The "Abyss" is the last unexplored place in the world. Strange and wonderful creatures roam within,
and it is full of precious relics that present humans can't recreate. Those that dare to explore the
depths are known as "Cave Raiders." An orphan girl named Riko lives on the rim. Her dream is to become
a Cave Raider like her mother and solve the mysteries of the cave system. One day, Riko starts
exploring the caves and discovers a robot who resembles a human boy.
(Source: Anime News Network, edited)
Note: The last episode aired with a runtime of ~48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute
long episode.
There's no doubt that longing for the unknown has been a major driving force in the human history, as it urged us to discover and explore. Even when the process is dangerous, the thirst for something new and grand often proves too much to care for any hazard or menace. "When your minds made up, there's no point trying to change it." And not unlike sailors who boarded ships towards the New World back in 15th century, the characters of "Made in Abyss" can't resist the urge to get inside the titular pit which leads as far as 20 km into the ground. It boasts an unique microclimate, with fantastical plants and vicious animals, as well as the “Curse”, a mysterious illness caused by ascending within its confines. But more importantly, the depth is filled with artifacts of various characteristics which are sold to people all around the world. As such exploring the Abyss became a viable job, allowing people of all ages and backgrounds to make a living by scavenging the dangerous area for objects that could be of value. One aspect of the unknown is that you can never know just how dangerous it really is. The Abyss is divided into layers, with first one believed to be relatively safe and a good starting point for pretty young children to practice their scavenging. But one day something unexpected happens, as during one of those training escapades, a blonde girl named Riko gets cornered by a large monster. She's all but gone, when suddenly, a mysterious stranger appears and saves her. This experience does not discourage the kid whatsoever, as she's still eager to get a higher rank and thus earn the right to delve deeper into the void. This is pretty much the crux of this show. The abyss keeps proving to be as awful as everyone says, and then some. It's constantly portrayed as an insanely dangerous, cruel and miserable land. It's a place that no sane person should ever want to find themselves in. Yet despite all that, there are people who keep returning. Hell, some even decide to inhabit it. For all these souls, there is something the outside world can't provide them with. They have a thirst that only be quenched by this equally hazardous and fascinating land, the terrain as terrible as it is beautiful. They will stand strong in face of any misfortune and danger. Maybe that in itself is enough to be their reward. Or perhaps the real prize awaits them at the end of the journey. Who knows? "Made in Abyss" seems to take great delight in torturing its characters, both physically and psychologically. This is done in contrast to show’s fable-like artstyle and atmosphere. They get beaten up, hurt, sick, are put in awful conditions and told terrible things. They are in constant state of terror and peril. Their victories are short lived and the dangers just line up one after another. Every misstep can cost a life, and sometimes plain bad luck is enough to end the journey in a casket (or more likely, a monster's intestines). The people molded by this crude world tend to be rough and lack sympathy, or simply forget how to express it. It may seem pointless to ask them for help, but doing so just may set you apart from those too stubborn to admit weakness, and cause a change of heart. In the world so void of earnestness, you can't help but want to get behind those who still haven't lost their spark.
~~~img220(https://manga.tokyo/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/madeinabyss_logo.jpg)~~~ So, do you looking for a adventure to the fantasy world without being transferred to another world ? here the answer. __Made in Abyss__ are going to take you to the deep of __Abyss__ wich is place can't be founded anywhere, the Landscape, the Nature, the Artifact, the Mystery everything is about Abyss that is unique it own. People who had seen the face of Abyss will can not resist to get in there and exploring the underworld of abyss, but nothing is safe when someone are getting inside they are start getting a pressure of the abyss called '__Curse of Abyss__' a mysterious illness caused by ascending within its confines. When the Curse haunting, delver can found various Artifacts and Lansdcape the Artifact can be sold to people around the world and the Landscape can make you famous by telling the story of it, there more thing dangerous in the abyss such as the Monster or the Nature of it more importanly Abyss is divided into layers. First layer are known as safety layer so can be used to training by newbie delvers or we can called it a really young delvers. the story start when __Riko__ a young delver getting cornered by big monster, between life and death Riko screaming for help that maybe will not being heard by anyone but suddenly a laser beam shooted hit the monster and save Riko, after that she find a boy that she realize that it was the boy saved her and not just that she think he is not human rather more like robot, without preamble she immediately decided to take him home. Riko and her friend trying to wake him up to ask many question about what is he but unfortunately he lost his memory making everything is still a mystery to solve. Not long after Riko found __Reg__ name given by Riko the delver team back from the Abyss bringing a __White Whistel__ belong to __Lyza The Destroyer__ and documents writed by Lyza, Riko was telled she can see the document when she was looking the document it was a exploration journal everything writen there is what Lyza have been seen inside there even there record that she have seen and watching Reg but there one make this kids curious, in one of the document writen '_Im waiting down here_'. So i not gonna tell more about the story its going to spoiled up everything the opening story is really making me really curious to hell man, what kind of journey will the take to the abyss ? did Lyza, Riko Mother really waiting down there in deep of Abyss ? what Reg is ? everything is still a mystery to solve. ~~~img1366(https://blog.sakugabooru.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/worlds-biggest-toilet.jpg)~~~ when the story making me curious the other aspects is giving a perfect connection to the anime such as Art, Music and the Characters. when i was watching episode one the first thing i can see is a really great art the Lanscape and the Effects are making really great sync that make it look really real i even can feel it i can imagine if was there and just being amazed. the most important is the monster are not using a CG that make me '_woa dude they really giving a great job to it_' they're moving so smooth and looks like life for me atleast. The Music was composed by __Kevin Penkin__. 'Underground River' that played at opening is sounds great i sure people are looking for the soundtrack as fast as they can after hear that not only that another soundtrack are connecting great to the animation that making the anime are really enjoyable to watch. Characters are the aspect point that debate to much by all my friend lets said 6/10 of my friend were droping it after looking the characters design they said '_the face is so rounded_' or '_a young children ?_' or '_is that really 2m freaky old girl ?_' but hey that how fantasy work and it without Isekai shit so i not give a shit about it but you must know the characters are not having really good time since they are traveling to the Abyss even they're children there no escape for being violated. after all this was good anime this can hit me hard again as an fantasy anime, before it was __No Game No Life__ its been 4 years ago and i've waitin another fantasy anime that really giving me a sensation of the fantasy of it, NGNL maybe is giving hanging end but Made in Abyss for me is not hanging, one season of it alerdy satisfied me if there second it was bonus for me. My Score (0.0 - 10.0 Decimal) ~! Story : 8.0 Music : 8.1 Art : 8.2 Characters : 7.9 Enjoyment : 9.8 Overall : 8.4 !~ ~~~img1366(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22539822_1120190254780030_5382157435921181359_n.jpg?oh=89cf8256ba438b0ac90d677c7e209e85&oe=5A87DB1A)~~~
I cannot say many anime have made me bawl like a child but I am proud to say this one has. Made In Abyss was an emotional ride for me. Filled with moments that made me smile and uplift my soul and dreadful truths that sunk my heart into temporary but shocking depression. I don't believe in the inane three episode rule because it is completely subjective. An arbitrary limiter put on a show is stupid and if you want to stick to a show until the 300th episode to see if it gets any good that is entirely your prerogative. However, that rule is perfect for this show because the first three episodes work like an introduction to an epic and it is completely mesmerizing. It hooks you by showing you the world through the eyes of likable characters, specifically Riko and Regu. Riko is a young girl who wants to venture out into a deep pit that means certain death accompanied by her robot friend, Regu. Riko wants to travel deep into the abyss because of the possibility of meeting up with her Mother, a proud white whistle and her natural curiosity that is deeply rooted in her genuine character. Regu, curious about his origin he also delves into the abyss because he wants answers that only the deep dark pit can answer, and their very adorable relationship will keep you invested. Even the supporting characters that we will not see much of like Nat and the rest of the kids are well written. Their motivations are clear and they have depth and that is all I can really ask for. The animation is top notch. It consistently reminds me of a Ghibli film. You are completely invested in the world because the artwork is great. From the landscapes that make up the city surrounding the abyss to the abyss itself, it is beautiful. The sense of danger is imminent and I can greatly I appreciate that aspect. This review is sort of half-assed but I just needed to get my brief opinions out there. I give this a 5/5 because it did everything well. Made In Abyss, in my eyes is a masterpiece.
__- I N T R O -__ Made in Abyss grabbed my attention way back when it was first announced with it’s unique art on the teaser poster. However I didn’t get around to watch it for quite a while, I finished it about 30 minutes before writing this review actually. So what are my thoughts on it? Let’s start the review. __- S T O R Y -__ Despite the extremely thrilling premise that just yells ''GRANDIOSE ADVENTURE'', you really don't get any of that. The characters barely go through anything yet progress so much due to the extremely fast pacing. The series is extremely telegraphed in that aspect, as you always know when Reg and Riko face a big danger and manage to overcome it, they're practically at the end of the layer and will dive even further only for the same ''Explore a bit, get into a hopeless situation, prevail'' cycle to repeat. Practically the whole series' plot can be summed up to the same length of the previous paragraph. The series does introduce a villain by the end of the season as a set up towards the announced sequel but he is nothing but a textbook bad guy, since nothing screams evil more than ''Booo gruesome experiments on children''. Despite this, the series have a lot of emotion in them alongside an extremely well constructed world with a lot of potential for further development. __- C H A R A C T E R S -__ Made in Abyss is full of visually distinct and memorable characters but a lot of them are extremely simple as personalities. They have no depth or any inner conflicts, what you see is what you get. What the characters say, that's what they think, what they say, they feel, there's never a moment of subtlety or expressiveness without mentioning what they're expressing with words outside of a major moment in the final episode. All of them have valid motives for what they're doing, be it sense of exploration accompanied with wanting to meet your mother who's waiting at the bottom of the Abyss or wanting to find out who you are. The motives don't feel weak but sometimes the conviction of the characters' does and unintentionally so. __- A R T & A N I M A T I O N -__ The art is absolutely gorgeous, no other way around it. It's extremely detailed and atmospheric. The world couldn't have been portrayed better. The animation is good enough, although the quality jumps a lot. It's usually above average with plenty of double framing and that works, but out of nowhere it can get real smooth and dynamic when an action scene comes. Which wouldn't have been so haphazard... if... the smooth animation didn't occasionally show up out of nowhere on some completely arbitrary moments. It's kind of evident whenever a better key animator's turn comes around to animate a portion of the episode. That's a minor nitpick though. The smooth animation is welcome. It compliments the show's world as a whole and could be really expressive given it's quality if the characters just let it do it's own work instead of yelling out their emotions constantly. __- S O U N D T R A C K -__ The OST is fantastic, it's extremely memorable and almost always played at the right moment to play with your feelings. The whole track list has that sense of mystery, beauty, sadness and adventure at the same time so almost every piece of the score can be used at any given moment and it'd fit perfectly. The compositions are mostly made of orchestral arrangements and medleys with touching vocals. I do feel like the track ''Hanazeve Caradhina'' was played a bit too much (4 times in total) for what it was. It's the most special track in the whole OST so it should've been handled with a bit more care as it's amazing. __- O V E R A L L -__ I think Made in Abyss is a really good show overall with plenty of positives but is stopped from being the grandiose adventure it's supposed to be due to it's extremely quick pacing and lack of exploration. The characters sometimes feel like they literally fly past the Abyss' layers. It's definitely worth a watch though. When Season 2 comes around I'll definitely watch it.
(This review was originally written on MyAnimeList on November 22, 2017) Made in Abyss is a show that is immediately appealing to any anime fan. It's art and animation outclasses everything that has come out this year, its score is unique and elevates some of the best moments of the show, it has the aesthetic of a lost classic square-enix game, and the premise is one that immediately overwhelms the mind with possibilities about what could happen in the abyss. The premise is then supported with genius bits of world-building and clues about the true nature of the abyss, where it gives the viewer enough information to understand the world of Made in Abyss while still being surprised at every major event. As I was watching this show this was all immediately clear from the first episode. On all technical fronts, this show was a marvel. But part of me worried that this show may only have its appeal in its technical mastery. The greatest appeal that an anime can have for me is in its emotional core, not just in what is the most obvious, but the second layer that it works on. I think about Space Patrol Luluco, a crazy over-the-top series that ends up delivering a very genuine message by the end. Or Redline, which decides at the end of a beautifully animated, almost 40 minute race of mind-blowing proportions, that the entire movie was about the power of love and somehow pulls it off. Luckily, this emotional core (can't come up with a less pretentious phrase) becomes clear in a big way for Made in Abyss. There is a moment in which things become very clear for both the main characters and the viewer about the true nature of this show: there are stakes and there are consequences. As appealing as the premise is, it is also one in which danger is not only constantly present, but leaves real damage that threatens the lives of the main characters greatly. The truth is the premise was always a very cynical one: going into an abyss that is an extremely dangerous hazard for the sake of collecting artifacts for money and fame, and specifically forcing children to do so for their orphanage. It is only after the moment mentioned above that the show drives the point home and continues to do so all the way until the last episode. Made in Abyss does not wallow in this sort of attitude, though. It is not "dark" for the sake of being "dark". It instead treats it as a reality that needs to be accepted. But Made in Abyss cares deeply about its characters, just as deeply as they care about each other. Riko and Regu only have each other, and each has been through so much that the idea of losing one another is enough to cripple them for significant amount of time. And their friendship is one with a real foundation, having been developed for months off-screen after first meeting each other. Each provides something valuable to the other, they work best together, and you root for both of their well-being not only for the sake of the show but for their sake as well. In that way, Made in Abyss is about hope in a hopeless place, about facing harsh reality while knowing the chances of success are low. Optimism will only get you so far until insurmountable forces knock you down, and from their you must rely on whatever strength you have left as well as the strength and kindness of others. Even then, nothing is easy, and everything feels like it is out to get you. But in then end, you pull yourself back up every time until you're dead. It something that most would consider hopeless, but considering you've gotten this far, it is beautiful in a way. For this reason, Made in Abyss manages to not only be a technical marvel, but also a genuinely beautiful and engrossing story on top of that. It feels like the kind of anime that immediately makes its presence known as more than just another season favorite. Whether or not it gets a second season, it is an anime that I will come back to again and again for the incredible achievement it is.
