Movie series [Part 1] Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery opened in Japanese theaters on October 23, 2026, bringing a new round of information for the next stage of Riko, Reg, Nanachi and Faputa's journey through the Abyss.
KADOKAWA has revealed a second key visual centered on Srajo and the cave raiding team The Curse Fleet / Hail Hex, announced five additional cast members, and officially confirmed production of Movie series [Part 2].
Quick Summary
- Franchise: Made in Abyss
- Global movie title: Movie series [Part 1] Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery
- Japanese title: 劇場シリーズ【前編】メイドインアビス 目覚める神秘
- Format: theatrical anime / movie series
- Part: Part 1
- Status: now playing in Japanese theaters
- Release date: October 23, 2026
- Part 2: officially confirmed for production
- Part 2 release date: unannounced
- Latest visual: second key visual
- Visual focus: Srajo and The Curse Fleet / Hail Hex
- Major new character: Srajo
- Srajo title: Sovereign of Mystery
- Srajo status: White Whistle
- Group: The Curse Fleet / Hail Hex
- Srajo: Nana Mizuki
- Nishagora: Akeno Watanabe
- Yataramar: Shunsuke Takeuchi
- Sherumi: Nao Toyama
- Menae: Yume Miyamoto
- Sherumi and Menae: sister-brother twins
- Shared name: Sheru-Mena
- Original story: Akihito Tsukushi
- Manga publisher: TAKE SHOBO
- Series circulation: over 22 million copies
- Director: Masayuki Kojima
- Screenplay: Hideyuki Kurata
- Character Design: Yuka Kuroda
- Character Design: Kazuchika Kise
- Design Leader: Takeshi Takakura
- Color Design: Misao Yamashita
- Director of Photography: Tsunetaka Ema
- Editor: Masayuki Kurosawa
- Sound Director: Haru Yamada
- Sound Effects: Toru Noguchi
- Music: Kevin Penkin
- Theme Song: Chain of the Abyss
- Theme song artist: Kevin Penkin feat. Mori Calliope
- Music Producer: Hiromitsu Iijima
- Animation Studio: KINEMA CITRUS
- Production: MADE IN ABYSS Movie Series PARTNERS
- Riko: Miyu Tomita
- Reg: Mariya Ise
- Nanachi: Shiori Izawa
- Faputa: Misaki Kuno
- Tepaste: Sumire Morohoshi
- Cravagli: Takanori Hoshino
- Current Part 2 status: production confirmed, further details unannounced
Second Key Visual
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The latest visual places Hail Hex, led by Srajo, at the center of the new material released alongside the movie's theatrical opening.
Srajo and Hail Hex Move Into the Spotlight
Srajo is a White Whistle leading the cave raiding team The Curse Fleet, also known as Hail Hex. She carries the title “Sovereign of Mystery” and is voiced by Nana Mizuki.
Nishagora belongs to the same group and comes from the unique lineage known as Beast-guise, giving her exceptionally high survivability across different environments.
Yataramar is another Hail Hex cave raider, described as a large man with polite bearing.
Sherumi and Menae are sister-brother twins within Hail Hex. They possess a whistle not recognized by standard cave raider regulations and are collectively referred to as “Sheru-Mena.”
Five Additional Cast Members Join the Movie Series
KADOKAWA has paired the newly highlighted characters with five additional performers. Nana Mizuki voices Srajo, Akeno Watanabe voices Nishagora, and Shunsuke Takeuchi voices Yataramar.
Nao Toyama voices Sherumi while Yume Miyamoto plays Menae, joining an established cast that already includes Miyu Tomita, Mariya Ise, Shiori Izawa, Misaki Kuno, Sumire Morohoshi and Takanori Hoshino.
Part 2 Is Officially in Production
The theatrical release also brought confirmation that Movie series [Part 2] is in production.
KADOKAWA has not revealed its official title, release date or detailed story information in this material. For now, the announcement confirms that the movie-series format will continue beyond Awakening Mystery.
The Production Team Retains Made in Abyss' Core Identity
Masayuki Kojima directs the movie with Hideyuki Kurata handling the screenplay. Yuka Kuroda and Kazuchika Kise are credited for character design, while KINEMA CITRUS handles animation production.
Kevin Penkin returns for the music, with the theme song “Chain of the Abyss” performed by Kevin Penkin featuring Mori Calliope.
Why This Matters
1) Hail Hex now receives a major spotlight
The new key visual and cast announcement place Srajo's team directly at the center of the movie's latest promotional material.
2) Part 2 is already confirmed
The future of the movie series is secured even though its next release date has yet to be announced.
3) Five new cast members arrive at once
Nana Mizuki, Akeno Watanabe, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Nao Toyama and Yume Miyamoto expand the anime's cast around Hail Hex.
Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery Information
For now, the additional important information currently known includes:
- Part 1 opened theatrically on October 23, 2026
- its global title is Movie series [Part 1] Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery
- the theatrical release is in Japan
- a second key visual was revealed to commemorate the release
- the visual focuses on Srajo and Hail Hex
- Srajo is a White Whistle
- her title is Sovereign of Mystery
- she leads The Curse Fleet / Hail Hex
- Nana Mizuki voices Srajo
- Nishagora is a member of Hail Hex
- Nishagora comes from the Beast-guise lineage
- she possesses exceptionally high survivability
- Akeno Watanabe voices Nishagora
- Yataramar is a Hail Hex cave raider
- he is described as a large man of polite bearing
- Shunsuke Takeuchi voices Yataramar
- Sherumi belongs to Hail Hex
- Menae belongs to Hail Hex
- they are sister-brother twins
- they possess a whistle not recognized by cave raider regulations
- the pair are collectively called Sheru-Mena
- Nao Toyama voices Sherumi
- Yume Miyamoto voices Menae
- Miyu Tomita voices Riko
- Mariya Ise voices Reg
- Shiori Izawa voices Nanachi
- Misaki Kuno voices Faputa
- Sumire Morohoshi voices Tepaste
- Takanori Hoshino voices Cravagli
- the original story is by Akihito Tsukushi
- the manga is published by TAKE SHOBO
- the series has surpassed 22 million copies in publication
- Masayuki Kojima directs
- Hideyuki Kurata writes the screenplay
- Yuka Kuroda handles character design
- Kazuchika Kise also handles character design
- Takeshi Takakura serves as design leader
- Osamu Masuyama serves as an art director
- Akira Sekiguchi serves as an art director
- Saki Nakamura serves as an art director
- Misao Yamashita handles color design
- Tsunetaka Ema serves as director of photography
- Masayuki Kurosawa serves as editor
- Haru Yamada serves as sound director
- Toru Noguchi handles sound effects
- Kevin Penkin composes the music
- the theme song is Chain of the Abyss
- the theme song is performed by Kevin Penkin feat. Mori Calliope
- Hiromitsu Iijima serves as music producer
- IRMA LA DOUCE handles sound production
- KADOKAWA provides music production cooperation
- KINEMA CITRUS handles animation production
- production is credited to MADE IN ABYSS Movie Series PARTNERS
- Movie series Part 2 is officially confirmed
- the Part 2 release date is unannounced
- an official Part 2 title was not revealed in this material
- detailed Part 2 story information also remains unannounced
- anime information is available through the Official Website
- official updates are available through the Official Anime X
Closing
Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery is now in theaters with Srajo and Hail Hex taking a major role in the latest promotional material released around its opening.
At the same time, confirmation of Part 2 guarantees that the movie series will continue. Its schedule and further details remain unannounced.
