YSS is a virtual-born artist who performs live in real venues and produces their own music, visuals, and merchandise, as profiled by KAI-YOU in June 2026.
YSS is a virtual-born artist who operates without major-label backing, producing their own music, visuals, and merchandise. A June 2026 profile by KAI-YOU, part of TuneCore Japan's MEDIA NETWORK project, paired YSS with fellow virtual artist Suu Kiuha to discuss how they build self-contained creative worlds across digital and physical spaces. The feature covered both artists' concepts, production methods, and influences, but did not specify YSS's real name, debut date, discography, or upcoming projects.
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Patrice Desilets told Eurogamer he has plans for a sequel to Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey. He said the 2019 survival action adventure was designed as volume 1 of a multi-volume work. He owns the IP but called the situation complicated. Asked whether he could make a sequel, he affirmed and said he always finishes what he starts. Actual work remains unclear while he develops 1666: Amsterdam, which is in early access.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey began IMAX advance screenings in Japan on September 4, and demand is running ahead of supply. Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro sold out every showing for September 4 and 5 within hours of tickets going on sale, and other Tokyo theaters reported sold-out screenings piling up. The advance run continues through September 10, ahead of the nationwide release on September 11. The screenings arrived with a wave of celebrity comments. Director Lee Sang-il called the film "a movie at the extreme point," manga artist Mari Yamazaki said it showed the maturity of film history, and game creator Hideo Kojima praised the all-IMAX presentation as "an Odyssey no one has seen." Astronaut Soichi Noguchi, who returned from space, said the story of a hero carrying guilt after war left him in awe. The film, based on Homer's epic and starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, is the first feature shot entirely with IMAX cameras. Its worldwide box office reached $1.5526 billion (about 251.5 billion yen) as of August 30, the highest for a Nolan film and the highest ever for an R-rated release.
Pearl Abyss announced on September 3 during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play broadcast that the first major DLC for Crimson Desert, titled Charting the Unknown, will launch on October 15. The open-world action adventure, released in March and surpassing 6 million cumulative sales worldwide by June, follows mercenary Kliff of the Gray Mane across the continent of Pywel. The DLC depicts Kliff, Unka, and Demian each finding purpose and journeying to carve out their futures amid surrounding chaos. The newly unveiled trailer shows underwater exploration, including swimming while holding onto a shark, steering a large sailing ship, and housing or base-building elements. Game Spark notes footage of giving flowers to an NPC and running at full speed on water. Crimson Desert is available on PC via Steam, Mac App Store, and Epic Games Store, as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. An August 26 update added Japanese voice acting. The DLC is positioned as a paid expansion, though no price was disclosed in the announcements.
A special video for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' which opens September 11, reveals the behind-the-scenes of the first feature film shot entirely in IMAX. Nolan has wanted to shoot this way since age 16, but the camera's loud drive noise made recording quiet dialogue nearly impossible. IMAX engineers built a new camera with a carbon soundproofing blimp, nicknamed 'The Keely,' that weighs about 135 kg and required a six-person crew and mirrors on set.
At gamescom 2026, Once Human Head of Operations Derek Qiu detailed the October major update Isles of Abyss, subtitled Ocean Expansion. The update reworks the ocean itself as a hostile living creature, adds a ship-building system from simple raft to sea fortress, and introduces five sea regions, blueprint sharing, and land-sea progression loops.
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.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' will hold a Tokyo Premiere on September 10, the day before its nationwide release on September 11. The event will feature simultaneous screenings in five formats across five Tokyo venues, a historic first. The IMAX screening at Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro will include a secret guest appearance.
Happinet will release Brigandine Abyss on August 27 for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Ahead of launch, the series' traditional surreal CM returns, with producer Masaru Saito dressed as a fish shop owner shouting the game's title while thrusting a yellowtail and a sea bream. The bit dates back to the 1998 original.