I have mixed feelings about this anime. Considering how much it’s been hyped the past year, I went into it feeling really excited and expecting a masterpiece. Whilst I did end up being deeply affected by it at certain points (episodes 11-13 are some of the most haunting I’ve ever seen), it took me a while to get there. I wasn’t drawn in automatically by the scenery, although it did make me somewhat curious. There were three main aspects to this anime: the characters, the story and the environment/world-building. I’ll start with the characters. Reg, our robot MC, was a fantastic character. Not exactly street smart, but still savvy enough to be able to get through most any challenges by himself. You could argue that he and Riko (the other MC) complimented each other, but in truth he didn’t really need her. He could have survived just fine without her knowledge and cooking skills. However, what she was to him was a drive to carry on going, and that was shown extraordinarily well through his reactions to the event that happened to her. The anime did a great job portraying him as a kind, pure and sensitive character who loved and wanted to protect Riko and it made him very likeable as a person. I was able to empathize with him through his challenges. Riko, on the other hand, was probably the reason I didn’t rate this anime any higher. I just couldn’t really feel anything for her besides irritation. I think the anime was trying to portray her as a sweet but insatiably curious girl who treasures her friends but treasures the abyss more. Well, it got the second part right. You could definitely feel her love for the abyss...sorta. Mostly, I felt she was a selfish brat who didn’t care about anyone other than herself – actually, scratch that – who didn’t even think about anybody other than herself. Everything was about her and her journey, not the impact it had on anyone else. Not to mention, there was absolutely no reason for her to set out on the journey so young. I would even call it stupid. She could do nothing – NOTHING – by herself, and the very fact that she even thought she could handle the journey alone was just annoying. I really pitied Reg most of the time. ~!Seriously...the things he did for her, and in return she couldn’t even fulfil his single simple request.!~ However, she did redeem herself a bit near the very end of the anime and I get the feeling that if there’s ever a season two, I’ll like her much more. Nanachi was a brilliant character. I can’t say too much about her (cos spoilers) but suffice to say she made the anime for me. Reg was great, but it was Reg and Nanachi’s interactions (combined with their backstories) that got this anime out of the 70s zone for me and into the 80s. The other characters were decent, but none of them besides Ozen were really more than one dimensional. I did like Ozen, and would enjoy seeing more of her though. Now onto the story. The basic premise is simple (girl wants to explore vast untamed and dangerous wonderland for whatever reason, usually something to do with parents), but was executed well. The pacing was neither too fast or too slow initially, and it was reasonably pleasant to watch, if a little boring with all the rinse and repeat action/exploration scenes. The first couple of arcs were good, the last arc was incredible (I’d give that arc a solid 9). If you’ve not watched this anime yet, and are planning too, you need to see it through to the end. Sure, if you hated the beginning arcs you might not like the last one either, but if you just thought ‘meh’ it’s worthwhile watching all the way through. There are some very deep themes raised, and told in a very haunting manner. One scene in particular will probably stay with me a lot longer than I’d like. Next: world-building. I’d have actually loved to see more of the abyss. The majority of the time in the abyss is actually spent either talking to various individuals, eating, or walking – but focusing on fact that they are walking rather than what they are walking through. Normally I’m not one for exposition, but a bit more here and there would have been great. The parts where the monsters and scenery were described and then shown were very interesting. Basically, I guess what I’m saying is that it would have been nice to see more of the author’s actual world-building itself and not through the eyes of Riko who already knew about most of the upper level environments and only felt the need to explain occasionally to Reg. The art was stunning. The music was poignant. Both contributed wonderfully to the anime, and were aesthetically very pleasing. Overall, though, it’s one of those anime you really have to form your own opinion on. Yeah, there are parts you can look at and say ‘oh, that’s conventionally good’, but on the whole it’s about the feelings the anime evokes in you. If it doesn’t make you feel anything the entire time besides a mild amusement or boredom, it’s failed for you. And if it does speak to you, well then, you probably be giving it a high (or low) score for entirely your own reasons.
Open up an endless world of possible settings. A Giant hole in the middle of civilization, in which lies a depth dangerous to mankind. Made in Abyss is one of my personal favourites of Summer 2016 due to its amazing setting, atmosphere, and world building with amazing execution. We start off this adventure with Riko, a girl with curiosity and the need to adventure the depths of the Abyss thoroughly. With no signs of fear, she heads on strong until her partner Nat gets into trouble with a creature. She does save him and with this, she meets a robotic boy named Reg. His origins at the time were mysterious and unknown to Riko. Thus their adventure as boy and girl, in search for a purpose begins. Why do they feel the need to enter the Abyss? Why risk it all and go into a deadly place? For the search of Riko’s Mom and her whereabouts. Her curiosity and duty like feeling called her into the Abyss and Riko wanted to find the answer to it all. While they adventure and stray what was called their home, they delve deep into deaths row. While they do this, their personality matures while they grow significantly as characters. Proceeding with caution and making the right decisions is all that matter. Because one little mistake and it may be then for our adventurers. Something I can appreciate about Made in Abyss is its use of colours and looking at the atmosphere within its full beauty telling us that great Storytelling isn't all they can do. While they're at it, why not insert a beautiful song while we look at some beautiful scenery? Setting the tone like that in the first episode and I knew that this series would be great. I have read the manga before hand and seeing it brought out to life is much more satisfying. The way the voice acting is brought out, to how the creatures look, to the soundtrack. I might be praising the music too much, but I think it deserve just that much praise. The here mainly is Riko and Reg in search for Riko’s mother and descending further into the Abyss, with more risks to come. The system of the Abyss is explained and how it works. Riko and Reg knows that this will be a very difficult trip. But they head in otherwise. Despite them being a lower rank (red whistle), they show bravery and proceeds. Let me just say this to those who might not have a clue, but I suggest heading into this anime cautiously. It is by no means a kids show, so don't be fooled by the childlike artstyle. You'll find it more enjoyable and give you a more interesting experience. What makes this anime for me is the atmosphere and the feeling once they go deeper and deeper. It's weird how Riko, who is only a little girl, dives into this deathly hole with little to no hesitation. Her drive is that insane. The art style and character design is not something you usually see, which gives Made in Abyss a more unique touch to it. With the Chibi looking artstyle to the very beautiful looking layers in the Abyss, the unique story, the execution, working together with the beautiful Soundtrack, Art, and animation, this anime is like ear gasms plus eye gasms. It’s very satisfactory. As the anime progresses, so does Reg and Riko’s. They learn to trust each other better (although Riko looked like she liked Reg from the start with her happy go lucky attitude). They learn that the Abyss is no small thing and that they must learn that no help will come for them in times that they are in danger. If there’s anything to complain about, it may be the fact that the narrative aspect of the show seems a bit slow. I found the character development to be ok, but overall this anime is my favourite of Summer 2017. I loved the death vibes as they went deeper. The anime is mostly based around Reg and Riko and their adventure within the abyss. This is how you world build, this is how you make an adventure series, this is how you add violent scenes, this is how you create suspense, this is how to make someone truly cringe, this is how you do execute storytelling correctly. Made in Abyss does it all, with minor errors or flaws, it proves that little children going on a nice adventure isn’t all sunshine and rainbows.
INTRO....I want to be honest. I was evading this anime . My first impression was the picture of Riko, Reg, and Nanachi, I thought: An anime about children, with some strange plot, fanservice and maybe a big bunny (you know the same shit again). I was not expecting anything from this anime. I was preparing to drop it and shit on it, but now i eat my own words. This anime is a jewel. The adaptation is incredible. It has a good narrative with an impressive artistic design, combined with the most beautiful soundtrack of the 2017 and an acceptable character development if you haven't seen it what are you waiting for ?, after read this review go to your favorite anime website (PornHub can wait for a while made in abyss no ) I assure you that you won't regret it. Story 9.4/10 youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6Q5HWH1LhU) ill write this again: An anime with a good story. It has everything, mystery, emotion, sadness, love, action, tears and much more. The story could be straightforward and conceptually very simple, several details are added as the story progresses. The show highlights concepts such as friendship, trust, why the abyss became important to the locals and the curse that surrounds it without being too complicated for the viewer to understand. Also, we can observe the constant need to find the truth and the need to resolve the abyss' mysteries. Besides, the story blended very well with the art and soundtrack to produce a beautiful animation. Made in Abyss is a perfect example of an adventure anime done right. When I first started watching it, it reminded me of the feeling you get when you jump into some beautiful-looking open-world RPG for the first time, as the world of Made in Abyss simply looks stunning. Lowering the abyss is a dangerous task. However, it is gratifying to see the consistency between hazards and depth. Perhaps the only negative point I have is that the story is not going to be finished as the manga is still going on. In addition, it was only adapted to chapter 26 of the manga. I'm sure we'll have to wait a while for an ending, but the voices and the animation of sadness scenes are pretty good i choose one of them ... TEARS ALERT AND SPOILER ALERT DO NOT PLAY THE VIDEO IF YOU HAVEN'T WHATCH THE ANIME ~!!~youtube(youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mCgPKEG_TI)) Characters: 9.6/10 Reg: This character has a mystery that maybe will not be explained. He is powerful but lacks thoughtful analysis. For that reason, he is the best partner for Riko because she is the rational one and they trust each other, Reg is that kind of character who you can rely on its like fucking IRON MAN ok ok jr Iron Man- img220(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/51/ff/cf/51ffcfe570709446531956d457b00692.png)} Riko (cof stupid girl cof cof.. just kidding its a good character too); Its an enthusiasm characters. She wants to explore and to understand the abyss. Besides, she is anxious to go deeper because she wants to SPOILER see her mom . She suffers, cries, worries, but always tries to be active no matter how weak she is. She is brilliant, but her body is not that strong as Reg's body. img220(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rKXXDWhRNVE/maxresdefault.jpg) Nanachi: My favorite character (im not furry) is more a survivor of the abyss curse. She is very intelligent and has suffered a lot this character have the saddest story (in my opinion). img220(https://media1.tenor.com/images/436d868745bbe01c42b91a28eef8e17c/tenor.gif?itemid=11456668) img220(https://pm1.narvii.com/6594/06aafebaa2a88e0b85eabad1c40288e18466fbcc_hq.jpg) Ozen: She is a human being but could be a monster. She does not care if you're weak or strong. She will show you the reality and if necessary will put you in your place.,Ozen is not hesitant to tell someone an Awful Truth. In fact, she would twist words to make the Awful Truth even more painful to accept for kicks.img220(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6e/4c/ad/6e4cad1476e173d0498790fbfd5a863e.jpg) ART 9/10 That quality remained throughout the series. In addition, the choice of colors and a smart move adjusted within the scenes helps you to focus on what matters, not forgetting or letting go of the details if you choose to focus on other parts of the scene,The precise colors and design created an impressive effect that for the spectator's eyes could be one of the best of 2017. the animation itself is fairly fluid for the most part, and despite not being an action-oriented show, its fucking masterfully animated and polished action scenes thrown here and there when Reg needs to protect Riko. img220(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/made-in-abyss/images/0/00/Worlds-biggest-toilet.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171031014328&path-prefix=es) Sound 9.8/10 The music runs in the best time possible. It creates excitement, drama, conveys feelings to viewers and makes the plot and characters shine. Enjoyment: 9.7/10 I really liked this anime. It does not matter if the characters were not explored in detail, no matter the lack of answers about some characters or if the story did not end. The show brings a lot of excitement to any viewer. The story is solid, well structured and consistent almost all the time. The pace is good and the details never hurried. Another good point is that they followed the manga so none could complain. The art and sound led the narration out of the chart. Overall: 9.6/10 I was tempted to give a 10 to this anime, but the questions about the characters and the unfinished story lowered the score. ill score it 10 in a future. but its highly recommended to watch this masterpiece. img220(https://pm1.narvii.com/6605/f08256e0540f21f8080bae75a358013d2c793573_hq.jpg)
An anime that builds upon its mythology slowly but surely, creating a world that is both awe-inspiring and unforgiving, drawing upon the basic human desire to "go deeper". Our two leads, Riko and Reg, are both easily likable and interesting. Riko's almost obsessive attraction and desire to explore the Abyss helps guide the viewer into this world. Her natural child-like wonderment and romanticizing of the horrors can be very relatable or jarring, depending on the viewer. Likewise, Reg's desire to know his origin and purpose humanizes a character that all too often can turn into the generic robot sidekick. They do sometimes fall into typical "kid lead" tropes but not too much they are irritating. The secondary cast are all interesting, from Ozen to Nanachi. Nanachi is particular adds a third voice to the Abyss, giving a "humanized" element to it. The mystery of the White Whistles has potential to lead to some interesting plot angles (The manga has already gone into more depth on this). The world of "Made In Abyss" is the major selling point for this series. The Abyss, its mythology, what it has done to the people of this world and what it CAN do to the people of this world is a major reason to watch. The curse alone is genuine nightmare fuel, an almost exaggerated spin on what deep cave diving or spelunking can do to even the most hardy of explorers. We sadly don't get to see too many of the fauna present within The Abyss but those we do see are horrifying, points for me go to the Corpse-Weeper especially. There are some pacing issues, the first few episodes can feel a bit slow and it takes some time to get to the meat of the series, which is when the kids officially explore The Abyss. If you're not invested by episode 3, this isn't the anime for you as later chapters are even slower at times if we go by the manga. There is also the unfortunate elephant in the room: The amount of loli/shota designs present. Though the manga is much much worse with this, the anime doesn't hide showing the kids talking about intimate things in typical "cutesy" manners often common within loli or shota media, as well showing both kids half or even fully naked. If you find that type of media uncomfortable, you won't make it past episode 6. Made In Abyss is not for everyone and your mileage may vary depending on feelings towards certain aspects present within the series. None of the less, it is an enjoyable little series with real potential should it follow the manga in later seasons.
