Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou
Summary: After surviving the brutal challenges of Idofront, Riko now possesses a White Whistle, allowing her to descend into the Abyss's sixth layer—The Capital of the Unreturned. Alongside Reg and Nanachi, Riko begins to explore the uncharted domain, where the ruins of the promised Golden City are located.
As the trio starts to adapt to the harsh environment, they soon encounter dangerous creatures and treacherous landscapes. Their expedition leads them to a village inhabited by strange beings known as "hollows." Despite the creeping sense of unease that welcomes them, the three venture onward to uncover the mysteries of the settlement and long-lost legacies of the forgotten adventurers who once descended into the horrors of the unexplored Abyss.
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After surviving the brutal challenges of Idofront, Riko now possesses a White Whistle, allowing her to descend into the Abyss's sixth layer—The Capital of the Unreturned. Alongside Reg and Nanachi, Riko begins to explore the uncharted domain, where the ruins of the promised Golden City are located.
As the trio starts to adapt to the harsh environment, they soon encounter dangerous creatures and treacherous landscapes. Their expedition leads them to a village inhabited by strange beings known as "hollows." Despite the creeping sense of unease that welcomes them, the three venture onward to uncover the mysteries of the settlement and long-lost legacies of the forgotten adventurers who once descended into the horrors of the unexplored Abyss.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou Review
Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou — After surviving the brutal challenges of Idofront, Riko now possesses a White Whistle, allowing her to descend into the Abyss's sixth layer—The Capital of the Unreturned. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.6). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Nanachi
Main
Nanachi
Main
Nanachi
Main
Nanachi
Main
Reg
Main
Reg
Main
Reg
Main
Reg
Main
Riko
Main
Riko
Main
Riko
Main
Riko
Main
Ajapoka
Supporting
Ajapoka
Supporting
Ajapoka
Supporting
Ajapoka
Supporting
Ajapoka
Supporting
Belaf
Supporting
Belaf
Supporting
Belaf
Supporting
Staff
Arimizu, Soujirou
Producer
Isogai, Noritomo
Producer
Kimura, Atsushi
Producer
Ogasawara, Muneki
Producer
Takenaka, Nobuhiro
Producer
Uchibayashi, Noriyoshi
Producer
Yamashita, Shinpei
Producer
Kojima, Masayuki
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Yamada, Haru
Sound Director
Furukuwa, Kouji
Episode Director, Storyboard
Haga, Hitoshi
Episode Director, Assistant Director, Key Animation
Hiraoka, Masanobu
Episode Director
Koide, Takushi
Episode Director, Storyboard
Koike, Hiroki
Episode Director, Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director
Nakanishi, Motoki
Episode Director
Takarai, Shunsuke
Episode Director, Key Animation
Kurata, Hideyuki
Script, Series Composition
Azuna, Riko
Theme Song Performance
Dan, Arnór
Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance
MYTH & ROID
Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Performance