Pearl Abyss announced on August 25, 2026, that its open-world action adventure game "Crimson Desert" has been nominated in two categories for the gamescom award 2026: Most Epic and Best PC Game. The gamescom award recognizes outstanding works among titles exhibited at gamescom, Europe's largest game show. The Most Epic category honors games that leave a strong impression through epic worldviews, narratives, impressive graphics, and tense gameplay, while Best PC Game targets titles that achieve high polish and an excellent play experience on the PC platform. The announcement came ahead of the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 broadcast on August 26, during which Pearl Abyss also released a free update titled "Crimson Desert Enhanced." This update adds Japanese voice support, new story content, and cutscenes to the game, which launched on March 20, 2026. The game is set in the continent of Fywel and follows the gray-maned protagonist Cliff and his companions. A separate developer presentation at gamescom dev on August 24 detailed how the in-house BlackSpace Engine handles the game's 200 square km world.
Pearl Abyss announced and released the free update "Crimson Desert Enhanced" for its open-world RPG "Crimson Desert" during the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 digital event on August 26. The update, which raises the game version to 2.00.00, revises main story progression and connections, adds new cutscenes and story scenes to main quests, and includes voice acting in five languages, including Japanese. The skill acquisition system has been improved with the addition of "Abyss' Bond" as a currency, and eight new skills for protagonist Kliff. Existing skill acquisition status resets on first launch after the update, with a per-character reset option. The game is available on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Mac App Store), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A limited-time 20% discount sale for the game is underway, priced at 7,744 yen including tax. Since its release on March 20, "Crimson Desert" has received 17 updates, adding over 20 new features, over 120 types of pets and mounts, and over 70 types of costumes and equipment.
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.
Genkosha will publish 'The Odyssey: Inside Christopher Nolan's Film Production' on September 11, the same day the film opens in Japanese theaters. The 280-page B4 variant book, priced at 7,150 yen, covers production from script to completion with interviews, set photos, and concept art, including the life-sized Trojan Horse.
Anime News Network reviewed Brigandine Abyss, the new grand strategy tactical RPG from Happinet and NIS America. The review notes quality-of-life improvements and a stronger story focus, but criticizes the flatter, more generic artwork and motion-comic cutscenes as a step back from The Legend of Runersia.
IMAX developed a new 70mm film camera called Keighley, with input from Christopher Nolan and cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema. It was used to shoot Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' which is set for release in Japan on September 11, 2026. The camera combines film quality with digital-era functionality.
Pearl Abyss JP added the new region Edania: Inner Ward to Black Desert on PC on August 13, 2026. The update includes six hunting grounds, four bosses, the new top-tier accessories Eclata and Apeiron, and the new costume Godslayer Armor. The company also announced an offline event for October 3, 2026, themed around the Orvia Academy school festival.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' will hold IMAX early screenings from September 4 to 10, ahead of its September 11 release. The film also gets simultaneous release in six formats and nine versions, including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, MX4D, and 35mm, with special visuals released for each.
Happinet's turn-based strategy series returns with Brigandine Abyss, launching August 27, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Producer Masaru Saito, who served as assistant producer on Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, volunteered to lead the project. Players lead one of six factions on a continent split among 25 factions, fielding over 100 knight and monster units on hex-based battlefields.
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.
Creator Garurai opened the Steam store page for the PC novel game Abyssal Moonlight -Chapter1 on August 4, 2026. The free-to-play title is set in the underwater kingdom of Clarice, where residents of the poorest 23rd city, Abyssal, receive only management numbers. The protagonist Shion plans to smuggle banned creatures to buy his friend Karen the chance to become a fish person. The release date, playtime, and number of choices and endings are undisclosed.
At CEDEC 2026, Pearl Abyss designers Doo Seung-bin and Kim Hyun-gyeom detailed how the roughly 200-person team shipped Crimson Desert. They rejected brute-force staffing in favor of fast iteration, maintainable content, and parallel workflows. The seven-year development period was deliberate, treating the game as a foundation for future studio projects rather than a one-off release.
