What happened?
The film Made in Abyss Mezameru Shinpi (Awakening Mystery) premiered today, October 23, 2026, in Japanese theaters. To mark the premiere of Made in Abyss Mezameru Shinpi, the staff revealed a new key visual highlighting the Hail Hex explorer group and confirmed that Part 2 of the theatrical series is already in production.
The film is the continuation of the anime series based on Akihito Tsukushi's manga, following the second season The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. Production is by Kinema Citrus, directed by Masayuki Kojima.
Why it matters
Made in Abyss is one of the most acclaimed dark fantasy works of the last decade, known for its unique atmosphere and exploration of the Abyss. The premiere of the new film series and the confirmation of the continuation generate great expectation among fans.
New cast members were revealed for the Hail Hex group: Nana Mizuki as Srajo, Akeno Watanabe as Nishagora, Shunsuke Takeuchi as Yataramar, Nao Toyama as Sherumi, and Yume Miyamoto as Menae.
What changes in practice
Japanese fans can already watch Part 1 in theaters. The rest of the world awaits international distribution announcements. The confirmation of Part 2 indicates that the story of Riko, Reg, and Nanachi will continue in cinematic format.
More information on the official site.
Image credit: Kinema Citrus / Production Committee — Source: Anitrendz / Official
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