Made in Abyss is a dark fantasy adventure series that tells the story of orphan Riko and her robot friend Reg as they descend into the Abyss on a journey to find Riko’s missing mother. The Abyss itself is a colossal chasm full of danger and adventure located below Riko’s hometown of Orth.
Viewers were first introduced to the colorful world of Made in Abyss in 2017 and have since been treated to the feature film Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul. Five years removed from Season 1, Made in Abyss is slated for a long-awaited return sometime in 2022. In the interim, fans can whet their appetites with an analogous variety of other widely popular anime.
10 Tokyo Ghoul Contains Existential Horror Similar To Made In Abyss
Tokyo Ghoul tells the story of the college student Ken Kaneki as he struggles to acclimate to his new life as half-human, half-ghoul. Ken undergoes major surgery following a devastating encounter with a ghoul he believed to be human.
After learning that some of his assailant’s organs have been transferred into his body, he must quickly learn to navigate life with this newly acquired duality. Made in Abyss fans affected by Riko and Reg’s journey will certainly find Kaneki’s greatly compelling, as he takes on a collection of enemies that would make even Riko’s greatest foe nervous.
9 My Hero Academia Features A Protagonist Like Made In Abyss’s Riko
In a world where most of the population has developed special powers referred to as Quirks, My Hero Academia tells the story of young Izuku Midoriya. Originally born Quirkless, the series follows his desire to become the greatest hero like his idol, All Might.
After being scouted by All Might himself, Izuku is chosen to be the successor for All Might’s One For All Quirk. Although Riko and Midoriya inhabit vastly different worlds, they both share an unrivaled resolve that allows them to fearlessly face adversity head-on.
8 Parasyte: The Maxim’s Shinichi & Migi Mirror Riko & Reg’s Dynamic In Made In Abyss
Similar to Made in Abyss, which sees Riko joined on her fascinating journey into the Abyss by robot-child Reg, Parasyte: The Maxim’s Shinichi Izumi is also accompanied by an otherworldly presence in the form of Migi, a parasitic creature from another world that has taken over his right hand.
Although Shinichi and Migi start off as strange bedfellows, being forced to coexist the two quickly establishes that they must cooperate in order to survive. Made in Abyss fans that enjoyed the Riko and Reg dynamic will find themselves drawn to Shinichi and Migi as they set out to stop an alien race from taking over the human race.
7 Ajin: Demi-Human Contains An Antagonist Like Made In Abyss’s Bondrewd
After a fatal accident, Kei Nagai wakes up to discover that he is an “Ajin”: a human possessing incredible regenerative abilities that take effect during death and subsequently make the possessor immortal. Made in Abyss fans fueled by hatred for the series’ antagonist Bondrewd will share the same antipathy towards Ajin‘s Sato.
Like Bondrewd, Sato has no empathy and is willing to kill or maim as he sees fit. Although the two series are dissimilar in their premises, both feature a vile adult antagonist perched firmly on the paths of its protagonist.
6 Re:Zero Puts Subaru Through Grueling Experiences Like Made In Abyss Does To Riko & Reg
Another anime with adventitious similarities to Made in Abyss, Re:Zero follows protagonist Natsuki Subaru, an ordinary teenager living a very normal life before being transported into another world. His new world is filled with magic, mystery, and a variety of colorful characters.
Fans fond of the unexpected twists and turns Riko and Reg are forced to contend with in Made in Abyss will find themselves easily immersed in the world of Re:Zero as they witness Subaru’s jam-packed, unpredictable journey unfold.
5 Vinland Saga’s Thorfinn Is Motivated By Family, Just Like Riko In Made In Abyss
Vinland Saga follows the journey of young Thorfinn, son of the great Viking warrior Thors, as he vows to get revenge on the man responsible for his father’s death. Like Riko in Made in Abyss, Thorfinn is entirely motivated by family. In both series, the protagonists venture into the unknown determined to attain their goal.
In the case of Riko, it’s to rescue her mother from the Abyss. For Thorfinn, it’s to claim victory in a duel with his father’s murderer. Fans that tuned into Made in Abyss for exploration and adventure will promptly discover Vinland Saga is definitely worth the time investment.
4 Wonder Egg Priority & Made In Abyss Have Wonderfully Compassionate Protagonists In Ai & Riko
Much like Riko in Made in Abyss, Wonder Egg Priority‘s 14-year-old protagonist Ai Ohto is faced with some very strange and unique adversaries. Following the suicide of her best friend, Ai opens a Wonder Egg and is tasked with diverting hardship from a variety of people in a mysterious world that she inhabits while she sleeps.
Just as Riko with her mother in Made in Abyss, Ai must go to the ends of the earth in order to save her best friend. Those touched by Riko’s selflessness and never say die attitude will certainly feel connected to Wonder Egg Priority‘s incredibly empathetic protagonist.
3 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Contains Equally Mysterious Circumstances As Made In Abyss
At the heart of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is a protagonist thrust into mystery. The story, which follows the life of Haruhi Suzumiya, is told from the perspective of Kyon as he learns from a time traveler, alien, and esper that the peculiar Haruhi has the unconscious ability to obliterate the universe and remake it.
Fans of Made in Abyss fond of Riko and Reg’s journey into the Abyss, and the subsequent unknown, will enjoy watching Kyon grow accustomed to his newfound reality.
2 Demon Slayer’s Tanjiro Focuses On Family Restoration Like Riko In Made In Abyss
Similar to Made in Abyss, Demon Slayer puts its protagonist Tanjiro Kamado through the wringer as he embarks on a mission to avenge his family. He’s motivated to restore his only surviving family member, his sister Nezuko, back to a human upon discovering the demon responsible has turned her into a demon.
Fans moved by Riko’s unyielding desire and determination as she sets out to find her missing mother will also be compelled by Tanjiro’s indomitable will and the undying love he has for his sister.
1 Magical Girl Site & Made In Abyss Both Put Their Protagonists In Hellish Situations
Another anime reminiscent of Made in Abyss, Magical Girl Site focuses on the protagonist Aya Asagiri as she acquires magical powers after browsing a mysterious website online. Aya, like Riko in Made in Abyss, must face unexpected horrors as she embarks upon a path littered with hardship.
In a similar vein to Made in Abyss, the series’ art is incredibly deceptive, as Magical Girl Site manages to be deeply affecting and extremely dark. The series places its protagonist at the center of several very difficult situations, all the while addressing a number of incredibly elaborate themes.
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