Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi — Trailer, Release Date and Cast

The next descent into the Abyss is approaching. Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi, translated as Awakening Mystery, is the first film in a new Made in Abyss anime film series. The Made in Abyss new movie continues Riko, Reg and Nanachi's dangerous journey into one of anime's most beautiful and unsettling worlds.

Here is everything currently confirmed about the Made in Abyss movie, including the official trailer, release date, returning cast, new characters, production team and theme song.

Watch the official Made in Abyss trailer

The trailer comes from KADOKAWAanime. It previews the first part of the theatrical series and introduces the theme song “Chain of the Abyss”, composed by returning series composer Kevin Penkin with vocals by Mori Calliope.

Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi release date

The Japanese release date for Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi is 23 October 2026. That date is for the film's theatrical opening in Japan. An Australian cinema release, streaming date or home-video date has not been confirmed in the announcements available at the time of writing.

For Australian viewers: treat 23 October 2026 as the confirmed Japan release date, not an Australian release date. International distribution details may be announced separately.

What is the new Made in Abyss movie about?

The story returns to the Abyss, the enormous cave system whose layers contain ancient ruins, strange creatures and a dangerous curse that affects anyone who climbs back toward the surface. Riko remains determined to follow her mother Lyza's path as a Cave Raider, while Reg and Nanachi continue beside her through an increasingly hostile unknown.

The official material keeps the plot details deliberately restrained. That is appropriate for Made in Abyss: the appeal is not simply discovering a new location, but seeing how every layer changes the rules of survival. The trailer suggests another chapter of exploration, peril and the series' signature contrast between delicate scenery and genuinely disturbing consequences.

Returning and new characters

The returning principal cast includes:

Miyu Tomita as Riko
Mariya Ise as Reg
Shiori Izawa as Nanachi
Misaki Kuno as Faputa

The film also introduces two announced characters: Sumire Morohoshi voices Tepaste, while Takanori Hoshino voices Cravagli. Their roles in the new descent have not been fully explained, leaving room for the film to reveal how they connect to the Abyss and Riko's expedition.

Studio, director and music

Kinema Citrus is returning to animate the project. Masayuki Kojima is directing, with Hideyuki Kurata handling the scripts. Character designers Kazuchika Kise and Yuka Kuroda are also returning, helping the film retain the visual identity established by the television anime.

Kevin Penkin returns for the music, with “Chain of the Abyss” featuring Mori Calliope. Music has always been central to Made in Abyss, giving the setting a sense of scale while making its quietest and most frightening moments feel even more overwhelming.

Where does it fit in the anime series?

The first Made in Abyss television season aired in 2017, followed by the film Dawn of the Deep Soul and the second season, The Golden City of the Scorching Sun, in 2022. Anyone new to the franchise should watch the first season, the compilation films or an appropriate story recap, then Dawn of the Deep Soul, and then Season 2 before starting this new film series.

Watching in order matters here. Made in Abyss builds its emotional impact through relationships, discoveries and the consequences of earlier descents. The new movie is not the ideal starting point for someone who has never entered the Abyss.

Why fans are excited

It is a new theatrical continuation rather than another recap film.
Kinema Citrus, Masayuki Kojima and Kevin Penkin are returning.
The trailer confirms new characters and a new theme song.
The film continues one of anime's most distinctive combinations of adventure, fantasy, mystery and horror.
The October 2026 Japanese release gives fans a major new Made in Abyss story to anticipate.

Frequently asked questions

What is Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi?
It is the first film in a new Made in Abyss anime film series. The subtitle is commonly translated as Awakening Mystery.

When is the Made in Abyss movie released?
The confirmed Japanese theatrical release date is 23 October 2026. Australian and other international dates have not been announced in the sources used for this article.

Is there an official Made in Abyss trailer?
Yes. The official trailer is embedded above from the KADOKAWAanime YouTube channel.

Who sings the Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi theme song?
“Chain of the Abyss” is composed by Kevin Penkin and features vocals by Mori Calliope.

Do I need to watch Made in Abyss Season 2 first?
Yes. The film continues the story, so watching the television anime and Dawn of the Deep Soul first will provide the necessary context.

Final thoughts

Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi looks set to deliver another carefully produced descent into the unknown. With the original creative team returning, a new cast pairing, Kevin Penkin's music and an October 2026 Japanese theatrical release, it is one of the most anticipated upcoming anime movies for fans of dark fantasy and adventure.

Sources: Crunchyroll News, Anime News Network, and KADOKAWAanime official trailer.