Discotek Media announced a large slate of Blu-ray releases at its Otakon panel on Saturday, including Digimon Frontier, Lupin III: Part II, Toradora!, Pani Poni Dash!, Outlanders, Samurai Pizza Cats, The Big O, Argento Soma, Tales of the Abyss, Infinite Ryvius, Memories, Patlabor TV and movies, Penguindrum, Lupin III: Zenigata and the 2 Lupins, and Digimon Movies Collection 3. The releases are planned for later this year.
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.
Happinet released a demo for the fantasy war simulation game Brigandine Abyss on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on July 30, 2026. The demo is also available on Steam, where it has been playable since May 27. Players can experience the first two chapters of two story scenarios: Gran Dragunica, which follows a young dragon tamer named Largo, and Scarlet Will, which follows a girl named Garnet who becomes a leader after her father is killed. The demo includes unit formation, base management, and turn-based battles on hexagonal grids with elevation differences. Save data from the demo cannot be transferred to the full game. Alongside the demo, a new trailer introducing the game's world and system was released. Brigandine Abyss is scheduled for release on August 27, 2026, on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The standard edition costs 9,020 yen, and the Limited Edition costs 18,480 yen. The game is the successor to Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia and features staff from Adglobe, including Makoto Yamamoto of Sengoku BASARA fame and Masayuki Horikawa, who worked on Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.
Japanese retailer Geo is running a storewide game sale through July 20 that includes several Nintendo Switch 2 titles at discounted prices. The most notable deals are four games all priced at 3,278 yen: Momotaro Dentetsu, Etrian Odyssey I·II·III, Shiren the Wanderer 6, and Super Robot Wars Y. The sale covers both Switch 2 native software and Switch titles playable via backward compatibility, as well as Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades of earlier Switch games. Other discounted Switch 2 titles include Mario Kart World (7,128 yen), Donkey Kong Bananza (5,478 yen), Poko a Pokemon (6,578 yen), Kirby's Air Rider (4,928 yen), and Hyrule Warriors: Sealed Chronicles (5,478 yen). Switch 2 Edition games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (6,028 yen) and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (3,828 yen) are also on sale. The on-site investigation by Inside Games and Game Spark confirms the prices are available at physical Geo stores while stock lasts.
During a July 7 shareholder briefing, Pearl Abyss CEO Heo Jin-young confirmed that DLC for Crimson Desert is 'basically considered as paid,' with pricing and release details to be clarified in Q3 2026. On multiplayer, Heo acknowledged player interest but cited technical challenges and said investigations are ongoing. An INVEN reporter cautioned against expecting a near-term implementation.
Salamander Pictures and Nippon Animation will premiere their nearly eight-minute anime short 20001 An Earth Odyssey in competition at the Fantasia International Film Festival on July 18. The festival runs in Montreal from July 16 to August 2. The short is the first original project from Taiki Sakurai's Tokyo-based studio Salamander Pictures. Sakurai, who previously worked at Production I.G. and spent seven years building Netflix's anime business in Japan, left the streamer to focus on riskier original work. The sci-fi comedy follows three aliens who arrive on Earth 20,000 years after humanity vanishes and misinterpret every artifact they find, treating a playground as a sacred site and an umbrella as advanced technology. Sakurai describes the short as a family-friendly comedy with a meditation on history and archaeology. The production involved art director Jessie Liu from Los Angeles, animators from Korea and France, and Maru Animation. Sakurai plans to expand the concept into a series of five-minute episodes and is seeking partners after the festival premiere.
The 30th Fantasia International Film Festival will screen multiple anime premieres including the world premiere of CloverWorks' three-part collection Grotesqqque, two episodes of the live-action Junji Ito series, and several short films, along with the North American premiere of A New Dawn and the Canadian premiere of cocoon. The festival runs July 16 to August 2 in Montreal.
A feature on Brigandine Abyss highlights the involvement of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance director Masayuki Horikawa and composer Rei Kondoh, along with other series veterans. The tactical RPG borrows heavily from Fire Emblem's aesthetic and mechanics, including a blue-haired protagonist, laguz-like monsters, and grid-based combat. NIS America is publishing the game, which offers Story and Mission modes.
