Anime sequel coming in the form of Made in Abyss movie series instead of another season
A new chapter in the Made in Abyss anime series is on the horizon, as a series of sequel films has been announced, with the first film, Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi (Awakening Mystery), scheduled for release in 2026 in Japan [1][3][4][5].
The film series is a continuation of the popular anime, replacing what might have been a season 3. Masayuki Kojima, who directed the original series, will return to the helm for the new films [3][5]. Key voice actors from the anime, including Mariya Ise (Reg) and Miyu Tomita (Riko), will also reprise their roles [3][5].
Made in Abyss is an anime series set in a world featuring the Abyss, an unexplored, mysterious place. The story follows a young orphan girl named Riko, who aspires to become an Abyss explorer, also known as a Cave Raider, like her mother [2]. In the caves, Riko encounters Reg, a robot/human hybrid.
The first season of Made in Abyss premiered in 2017, and the second season arrived in 2022. A movie titled Dawn of the Deep Soul was released in 2020, and two compilation movies were released in 2019 [2].
The official website for the series has announced the release of the first film, and a visual for the film can be seen on the website [4]. The announcement was also made through Anime News Network [4].
Interestingly, the first film in the Made in Abyss film series is closing in on "Howl's Moving Castle", which grossed 19.6 billion yen and sits at number nine on Japan's all-time box office ranking [1].
Meanwhile, "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" has been Japan's number one movie for three weeks in a row, and fans in the US and UK are eagerly awaiting its release on September 12 [6]. With 17.63 billion yen grossed so far, "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" is at number 10 on Japan's all-time box office ranking [6].
If you're looking to catch up on some great anime, check out our guide to all the best Crunchyroll anime to fill out your watchlist [7].
[1] https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-04-26/made-in-abyss-movie-awakening-mystery-announced-for-2026-release-in-japan.185542 [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Made_in_Abyss [3] https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-04-26/made-in-abyss-movie-awakening-mystery-announced-for-2026-release-in-japan.185542 [4] https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-04-26/made-in-abyss-movie-awakening-mystery-announced-for-2026-release-in-japan.185542 [5] https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2023/04/26/1-made-in-abyss-movie-awakening-mystery-announced-for-2026-release-in-japan [6] https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=international&sort=int_gross&p=.htm [7] https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2023/04/17-1-anime-to-watch-if-youre-new-to-crunchyroll
The new sequel films for the popular anime series Made in Abyss are set to be a continuation, replacing what might have been a season 3, with the first film, Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi, scheduled for release in 2026. Masayuki Kojima, the director of the original series, will return to helm the new films. Voice actors from the anime series, such as Mariya Ise (Reg) and Miyu Tomita (Riko), will also reprise their roles.
If you missed the first season of Made in Abyss, which premiered in 2017, or the second season that aired in 2022, you can catch up by visiting the official website for the series or streaming on Crunchyroll [7]. Additionally, if you want to explore more options in the world of anime, there's a guide available to help you fill out your watchlist.
If you're more interested in Made in Abyss movie-related news, the first film in the upcoming film series is inching closer to breaking into Japan's all-time box office ranking, currently sitting at number nine with "Howl's Moving Castle."
Meanwhile, if action-packed movies or games are more your thing, you might want to keep an eye out for "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle," which has been Japan's number one movie for three consecutive weeks and is at number 10 on Japan's all-time box office ranking [6].
For the latest updates on entertainment, news, deals, and reviews for movies, games, and TV shows, be sure to check out trustworthy sources like Anime News Network [4] and Crunchyroll [5].