The art in this anime is amazing it really goes in dept to every details. To the tools they use and carry to the countless creatures that are drawn to Tsukushi almost limitless imagination. Depending on what kind of art you like and the style you prefer you will like it or dislike it. Calling the art bad and calling the art boring is different and Made in Abyss fits neither. Made in Abyss is truly an anime that took time and effort in its drawings and animation, therefore deserves my top 10. Anime barely filters anything out and some of them draws the bar way up there. When it comes to Made in Abyss nothing is filtered everything is said and done. In a interview he talks about how grim it was in the beginning of his writing of Made in Abyss. Abyss hits the point of where the author decides to put anything he is thinking about without trying to make it digestible for wider audience. This also comes down to if you are okay with gore or thrillers. Definitely impacts how the person likes this anime. Me? I like anime to be clear and unfiltered as possible so this anime was amazing. Finally the plot. A story about Riko a little girl that meets Reg. They decide to go deeper in the Abyss (a giant hole in the Earth) to find her mother. They go down and the adventure begins. The plot is simple enough but has many twist that plays with human morals and gives you many questions. This single story made me think so much about ethics and my morals. By episode 10 it really hit me with feelings and got me wondering about reality. If I could I wouldn't give this anime a rating because it doesn't need one its either a yes or no. The story is the work of a person who put time into his work. Every volume of the manga series takes a year with 8 or less chapters. No doubt in me that this author puts his soul in his work. As of now Tsukushi only work is Made in Abyss. After Made in Abyss I hope he makes another manga that shines brighter then Made in Abyss. To me this was a yes. The site thinks reviews are essays so, more things to write about -> Made in Abyss EXTRAVAGANT anime with ASTRONOMICAL CRAFTSMANSHIP. Great anime but underrated anime should be higher up there. Will be waiting for the 2nd season. Didn't like how they made movies when they could just continue the anime. Would've liked origins of white whistles as the replacement.
~~~O Gênero “Aventura” é, certamente, de onde saem as histórias mais fascinantes. A exploração de algo completamente novo sempre abriu precedentes para as mais diversas ideias, então é bastante comum ver autores se libertando de certas amarras que outros gêneros impõem a eles, criando mundos e histórias simplesmente fantásticas. E a princípio, por mais que Made In Abyss possa parecer uma simples, tranquila e deslumbrante aventura, tensão e perigos constantes os aguardam nessa jornada em busca de respostas acerca do mistério que é o Abismo e da realização de seus maiores objetivos.~~~ No mar de Beoluska, em uma ilha descoberta há cerca de 1900 anos, foi estabelecida a cidade de Orth. A cidade foi construída envolta de uma enorme e estranha cratera que se estende até as profundezas da Terra, chamada de Abismo. O Abismo abriga artefatos e vestígios de civilizações há muito desaparecidas, além de criaturas únicas, tornando-o assim um local de grande atração para investigações pelos chamados Exploradores de Cavernas, indivíduos que se encarregam de árduas e perigosas missões de descidas de modo a investigar seus segredos. É neste cenário que se encontra Riko, uma menina nascida na cidade de Orth, e atualmente residente do orfanato Belchero, este que é responsável por abrigar e treinar crianças órfãs para serem Exploradores de Cavernas. Durante uma de suas expedições, Riko encontra-se com um robô com a aparência de um garoto, a quem ela dá o nome de Regu, o qual passa a fazer parte dos moradores do orfanato. Pouco tempo depois, Riko é informada de que artefatos enviados por Lyza, sua mãe e a maior exploradora dessa área, foram recuperados no fundo do mesmo. Entre esses itens está uma mensagem pedindo para que a encontre no fundo do abismo. Acreditando tratar-se de um pedido direto de sua mãe, Riko decide se aventurar no interior da cratera, partindo para uma jornada acompanhada de Regu. Mesmo sabendo dos riscos que corre, e do fato inevitável de que nunca mais poderá retornar à superfície devido à maldição do abismo, um mal misterioso e muitas vezes fatal, que se manifesta sob a forma de variados sintomas físicos naqueles que retornam à superfície, ela segue sua jornada desafiando esse misterioso mundo. Antes de tudo, é importante avisar que essa review contém spoilers de determinados pontos de Made In Abyss que podem comprometer sua experiência. Por sua conta em risco, prossigamos com a análise. ~~~img(https://media.giphy.com/media/JUeb2X2CG52PHRrDE0/giphy.gif)~~~ A princípio, Made In Abyss te conquista por diversos motivos. Talvez pelo seu conceito original, por uma diversidade visual estonteante, ou simplesmente pela atmosfera aconchegante em seu início. Entretanto, o belo nem sempre é dócil, e uma aventura repleta de desafios e provações se inicia para aqueles que estão dispostos a abandonar tudo e mergulhar nessa jornada. A apresentação da história é dada através das constantes explicações acerca do que é o Abismo. Nós somos contextualizados da civilização que se atrelou em sua borda, um pouco do que há dentro e de como a economia que o envolve é baseada nisso, quem são os exploradores de cavernas, sendo esses divididos por classes de apitos, e do passado que envolve a Riko e de sua relação com o Abismo. Esse é o ponto em que se faz mais necessário ter paciência com a obra, pois gastam um bom tempo para dar todas as bases necessárias para entender aquele novo mundo e seu funcionamento, o que torna o ritmo consideravelmente mais lento nessa parte, mas que compensa ao situar melhor o telespectador na obra. Após essa introdução, somos enfim apresentados ao que de fato é o abismo e o quão implacável ele pode ser. Conceitualmente, o Abismo é muito forte. Ele é perigoso, violento e insensível. Mas é também bonito, encantador e emocionante. Essa dualidade entre fascínio e tensão rege toda a trama numa aventura em que o perigo é constante, ao mesmo tempo que sempre haverão brechas para sua contemplação. Sua concepção mistura inúmeros elementos que já conhecemos com ideias completamente novas, como rios e cachoeiras, florestas abertas, fechadas ou até mesmo invertidas, além de apresentar uma vasta variedade de ecossistemas, tudo isso sendo misturado de forma harmônica, o que gera encantadoras e desafiantes paisagens. Sua fauna e flora dão vida a todo esse cenário, com inúmeras espécies de animais e plantas completamente novas e diversificadas, que abrilhantam cada vez mais cada acontecimento, além de proporcionar a tensão e o perigo inicial que se faz necessários para que comecemos a compreender as possíveis situações perigosas que os dois podem enfrentar num futuro não tão distante. Todo esse trabalho de criação não se trata apenas de criar um local onde a trama possa acontecer, mas de conceber um espaço credível e com sua própria identidade, para que assim, o espectador consiga sentir que aquele mundo é real, aceitando e se envolvendo nas mais diversas experiências que virão pela frente. As dificuldades do Abismo são inúmeras. Por ter sua divisão feita por camadas, cada vez que nossos protagonistas vão mais a fundo, um ecossistema completamente diferente do anterior é apresentado e novos desafios surgem para dificultar ainda mais a jornada. E mesmo com todo o conhecimento que eles têm das mais diversas situações que podem acontecer, o abismo se mostra cada vez mais inovador, punitivo e cruel. Logo, é completamente normal pensarmos que duas crianças nunca conseguiriam chegar tão longe num local onde nem adultos devidamente treinados conseguem com facilidade. No entanto, a idealização da obra foi suficientemente inteligente nesse ponto para conseguir contornar isso sem qualquer desculpa esfarrapada ou sem sentido. Graças a fisiologia mecânica do Regu, um arsenal com diversas funções acabam ajudando-os na descida e no enfrentamento do Abismo, o que facilita ao ponto de tornar completamente crível a jornada de ambos. Por outro lado, a utilização de sua maior arma o torna incapaz de prosseguir por um determinado tempo, o que não só adiciona mais dificuldade, como também pede por um gerenciamento estratégico de cada recurso que eles têm. Momentos bem intrigantes são criados graças a esse ponto, onde vemos Regu e Riko tendo que pensar nos mais variados planos para conseguirem prosseguir da melhor maneira possível. Porém, quando inevitavelmente tudo acaba dando errado, situações complicadas são adicionadas sendo acompanhadas de uma grande tensão e desafios de tirar o fôlego, para que assim, eles possam provar que conseguem ir além nessa aventura, aumentando ainda mais a credibilidade da situação em que se encontram. Tal credibilidade só é possível graças ao trabalho exemplarmente bem realizado do estúdio Kinema Citrus e da direção atenciosa do Kojima Masayuki. O Abismo pode até emanar vida, mas isso não se deve apenas ao seu conceito gigantesco, como também pela sua execução primorosa. A direção é consistente e reforça os pontos positivos do material original, trazendo um maravilhamento visual impecável. Os cenários exalam altos níveis de detalhes, os designs dos personagens são simples, mas únicos e memoráveis, e o visual das criaturas do Abismo é extravagante e exótico. Aliás, a escolha de design dos personagens traz um contraponto valioso a narrativa. Graças as feições mais infantis, inicialmente acreditamos que essa será uma aventura tranquila e sem muitos perigos reais. Logo, ver cenas tão angustiantes quanto tentar cortar um braço fora quebram completamente essa expectativa, transformando a experiência em algo muito mais envolvente. Além disso, faz-se um uso inteligente de inúmeras sequências que demonstram toda a imponência do Abismo para com quem o desafia, enquanto ressaltam o quão deslumbrante ele pode ser para quem se propõe a admirá-lo, aumentando as expectativas depositadas nele. Por sua vez, as transições de camadas refletem o quão preocupado estavam, sempre prestando o máximo de atenção em cada detalhe para que se mantenha uma lógica de funcionamento constante, tornando cada vez mais o Abismo em algo próximo da nossa realidade. Essa atmosfera realística e atrativa só foi possível graças aos esforços dos membros de sua produção, que não acabaram deixando de lado seus princípios, mantendo a qualidade durante todo o show, independente do quanto de esforço fosse necessário para tal feito. A sexualidade também é outro ponto a ser abordado em Made In Abyss. Parece um absurdo bem comum em animações japonesas vermos personagens infantis sendo sexualizados em detrimento de um fetiche, esse que vem sendo um dos lados mais falhos da indústria de animes, que é a normalização do absurdo. Porém, definitivamente, não se pode dizer que é uma falha aqui pela forma como isso é atrelado a narrativa. A infância é um período de descobertas, durante a qual o indivíduo ganha conhecimento sobre si mesmo e do mundo ao seu redor. Com isso em mente, a sexualidade em Made In Abyss é explorada, mas isso nada mais é do que um impulso natural pelo desconhecido, algo que também sustenta essa fascinação pelo abismo. Descobrir e analisar aquilo que não se tem conhecimento é uma das características que sempre moveu a Riko em seus experimentos e descobertas, logo, o descobrimento do corpo alheio é algo que naturalmente seria abordado, mas felizmente, não sendo feita de maneira fetichizada. Por vezes sendo estimulada como método científico ou então por uma simples curiosidade pelo corpo alheio, mas sempre com sua importância a narrativa, e nunca de forma gratuita pelo "bem" do fanservice. E por mais que piadas de duplo sentido sejam feitas constantemente nesses momentos, todas são feitas de um modo respeitoso e que provém de uma inocência natural dessas crianças, que se sentem envergonhadas pela situação que são expostas, mas que não demonstram ter malícia alguma em suas mentes, sendo algo completamente normal da fase que estão passando. Corrobora com suas idades, abrilhante vários momentos, além de ser uma ótima válvula de escape para aliviar a tensão em certos momentos que se faz necessário. Entretanto, mesmo quando a tensão se faz ausente, outro elemento surge para tomar seu lugar e se tornar o grande centro das atenções, esse sendo a melancolia que os acompanha nessa jornada. Ao longo de seu caminho, cada personagem que encontram e se apegam antecede uma despedida marcante. Seja um simples e singelo adeus, até um pedido sincero de que desistam e voltem para casa. Tudo isso alimenta ainda mais uma atmosfera depressiva, o que torna completamente compreensível uma sequência final voltada mais para esse lado. Em meio a tantos desafios que o Regu teve que enfrentar para seguir, o maior deles tomou a forma de um única escolha próximo ao fim, matar ou não a Mitty. Não se fez necessário um clímax grandioso para encerrar essa primeira fase da jornada, sendo suficiente apenas a necessidade de uma tomada de decisão. Após ser apresentado de toda a história, entender todo o sofrimento que a Nanachi e a Mitty tiveram que suportar juntas torna toda a situação em que ele se encontra num clímax digno para tal momento, e decidir entre dar o descanso ou apenas deixar de lado ainda se mostra agregador para o amadurecimento do Regu, que tenta levar o sentimento de todos em consideração para tomar a decisão mais impactante de sua vida... Matar alguém que um dia, já foi um humano. Essa melancolia também é retratada através de sua trilha sonora. Essa é uma das áreas mais fortes de Made In Abyss, pois cada faixa parece ter a força necessária para acompanhar cada momento. Por exemplo, quando "Tomorrow" é utilizada na sequência final, vemos toda a jornada que os dois tiveram que passar, e, ao mesmo tempo que isso demonstra o quão longe eles já foram, a música adiciona uma certa melancolia pelo que tiveram de passar e pelo que deixaram para trás, no Abismo ou fora dele. Porém, próximo ao fim da música, o tom sombrio dá espaço a uma esperança. Com o novo membro que entende mais sobre o ambiente que estão, a esperança de que iram concluir sua missão dentro do desconhecido se agrava, e a música acompanha tal sentimento, encerrando com uma percepção otimista do que será a continuação dessa