Even though it is already renewed, the wait for Made In Abyss Season 2 seems to be never-ending. Previously, while we were all expecting a sequel series, Studio Kinema Citrus gave us some movie adaptations of the anime instead. It’s been more than three years since the first season aired, yet, fans know nothing about the whereabouts of the second season. When will the second installment hit the screens? What will happen in the upcoming episodes? Hence, we are here to spill some details about the much-awaited MIA Season 2. Read ahead to know more.
The popular Made In Abyss storyline has originated from a manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Akihito Tsukushi. It began serialization in Takeshobo’s digital webcomic called Gamma back in 2012. Moreover, it was later published as tankōbon volumes in July 2013. As of today, a total of nine manga volumes have been launched successfully. Within a few years of its release, the MIA manga made a name for itself and gained a huge and loyal fanbase. The manga has sold an impressive number of copies when only one of its volumes releases each year.
Due to the popularity of its manga, the story was soon picked up for several other adaptations. Studio Kinema Citrus launched an anime years after the source material came out. The first season debuted on Japanese televisions back in July 2017 and aired for a total of thirteen episodes until September of that year. While the series was received well in Japan, it gained most of its fanbase after its international release.
In fact, within no time of its release, the anime became a sensation around the world. Even after more than three years of its release, the series has maintained a remarkable 8.4 out of 10 ratings on IMDb. Besides, its 8.74/10 rating on MyAnimeList makes it one of the top 100 most popular ever (based on the listing of the website). The studio premiered two compilation movies of the show in theatres after Season 1 finished airing. Also find out latest updates on One Punch Man Season 3 here.
Made In Abyss Sequel!
Studio Kinema Citrus had previously fooled us all when they announced the renewal of a sequel back in November 2017. A lot of MIA fans assumed that the upcoming sequel would be Made In Abyss Season 2. However, the new project turned out to be a sequel movie instead of a new season. Well, this was quite disappointing for viewers, yet, most of them were excited to watch the forthcoming film too. Both the previous films, which were compilations of the anime series, were blockbusters both in Japan and around the globe. Hence, expectations from the sequel movie were also pretty high.
Following the compilation films’ release, it was announced that the much-awaited sequel would be a movie called Made In Abyss the Movie: Dawn Of The Deep Soul. The film debuted in Japanese theatres in January 2020, while its US premiere was delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. As a result, the movie planned for an April 2020 release, reached American theatres until August 2020. The sequel film became an instant hit and ended up box-office success. As per its IMDb page, the Made In Abyss movie has a Cumulative Worldwide Gross of about $4,971,635. Most importantly, the film left a hint about another sequel when it ended.
Made In Abyss Season 2: Renewed!
Dawn Of The Deep Soul surprised all movie viewers as it announced the renewal of another sequel. The end credit scene of the Made In Abyss movie featured a ‘To be continued’ message. A lot of fans pointed out the quote, and the internet started talking about it. Hence, only a day after the film’s premiere, the creators confirmed the speculation. On MIA’s official website, the makers revealed an announcement teaser that announced another sequel is in production. The audience reacted well to the PV (production video), which remained a trending topic for a while.
Latest Sequel Production Details
The Dawn Of The Deep Soul movie completed its first anniversary recently. Well, the renewal of a new Made In Abyss sequel was also announced right after the movie’s release in January 2020. Hence, a large section of MIA’s fanbase was curious to know more about the upcoming sequel. Thus, the creators addressed their concerns right on the day they released the sequel’s PV. In a tweet, they mentioned that at this moment, there is nothing that the makers can show on the surface. However, they also assured that under the surface, the staff is doing their best.
Previously, in another tweet on the anime’s official website, the makers reminded the fans that the Made In Abyss Sequel is still in production. They also asked fans to wait patiently as the sequel will soon arrive on the screens. However, the company is yet to confirm when they will complete the productions. Looking at the time previous MIA projects took for productions, works on the upcoming sequel might conclude by next year.
New Sequel: Movie Or Made In Abyss Season 2?
Well, since we’ve all been fooled before, fans are afraid that the much-awaited new MIA sequel could be a movie instead of the second season. Well, in neither of their announcements before, the creators have mentioned anything about the type of sequel it will be. While they have talked about the sequel in many tweets before, none of them specified that it would be Made In Abyss Season 2. In fact, since all movie projects of the franchise were immensely successful, the studio might prefer another sequel movie over a television season.
However, speculations are more in favor of a new season than a film. Well, the manga’s forthcoming story arc is too vast to be covered in just a movie. The Dawn Of The Deep Soul movie covered the Ido Front Arc that started halfway through the fourth installment and concluded with the entirety of Volume 5. The upcoming story arc called Ilblu Arc is the biggest story arc of the manga yet. It consists of a whopping total of 19 chapters of the source material. Hence, a movie adaptation wouldn’t be able to tell everything in the story even if the creators try to fit it in. Thus, Made In Abyss Season 2 would be the best possible option in this situation.