Happinet and Adglobe will release the fantasy war simulation Brigandine: Abyss on August 27, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The turn-based strategy game features 25 factions and over 100 unit types. A demo update arrived July 8, with additional demos for consoles coming July 30.
The final US trailer for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has been released, along with the announcement of simultaneous IMAX screenings. The film, an adaptation of the ancient Greek epic, stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. It is the first feature film shot entirely with IMAX film cameras.
Seven Seas Entertainment announced 16 new licenses at its Anime Expo panel on July 4, 2026. The slate spans multiple imprints and genres, including light novels, manga, manhwa, and audiobooks, with releases scheduled from March through June 2027.
Universal Pictures has released 'The Odyssey: Defy the Gods,' the official Roblox game for Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'Odyssey,' on Roblox and other platforms. The multiplayer nautical action-adventure game lets players sail with companions, gather supplies, and overcome obstacles like storms and whirlpools. An event offers the limited gold avatar item 'Helmet of Agamemnon.' The game carries an 18+ age rating on Roblox.
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.
At the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Nippon Animation held a 50th anniversary panel and unveiled three original series: the sci-fi black comedy 2001: An Earth Odyssey, the gourmet drama Taverna!!!, and the Alice in Wonderland reimagining Alices. Producer Taiki Sakurai and director Yumiko Yoshizawa presented the projects, which mark a shift toward adult-oriented content for the studio. A sizzle reel of classics like Heidi and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer drew applause.
Good Smile Company announced Nendoroid figures for Hololive twin VTuber unit FUWAMOCO, with Fuwawa Abyssgard and Mococo Abyssgard releasing simultaneously in November 2026. The figures include hand-holding parts for side-by-side display, plus optional items like doughnuts and microphones. Each costs 7,800 yen.
KAI-YOU profiles virtual-born artists YSS and Suu Kiuha, who perform live in real venues and produce their own music, visuals, and merchandise. The feature is part of TuneCore Japan's MEDIA NETWORK project, which helps independent artists pitch songs to media. Both artists describe their concepts, production methods, and influences.
Kwalee Labs, the developer of the well-received sci-fi FPS 'Luna Abyss', has laid off all staff and closed its doors just one month after the game's launch. CEO Hollie Emery announced the closure on LinkedIn, stating the decision was 'completely outside of our control.' The game had earned a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam.
Happinet's Brigandine Abyss, releasing August 27 on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, offers a story mode with event battles tied to a weekly calendar, a mission mode not in the demo, and over 100 knight and monster units on hexagonal terrain. Early impressions highlight a balance of ease and challenge, with a villainous faction that turns into a resistance story.
EXNOA's DMM GAMES began official service for "Dot Abyss" on June 11, 2026, on iOS and Android. The idle RPG is the first title under the new Kumasan Black label, which Studio KUMASAN established to produce edgier content than its orthodox Creative Team KUMASAN line. Producer Yudai Hasegawa, who also served as creative director and handled planning, original concept, character settings, and scenario, said the label aims for works with "a bit of flair" that cannot be made through the usual route. The game combines smooth pixel art animation with a fantasy setting where players command up to 10 characters in auto-battles against monsters called Calamities emerging from a Great Hole. A Force Chain system lets players intervene manually by spending accumulated Mana on attacks, buffs, or healing. Pre-registrations exceeded 700,000, and all registrants receive Abyss Gems worth over 40 gacha pulls. Launch campaigns include ad trucks in Akihabara, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro, plus a follow-and-repost campaign on X. The game has a Standard version and an R18 version with a Brothel facility featuring Live2D animations.
DMM Games' new title Dot Abyss, releasing June 11, is the debut work under the Kumasan Black label. The game features all female characters with exaggerated soft, squishy (mochimochi) designs, with clothing accessories that emphasize thigh plumpness. The developer describes it as a wholesome game, but the obsessive focus on mochimochi across every character makes that label feel questionable.
