The hit fantasy anime “Made in Abyss” is getting a second season of exciting exploration of the lost civilization within its massive dark pit. Don’t let its cutesy animation style fool you; this series is more than it seems — it’s not one to watch with the whole family.
One young girl and a robot brave the dangers of The Abyss, a hole of unprecedented depth.
The town of Orth is unique because it is built around the edge of the massive Abyss, a wonder that has not yet been fully explored. The only people who venture too deeply into the cave never return, but those brave enough to travel its territory are dubbed “Cave Raiders” and are cherished as legends. There lives in this town a young girl named Riko, the child of one of the most famous Cave Raiders of all time who disappeared years ago.
When Riko encounters a mysterious robot named Reg, who seemingly appears out of the Abyss, in believing that this is a sign from her mother, Riko descends into the depths of the Abyss with Reg, prepared for whatever awaits.
The first season premiered on July 7, 2017, and was there till September 29 of the same year. There were a couple of compilation movies titled Made in Abyss Movie 1: Journey’s Dawn and Made in Abyss Movie 2: Wandering Twilight that were released on January 4, 2019, and January 20, 2019, respectively.
Also, a movie sequel to Season 1, titled Made in Abyss the Movie: Dawn of the Deep Soul, was released on January 17, 2020. Now, it’s getting a full-length second season as well as a recently announced video game.
When is the Made in Abyss Season 2 release date?
After “Made in Abyss” Season 2 was first officially announced in 2021 through Twitter, we finally know when it’s coming to the small screen. Or, at least we know the year — 2022. There is no confirmed release date yet beyond the ballpark of an entire year, but we do know the title will be “Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou.” In addition to the second season, “Made in Abyss” is also getting a video game adaptation in 2022, titled “Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness,” for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Given the cast and staff announcement, it appears that Made in Abyss Season 2 will be of the same high quality as its predecessor. The Made in Abyss manga has also been highly successful in Japan, resulting in a larger budget and, as a result, more staff hires.
While work appears to be ongoing, we do know that the series will premiere in 2022. The most likely date is the second half of 2022, with the season commencing somewhere in the Fall of that year.
The manga, written by Akihito Tsukushi, has been published regularly since its debut in 2012. There are currently ten volumes, but the series is ongoing, with a few chapters released on Web Comic Gamma that have yet to be collected into an 11th volume. The anime, which first came out in 2017, has yet to catch up to where the manga is.
What is the plot of Made in Abyss Season 2?
Despite a lack of details about “Made in Abyss” Season 2, we know it takes place following the events of Season 1 and the feature film “Dawn of the Deep Soul.” The anime is likely to follow the manga’s story, picking up in the sixth layer of the Abyss. Fans will need to watch the movie to fully understand the story.
Alongside the announcement of the release year, the “Made in Abyss” team released a teaser image on Twitter to get fans hyped for the new season. It features the character Faputa from the manga, who has yet to make her debut in the anime. Any fans looking to get a primer on what will happen in the second season can pick up the manga from Volume 6.
The return of Made in Abyss is eagerly anticipated by fans all across the world. Keep an eye out for news on Made in Abyss Season 2 and when it will be released.
For now, Season 1’s 13 episodes are available for streaming on Amazon Prime.