The highly anticipated return of Akihito Tsukushi's dark fantasy epic draws closer as Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery unveils a fresh wave of scene stills. The upcoming theatrical film, serving as the first installment in the franchise's new movie project, has given fans their very first look at the formidable new character Nishagora alongside other striking cuts from the production.
Set to premiere across theaters in Japan on October 23, 2026, the feature picks up immediately after the harrowing events of Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. Riko, Reg, Nanachi, and Faputa continue their perilous descent into the unexplored depths of the Abyss' seventh layer. Studio Kinema Citrus remains at the helm of animation production, retaining core creative talents including director Masayuki Kojima, screenwriter Hideyuki Kurata, and character designers Yuka Kuroda and Kazuchika Kise of Production I.G.
Music & Cast Additions
Musical maestro Kevin Penkin returns alongside VTuber and musical artist Mori Calliope to deliver the theatrical theme song, titled "Chain of the Abyss." Recent promotional material highlights the track while introducing newcomers Tepasté, voiced by Sumire Morohoshi, and Cravali, voiced by Takanori Hoshino.
Originating from Akihito Tsukushi's manga serialized on Takeshobo's Web Comic Gamma, Made in Abyss continues to captivate audiences worldwide, boasting over 22 million circulating copies. The recent orchestral celebration, Made in Abyss Film Concert: Deep Echoes of Resonance at Tokyo's Nakano ZERO Grand Hall, further underscored the enduring cultural footprint of this unique dark fantasy franchise.
