Riko
main character
TV
8.4
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 7, 2017 – September 29, 2017
- Season
- Summer 2017
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Kinema Citrus
- Director
- Masayuki Kojima
- Original creator
- Akihito Tsukushi
- Music
- Kevin Penkin
- Age rating
- R — Violence, Profanity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 84/100
Estimated watch time
5h 25m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Survival97%Outdoor Activities97%Primarily Child Cast89%Environmental89%Travel88%Cosmic Horror85%Curses84%Chibi82%Philosophy80%Lost Civilization79%
TVFINISHED2017 SUMMER8.4 / 10 AniList score
Made in Abyss
メイドインアビス
Synopsis
The "Abyss" is the last unexplored place in the world. Strange and wonderful creatures roam within, and it is full of precious relics that present humans can't recreate. Those that dare to explore the depths are known as "Cave Raiders." An orphan girl named Riko lives on the rim. Her dream is to become a Cave Raider like her mother and solve the mysteries of the cave system. One day, Riko starts exploring the caves and discovers a robot who resembles a human boy. (Source: Anime News Network, edited) Note: The last episode aired with a runtime of ~48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.
Should you watch Made in Abyss?
Made in Abyss has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 84/100 — 84% of 177,483 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #94 highest-rated anime of all time, and #77 most popular anime of all time, and #7 highest-rated anime of 2017 on AniList.
Of the 287.4K AniList users who started it, 2.5% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 249.5K have finished it.
At about 5 h 25 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Fantasy — especially survival, outdoor activities, primarily child cast, environmental.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akihito Tsukushi
- Director
- Masayuki Kojima
- Series composition
- Hideyuki Kurata
- Character design
- Kazuchika Kise
- Music
- Kevin Penkin
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Made in Abyss is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul (2020)
- Optional extras: Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn, Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Underground River” · eps 1
- OP2“Deep in Abyss” by Mariya Ise & Miyu Tomita · eps 1-4
Endings (3)
- ED1“Tabi no Hidarite, Saihate no Migite” by Mariya Ise & Miyu Tomita · eps 2, 4
- ED2“Tabi no Hidarite, Saihate no Migite” by Mariya Ise & Miyu Tomita & Shiori Izawa · eps 10-12
- ED3“Tomorrow” · eps 13
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Made in Abyss FAQ
How many episodes does Made in Abyss have?
Made in Abyss has 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Made in Abyss?
About 5 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Made in Abyss finished?
Yes. Made in Abyss has finished airing — the final episode aired September 29, 2017.
Is there a season 2 of Made in Abyss?
Yes — the story continues in Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul (2020).
Where do I start Made in Abyss?
Start here: Made in Abyss is the first entry, followed by Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul.
Is Made in Abyss based on a manga?
Yes. Made in Abyss adapts the manga by Akihito Tsukushi.
Who animated Made in Abyss?
Made in Abyss was animated by Kinema Citrus and directed by Masayuki Kojima.
Who sings the opening of Made in Abyss?
The opening, "Underground River", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Made in Abyss?
Made in Abyss is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, Bilibili TV, HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.