Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun

About Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun

Here is what Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun (メイドインアビス 烈日の黄金郷) is about, retold in plain terms: an adventure, drama and fantasy anime by Kinema Citrus (2022). The premise: Directly after the events of Made in Abyss: Fukaki Tamashii no Reimei, the third installment of Made in Abyss covers the adventures of Reg, Riko, and Nanachi in the Sixth Layer, The Capital of the Unreturned. Note: The last episode aired with a runtime of ~48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Riko (Miyu Tomita) and Reg (Mariya Ise) are two of the characters you will meet early.

Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Kinema Citrus, which means the visual identity of Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. A community score of 8.5/10 puts it among the better-received adventure titles. Voice casting, including Miyu Tomita as Riko, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2022, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.