Section 9 Interactive, a studio founded by former Tarsier Studios developers, revealed a new demo for its debut title End of Abyss at Summer Game Fest 2026. The top-down sci-fi survival horror game features twin-stick shooting, resource management, and Metroidvania-style progression. A release date of October 1, 2026 was announced, with pre-sales now live on the Epic Games Store.
Epic Games Publishing announced during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on June 6 that the horror adventure End of Abyss will launch on October 1, 2026. The game is developed by Sweden-based Section 9 Interactive, a studio founded by former members of the Little Nightmares development team. Players control a young combat engineer named Cel who descends into a forsaken underground facility to uncover the truth behind anomalies while confronting terrifying creatures. Pre-orders opened alongside the release date announcement. End of Abyss will be available on PC via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The title was first revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025. The announcement included new footage showing confrontations with various creatures inside the facility.
To promote Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey', IMAX has created a popcorn bucket shaped like an IMAX film camera. Priced at $50, it sold out quickly after online sales began on June 4. The bucket includes a viewfinder showing a scene from the film in IMAX aspect ratio.
Game Spark published an early hands-on report for Happinet's upcoming strategy RPG Brigandine Abyss, detailing its defense battles, Mission Mode, and the opening of its story. The game launches on August 27 and features six factions, 24 countries with side stories, and a new multi-line defense system that challenges even series veterans.
The action-adventure title Luna Abyss, released May 22, 2026, has earned a Metascore of 80 on PC and 81 on PS5. Critics praise its combat, movement, and world design, while noting some visual roughness and limited weapon variety. The game is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and supports Game Pass.
GameSpark's latest Asian indie roundup, published May 31, 2026, highlights four titles from Chinese and Korean developers. The lineup includes the horror game '蛹月' (Pupa Moon) by CherryPink, now on Steam wishlists. It follows a girl named Su Li who wakes in a strange room and must escape monsters using a flashlight-like tool. The game features a revealing Chinese dress that can tear during action. Also featured is '万年レベル1プレイヤー' (The Eternal Level 1 Player), a 3D action roguelite by Tripearl Games and published by Smilegate, based on a Kakao web novel and webtoon. A demo is available on Steam, and PlayStation Store wishlisting has begun. The roundup includes 'Abyss: Everlasting', a dark fantasy turn-based RPG by IGNOST, sold only on STOVE with Korean language support and a SECRET PLUS adult version. Finally, '中国式地雷女' (Chinese-style Mine Girl), a visual novel by ZHONGXIA GAMES, has a release date of July 13, 2026, and will support Japanese text. The developer confirmed Japanese voice acting is not yet decided.
Northern Studio released a demo for the dungeon roguelike Abyss Ring on Steam. The game features randomly generated dungeons, a hunger system, and cooking mechanics that turn monster drops into dishes like orc tonkatsu and minotaur gyudon. Over 200 equipment types and skill progression through repeated runs are also included. The full release is planned for summer 2026.
Eisnid released its new PC title "Iris Odyssey: Pandora's Girl" on Steam on May 29, 2026. The game is a modern fantasy text adventure set in Shibuya. It follows Kazahana, an orphan girl searching for her missing brother Mitsuba, who awakens magical powers and meets Iris, a seasoned mage pursuing the criminal mage organization Sky Seeker. The story branches based on player choices, with Kazahana and Iris deepening their bond. The business model is free-to-play with item billing: the prologue through the middle part (over two hours of play) is free. The full main story is unlocked via a paid DLC called the Complete Package, priced at 2,980 yen. A launch sale runs until June 11, offering the Complete Package at 10% off (2,682 yen). An ASMR drama featuring Kazahana, titled "I will take care of your ears responsibly," is also available on DLsite for 1,980 yen.
NIS America released a playable demo for Brigandine: Abyss on Steam. The strategy RPG launches worldwide on PC August 26 and on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27. The Xbox version is digital-only. A Deluxe Edition for Switch 2 and PS5 includes a mini art book and digital soundtrack.
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.