Made in Abyss

メイドインアビス

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Synopsis

The Abyss, a hole of unprecedented depth—one young girl and a robot brave its dangers to find the truth. The town of Orth is a special one, as it is built around the edges of the massive Abyss, a wonder which has never been fully explored. Those who venture too far down never return, but those brave enough to traverse its territories are known as "Cave Raiders" and are heralded as legends. Within this town lives a young girl called Riko, the child of one of the most famous Cave Raiders of all time who disappeared on an expedition many years ago. One day, Riko's life changes when she meets a strange robot called Reg, who seems to appear from within the Abyss. Believing this to be a sign from her mother stuck at the bottom of the Abyss, Riko descends into its depths with Reg, ready to confront all the dangers within it. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Made in Abyss ranked 13th in the 2018 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! for the Male Readers division. In 2018, the manga was nominated for the 11th Manga Taisho Award and placed eighth in the final ranking. It won the Excellence Award at the 52nd Japan Cartoonists Association Awards in 2023. The series has been published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment since January 23, 2018. It has also been published in Mexico by Panini Comics since February 13, 2019; in Italian by J-POP since March 14, 2018; in Spain and Argentina by Editorial Ivrea since May 3, 2018, and May 18, 2018, respectively; in French by Ototo since May 18, 2018; in Brazilian Portuguese by NewPOP Editora since July 13, 2018; in German by Altraverse since June 21, 2018; in Polish by Kotori since September 14, 2018; and in Turkish by Bang! Çizgi since September 2019.

Published

Oct 20, 2012 to ?

Authors

Tsukushi, Akihito

External links

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MAL rank: #63
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Made in Abyss: Koushiki Anthology

Main characters

Nanachi10535 fan favorites
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Nanachi is so-called "Hollow"—a survivor of ascension from the sixth layer of the Abyss. Madness and/or death are not uncommon results of such an attempt but, due to certain circumstances, Nanachi was able to keep their personality and mental faculties intact; their body, however, was deformed beyond recognition. Not much is known about Nanachi's past—they were born in the Far North region of Sereni, lost their family and home at a young age and were taken to the Abyss by treachery. Nanachi looks very young, but their vast knowledge of the physics and ecology of the Abyss seems to suggest they've lived there for quite a while. They also appear to be an accomplished healer with significant surgical skills and extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and such. Most of the time Nanachi is cool and reserved, keeping their distance both emotionally and physically. Their ironic attitude often borders on being sarcastic and even cynical; however, behind this mask, Nanachi hides a kind and gentle soul capable of deep compassion and selfless devotion. (Source: Wikipedia, edited)
Reg2221 fan favorites
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Reg is a robot who appears to be a little boy. His actual age, origins, and even name are unknown, as he can't recall anything about his life before his encounter with Riko in the First Layer of the Abyss. Riko named him Reg after a dog she used to have. Reg's body is extremely durable and resistant to physical damage, and is much lighter than its size would suggest. His arms can be extended to be 40 meters in length, and each of them has a built-in Incinerator relic. These high-powered beam cannons are capable of reducing to ashes almost anything; however, his Incinerator is a weapon of last resort as even a single shot depletes the body's energy almost completely, which in turn makes Reg lose consciousness for 2 hours ten minutes after its use. Having an artificial body, Reg may be the one of the only intelligent beings completely immune to the Curse of the Abyss. Because of this, he is sometimes referred to as an "Aubade" or the "Treasure of the Deep". Despite being a formidable fighter, Reg is rather shy and unassertive. He blushes easily and often cries when in distress. Unlike Riko, Reg becomes easily flustered when in danger, and must often rely on Riko's judgment in difficult situations. (Source: Wikipedia, edited)
Riko1076 fan favorites
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Riko is the only child of the legendary cave raider and white whistle Lyza "The Annihilator." When Riko was two, her mother went missing during a quest to the bottom of the Abyss, after which Riko lived in the Belchero Orphanage, studying to become a cave raider herself. By the age of twelve, Riko attained the rank of an apprentice, giving her the rights to wear a red whistle and explore the shallowest level of the Abyss. She dreams of attaining the white whistle rank (the highest among cave raiders) and following her mother to the bottom of the Abyss. Riko is a good-natured and energetic child. She has a quick and inquisitive mind and tries to gather and properly organize all the information available on the subjects that interest her. Riko is resilient and stubborn and, while not much of a brawler, her ability to keep cool under pressure and make rational decisions in the heat of battle allows her—along with Regu's help—to successfully tackle many of the dangers the Abyss has to offer. She's also very good at cooking. (Source: Wikipedia, edited)