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Animes Similar To Made In Abyss

November 22, 2021 at 3:00 AM by Sanket Palwe

Mysterious and adventure animes like Made in Abyss

The world of animes takes us on fascinating, awe-inspiring, and exciting journeys, and an anime that manages to do so the best is Made In Abyss. Journeying into the depths of the mysterious Abyss that is brought to life by its various lively creatures, we watch Riko try to find her lost mother with the help of a robot with the features of a young boy’s which she comes to name Reg. If you’re looking for more animes like Made in Abyss, look no further, as here are the best animes similar to Made In Abyss.

Made in Abyss is an anime that was released in the summer of 2017 and quickly shot to popularity. It was adapted from the manga of the same name, written and drawn by Akihito Tsukushi, and is currently ranked at the 46th position on MyAnimeList. Now, let’s take a look at the best animes like Made In Abyss-

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10. The Promised Neverland

Thriller suspense anime like made in abyss, The Promised Neverland
The Promised Neverland
  • Episodes: 12
  • Studios: CloverWorks
  • Genres: Sci-Fi, Mystery, Horror, Psychological, Thriller, Shounen
  • Aired: Jan 10, 2019, to Mar 29, 2019

If you want to watch another show that follows the adventures of kids in a mysterious yet dark world, you should check out The Promised Neverland. This anime is the story of a group of orphan kids living in the Grace Field House. They live peaceful and carefree lives as a big family, with their caretaker, Isabella, who they call mama. They are free to do as they please with their time but have to give a test every day. The kids are also forbidden from wandering too far away from the premises of the orphanage. 

However, their happy-go-lucky lives don’t last forever. When the children are adopted, they leave the orphanage and are mysteriously never heard of again. Having lived all their lives in the orphanage, the three eldest and brightest children begin to suspect something. What mystery will the children uncover?

9. Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou (The End Girl Trip)

creepy anime similar to anime made in the abyss, Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou
Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou
  • Episodes: 12
  • Studios: White Fox
  • Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life
  • Aired: Oct 6, 2017, to Dec 22, 2017

Being the last humans on Earth after a mysterious apocalypse, the only two surviving humans, Chito and Yuuri, travel the dark world, dreaming about the old times. Their days are filled with excitement as they adventure through the bleak remains of this world. The End Girl Trip is similar to Made in Abyss because of the similarity in art and the unsettling setting that it is weirdly coupled with. 

8. Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica

magical girl anime with dark setting animes like made in abyss, Mahou-Shoujo-Madoka★Magica
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
  • Episodes: 12
  • Studios: Shaft
  • Genres: Psychological, Drama, Magic, Thriller
  • Aired: Jan 7, 2011, to Apr 22, 2011

Madoka Kaname, an average middle school girl, lives a regular life. However, everything changes one day. While she is with her friend, Sayaka Miki, she meets a cat-like creature, Kyuubey. He offers them a deal- He will grant any one of their wishes, and in exchange, they will have to become magical girls capable of achieving all their dreams. However, the new transfer student, Homura Akemi, tries to stop Madoka from agreeing with such a contract. She says that everything isn’t what it appears to be.

7. Hunter x Hunter (2011)

more adveturous anime like made in the abyss, Hunter X Hunter
Hunter X Hunter
  • Episodes: 148
  • Studios: Madhouse
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
  • Aired: Oct 2, 2011, to Sep 24, 2014

In Hunter x Hunter we follow the adventures of Gon Freecs, a boy who wishes to become a Hunter just like his father. Hunters are people who qualify for a challenging and rigorous exam to gain a license and title that gives them access to locations and adventures away from the ordinary public. Only a few tough individuals can clear the exam and earn the title of Hunter. 

Gon, curious to find out what made his father leave his family behind, is set on becoming a Hunter himself. He will have to face many challenges to clear the exam, facing skilled contenders. The road that lies ahead of Gon is a dark and tricky one; however, with his friends and undying ambition, the ecstatic boy will continue to learn.

6. Shinsekai Yori

dark and mysterious anime like made in abyss anime, Shinsekai Yori
Shinsekai Yori
  • Episodes: 25
  • Studios: A-1 Pictures
  • Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Supernatural
  • Aired: Sep 29, 2012, to Mar 23, 2013

This anime portrays life at Kamisu 66, a town that exists several years after the Modern Era, and the children that live here. Humans in this time period have developed various psychic abilities and are taught to control them from a young age. 

We follow the adventures of Saki Watanabe, who finally awakens her abilities after waiting for a long time and joins her friends at Sage Academy. As the children learn to be better psychics, they begin to uncover a dark secret surrounding the society that they live in. With several peculiar incidents taking place around the school, they begin to wonder whether they are safe at the academy.

