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Made in Abyss Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch Made in Abyss in order
Last updated: August 12 2026
Written by: ChronoBob
This deceptively cute anime hides one of the darkest, most harrowing adventure stories in recent memory, following young Riko and her robot companion Reg as they descend into a mysterious, deadly abyss.
Made in Abyss juxtaposes whimsical art with brutal stakes, chronicling Riko and Reg's descent through the layers of the Abyss in search of Riko's missing mother. The series is beloved for its gorgeous, painterly art direction paired with shockingly dark and visceral storytelling, a contrast that has made it one of the most talked-about anime of the last decade.
π Release Order
Release order includes a pair of recap films before the story continues with new content, so it's worth knowing what's original and what's a retelling.
- Made in Abyss (2017, TV series)
- Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn (2019, movie)
- Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight (2019, movie)
- Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul (2020, movie)
- Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun (2022, TV series)
Since the first two movies simply recap the TV series, chronology is best followed by skipping straight to new content after the show.
π Story Chronology
Chronologically, the story flows directly from the TV series into Dawn of the Deep Soul (the only movie with new footage) and then into the second season.
- Made in Abyss (2017, TV series)
- Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul (2020, movie) β continues directly from the series
- Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun (2022, TV series)
Which Order Should You Choose?
New viewers can skip Journey's Dawn and Wandering Twilight entirely, since they simply recap season one. Watch the TV series, then Dawn of the Deep Soul for new story content, then continue into season two.
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