jornada. Essa é apenas uma das forças que a trilha sonora de Made In Abyss tem, mas só ela já demonstra o quão poderosa e cirurgicamente precisa pode ser, sempre agregando a cada intenção da cena. O que Kevin Penkin fez em sua criação só é possível através da liberdade que teve para fazer a composição dessa trilha sonora, sem amarras de estilo musical ou algo do tipo, fazendo assim, um mix de instrumentos em cada uma de suas faixas musicais, que entendem e ampliam cada emoção sentida. Por último, mas não menos importante, devo ressaltar que uma das grandes qualidades de Made In Abyss é o seu grupo de protagonistas. Inicialmente, temos Riko e Regu, que podem ser apenas crianças, mas isso não lhes impedem de serem cercados por vários mistérios a cerca do Abismo. Com uma personalidade mais ativa, a Riko representa o cérebro da missão. Graças ao seu grande interesse pelo Abismo, isso lhe rendeu um enorme conhecimento sobre o mesmo, o que faz com que ela saiba muito sobre o seu funcionamento e das espécies que lá habitam. Por sua vez, o Regu é fundamental para a realização dessa jornada. Além de ter funções que facilitam na descida do Abismo, a defesa e garantimento de recursos é toda feita através dele, buscando ao máximo proteger sua companheira, mesmo que eventualmente não consiga realizar isso da melhor maneira possível. Por último, temos a Nanachi que é apresentada na parte final e que se une nessa aventura, uma vez que perdeu seu propósito de viver após a Mitty morrer, mas que acabou vendo na aventura dos dois, um novo recomeço. O Abismo definitivamente não é um lugar para três crianças, mas a própria missão está fazendo o papel de ensiná-los isso, o que dá um senso gradativo de amadurecimento para eles. Made In Abyss representa um grande misto de emoções. Com uma direção consistente, trilha sonora poderosa e enorme atenção aos detalhes, esse acabou se tornando um símbolo inquestionável de qualidade quando se fala de aventuras, ao entregar uma jornada cada vez mais ameaçadora, mas que, ao mesmo tempo, consegue ser fascinante. No começo, uma atmosfera mais convidativa reinava, erguendo uma sincera admiração pelas belezas inestimáveis do Abismo. Porém, quanto mais fundo iam, mais a melancolia de deixar algo para trás tomava conta, junto do sentimento de seguir adiante sem nunca mais poder olhar para trás. Essa não é uma jornada fácil, e tudo que eles passaram só tende a piorar num futuro cada vez mais próximo, mas a percepção de que conseguiram completar a primeira parte do que parecia ser impossível lhes dá mais esperança de que podem realizar sua missão, o que os motiva cada vez mais a ir mais a fundo nos mistérios que o Abismo esconde. Uma epopeia que, sem qualquer dúvida, ficará marcada no coração de quem estiver disposto a mergulhar no Abismo.
Made in Abyss is one of the best shows I've ever seen. It has a rich and intriguing world, touching characters, fantastic soundtrack and a great plot. However, some people tell a lot of nonsense about it, and deter others from watching it, doing a lot of injustice for this wonderful anime. So before getting into the meat of the review, I'd like to counter some of the arguements against watching the show. First is the claim that this anime is for pedophiles, which is _incredibly_ silly but still unfortunately convinces some people to avoid the show. The people who claim that refer to the _few_ scenes in which the characters' skin is exposed. __However__, it's not fully exposed and it's always "strategically" censored using camera angles, objects (braids, water...) that block the view of the intimate parts, etc., and during these scenes the characters are not being sexualized - they do not flirt with each other, do not grope each other's genitals, and of course do not have any kind of an intercourse. While I am not in favour of these scenes, calling the series "pedophilic" because of these mellow scenes - which are, as I've implied before, few in their number - is very wrong and misleading. So please, please __do not __ pass on this anime because some people - who I doubt have actually watched it all through the end - tell you it's for pedophiles. Secondly, the claim that the world-building is mediocre, which I've seen in some of the reviews in this site. People who make that claim seem to forget or ignore three important things - this is a show of 13 episodes, it is obviously meant to be continued (and has already got a movie for the arc folllowing the first season), and the world-building isn't the sole focus of the show. There's only so much you can do in 13 episodes, without forsaking other important parts of the plot. Given those limits, I think Made in Abyss has done the possible best to present us a colorful world and leave us with longing for further development in the anticipated sequels. Do not come in expecting a detailed world comparable to that of a long running franchise such as One Piece, which had hunderds of episodes to dedicate for developing its vast setting. Lastly, something that is more of a double-edged sword of the show - the art style which gives some people the impression it's a childish anime. Do not write it off as a children show, because it _absolutely_ isn't. You really shouldn't expect a cute and easygoing show - Made in Abyss has some extreme scenes of gore and distress. The usage of a colorful and chibi art style is intentional - the younger, the more innocent the characters are, the more terrifying the horror as they experience it, and there's a popular anime title that has used this idea already before Made in Abyss. Made in Abyss, in actuality, is an anime weak-hearted people should avoid. Now that I'm done refuting the claims against watching Made in Abyss which I believe are unreasonable, it's time to get into the real review. # __Summary__ Made in Abyss takes place in a world where an enormous pit exists - _The Abyss_. The Abyss' full depth is unknown, and it has its own ecological system, unique natural phenomenons, and countless treasures and supernatural objects. Many delvers are lured by the Abyss invaluable riches and fascinating nature, and descend into the Abyss despite the great dangers lurking inside and the _Curse of the Abyss_, which takes a severe physical toll while ascending - the deeper one ascends from, the more lethal the effect of the Curse is. The legendary ones among the delvers are the White Whistles, who are allowed to explore the Abyss without any depth limit and are celebrated as great heores. The main character is _Riko_, a young and cheerful orphan girl who possesses great passion and awe towards the Abyss. While exploring the very upper limit of the Abyss, she comes across a robot boy, whom she names _Reg_. Reg doesn't remember his origins and can't tell who exactly he is, but still quickly gets attached to Riko and her friends. Shortly after, Riko is shown documents who are believed to have been sent by her mother - a White Whistle who has never returned from her last descent into the Abyss - hinting of Reg's origins and leaving a message - _"I'll be waiting at the bottom of the Abyss"_. Riko, who wants to explore the Abyss and find her mom, and Reg, who wants to learn of his origin, decide to descend together into the Abyss, into a journey full of wonder and terror, kind people and horrendous people and a lot of adventures. #__Plot__ The plot of Made in Abyss is rich, and contains elaborate world-building (which is done the best way possible, as I've already explained), intriguing and relatable characters and impactful moments. The pacing of the plot is balanced - it does not spend too much time on the less important parts, and still knows to dedicate plenty of time to the interesting parts. There are plenty of very strong scenes - in the gore and horror they present, in the emotional impact they leave or in the presentation of the colorful world of the Abyss. All the strong scenes teach us of the nature of the Abyss and the people exploring it and how they are affected by it. The last episode is especially impactful and moving - even after the third time watching the anime, the beautiful last episode still left me with teary eyes. I believe the ending of a story can make-or-break it - and in the case of Made in Abyss, the first season leaves a very, very strong impression thanks to an excellent ending. #__Characters__ The cast of characters for Made in Abyss isn't very large, but the characters do contribute to the themes and the idea of the series. Riko is your typical delver - she's curious, very passionate about the Abyss and the exploration of it, and brave - or stupid. Reg is her companion, a robot with a human heart who believes the answer for his origins lies deep inside the Abyss, and who cares deeply for Riko (and of course Riko deeply cares for him too). On their journey they meet different people, who are all in a way affected by the nature of the Abyss, and sometimes reflect it themselves. #__Art and Animation Style__ As I've mentioned before, the art style of Made in Abyss is very colorful and lively, and somewhat resembles a children show. This fits the series, as the Abyss is full of wonder and varied creatures and plants - and also horror - the contrast between the terrifying scenes and the innocent-looking art style amplifies the merciless cruelty the Abyss can show. Another thing to notice in Made in Abyss is the backgrounds - since the Abyss is full of life and has a lot going inside it, extra effort is put into the details of the surroudings. The result? Breathtaking sceneries that perfectly capture the richness of the Abyss. The animation is fluid and good. Made in Abyss is no battle shonen, but when there are battle scenes, the animation gets them across finely. #__Soundtrack__ The soundtrack of Made in Abyss is one of the most praised aspects of the anime, and it totally deserves that praise. It is rich and magnificent. It is played in the right moments and amplifies the emotions and the atmosphere the scenes are meant to transmit. I enjoy listening to it alone from time to time. #__Overall__ With the exact same words I wrote in the beginning of the review - _Made in Abyss_ is one of the best shows I've ever seen. It has everything I want to find in an anime - rich plot, colorful world, interesting and relatable characters, great visuals and a _very_ impactful ending. It is very memorable for me, and I'm still moved by it even after three times watching it (and I am planning on rewatching it again in the future). I absolutely _love_ it, and I strongly recommend it. It is not _completely_ perfect, there are few shortcomings, but I think they are minor, and since I rate based on my overall enjoyment on not based on objective criteria, it gets from me __100/100__. However, It is important to emphasize again that Made in Abyss has some scenes that are difficult to watch - weak-hearted people should avoid this series. So please ignore the nonsense some people spout about Made in Abyss, and watch it (if you're ok with some harsh scenes).
~~~_A journey from which you can never return._ _Treasures that you can never again acquire._ _Your very life, which once lost will never be restored._ _Nearly all things in this world will never go back to the way they once were._ _Understanding that, people still continue, even today, to get up and take another step forward._ _Spurred on by the thought of viewing a landscape they've never seen before, they keep on walking._ _A longing for the unknown, you see, is something not a single soul is capable of stopping._~~~ ---- Made in Abyss follows the adventures of Riko, a Cave Raider in training, and Reg, a robot with amnesia which really closely resembles a human boy. Riko is pulled towards exploring the so called "Abyss" because her mother left her a message, telling her to meet her at the very ground of it, and Regs motivation is finding out who he is and what his initial purpose was. Some morning they decide to leave the safe confines of the overworld city to embark on their adventure together. For the story and pacing, I think they did they best with what is possible with 13 episodes (with the last one filling a double timeslot). While surely some passages might be stretched a bit too long, and others the very opposite of that, the important world and character building parts received the exact amount of attention. And even then, with our two adventurers delving deeper and deeper into the abyss, you more and more hope for their best, it almost feels like one is travelling with them. Speaking of the atmosphere, it's really captivating. The beauty and the dangers of the abyss were displayed wonderfully. The different creatures, growing more and more obscure the deeper they delve, but also the untouched beautiful landscapes hidden deep within. Combine that with carefully placed soundtracks at the perfect moments and you have a thorough enjoyable experience. That said, it also is not a kids show, given the age of the characters and their looks, it can certainly grow very dark. Now some words about the characters in Made in Abyss. First and foremost we have the already mentioned Riko and Reg, a duo that can probably be best described with the general "brains and brawn" trope. They first learn to work that way, but later on have to learn that it requires more than that to survive in the abyss. Later on, in the second level of the Abyss, they get to know Ouzen, the Immovable Sovereign, and other inhabitants of the Observation Base. Ouzen was a close friend and mentor to Riko's mother, but even through that relationship, the intentions and feelings towards the troup are very unclear. In general, our two adventurers have to be careful, as the goals of other Cave Raiders are unknown, and down in the abyss no one will be able to help you. Further down, in the fourth level, they get to meet Nanachi, which only describes herself as "what other people would call a shadow", she aids our friends and seems fairly strong and knowledgable, but had her fair share of hardships to endure. Now, is Made in Abyss worth watching? Most definitely. While it is not perfect, it manages to entertain, being everything from audiovisually impressive, sometimes childish-like quirky but also dark in both display and tone, following Riko and Reg through the Abyss is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I myself am quite late, considering the anime aired in Summer 2017, but I'm glad I came back to it!
