Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery, the first film in a new theatrical trilogy, opens in Japan on October 23, 2026. The film continues the story after the second season, with the cast and staff returning and a theme song by Kevin Penkin featuring Mori Calliope.
The Made in Abyss franchise is moving into a new theatrical phase. The first film in a planned trilogy, Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery, is set to open in Japan on October 23, 2026. The film is a direct continuation of the 2022 television anime Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun, following Riko, Reg, Nanachi, and Faputa as they descend into the Abyss's seventh layer. Kadokawa first announced a sequel to that season in January 2023.
The production brings back the core team. Masayuki Kojima returns to direct at Kinema Citrus, with Hideyuki Kurata on scripts and Kazuchika Kise and Yuka Kuroda as character designers. Kevin Penkin is back to compose the music. The returning voice cast includes Miyu Tomita as Riko, Mariya Ise as Reg, Shiori Izawa as Nanachi, and Misaki Kuno as Faputa. The August 7 main trailer introduced two new cast members: Sumire Morohoshi as Tepaste and Takanori Hoshino as Cravagli.
The film's theme song, "Chain of the Abyss," is performed by Penkin featuring Hololive English VTuber Mori Calliope, who co-wrote the lyrics with Penkin. The collaboration marks a rare pairing between the series' long-time composer and a major VTuber. To build anticipation, the two 2019 compilation films, Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn and Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight, received a two-week limited revival screening in Japan starting in late May. Merchandise ties in as well: Bandai Spirits will release an Ichiban Kuji lottery from October 31, 2026, with figures of Bondrewd and Nanachi. The manga also remains a sales presence, with a new volume appearing in the top Kindle rankings as of August 21, 2026.
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The official Made in Abyss website hides a web gimmick on its Abyss Guide page that recreates the series' ascent burden curse through scrolling. Scrolling down keeps the page normal, but scrolling back up warps the screen with disturbing visuals. Author Akihito Tsukushi reacted on X, saying it seems the gimmick has been implemented. Fans praised the effect, and Takeshobo's official account shared it.
Dengeki Hobby Web reports the top 20 Kindle manga tankobon rankings as of August 21, 2026. Kingdom volume 80 leads, with new volumes of Made in Abyss, Black Lagoon, and The Unwanted Undead Adventurer also popular. Blue Lock's volumes 1-22 are on special covers for the live-action film, and Hakaiju volumes are 99 yen each.
The staff of Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery, the first film in a new theatrical trilogy based on Akihito Tsukushi's manga, released a main trailer on August 7. The trailer introduces two new cast members and previews the theme song "Chain of the Abyss," performed by series composer Kevin Penkin featuring Hololive English VTuber Mori Calliope. Calliope co-wrote the lyrics with Penkin, who composed and arranged the track. The film is scheduled to open in Japan on October 23. Returning cast members include Miyu Tomita as Riko, Mariya Ise as Reg, Shiori Izawa as Nanachi, and Misaki Kuno as Faputa. Newly announced cast members are Sumire Morohoshi as Tepaste and Takanori Hoshino as Cravagli. Masayuki Kojima returns to direct at Kinema Citrus, with Hideyuki Kurata on scripts and Kazuchika Kise and Yuka Kuroda as character designers. The story picks up after the second season, following Riko, Reg, Nanachi, and Faputa as they descend into the Abyss's seventh layer.
The Chiikawa Bakery Kyoto Pop Up Shop will run from August 13 to September 9, 2026, at the JR Kyoto Station West Gate ticket gate special venue, operated by LTR, a subsidiary of CL Holdings. The shop will sell bakery original goods and Kyoto- items, including a collaboration with Kyoto confectionery maker Miseju on a limited 'Chiikawa Bakery Fuwafuwa Otabe Caramel' priced at 1,460 yen with a random sticker. The shop will also offer original breads such as Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi shokupan at 950 yen each, plus mascots, flake stickers, eco bags, cookies, and trays. A purchase bonus gives a Kyoto-limited shopper tag for purchases over 2,200 yen. The bakery's permanent locations include Omokado at Tokyu Plaza Omotesando, opened in October 2024, and KITTE Osaka, opened in June 2026. The pop-up is free entry with possible crowd control. The Chiikawa manga by Nagano has eight volumes published by Kodansha, and the TV anime airs within Mezamashi TV on Fuji TV since April 2022.
Bandai Spirits will release the Ichiban Kuji Made in Abyss lottery sequentially from October 31, 2026, at 850 yen per draw. The A prize is a 22cm Bondrewd MASTERLISE figure, the B prize is a 16cm Nanachi & Meety Revible Moment figure, and the Last One prize is a Bondrewd MASTERLISE Last One ver. C through H prizes and a Double Chance Campaign will be announced later.
The staff of the first film in the new Made in Abyss trilogy, Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery, released a new teaser trailer on May 22. The film is set to open in Japan on October 23, 2026. Masayuki Kojima returns to direct at Kinema Citrus, with Hideyuki Kurata handling scripts and Kazuchika Kise and Yuka Kuroda returning as character designers. Kevin Penkin is back to compose the music. The confirmed returning voice cast includes Miyu Tomita as Riko, Mariya Ise as Reg, Shiori Izawa as Nanachi, and Misaki Kuno as Faputa. The film is a direct continuation of the 2022 television anime Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. Kadokawa first announced a sequel to that season in January 2023. To build anticipation, the two compilation films from 2019, Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn and Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight, are receiving a two-week limited revival screening in Japan starting in late May.