority of applicants becoming disabled or dying.
Participants who are ambitious enough to take the infamous exam do so for their own reasons. 12-year-old Gon Freecss is driven by his quest to find Ging, his father, and a Hunter himself. He believes that by becoming a Hunter, he will meet his father.
Gon makes friends with the medical student Leorio Paladiknight, the vindictive Kurapika, and the ex-assassin Killua Zoldyck during the Hunter Examination. They share a common goal and embark on a perilous journey despite their vastly different motivations.
4. Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
As middle school students, Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki live ordinary lives up until they meet Kyuubey, a magical cat-like familiar, and a new transfer student, Homura Akemi.
Kyuubey makes an offer: he will grant any of their wishes in exchange for them becoming magical girls with enough power to fulfill their dreams. Homura Akemi, a magical girl herself, advises them not to accept the offer, claiming that not everything is as it appears.
A story of hope, despair and friendship, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica explores the challenges of being a magical girl and paying the price to achieve one’s dreams.
5. Shinsekai yori
Saki Watanabe, 12, has just awakened to her psychic powers in the town of Kamisu 66. At Sage Academy, a special school for psychics, Saki rejoins her friends-the mischievous Satoru Asahina, the cheerful Maria Akizuki, the shy Mamoru Itou, and Shun Aonuma, a mysterious boy Saki admires.
Saki begins to wonder what will happen to those who can’t awaken to their abilities, and the children become involved in mysterious matters such as the rumored Tainted Cats, who supposedly abduct children.
Shinsekai yori tells the story of Saki and her friends as they grow into their roles in the supposedly utopian society. Accepting these roles, however, may be difficult when confronted with society’s dark and shocking truths, as well as the impending chaos caused by the new world.
6. Sora yori mo Tooi Basho
Mari Tamaki always dreamed about what lies beyond the reaches of the universe due to an incredible sense of wonder for the world around her. Despite having such lofty goals on the inside, her fear of the unknown and anxiety about her own potential limitations have always kept her from pursuing them.
It is now Mari’s second year of high school, and she is determined she won’t waste another moment of her youth. Still, her fear prevents her from taking that bold step forward—that is, until she has a chance to meet with a girl who has big dreams of her own.
Shirase Kobuchizawa has worked hard to fund her trip to Antarctica since her mother went missing. Despite widespread skepticism and ridicule, Shirase is determined to embark on this expedition to find her mother in a location greater than the universe itself.
Mari is inspired by Shirase’s determination and jumps at the chance to join her. They soon attract Hinata Miyake, who is trying to stand out, and Yuzuki Shiraishi, a polite girl from a wealthy family. They set sail for the frozen south together.
Sora yori mo Tooi Basho follows the enthralling journey of four fiery girls on the hunt for something great.
7. Houseki no Kuni
In a mysterious future, crystalline organisms known as Gems inhabit a world destroyed by six meteors. A role is assigned to each Gem in the fight against the Lunarians, a species that attacks them with the intent of shattering their bodies and using them as decoration.
The Gem Phosphophyllite, known as Phos, wishes to aid their friends in the war effort. Due to their fragile condition, they are instead instructed to compile an encyclopedia. Phos meets Cinnabar, a gem with intelligence who has been relegated to patrolling the island by night because of the poison their body produces, having reluctantly taken on this duty.
Phos decides to find a role for both of the rejected Gems after seeing how unhappy Cinnabar is. Phos’ actions in Houseki no Kuni are centered on protecting their fellow Gems.
8. Shingeki no Kyojin
Humanity almost went extinct centuries ago due to monstrous humanoids called Titans, who forced people to flee behind massive walls out of fear. They are truly terrifying because their desire for human flesh appears to be motivated by pleasure rather than hunger.
In order to survive, humanity’s remnants began to build defensive barriers, which resulted in an entire century without encounters with titans. The fragile peace is soon shattered when a colossal Titan breaches the supposedly impregnable outer wall, setting off a desperate struggle to survive against the man-eating abominations.
Following a horrific personal loss at the hands of the invading creatures, Eren Yeager dedicates his life to their abolition by enlisting in the Survey Corps, an elite military unit that combats the merciless humanoids outside the walls. Eren, his childhood friend Armin Arlert, and his adopted sister Mikasa Ackerman join the Titans’ brutal war and race to find a way to defeat them before the last walls fall.
9. Kaiba
As memories are stored independently of the body on memory chips, the death of the body no longer implies the death of the soul. It is possible to view, alter, and transfer memories between bodies. The rich use these memory chips to obtain eternal lives in carefully selected bodies, whereas for the poor, selling their own bodies and storing their souls in the chips is frequently the only way to earn a living.
An electrolytic cloud in the sky acts as a barrier between the heavens of the fortunate and the underworld of the destitute, rendering this social divide impenetrable.
Kaiba awakens in an empty room one day with no memories, a mysterious hole in his chest, and a locket containing a photograph of an unknown woman. After escaping an attack, he stumbles upon a decrepit village of underworld residents and embarks on a journey across this strange universe to discover more about his identity and the woman he once knew.