[ENG] About 1900 years ago, a huge pit was discovered on a remote island, with a diameter of aroud 1000m and a depth that is still unknown to this day, home to dangerous creatures and mysterious relics that are beyond our comprehension...it’s know as the Abyss, many have already been lured in, but few have left alive, and you? Are you ready to explore the unknown? Made in Abyss is an Anime produced in 2017 by Kinema Citrus Studios, Akihito Tsukushi’s original work, and don’t worry, you'll be accompanied by the cave raiders from the Belchero orphanage in the city of Orth, in particular, next to Riko Riko is a twelve years old girl and, despite not having a strong physical constitution and a vision that isn't the best, makes up for all of that with her over the top excitement and enthusiasm, because for her, being a cave raider and discovering the mysteries of the abyss is not just something special, but her purpose in life But, on your first mission together, the abyss shows why so many cave raiders are unable to return alive, because you two are attacked by one of the creatures that made the abyss their home. You try to escape as you were instructed, using your whistles as a distraction and running as fast as you can, but the creature is too fast, and when all seems to be over, a powerful laser appears from the horizon and hits the creature, saving your lives After that you two look where the laser came from, and end up finding another mysterious creature, not because it has monstrous features like the others, but because it looks a lot like a human. The only remaining option is to take this creature back to the orphanage, Riko examines it and sees that he's actually a kind of machine, and decides to name him Reg You must be wondering why I'm basically narrating the story so far, even putting you together with the characters, but this is exactly what makes Made in Abyss a perfect adventure. Do you know who’s the main character of the story? I already talked about it, do you want some time to think or do you already know the answer? Well, if you said that is Riko or Reg, sorry but you're wrong, because the main character is you Made in Abyss has a different structure from other Animes, because instead of starting the story when you press play in the first episode, in Made in Abyss the story already started a long time ago and, instead of waiting to tell what's going on, in several moments it presents clues and tips from this universe, almost like a game. A lot of these information is presented in brief screens between episodes, such as the notes that other cave raiders left for the people of Orth, as well as in a game. And important facts, like the curse that surrounds the abyss and the layers explored until now, just like a... Yeah, it's no secret that the Made in Abyss structure is very similar to a game, even the creator himself has worked ten years in the game industry, and these elements are very clear through the story, but the main one is the involvement of the Anime with those who watch it, since there is no distance between the characters and the other side of the screen. You feel close to them, not just connecting, but as if you are beside them in each episode I could talk about the other characters, the mysteries and even more of the universe that this Anime takes place, but I don't have any more time, because Riko and Reg are waiting for me in the abyss, and the three of us are going to do this together... now it's up to you, are you going to wait for more clues about the abyss or are you ready to join us, and explore the unknown? Bellow there is a video link, entitled “The Perfect Adventure”, which better analyzes the Anime and its premise as a whole, making this review even more accurate (Please turn on the English Sub for it). [PT-BR] Cerca de 1900 anos atrás, uma enorme cratera foi descoberta em uma ilha remota, com diâmetro de um quilômetro e uma profundidade ainda desconhecida, lar de criaturas perigosas e misteriosas relíquias que estão além de nossa compreensão...é conhecido como o abismo, muitos já foram atraídos por ele, mas poucos saíram com vida, e você? Está pronto para explorar o desconhecido? Made in Abyss é um Anime produzido em 2017 pelos estúdios Kinema Citrus, obra original de Akihito Tsukushi, e não se preocupe, pois estará acompanhado dos exploradores de caverna do orfanato de Belchero na cidade de Orth, em especial, ao lado da Riko. Riko é uma pequena menina de doze anos e, apesar de não ter uma constituição física forte e uma visão que não é das melhores, compensa tudo isso com sua animação e entusiasmo fora do comum, pois para ela, ser uma exploradora e descobrir os mistérios do abismo não é apenas algo especial, mais sim seu propósito de vida. Mas, logo na sua primeira missão juntos, o abismo faz questão de mostrar o por que tantos exploradores não conseguem voltar com vida, pois vocês são atacados por uma das criaturas que fizeram desse abismo o seu lar. Vocês tentam fugir como foram instruídos, usando seus apitos como distração e correndo o máximo que podem, mas a criatura é rápida demais e, quando tudo parece estar perdido, um poderoso laser surge do horizonte e acerta tal criatura, salvando a vida de vocês. Após esse susto vocês vão ver de onde veio esse tal laser, e acabam encontrando outra criatura misteriosa, não por ter características monstruosas como as outras, mas por parecer muito com um humano assim como vocês. A única opção restante é levar essa criatura de volta para o orfanato, onde Riko o examina e vê que ele na verdade é uma espécie de máquina, e decide dar o nome dele de Reg. Você deve estar se perguntando por que estou praticamente narrando a história até o momento, inclusive colocando você junto com os personagens, mas é justamente isso que faz Made in Abyss ser uma aventura perfeita. Você sabe quem é o personagem principal da história? Eu já falei sobre ele, quer um tempo para pensar ou já sabe a resposta? Bem, se você falou que é a Riko ou o Reg, desculpe mas você errou, pois esse personagem é você. Made in Abyss tem uma estrutura diferente de outras obras, pois ao invés de iniciar a história quando você aperta o play do primeiro episódio, em Made in Abyss a história já começou a muito tempo e, ao invés de te esperar para contar o que está acontecendo, em vários momentos vai apresentando pistas e dicas desse universo, quase como um jogo. Muitas dessas informações são apresentadas em breve telas entre os episódios, como por exemplo as anotações que outros exploradores deixaram para os moradores de Orth, assim como em um jogo. E fatos importantes, como a maldição que cerca o abismo e as camadas exploradas até então, que nem um... Não é segredo que a estrutura de Made in Abyss se assemelha muito a de um jogo, inclusive o próprio criador já trabalhou dez anos na indústria de games, e esses elementos ficam muito claros em inúmeros momentos, mas o principal deles é o envolvimento da obra com quem a assiste, já que não existe uma distância entre os personagens e o outro lado da tela, você se sente próximo deles, não apenas se conectando, mas como se você estivesse ao lado deles em cada episódio. Eu poderia falar dos outros personagens, das temáticas e até mais do universo que essa obra se passa, mas eu não tenho mais tempo, pois a Riko e o Reg estão me esperando no abismo e nós três vamos fazer isso juntos...agora é com você, vai esperar sentado por mais pistas desse abismo ou está pronto para se juntar com a gente, e explorar o desconhecido? Segue o link do vídeo, intitulado de “A Aventura Perfeita”, que analisa melhor a obra e sua premissa como um todo, tornando essa review ainda mais precisa. [Link of the Video](https://youtu.be/eSyK0Mtyf-Y)
Lost destiny, power at a price, the tolls of exploration. That is what goes on to drive them, to lead destiny forward to a world behind comprehension. That is.... the Abyss. It's certainly an interesting place to be sure. Those who return from it rarely bring back all its secrets, but receive worship regardless as more and more people are conditioned to go in and do work for their society. In that setting, this show is most definitely a journey, one where two young kids, drawn by their pasts beyond their understanding, discover a world where everything is dangerous and cooperation is a necessity. Made in Abyss is quite the interesting show. Being the critical standout in a generally disappointing anime season, it proved that having ambition and being willing to take risks to not sugarcoat content is very much appreciated, where something with a simple synopsis as "kids go into hole" can be so captivating, atmospheric, perilous, heart wrenching, mysterious, and even sweet. Our story begins with our young protagonist Riko. Being an explorer in training, one day when in the titular Abyss, she is nearly eaten by a giant worm monster that wouldn't be out of place in Monster Hunter. Thankfully, she is saved by a mysterious robot, unusual from anything she'd seen in the pit. The robot takes on the name Reg, and with both it being curious about its origin and Riko wanting to wonder what happened to her mother, they set off into the giant pit, possibly to never return, but not before the show takes the time to worldbuild first and create a very distinct atmosphere for itself. Worldbuilding, you see, is one of the show's greatest strengths, and one of the elements about it that stands out best, often in ways that are shown more than said. Upfront, it offers the pure exhilaration of exploring a rich fantasy world. Its compelling premise compacts the heart of adventure into two contrasting forces: fragile, ever-optimistic humans and the yawning, endless abyss. The show's direction is wonderful at establishing scope, as when in the early layers of the Abyss, shaping shots to have an upward pan do wonders to illustrate the great vertical descent there is compared to the surface, and even in the orphanage where Riko is staying, nifty details like the elevation of desk chairs and the way White Whistles are practically revered as messiahs regardless of moral implications of their actions help give a sense of identity to the world. This is to say nothing of the different layers, uniquely designed monsters, and locations we see Riko and Reg head towards, characterized beautifully and designed with a special tone, while still conforming to the general rules of the world and the expectations initially set up. It makes the Abyss feel like a fully functional setting, even if there's still FAR more to see overtime to make it compete with say, the dystopia in Shinsekai Yori. This is helped a lot by the production values. Kinema Citrus (Black Bullet, Barakamon) did a great job here. The landscapes are luscious, the character designs are nicely unique from the standard mold, the character animation is consistently smooth, and they really nail all the different details of the world visually. The soundtrack is even better, in fact it's phenomenal. Done by Kevin Penkin, an Australian composer who worked a lot with Square Enix, the soundtrack has a grand and wonderful feel to it. The beautiful atmospheric scenes are made even better with the excellent music choices, the tense scenes are truly tense, and even the quiet scenes can have very nice and memorable little melodies, it’s a win all around with great insert songs, starting from Episode 1 before the title is even revealed. I even give the sound design some points that come together with the character animation. Whenever Reg moves around with his metal armor pieces, you hear the little “chink” sounds as the parts move around in diverse ways. It’s a small element but goes to show a greater appreciation of little things, which is very nice if you want to give your show plenty of charm. As far as the story outline goes, it feels like a "Castle in the Sky meets Cave Story scenario". The show's atmosphere prepares it for an adventurous tone through a variety of colorful set pieces, the two protagonists have a youthful energy that never felt dishonest with co-dependence on each other, and the way the fantasy elements are integrated are very much classic myth, rather than falling into the ever popular Isekai MMO feel. It lets things sink in, and like the director's previous effort in Monster, many moments are presented free of dialogue to let the tone play out with a wonderful musical score, accurately representing the source material's panels and accentuating the thrills and plot twists, whether meant to be exhilarating or disturbing. Which brings me to the Cave Story elements, aside from the similar plot point of an amnesiac robot in a massive below ground system, Riko and Reg getting through situations can be VERY difficult, and what lies beyond the initial curiosity of adventure at times reaches very cruel and heart wrenching levels. They also both have a cute bunny involved in lab experiments. It introduces the horror elements of the story in a similar way as well, a natural consequences of two kids being prepared for the outside world and how often they appear at death's door, Episode 9 poses one of the best examples on how hard it can be to adapt for everything the Abyss throws at them. To the show's credit, these elements rarely come off as edgy, but rather, the tone is set right from the first episode to accommodate both the adventurous and underlying dread elements that it rarely breaks. The idea of suffering a pain while trying to go back up the pit is well established and used to its potential, however heartbreaking it might be. Except for a slow gap midway through in which three episodes are spent in one location, the plot has a steady momentum as we follow Riko and Reg on their journey. It's amazing how a show description as simple as "kids go into giant hole to discover themselves" can have so much backing it up. The characters themselves are simple in construction, but compelling enough to buy into their journey. The show mainly follows two characters, Riko and Reg, along with a handful of others they meet along the way including the super bro Habolg, the VERY tough love figure Ozen, and one other character introduced very late who was very entertaining in sardonic trolling as well as how the show concluded with her prominence. Riko on paper is a very simple character, an energetic girl who wants to find her mother with a positive outlook ahead of her regardless of danger. Despite this, I admired her character for two reasons, both for her optimistic attitude and her basically having a pinch of "murder hole street smarts". Certain elements of being a cave raider, even if a rookie, go a long way to show how resourceful she can be, and when going with Reg on this journey, she has more forewarning of protocols, mapping and certain creatures, enough to make it seem like she has proper experience for her journey, but not SO much that it makes it seem like she can maneuver around everything. Without Reg, she'd be disadvantaged, but not entirely nonfunctional. She was a sweet character I enjoyed seeing be enthused and hoped for her quest to succeed. Reg, the robot, is a bit different. Coming from the pit itself without a memory, he's understanding the generalities of human interaction through being with Riko, and in a few cases, he's the one to take charge, having some nifty tools at his disposal but in certain cases at a heavy cost that could be devastating at the worst of times. Easy comparisons are drawn between Riko’s intelligence and societal upbringing but generally poor constitution, and Reg’s physical strength but lack of awareness or mental fortitude. As a newcomer to the societal mores, rules, and general knowledge of the Abyss, Reg also acts as an audience insert, but not in a power fantasy way, more in the sense that he’s drawing lines between who knows what. Although Riko knows far less about the Abyss than her mother or her initial Leader, she knows a lot more than Reg, and this becomes invaluable throughout their journey. In this way, their roles are sometimes reversed. Rather than Reg being sent as a gift to Riko for her journey, Riko is a gift to Reg on his journey because she provides him with necessary knowledge and training that he does not have. Together they create an interesting and compelling dynamic, with an additional side note that the way Riko was raised, she's conditioned to deal with many horrible things while Reg is not, making the innocuous robot's path to humanity ironically clearer. It's their journey, them having just enough to make it through and cover for each other, but still having to endure their way through many easily life-threatening situations that make Made in Abyss so damn compelling. That’s not to say the show was always perfect. The low point was Episodes 6-8, and being stuck in one general location on one specific thing ground the journey to a screeching halt, and having a certain character make expressions that were…a bit extreme, even by this show. The character herself was very well executed in context, but it made things a bit more drawn out than needed. There are quite a few...............awkward jokes, mostly innocent enough to let slip by but still noticeably weird focusing around the kids in odd, curious ways. Another thing would be the small supporting cast, but to the show’s credit, it knows when it needs to leave things to the main characters while still giving the sides some expression. Finally, there’s the unfortunate general lack of a conclusion common with many adaptation shows given short lengths, but with the content we were given, it more than carried its weight. Plus, unlike other shows that shamelessly cock tease us with a cliffhanger, we get a legitimately beautiful montage scene to close off this portion of adventure. When it shined, it REALLY shined. The final double length episode especially is an amazing showing of this element, combining strong character climax with just enough inspiration to not feel cheesy. Conclusion Made in Abyss is a true gem, a shining pillar in a mostly bleak and disappointing season. Is it perfect? Of course not, but the amazing atmosphere, unique worldbuilding, solid tone accompanying horror and dread, and likable, compelling cast of characters make this a great series for what we have. I’d recommend this to anyone hoping for a fairly ambitious title or for fans of wondrous media.
