Made in Abyss Episode 1: The City of the Great Pit

Manga chapter 1-2

Canon/MED

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9.9

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EPISODE REVIEWS

mlutfimaulan

7 mo

I really like Riko’s character in this episode, it really shows her mischievous side, haha.

lateralus

7 mo

The art style is GORGEOUS 😍 that first shot of the Abyss stretching into darkness? breathtaking. Riko's excitement is so infectious. Reg waking up confused and everyone losing their minds was hilarious. the world building is already insane. im in.

matchablaze1

7 mo

First episode already pulls you in—the Abyss feels HUGE and dangerous. Riko’s curiosity is infectious. A bit slow at parts but the atmosphere carries hard. Definitely watch. 🌄

Episode Context

Made in Abyss opens with pure worldbuilding confidence. This premiere drops you into Orth, a city perched on the rim of a massive, mysterious chasm, and takes its time letting you soak in every detail. The tone walks a fascinating line, bright, colorful visuals and a charming cast of orphan trainees mask something deeper and more unsettling lurking beneath the surface. Riko anchors the episode with infectious curiosity and energy, immediately establishing herself as the kind of protagonist who charges headfirst into the unknown. The pacing is deliberately measured, prioritizing atmosphere and setting over action. Expect lush environmental storytelling, hints at a complex social hierarchy built around Abyss exploration, and a pervasive sense that this whimsical exterior is concealing something far darker. A slow burn that rewards patient viewers with one of anime's most compelling fantasy worlds.

Runtime25 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJul 7, 2017

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