Is The Made In Abyss Manga Still In The Run?
The Made In Abyss has always been among some of the most popular mangas every year. While fans love the series’ content, they often criticize its mangaka for the long intervals between volumes. Only one volume comes out every year since the manga’s debut in 2012, which is frustrating for a lot of viewers. The most recent volume came out back in July 2020. Moreover, the upcoming one, Volume 10, might launch between May and July 2021. Fortunately, the famous manga is still in the run and might continue for several more years.
Is There Enough Source Material For Made In Abyss Season 2?
Unlike how US TV shows are renewed, anime adaptations depend on their source material for a lot of things. One of the main factors is the amount of content available for adaptation. Many popular anime have been abandoned due to the lack of enough source material. Besides, animation studios only rarely create an original storyline for a sequel. Fortunately, fans should not worry about Made In Abyss Season 2 in this context.
As of early 2021, mangaka Akihito Tsukushi has only launched nine volumes of the popular creation. The first season of MIA anime covered a little less than four volumes of its source material. On the other hand, the Made In Abyss movie Dawn Of The Deep Soul consumed the remaining chapters of Volume 4 alongside the entire fifth volume. Hence, Made In Abyss Season 2 now has only four volumes for adaptation, which would be sufficient for 13 episodes (like Season 1). However, after the second season, Kinema Citrus might not have enough content for future anime projects of the franchise.
Will It Be The Last Season?
Well, since Made In Abyss Season 2 will likely cover almost all the remaining source material, the studio might not be able to make more seasons or movie projects. However, as long as the MIA manga is in the run, there shouldn’t be a shortage of content in the future. Yet, the studio might have to wait for quite a long period to have enough manga volumes for a third season. Since an average Made In Abyss season assumably takes four volumes, Season 3 won’t get into production for the next four to five years.
Is There A Possibility Fore More Movie Sequels In The Future?
Well, in case mangaka Akihito Tsukushi ends her series with only a few volumes, the anime creators won’t have enough content for a third season. However, only one (approximately) volume is required for movie adaptations. Hence, even if the manga ends sooner than expected, a movie sequel will always be in the books. On the other hand, since a film project of Made In Abyss is quite bankable, Kinema Citrus might make more of them.
What Will Be The Plot Of Made In Abyss Season 2?
*Warning: Spoilers For Dawn Of The Deep Soul Movie
The popular anime series’ story centers around an orphaned girl, Riko, living in a mysterious orphanage in a town called Orth. It introduces us to a strange and giant hole surrounding the town that goes deep into the earth. Known as Abyss, this deep hole harbors remnants of a depleted civilization. The Abyss is dangerous for people who go down there as the fatal Curse of the Abyss manifests upon ascension. However, Riko’s life mission is to become a White Whistle and follow her mother’s footsteps. In her journey of exploring the depths of the Abyss, the fan-favorite character discovers a human-like robot.
The upcoming season of the anime is likely to continue the story ahead of the events of Made In Abyss movie: Dawn Of The Deep Soul. It will cover the plot of its manga’s sixth volumes through the ninth one. Riko and her friends will now proceed to the sixth layer of the Abyss. The anime movie ended with a bitter victory for our favorite characters. Riko is finally a White Whistle now, post the sacrifice of a friend. Since she can now activate the Altar of the border, they will now have access to the sixth layer.
Riko, Reg, and Nanachi will find themselves in a totally new world. The village is inhabited by Hollows, possessing a peculiar sense of the value of things and life itself. This time, the journey would be much more intense for the characters as mysteries and terrors await them in the Abyss’s deepest depths.
Is There A Trailer For Made In Abyss Season 2?
Even though Studio Kinema Citrus has renewed the anime’s sequel, they’re yet to release an official teaser or trailer for it. They’ve announced that the new episodes (or movie) are still in production. Hence, a trailer might only come out once the creators wrap up its production. As of now, the studio has only released a teaser image. A production video (PV) might arrive sooner in the coming months. We will edit this section once we get any updates. Until then, here’s a glimpse into the events of the Dawn Of The Deep Soul movie.
Made In Abyss Season 2: Release Date
Well, the creators of the show suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as their anime movie had to be postponed. This eventually affected the production schedule of Made In Abyss Season 2 as well. The studio has been trying its best to wrap up the production and present us the sequel as soon as possible.
Given their current schedule and status of the project, no new episodes of the Made In Abyss anime might hit the screens before the next year. The post-production process of anime is usually much more hectic than that of other series. Hence, the most probable release date of the second season could fall in late-2021. Keep an eye on this corner for all future MIA details.
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