I'll start my personal review with big words: In my personal opinion made in abyss is the greatest universe of all time. ___World and art style:___ 8/10 This world is so big and interesting, art style of this show may look a bit childish, too colorful and boring, but as soon as you will experience complexity of nature, cities, artifacts, and even small things, like equipment of protagonists you will definitely change your mind. ___Story:___ 7/10 Story is simple and clear, but still not predictable and boring. In fact simplicity is, which makes this story even better, because it leaves space for things such: Character development, many plot twists and great action. ___Characters:___ 9/10 Protagonists are awesome, especially emotional bond between them, that tightens after every problem they face. Antagonists are great too, but you won't see them that much, since protagonists are dealing with more difficulties trying to survive in wildernesses of nature. But when they finally face someone hostile, the fights are interesting and different. Supporting characters aren't that interesting, except Nanachi. The pros: um, they’re really cute! There’s the juxtaposition created by putting naive, driven, and weak protagonists in a dark and cruel world. ___Music:___ 9/10 Incredibly great and novel sounding. It's also been mastered well: listening with good headphones, you can hear that some parts are louder, and some are quieter, which the audiophiles definitely enjoy.The only criticism I can really come up with is for "The First Layer." The piece itself is fantastic, and fits extremely well in a lot of scenes. But dare I say... it's a bit overused in the series. ___Atmosphere:___ 9/10 "One of the biggest thing that the anime did well in this respect is the sense of tension. The bird’s eye view shots give the viewer a good sense of the abyss’ depth and shows how Reg and Riko are just two tiny beings dangling from the sides of it. Every move the two make is a risk – even regular scenes of them walking or talking can be intense to watch when the characters are suspended or treading casually on unstable paths. Because of this constant tension, at no point while watching this anime did I feel bored." -moyatori ___My thoughts:___ First time in my life after completing anime I came to conclusion, that this universe should at least have: game, Film (not animated) and most importantly something like guide book, that explains some things about made in abbys world, that haven't been shown in production, such as catalog of all artifacts, informations on different creatures living on each layer and more. "What I appreciate most of all about Made In Abyss though is its emotional honesty. In an era where it’s not very cool to put your heart on your sleeve, and most anime attempts to jerk your tears so hard they’re on cables, Abyss was a beautiful example of what you can do with skilled writing, top notch production and organic, sustained character development. While it’s both sweet and brutal, this doesn’t mean that it’s a schizophrenic beast snapping from one to the other, as so many pieces of fiction tend to be. Rather, Abyss immersed us in its world and then refused to turn away from moments both beautiful and horrifying, wrapping our story deep within its own world."- Zigg
# __I think Made In Abyss is a masterpiece. __ A golden goose among a lot of mediocre pigeons. Made In abyss is an anime that made me laugh, cry, be amazed and sit on the edge of my seat in the span of 5 minutes. The story and progression sucked me in like no other show has ever done. It isn't quite "excitement" but more like a feeling of "wonder". Every single aspect of this anime is tied together in such a way that it makes me WISH a world like that would exist and at the same time hope it won't. A lonesome island that is known just because of a large hole seems so unornamented, yet it encompasses so much more than that. The animation is incredibly unique. While the source material (the amazing "Made In Abyss" manga that Akihito Tsukushi blessed us with) is largely responsible for the way the characters are drawn, it obviously doesn't have any colors. Kinema Citrus did a surprisingly amazing job adding color to their canvas while also trying to incorporate a "painterly" style to the backgrounds, scenery, buildings and monsters. Enhancing the mysterious aspect that the abyss is responsible for. It's the perfect mix between dread and curiosity. An ironic twist on the Lovecraftian "Fear of the unknown". On the other hand that specific art style is responsible for tricking the viewer into thinking this show is cute, harmless and a fun watch for the whole family. Which it might be during the first 9 episodes or so. Riko and Regu are a wonderful pair of protagonists that synergize very well together. They're incredibly brave with a thirst for adventure. Not afraid to throw away their life, trying to fulfill a quest that will probably kill them. Ricko's and Reg's hopeless ascent continues, full of struggles and stumbles with no happy ending in sight, death- and worse- awaiting them while they traverse through the different biotopes that is inhabited by monstrous creatures. They know full well that they will meet their demise but they simply do not care. Just as the characters dive in the Abyss, it takes the viewer along for the ride, experiencing a dark turn of events, asking them indirect questions that they have probably never thought about. Lowering the atmosphere's temperature below zero while telling an outstanding story. The music and sounds are incredibly well done as well, enhancing the experience twofold with tracks such as "Hanazeve Caradhina", "Tomorrow", and more. Kevin Penkin outdid himself once again. It was such an amazing show that it kept me awake in bed, made me think about certain scenes during my day, listening to the soundtracks hundreds of times, making fan art, look for merchandise, write reviews and even make a whole anime list, solely for Made In Abyss. Yet I could not bring myself to read the manga. I have no idea why. When reading the manga, I get this weird feeling that makes me not want to read it. I feel like it's never the perfect time to start reading such a masterpiece. I think that proves how much I love it. For me personally, Made in Abyss is my favorite show thus far. Love(d) it. img220(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/345907914625515528/801063533910949888/Abyss.png)
This review conains Made in Abyss spoilers, but I will black them our for your viewing pleasure. Now, this is my first anime review, and ive only seen some 50 (different) anime, so this may not go for much, but Made in Abyss is certainly my favorite anime of all time. It delivers on all of its points brilliantly. Let me start by prefacing that MADE IN ABYSS IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. This is completely my opinion and some of the contents of this show are more than some may be able to handle. I, personally, went through it all and damn am I glad I have. So they always say "Save the best for last", so let me start with some of its weaker (yet still strong) points. ____ __THE ATMOSPHERE__ The atmosphere of the show itself is beyond brilliant. Every scene is obviously very well planned out to give just the right feeling. The voice actors and actresses deliver their lines incredibly well and emotionally, and you can truly hear the passion in their preformance. ~!The atmosphere in the darker parts of the show are also spot on. There is not a single show that I can confidently say has scenes which leave my heart in my chest and my gut churning, even after multiple rewatches.!~ ____ __THE ART__ The visual design in Made in Abyss is spectacular, with talented animators and a _background artist straight up from Studio Ghibli._ The characters are portrayed in a cute light, addint contrast to the what can only be described as horrid world they live in. The creatures of the abyss are terrifying and all succeed to deliver a potent air of terror any time I see them. ~!The bloody parts and the gore in some of the scenes plays well with the atmosphere. The gore in this show feels like its genuinely there, it feels real to the world. Never have I thought something so disgusting could be so incredibly intriguing.!~ ____ __THE MUSIC__ Have any of you seen Tower of God? Did you like the music? Did you think it was incredible? Well, good for you! The soundtrack for Made in Abyss was made by the same Australian lad, Kevin Penkin. Penkin delivers every track in the show so well that it sends shivers down my spine. The music is incredibly emotional and fits to perfecly capture the atmosphere of every scene it plays in. Besides the fact that the music fits the show itself so well, it's also kind of a jam to listen to even outside of the show. Now I'm no music theorist or enthusiast, but there is a reason Kevin Penkin is one of my favorite composers of all time. Lastly! ____ __THE STORY__ To keep this light, Made in Abyss is about just a couple of kids going down into a pit. That's it, I promise. Nothing else. It's all in good fun, truly. But honestly, Made in Abyss has one of the most in-depth worlds and an incredibly intriguing story. Never has an anime before made me want to continue watching so bad. Every episode is filled with interesting bits and sharp corners. The show has made me cry so much it's unbelivable. ___ Basically, Made in Abyss is great. Thats "All" there is to it.
Je me rends compte que je n'ai pas fais de retour sur l'anime Made In Abyss, alors que je l'ai trouvé génial. Critique sans spoil! Au cœur d'une île lointaine, se trouve un gouffre qu'on pense sans fond. Nombreux sont les aventuriers à y être allé, mais peu en sont revenus. Découpés en plusieurs paliers, il semblerait que plus on s'enfonce, plus les risques pour le chemin retour sont grands, voire mortel. On suit l'histoire de Rico, une jeune fille téméraire souhaitant retrouver sa mère, qui serait encore en vie, au dernier palier du gouffre. Accompagnée par un robot amnésique nommé Rico, il lui faudra braver de nombreux dangers pour espérer rejoindre sa mère. Ce qui fait la grande force de Made In Abyss, c'est bien sa réalisation, sa mise en scène très "ghiblienne" dans ses débuts pour lentement proposer une macabre décomposition du paysage. Chacun d'entre eux s'est vu apporté un soin important, riche en couleurs et en lumière, en sachant aisément proposer une évolution à mesure qu'on descend les paliers. Il y a aussi un amour profond qui a été mit dans la bande son, qui nous accompagne tout du long et rythme à merveille notre contemplation de ce voyage presque onirique. Oscillant entre des sonorités acoustique presque mystiques et des mélodies orchestrales aux cuivres puissant, l'ensemble dépeint à merveille les émotions de nos personnages. La force majeure de cet anime réside donc dans sa mise en scène, MAIS SURTOUT dans son lien intime avec ceux ci. Ces fameux paliers sont tout autant des métaphores de l'état mental de ces enfants livrés à eux mêmes dans un environnement hostile. Leur descente pourrait être comparé, non sans limite, avec "L'Enfer" première des 3 parties de la Divine Comédie de Dante, tant leur aventure se veut être une véritable chute dans les enfers. Car au delà d'un simple voyage à la recherche de la mère de Rico, le récit se veut être un miroir de l'âme humaine à chaque étape de la folie. Il n'est ici pas question de s'interroger sur le bout du voyage, mais bien sur tout le cheminement éreintant qui se trouve derrière. Bien sûr, on est tout autant intrigué par la conclusion que va nous apporter ce périple : Que se cache t'il donc dans les tréfonds de l'abysse ? Made In Abyss, c'est une contemplation lente et émouvante d'une chute. Celle de l'humain, en proie à la solitude, au doute, à la douleur et à sa finalité. Mais alors, à quoi ressemble t'il... Quand il arrive au bout de sa chute ? C'est la grande question que Made In Abyss vous pose, et à laquelle sera un jour donné une réponse. Peut être. Je fais un petit HS pour exprimer cependant la raison d'un "simple" 90,c'est que c'est simplement dû à la présence malheureusement trop récurrente d'enfants erotisés, que ce soit via du shibari injustifié ou autres. De plus, l'auteur a reconnu de lui même être attiré par les enfants, et je vous invite d'ailleurs à aller voir cette sombre interview de lui et ses dizaines de peluches Made on Abyss qu'il renifle inlassablement.
When I first began "Made in Abyss" I was skeptical that I would become interested in what seemed to be a basic story with lacking expansion. As I made my way further into the story and saw how different characters and things were introduced I started to change my first opinion. The world building got progressively better as the show went on, and the originality of the world was easy to notice. Completely unique creatures, characters, and world elements helped create a new style of world and story like I have never seen before. It does a great job of explaining the foundation of the world and its principles. It is a completely separate world where the principles and methods of living differ greatly from what I have seen. Other shows simply adapt the principles and elements of the real world and while that adds a sense of relatability it sometimes results in the lack of creative expression. That is why I believe "Made In Abyss" is definitely a worthwhile show that I would recommend watching. I also really liked the basic concept of the show which intrigued me to learn more about the mysterious large hole that these cave raiders go into in the search for relics. It was an idea that I have never seen before and the way it was introduced was nicely expanded on. The basics of the mysterious large hole were well explained and the ambitions of the protagonist being tied to the hole were also justified. The different mysterious layers of this large hole are all special in their own way and they really help show the progress the characters make on their journey. The consequences of descending and the dangers of the deeper layers are also great details that help give a clearer image as to the mysterious hole and its properties. I do wish more content from the reference work was adapted into film or anime but I am content with the released content as it does an excellent job of introducing the plot. While I am a little disappointed that I don't get to see the rest of the reference work animated I completely understand the work that goes into it. Hopefully we get to see the rest of the journey the protagonist and other characters go through soon. If anything should be said in regards to things that need improvement I would say the pacing of the show is a little strange. Of course this has a lot to do with how it was adapted but the pacing of the show was a little too variable to follow at times. There were times where the relation of time to advancement was blurred and suddenly a decent amount of time passed. Aside from that I have nothing to say in regards to improvements or things that were lacking in elaboration.