Kaiba weaves together tales of souls and spirits and explores the significance of memories through a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
10. Kami no Tou
“Regulars” are chosen by a tower and promised that their deepest desires will be fulfilled. The ones who reach the top will be rewarded with wealth, fame, authority, or something even better.
Twenty-Fifth Bam is a boy who has lived his entire life in a dark cave with dirty cloth and an unreachable light. In the light appeared a young girl named Rachel, and his entire world changed.
He became close friends with Rachel and learned a lot about the outside world from her. His entire world crumbles when Rachel tells him that she has to climb the Tower without him. A miracle occurs when he sets his sights on the tower and vows to follow her no matter what.
The story begins with the journey of Bam, a young boy who was not chosen by the Tower but decided to open its gates independently. Known as “Irregulars,” his kind has shaken the foundation of the Tower every time they step inside.
11. Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä
It has been a millennium since the “Seven Days of Fire,” a devastating nuclear conflict that wiped out nearly every living organism on Earth. Humanity is now constantly at odds with the perilous jungle that has evolved in response to mankind’s destruction. The jungle, which is filled with poisonous spores and enormous insects, is rapidly spreading across the Earth and threatens to swallow the last remnants of the human race.
Away from the jungle, there is a peaceful farming kingdom known as the “Valley of the Wind,” whose location by the sea protects it from the jungle’s lethal toxins. Nausicaä, the Valley’s charismatic young princess, finds her peaceful kingdom disturbed when an airship from Tolmekia crashes violently in the Valley.
Military forces from Tolmekia invade the Valley, intending to resurrect a dangerous weapon from the Seven Days of Fire after Nausicaä and the citizens of the Valley discover a sinister pulsating object in the wreckage. Now, Nausicaä must fight to prevent the Tolmekians from plunging the Earth into a cataclysm that humanity will not be able to survive while also defending the Valley from the encroaching forces of the toxic jungle.
12. Mahoutsukai no Yome
Chise Hatori, a 15-year-old Japanese girl, was auctioned off for five million pounds to a tall, masked gentleman. After being abandoned at a young age and ridiculed by her peers for her unconventional behavior, she was willing to sell herself to any buyer if it meant having somewhere to call home. Several robed men have been gossiping and complaining about such a buyer who stumbled on a rare “Sleigh Beggy.” She is in chains, on the way to an unknown destiny.
The mysterious man, ignoring the murmurs, leads the young lady to a study, where he reveals himself as Elias Ainsworth, a magus. After a brief argument and some teleportation magic, the two awaken in Elias’ picturesque cottage in rural England.
Chise’s story as apprentice and alleged bride of the ancient magus begins with her arrival, where she is greeted by fairies and surrounded by strange and wonderful beings.
13. Mononoke Hime
When a fierce demon boar attacks an Emishi village, the young prince Ashitaka risks his life to defend his tribe. The beast curses the prince’s arm with its dying breath, bestowing demonic powers on him while gradually draining his life.
When Ashitaka, instructed by the village elders to travel west for a cure, arrives at Tatara, the Iron Town, he stumbles into a conflict between Lady Eboshi of Tatara, who favors continued deforestation, and Princess San and the sacred spirits of the forest, who are furious about human damage to the forest.
As the opposing forces of mankind and nature clash in a desperate struggle for survival, Ashitaka attempts to bring the two together while battling the latent demon within him. Mononoke Hime is a story about the connection between technology and nature, as well as the path to harmony that can be achieved through mutual acceptance.
14. Hai to Gensou no Grimgar
A story of survival, fear, and instinct. Having been thrown into a foreign land with only their hazy memories and knowledge of their names, they can only feel these three emotions deep within. This game-like world forces several strangers to accept the only paying job they can find, that of a soldier in the Reserve Army, and to eliminate anything that threatens their new world, Grimgar.
When all of the stronger candidates band together, the rest must form a party: Manato, a charismatic leader and priest; Yume, a cheerful hunter; Haruhiro, a nervous thief; Shihoru, a shy mage; Moguzo, a kind warrior; and Ranta, a rowdy dark knight. Although there are similarities to one, this is not a game; there are no redos or respawns; it’s kill or be killed.
This group of unlikely fighters must now fight together in a world where life and death are separated by a razor’s edge.
15. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
After a horrifying alchemy experiment fails in the Elric household, brothers Edward and Alphonse are thrust into a terrifying new reality. Ignoring the alchemical principle that prohibits human transmutation, the boys attempted to resurrect their recently deceased mother.
In its place, Alphonse’s body disintegrated, while Edward sacrificed an arm and then a leg to keep Alphonse’s soul in the physical realm, bound to a suit of armor.
Pinako Rockbell and her granddaughter Winry come to the brothers’ aid. Winry, a biomechanical engineering prodigy, makes prosthetic limbs for Edward out of “automail,” a tough, versatile metal used in robots and combat armor. Having trained for years, the Elric brothers set out on a journey to find the Philosopher’s Stone, a powerful gemstone that allows alchemists to transcend traditional laws of Equivalent Exchange.
With Edward becoming an infamous alchemist and earning the nickname “Fullmetal,” the boys become entangled in a conspiracy that threatens the world’s fate.