Made In Abyss To Continue As Movies

I guess Demon Slayer isn’t the only anime adaption to switch venues midway through. Kadokawa, producers of the series Made In Abyss, have announced plans for a continuation beyond what was last seen in 2022…but not as another season, as a series of movies. Don’t be fooled by the chibi designs of its main cast — Made In Abyss is a horror anime with a creepy premise and visuals that get GROSS. There’s this gang of orphans that lives nearby a dark chasm that is the last unexplored territory on Earth…the Abyss. No one knows how far it stretches down, they just know the deeper you get, the harder it is to survive, with the native monsters becoming more powerful and bloodthirsty. In addition, the deeper you descend into the Abyss the harder it is to get back up. Descend one layer and you might experience mild discomfort walking back uphill; two layers and you’ll get headaches; three and you’ll be nauseated. Eventually if you go far enough it becomes impossible for a regular human to turn back, as going any direction but down causes them physical injury. Sounds like fun, right? Well, one of the orphans is determined to […]
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I think moving Made in Abyss to movies again is a smart choice. The pacing of this anime works well when you can watch a longer story in one sitting, without weekly breaks. The atmosphere is heavy, and I feel it benefits from more immersive viewing. I am curious if they will adapt the manga arcs exactly or take creative liberties. The show already has shocking scenes, so a movie budget could push the visuals even further. My only worry is that the wait between releases will be long. In a series, you get regular updates, but with movies, there is a gap that makes it harder for casual viewers to stay engaged. Still, the return of the same director, composer, and voice actors makes me feel confident they will keep the tone and style consistent.

I like the idea of the story continuing as films. The Abyss is so detailed and layered that each movie can focus on one main descent. That way, they can explore every layer without rushing. I also think the horror elements will feel more intense in a theater, especially with the sound design.

To be honest, I would have preferred a third season instead of movies. Waiting for a theatrical release here is not easy. Some countries will get the films months earlier, and spoilers will be everywhere online. I still plan to watch, but the format change will make it harder for international fans.

I keep my opinion simple: I will wait and judge the films on what they show, not on the format. I trust the returning director and studio more than promises alone. If the first film keeps careful focus on character and respects the Abyss’ rules, then format change will not matter to me.

I also want to say I appreciate that the creative team did not abandon the original voice cast. That signals respect for the material and for the audience. I plan to read reviews and view official trailers before making a final decision, and I will try to see the theatrical release if it looks faithful and complete. For now, I am cautiously optimistic and ready to be convinced.

I feel practical about the change to movies. From a market view, films can be a safer route for a costly, violent franchise. The move may reflect an attempt to secure better returns while keeping creative control. If successful, the franchise could continue with steady funding and technical quality. I like that many of the series’ creators stay on board; that continuity reduces the risk of a sudden tonal shift.

I will watch how the release is scheduled. If the films come out over a reasonable time span with clear story divisions, fans can keep interest and the narrative can breathe. If the studio rushes sequels or limits runtime, I worry about loss of depth. I will look for official content warnings and support options before I decide how to view the first film.