#Made in Abyss ___ Made in Abyss is known for its unique and adorable art style, that perfectly fitting soundtrack, and the deceptively sweet story. This show is more or less the embodiment of "looks can be deceiving" as the story becomes progressively darker and disturbing throughout the series. There are many strong points to this show, but there are undoubtedly some aspects that I thought were not done super well. I will try and lay down my thoughts in as objective of a review that I can (I will also try to keep this review as spoiler-free as possible). #Story ___ The premise of Made in Abyss is a refreshing and unique idea that finally feels like something different in the pool of generic isekai and romcoms that currently dominate the medium. Some shows are able to pull off predictable plot lines just by over exaggerating important events and presenting them in a way that still appeals to the viewer. However, more often than not, watching the same show over and over just with slightly different characters and abilities leaves me with an unsatisfied feeling at the end. So, right off the bat I had if not high hopes, at least a bit of interest in this show for the new story. Background (not spoiler, just a lot of useless stuff): ~!Made in Abyss takes place on Earth, but in my opinion, it can be considered a pseudo-isekai. The main difference between their Earth and ours is the existence of a large pit or trench known as the abyss. In this abyss, humanity discovered relics, which are different objects left behind by a civilization of the past. Interestingly enough, the technology left behind by this ancient civilization actually proves extremely useful for the humans living in the present time, so these relics have significant monetary value. Now, people from all over the world scramble to raid the abyss and collect these relics in hopes of making it big. The abyss is split into several layers, each with distinctive characteristics, such as an inverted forest. The real danger of the abyss comes in the numerous dangerous beasts that roam each layer and the "Curse of the Abyss". This curse is one that affects anyone who tries to climb out of the abyss, and the effects become increasingly worse the further down one goes. The effects start from extreme nausea and discomfort and intensify all the way to losing your humanity itself. !~ The story starts extremely slowly due to the immense amount of world-building and character introductions that take place. To me, the first several episodes of this show spent a bit too long explaining the world and presenting the characters. The show took "show and not tell" a bit too far with the characters, and just had us follow the characters as they go through the action of their mundane daily lives. Basically, the beginning is incredibly slow and boring. However, as the story progresses we are shown why this show is considered dark. The main cast's time in the abyss starts out as a pleasant descent, but things start to go wrong very quickly. This was interesting to see and had me hooked, but it felt as if there was no real movement in the plotline, and the characters were just going through the motions. You could argue that going through each layer is movement in the story, and while that is true, it just felt as if they were clearing a stage in a simple game, and just moving on. There was no impact on each layer, and there were only small amounts of story embedded in each "stage". It wasn't until the end of the show that I really felt personally invested in the show and their journey in the abyss. The final episode really made sitting through the slow start worth it for me. They did an exceptional job of introducing some new ideas about the abyss, and how their journey would progress. I was finally rooting for the characters and not just watching them. So, the story starts off slow and slightly nonexistent and ends with me wanting more. #Art ___ If you have ever seen any clips or screenshots of this show, you should know that the art style in this show is something you won't find anywhere else. The characters' large heads, minuscule necks, and overall round features give off the feeling of those RPG games where the characters' splash art is excessive and intimidating, but their in game appearance is just cute and adorable. Aside from the characters Made in Abyss is also accompanied by superb background visuals as well. I didn't think I would enjoy the art style, especially for a more serious and intense show, but for some reason, the art that seems like it should belong in a sol just fits perfectly in this life-threatening expedition. The cute art style also makes it all the more impactful when things eventually go awry. #Sound ___ One aspect of Made in Abyss that I had repeatedly heard about was the soundtrack and sound design of the show. After watching the show, I can say with confidence that this part of the show definitely lives up to the hype and my own personal expectations. Each scene just seemed to have the perfect music to go along with it, and this is one of the few shows where I actually listened to the music outside of watching just because of how perfect it is. Made in Abyss without the music would be the same as watching Jaws on mute. The experience is only complete with the soundtrack, and this show is a perfect example of how much music can enhance the viewing experience. Listening to the soundtrack just completely immersed me into their world, and all the pain, happiness, and despair that the characters felt was just as heavy to me. In episode 1 when [Hanezeve Caradhina](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPxSS1zHWwQ) with the beautiful landscape along with it, the chills and pressure I felt let me know that I was heading into an amazing series. To be perfectly honest, the music carried the show throughout the first half of the show and kept me from dropping the show during the beginning. #Characters ___ This was one of the shows where I loved almost every character besides the main character. Riko, for the most part, felt completely one-dimensional. She didn't have any personality trait that made her really stand out, and she also didn't feel like she was the focus of the show. Overall, Riko felt very plain and uninspiring, unlike the way many other main characters are. While I am glad she is not another "never give up, I started from the bottom and now I'm here" type of protagonist, she lacks the drive and presence that draws us to other main characters. Especially surrounded by amazing supporting characters, some with overbearing personalities, it felt as if Riko wasn't being complemented by the other characters like a protagonist should be, and instead was being drowned out. This is not to say that I don't like Riko's personality as a type of character, I just think she would do better in a supporting role rather than a main. The supporting characters in this show were the main highlight to me. Reg perfectly fulfilled his role as a friend and guardian to Riko and his own story had me more intrigued than the over-arcing quest. The series perfectly portrayed his role in the story as well as his inner conflicts and how they might come up as the plot progresses. Besides Reg, every other support character also had their own important role which they each played to perfection. As new characters were introduced, I tried fitting them to common tropes and stereotypical character archetypes, but many of them were concepts that I had never seen before. It has been a long time since I was surprised and interested in a character because I could not tell what they were thinking or what their personality was like right from when they were introduced. This created a new feeling of really getting to know the characters, instead of having a preexisting familiarity with the tropes. Finally, I can't talk about the characters without mentioning Nanachi. Without getting into any spoilers, what really set this show above the rest for me was the last few episodes, and especially the last episode. It felt as if the last episode alone deserved all the hype that this show has gathered, just because of Nanachi's character. #Personal Enjoyment ___ Personally, the first half of the show was a big letdown that was more than made up for in the ending. When I first started, I thought that this show was just going to be something that I would sit through, because I don't really like dropping things once I start them. However, by the end of the series, I was craving more and was genuinely interested in what was going to happen next in their journey. While I can't say that this series blew my mind or is something revolutionary, it is definitely far above average and deserves a try. #Overall ___ So, do I recommend this show? Definitely yes. Although my rating for this show isn't super high, it is mostly due to having to sit through many episodes of basically nothing until finally getting to what made this show memorable to me. While I am sure that this show is not for everyone, I can see why I was recommended it so many times, and why it has the high rating that it does. Although I have been flaming the worldbuilding and slow start for this entire review, I can't say for certain that the show would do as well without it. Maybe the extensive worldbuilding is just something that is unfortunately necessary for the ending to be as good as it is. So, my final rating is a 7.7/10, which puts this show at well above average. Do check this show out if you're looking for something more unconventional that will leave wondering what just happened well after the last end credits are played. Thank you for reading!
Usually when people ask me to recommend a starter anime, I say "SAO because it does everything so mediocrely you always expect better." After I watched this anime, I can confidently declare that this is the exact opposite to SAO. Made in Abyss is the epitome of anime; a perfect blend of every aspect of anime. It is the Perfect Anime. __Story__ One of the most interesting things about Made in Abyss is that its story is so deep, so complicated, it makes the synopsis look like a joke. In terms of the first few episodes, it can be reasonably described as "Castle In The Sky but the Castle is a giant hole in the ground", but as you progress further and deeper in the abyss, the layers, much like the forcefield, get much more complicated. The worldbuilding in this anime is insane, achieving a perfect blend of both immersive and real, but also the ethereal, surreal feel to it. It feels like a world that you can just lose yourself in, yet at the same time so fantastical and whimsical it feels like a dream. Orth is your classic steampunk bustling megalopolis, teeming with life. You can tell this from the livelihood of the children at the orphanage, the nature of the whistle hierarchy, and just how society functions. The Abyss on the other hand is a whole other perspective, a unique ecosystem embedded in each layer. Each layer was a separate fantastical display of nature. img220(https://kenbebelle.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/abyss-classroom.jpg) Damn these desks look both fun and dangerous at the same time In terms of the general plot, it manages a perfect blend of progression and hindrance. Every time a filler occurs, it's not because the anime wants fanservice or to stretch its screentime or anything, it's because the characters themselves can't progress. The first filler was because Reg wasn't an official diver, the second was because Riko got injured. It makes the fillers feel necessary and due to the structure of the Abyss deepen the world even more by having whichever character isn't incapacitated explore this new strange world. On top of that, as I mentioned earlier, it has a perfect blend of everything. The first thing that immediately stands out is the mention of darker themes, as we dive further into the layers of the Abyss the inherent threat of death becomes more and more apparent, they start appearing as early as the Second Layer, which indicates that this ain't a baby walk anymore. Yet amidst all the blood, the risk of death, and the darker connotations of the deeper layers, it still manages to put in heartfelt moments, where you can laugh alongside the main characters as they live and adapt to this new world. It leaves you with an immense satisfaction despite having witnessed them almost die earlier, and an immense desire to floof Nanachi's fur. __Art__ Made in Abyss isn't a Shinkai film, nor does it possess the simplistic traits of Ghibli, but it is characterized by its attention to detail. The art does a brilliant job of illustrating the wonderful ecosystems of the Abyss and everything our characters do to interact with it, even the slightest alteration of it, is noticed. In a sense, the art reflects the forcefield of the Abyss themselves, reacting to the characters and adapting so. The man-made objects look rustic and artificial, standing out to the natural shades employed to color the Abyss. The characters themselves are also treated similarly. Riko and Reg stand out amongst the natural environment with their bright hues and colorful design, while Nanachi's natural grey blends right in. img220(https://external-preview.redd.it/spnco_gxSTNQo4yBeS6e2himgoidSOeqmmY6aKxQ7XQ.jpg?auto=webp&s=a0f7073f1e27c96588b0f2fe9ee8d923c36d6656) __Sound__ The music, oh my god the music. It is a masterpiece, a work beyond recognition of mortal ears. The soundtrack Kevin Penkin composed conveys so much innate emotion that any attempt from me to put it to words instantly makes it sound lesser in value. If anyone reading this is wondering how powerful this music really is, then go to YouTube or Spotify, search up"The First Layer" from the Made In Abyss OST, and make sure it's playing before returning to read this. youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGcY2Vr5CKU) The blend of instruments Penkin used illustrates a hollow vibe, as if the music itself is bouncing off the rocky walls of the Abyss, the blend of chordal techniques and the instruments gives this bouncy music an airy vibe, instilling a feeling I can only describe as "The Feeling of Unknown Adventure". The closest thing I've felt to this feeling is when I watched Castle in the Sky, as its similar premise gives it a similar attitude, but this attribute is present in a lot of other vibes given from other prominent music tracks. Just look at Mario Galaxy's soundtrack or "Footlight Lane" from Super Mario 3D World. If the feeling given off from the OST isn't enough, just look at when it's implemented, "The First Layer" and "Hanezeve Caradhina" are implemented more than once in the track, and both in moments that define them. Whenever the main characters are exploring an undiscovered, eerie, yet also exhilarating area, you can hear "The First Layer", while "Hanezeve Caradhina" plays at every moment when the anime wants you to appreciate the wonderful world that is the Abyss. If Kevin Penkin ever got together with Makoto Shinkai to produce an anime or a film, it would knock Spirited Away 6 layers under. __Characters__ The characters are built upon the basis of co-dependency. The characters are reliant on each other to survive, and they were written and built to do so. Riko has a strong mind yet a weak body, and Reg has a strong body yet a weak mind. They were counterparts from the start, as Reg, the cyborg, is tasked to protect Riko physically, while Riko stays by his side to console his fragile mind. Riko's strong personality means that she frequently gets herself in danger, while Reg is forced to come out of his shell in order to save Riko from said danger. They're literally yin and yang, and that is why their interaction feels so natural. On top of that, each character isn't afraid to confront their fears, and their journey of self-discovery progresses further with each layer descended. The supporting characters enforce the duality between the core duo as well, as each belongs to their respective layer, they cannot accompany Riko and Reg as they descend even further into the Abyss, and because of this known fact that they won't accompany them the whole way through, you're forced to look at what they do to better the two during their short time with them. img220(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5956339e725e2555c63a1e67/1505736684734-TZ0KLU6XTG8QHBI8JVYC/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kMX8oDXup8SvPA_1gBm4ri8UqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYy7Mythp_T-mtop-vrsUOmeInPi9iDjx9w8K4ZfjXt2dpiyxdzkFle80Mh0BrPebEHzxRTPqQEfHbl0BXq-4ePBW07ycm2Trb21kYhaLJjddA/MadeinAbyss_1500.jpg) Overall, Made in Abyss is the Perfect Anime, a cheery, whimsical anime that conveys much deeper meanings, a duo bound in a co-dependency as their journey of self-discovery advances furher, and an immersive world that both real and surreal highlighted by a music conveying a whimsical feel and immersive art.