5. A Place Further Than The Universe

Adventurous coming of age anime like Made In Abyss, A Place Further Than The Universe
A Place Further Than The Universe
  • Episodes: 13
  • Studios: Madhouse
  • Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
  • Aired: Jan 2, 2018, to Mar 27, 2018

Journey on to the icy lands of Antarctica with Mari Tamaki, a high school student who has determined to keep her fear and indecisiveness aside and travel on to one of the furthest parts of the world. Fuelled by her resolve and excitement, other girls are also attracted to the trip, forming a group of four brave-hearted adventurists.

While the path isn’t going to be easy, the four girls will make sure to stay their ground no matter how many challenges they might face, as this isn’t just a journey to Antarctica but their journey through life. 

4. Attack on Titan

Horror anime similar to made in abyss, Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan
  • Episodes: 25
  • Studios: Production I.G., Wit Studio
  • Genres: Action, Military, Mystery, Super Power, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen
  • Aired: Apr 7, 2013, to Sep 29, 2013

Humanity is driven to near extinction when it faces attacks from giant humanoid monsters called Titans. These massive beasts tear through towns, bringing destruction in their wake. The last hope of survival comes behind three concentric solid walls, where the remaining forces of humanity stay. It has been 100 years since the previous titan attack, and humans seem to be returning to a peaceful life within the walls.

However, everything changes when a colossal titan causes a rupture in the outermost wall, allowing an army of titans to flood into the defense structure. This was the day that Eren lost his mother. He vows to eliminate all the titans from the world and avenge her death, thus beginning years of training to get into the military. Along with him are his friends Mikasa and Armin. Attack on Titan is very similar to Made in Abyss because of the dark setting in a fantasy world and a sense of mystery that surrounds its existence. 

3. Kaiba

Kaiba similar anime made in abyss
Kaiba

When humans are able to store and transfer their memories in a chip, the death of the body doesn’t mean the end of the person’s soul anymore. These chips are simply transferred from one body to another. While the wealthy people are allowed the luxury to lengthen their lives from a wide array of carefully chosen bodies, the poor are left to live pathetic lives, trying to become suitable hosts for the rich.

Kaiba, a man with no memories of his past, wakes up with a hole in his chest and a locket holding the picture of a woman. He resolves to find more about his identity as he journeys along in this strange world. If you’re looking for an anime like Made in Abyss with excellent world-building and a cute art style that actually veils the mature and dark themes that lie beneath, Kaiba will be a great choice for you.

2. Land of the Lustrous

beautiful scenic but dark anime and manga like made in abyss, Land of the Lustrous, similar to To Your Eternity
Land of the Lustrous
  • Episodes: 12
  • Studios: Orange
  • Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Seinen
  • Aired: Oct 7, 2017, to Dec 23, 2017

After Earth was almost entirely destroyed by six meteors, which later broke off to form six moons around Earth. The only living things able to survive on the remaining ground of Earth are those called Gems- creatures that beautifully reflect sunlight. Meanwhile, living on one of the moons is a malicious species called the Lunarians, who attack the Gems to use their fragments as decorations. Each Gem is assigned a role to protect themselves.

The anime follows the emotional and adventurous story of the gem called Phos. They are a young gem who wants to be helpful in the war against the Lunarians. However, because of their fragile nature, they’re instead assigned to compile an encyclopedia. While performing their tasks, Phos meets another gem who is also unhappy with their assigned task. Watch as the two gems try to find a role that they can both enjoy while growing to change themselves mentally and physically.

1. Tower Of God

Best shows like made in abyss, Tower of God
Tower of God
  • Episodes: 13
  • Studios: Telecom Animation Film
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
  • Aired: Apr 2, 2020, to Jun 25, 2020

This Korean anime follows the story of a boy named Bam. He lived in a dark cave, secluded from the rest of the world until a girl named Rachel rescued him and introduced him to the outside world. He became close friends with Rachel, and his world crumbled apart when she left him to climb The Tower.

The Tower summons chosen people, called “The Regulars,” with the promise of granting each person their deepest desire. Bam vows to follow after her and forces open the Tower’s gate by himself, thus becoming an “Irregular”- people who bring radical change in The Tower whenever they set foot inside it. We journey along with him as he tries to reach the top, uncovering the mystery and power surrounding the Tower.

Honorable Mentions-

  • Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
  • Somali and the Forest Spirit
  • Gakkougurashi!
  • Mononoke Hime (Princess Mononoke)
  • Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku (Now and Then, Here and There)
  • Cyber Coil
  • The Magician’s Bride

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About Sanket Palwe

Sanket lives in Pune, India. He knows his non-mainstream anime just as well as he does the popular ones. He is a true-blooded otaku and has a deep interest for everything psychology and Japan.

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