---
title: "Made in Abyss"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/made-in-abyss-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 72636
imdb_id: "tt7222086"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 25
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 653
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Made in Abyss (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/made-in-abyss-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series Made in Abyss is an anime that premiered in 2017 and has received critical acclaim. Located in the center of a remote island, the Abyss is the last unexplored region, a huge and treacherous fathomless hole inhabited by strange creatures where only the bravest adventurers descend in search of ancient relics. The series follows a girl who dreams of becoming an explorer and a mysterious little boy. Made in Abyss has been met with critical acclaim and is widely considered to be one of the best anime shows of its release year. The show's first season was successful, leading to the release of recap movies and a second season. The series has been praised for being adventure-focused and its efficiency in establishing its premise. Made in Abyss features a girl and her robot companion searching for her mother, who is lost within the vast chasm of the Abyss.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young girl dreams of exploring a vast, mysterious hole filled with ancient relics and strange creatures."

### Why Watch
- engaging world-building
- intriguing premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains potentially disturbing themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series features intense and potentially unsettling content unsuitable for younger viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventurous, mysterious, treacherous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
Made in Abyss is an animated television series. The story revolves around a girl named Riko who discovers a robot resembling a young boy in the Abyss. Riko and her companion then embark on a journey to explore the uncharted territory and uncover the mysteries surrounding the robot. The series is set in a world where the Abyss is a vast, mysterious void that exists in the center of a town. The story explores themes of adventure, exploration, and the unknown.

### Season 2 (12 Episodes)
Made in Abyss Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S2)**:
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Made in Abyss Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 25
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (24%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 19 (76%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Miyu Tomita** as *Riko (voice)*
- **Mariya Ise** as *Reg (voice)*
- **Shiori Izawa** as *Nanachi (voice)*
- **Maaya Sakamoto** as *Narration (voice)*
- **Misaki Kuno** as *Faputa (voice)*
- **Mutsumi Tamura** as *Nat (voice)*
- **Manami Numakura** as *Shiggy (voice)*
- **Aki Toyosaki** as *Marulk (voice)*
- **Sayaka Ohara** as *Ozen (voice)*
- **Manami Hanawa** as *Kiyui (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the Abyss?
The Abyss is a huge, treacherous, and fathomless hole located in the center of a remote island.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows a girl named Riko who dreams of becoming an explorer.

### Q: What do explorers look for in the Abyss?
Explorers descend into the Abyss in search of ancient relics.

### Q: Who does Riko meet?
Riko stumbles upon a mysterious little boy while in the upper levels of the Abyss.

### Q: Is the Abyss explored?
It is considered the last unexplored region.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [MADE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/made)
- [Made in Abyss (TV Series 2017-2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7222086/)
- [MADE | Stylish & Unique Homeware](https://www.made.com/)
- [Both 'Made in Abyss' Seasons in Order (Including Movies)](https://fictionhorizon.com/made-in-abyss-watch-order-the-complete-guide/)
- [M.A.D.E. | Frost School of Music | University of Miami](https://made.frost.miami.edu/)
- [Made in Abyss (Anime) | Made in Abyss Wiki | Fandom](https://madeinabyss.fandom.com/wiki/Made_in_Abyss_(Anime))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*