~~~__ An anime which is Completely Unique in every way, and one which feels less like a show, and more like experiencing a beautiful Fairy Tail. __~~~ ~~~img80%(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/834396154095468584/897134392718266458/MadeInAbyss.png)~~~ ~~~Before starting this review, I would like to point out that my review __might contain minor spoilers__ of the general premise of the show.~~~ From a very young age, all living creatures, both human and non human yearn for Adventure. This feeling comes from our love of seeing and experiencing something new. In Fact this is why so many people watch Anime, TV shows, Movies... This is also why travelling is super popular, and why a lot of people love playing video games. So what is Made in Abyss? Well it's precisely that! Something new, a world different from any other, a show which gives you a nostalgic feeling of hearing a fairy tail at a young age. Not only that, but apart from being unique, it's also an anime that truly covers the Theme of Adventure, with a beautiful vast world, one that truly makes the viewer wish to explore, and a story which can't even be in the slightest way predicted. A show which just like any feeling of Adventure, you will have to see in the moment. Below I will delve into the main categories of this show, without spoiling anything major; ~~~img80%(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/834396154095468584/897135282086899732/latest.png)~~~ # ~~~__Story 9/10:__~~~ The story is very unique, and having watched over a hundred anime, I can't name 1 which I can compare this show to, this by itself is already a major plus, originality is one of the best aspects any story can have, and nowadays it is much harder to find something original, with most story writers and directors preferring to take a safer and more common route, then experiment and come up with something unique. Aside from the Originality, the main story actually revolves around many smaller stories unveiling as the main characters venture deeper into the Abyss (A giant unexplored crater that leads down to an unknown land), with each smaller story easily snatching the attention of the viewer, without ever feeling bland. ~~~img80%(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/834396154095468584/897135972557389864/07142c83663d22b6dd9f810616212044ad67b49ar1-1440-789v2_uhq.png)~~~ ~~~img80%(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/834396154095468584/897136045462786058/ba623f52576bcd01d7b44a6b3f1647443ff1b883r1-1439-794v2_hq.png)~~~ ~~~img80%(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/834396154095468584/897136178598383646/5a9d07d5b868a9b4cd9ef0e8f29f95c57912cdber1-1440-790v2_hq.png)~~~ # ~~~__Art 10/10:__~~~ Absolutely outstanding! Taking into consideration both the actual art (Aesthetics) of the Anime, and its animation, the world of Made in Abyss, while a fantasy, feels very real to the viewer. All animations are smoothly played, and feel realistic, while others are just spectacular. In terms of Aesthetics, the Abyss is split into many regions or layers, with each one of these layers having its own unique style, colour palette, and fantasy-like effect. Just refer to the images above, to get a general idea of how different each area is. ~~~youtube(https://youtu.be/5GGv7qAcM40)~~~ # ~~~__Sound 10/10:__~~~ If there is one thing that Made in Abyss excels at, is its use of music, and its massive variety of beautiful soundtracks scattered across the anime. The music in this anime is so good, that I have genuinely saved a quarter of their original soundtracks into my music playlist. Furthermore, I frequently find myself searching for some of their particular OSTs. Feel free to watch the video above just to get a taste of their music. Furthermore, the music in this anime always matches their setting, in fact since the biggest Theme in this anime is adventure, you will notice that the large majority of the songs invoke within the listener a yearning to explore the world, and a wish to explore the fantasy they see before them. The voice acting and sound effects within this anime are also beyond satisfactory. ~~~img80%(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/834396154095468584/897153455603462184/mnm57db0syo41.png)~~~ # ~~~__Character 9/10:__~~~ Each character within Made in Abyss feels completely unique from the other, with some characters having extreme views or an extreme form of a particular behaviour, you will always find it easy to remember the various characters you meet across this story, and it's easy to appreciate each character for who they truly are. # ~~~__Enjoyment 10/10:__~~~ I finished watching this anime over a year ago, yet I frequently go back and re-watch this beauty. Every single time I rewatch this, I still feel the excitement of the first time I watched this within me, a true feeling of adventure, topped with beautiful art and music. This anime is pretty much everything any fantasy fan could ever ask for. # ~~~__Overall 9.3/10:__~~~ I highly recommend this anime to anyone looking to experience something new, or something beautiful. If you have heard any negative things about this anime, please ignore them, and give this show a chance to stand out from any other anime you have ever seen. Without spoiling anything, I shall conclude this review, by stating that __this is NOT a kid's show__. Other than that, I hope you give this show a chance, thank you for reading the review, and have an amazing day! ------------------------ ~~~[If you enjoyed this review, please feel free to read my other reviews](https://anilist.co/user/LordReno/reviews)~~~ ------------------------
~~~I have no idea where to even start. But since I have to, let's start it like this: I first watched Made in Abyss a few years ago. To be honest, I did not like it so much. Yes, I thought the concept was really unique, but it failed to interest me. A few months ago I decided to watch it again, because for the first time I did not get to finish it. HOLY SHIT, HOW WISE IT WAS. ___ img570(https://assets.sentaifilmworks.com/titles/MIA/made-in-abyss_MIA_01_KEY_2048x768.jpg) I remember myself, sitting aganist the monitor, finding absolute interest from the moment they explained about the abyss. Yes, the beginning was little boring; And in "Beginning," I mean the 3 first episodes, but holy shit, from episode 4 it becomes a masterpiece. The concept is so unique that i don't know where to even start talking about it, It's such a huge and mysterious place, no one knows what's hiding in the depths of the abyss. In anytime, anything can jump on you. The author's not afraid to put characters on a situation between life and death, it makes the story so much better in my opinion. Reg is my favorite character. He's just amazing. He is considerate of his friends, never leaving anyone behind and very cute. Then Nanachi. she arrived relatively late in the story and at first even seriously considered abandoning Reg and Riko when they were in an extreme situation, but eventually decided to help them. After that she even joined them, and by this point they were already quite friends. It's just amazing that a character who did not care about other characters at first can now cry over other characters. ___ I also cried twice. I also cried twice. The hardest time time was in the third movie, [Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul](https://anilist.co/anime/100643/Made-in-Abyss-Fukaki-Tamashii-no-Reimei/) (Clickable). img550(https://pm1.narvii.com/7710/b5db078321d0ea5d319ebebb0986ec7b7fee26dfr1-1500-1500v2_hq.jpg) The movie. Oh, the movie. The movie is so much better than the anime in my opinion, Even though it seems that this is not just my opinion, because the movie is rated higher than the anime. The movie begins completely differently from the anime, when we are already in the middle of the story and reach the point of no return in the story (Literally), and the most intense part of the story. The villain. Among the best villains I have seen. He's not even trying to be bad, it's just inevitable for him. At the end of the film one can see his real motives, which made his character so much better. img500(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QjV4uxc7ZOs/maxresdefault.jpg) ___ The OST of the series is masterpiece. It's so, so, SOOOO good. 10/10 Very recommended, my favorite anime :) img220(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a5/94/86/a594861569b800dc799a0a583686c703.jpg)~~~
*Originally posted on Myanimelist in 2017. This is one of my favorite reviews and I hope you like it too.* The Abyss is a true wonder. It is the curiosity that draws us in and leads us to our inevitable metamorphosis that comes from growing up. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~img650(https://i.imgur.com/Ipz89ty.png)~~~~~~~~~~~~ I always used to explore the forests surrounding my home as I child, and I shared the same desire to explore the unknown as the protagonist, Riko, from Made in Abyss does. My friends and I would search for the forest for the fabled Bigfoot. We knew that we couldn't venture too far lest we lose our way back (keep in mind that this is before we had cell phones). We were equipped with just the bare necessities to explore; flashlights, a swiss army knife if we were feeling daring, and hats gloves if it was cold out. Not only was the forest populated by our imagination, but it also was home to coyotes, blood-sucking ticks, and hunters. Looking back at my time in the woods, I can safely say I've never been happier in my life, but simultaneously I can't help think of how much danger we were in that we simply couldn't comprehend due to our lack of worldly knowledge. We didn't find Bigfoot when we explored in the woods, or rather, we didn't find the Abyss, but it wasn't ever about finding it. It was about our journey. And what a journey Made in Abyss is. The show begins in the mysterious Abyss, following the protagonist Riko, a girl whose ambitions to explore often gets her in trouble. She and her friends live at an orphanage, and to pay for their room and board, search for artifacts within the Abyss. The Abyss is a horrible and frightening place, but it seems like a land of wonder from the enchanted eyes of a child. Like the real world, the longer you spend in the Abyss, the more you will begin to see its ability to harm you. The tone of the story is established immediately. Riko's irreverent personality prevents her from grasping the full danger of the Abyss until it is actually upon her. The orphanage Riko lives in is in a town called Orth that was literally built surrounding the Abyss. The town couldn't be more clear of a metaphor for childhood. Fantastic world-building is on display throughout the show; one of the best examples is in the early episodes when the townspeople rush to the edge of the Abyss as raiders emerge from the elevator, it instills the idea that the citizens are all intrigued by the Abyss, but only a brave few have the courage to tackle its hazards. In the early scenes of the first episode, Riko is attacked by a horrifying eldritch monster in the Abyss while searching for artifacts, but she's saved by an amnesiac robot boy and his laser ability. He is later introduced as Reg. She handles the ordeal quite well and is able to hide him from the orphanage leaders. Riko is almost instantly a 3-dimensional character; her eccentric personality immediately stands out from those of her friends, she has wild ambitions to explore the depths of the Abyss in search of her mother. I identified with her desire to explore, but with my newfound knowledge that comes from adulthood, I felt irony as she and Reg peered into the Abyss with wonder. Riko's passion for the unknown and Reg's questioning of his origin made their journey an engaging one indeed. Even the rounded character designs gave the impression that the kids were inexperienced to the real world's true terrors. From the first episode to the last Made in Abyss resonated with me like a nostalgia trip. Even though it's a world that I could never live in, the metaphors at play made me connect so well with the characters. The story arc follows Riko's search for her mother and Reg's journey to find his origin. It begins in Orth and progresses through the layers of the Abyss. In the beginning, they have little knowledge of what lies ahead, only inklings based on the records of past explorers. Their delve into the Abyss showcases how the real world is no place for children, but their ambitions get the better of them, and now they have to grow up faster than any child should. Tension is driven by the dangers they face in the Abyss, fear of the dangerous beasts that lurk within is everpresent. Made in Abyss showcases excellently how suspense can be derived from only two lead characters. Tense moments work because you can never be sure of how it will turn out for them. Whether they survive or suffer life-altering consequences they have to push forward, it always feels as though they're just kids stumbling to get a grip on the world they've been thrust into far too soon. What prevents Riko and Reg from turning back and returning to Orth is "The Curse of the Abyss." The Curse causes a human who ventures into the Abyss to sustain side effects if they try to return to the surface. The side effects range from a fever all the way to a violent and painful death, depending on how deep you go. Like growing up, you can never turn the clock back, and the further you delve into the Abyss, the harder it becomes to return. Once you've experienced the unseeable horrors this world has to offer, you can't return to innocence. You have no choice but to muster up your courage and persevere onwards. Emotional moments punctuate the narrative's high points, and they are always impactful, as they're mostly evoked by the Curse and its allegory to the permanence of growing up. Whenever the characters were forced to make a life-altering decision that accelerated their worldly experiences, I couldn't help but imagine what it would have been like if I caught Bigfoot when I still had the imagination to innocently explore the world. The Curse drives a significant amount of the show's conflict, and it's a great concept that is astonishingly well-executed. Through experiencing the world over time, I have naturally found Bigfoot. Riko and Reg have yet to reach the bottom of the Abyss. Even so, their journey is an unforgettable one. Their hardships were my hardships. Thanks to an acute understanding of the coming-of-age genre, the story makes a science-fantasy story surprisingly human. Visually, Made in Abyss is stunning. Environments appear with the level of detail that approaches realism. Gaze at it long enough you will uncover horrors disguised in the details. Each layer shook up the formula and added new visual pleasantries that I dare not spoil. Built upon metaphors, I never struggled to find a nonliteral way to view the show during my time watching it. The visuals add plenty to the characters as well. As I mentioned before, the round character designs and so much to make them into believable kids. The characters appear much simpler than the environments, which may bother some people, but it never got in the way of my enjoyment. All of the characters have dispositions and mannerisms that went very far in establishing their personalities. Some of them never even needed a line of dialogue to be understood, which is especially impressive considering their superficial appearances. Sound effects are visceral and comprehensive, from the sound of an uncouth character eating food to the shrill shriek of the hamster-like creatures. The musical score is, without a doubt, the best I've heard this year and possibly the best I've listened to in an animated series ever. I'll be listening to it for years to come, reminiscing on the experience that it compliments so well. Made in Abyss is one of the most emotionally resonant anime I have ever experienced. I'll be returning to it in the future to relive my childhood and to pick up on details that I missed my first few times I watched it. I loved every minute of it from beginning to end. Keep in mind that the story is not over, and thankfully, it has been renewed for a second season because by the end of Made in Abyss, there is much left unsaid about Riko and Reg's enrapturing adventure. img650(https://i.imgur.com/KMUZW6A.png)~~~~~~~~~~~~