Made in Abyss Watch Order

The correct season and movie route, including the announced sequel film

25 TV episodes, two optional recaps, one required bridge movie, and the next theatrical continuation.

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25
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Movie bridge required

Watch Dawn of the Deep Soul before Season 2

Start with Made in Abyss Season 1, continue with Dawn of the Deep Soul, then watch The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. Awakening Mystery is the announced next chapter after Season 2. Journey's Dawn and Wandering Twilight only recap Season 1.

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Complete Made in Abyss Watch Guide

Route advice for first-time viewers, filler skipping, movies, and completionist watches.

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How to watch Made in Abyss

Made in Abyss has one crucial movie placement that makes the route look harder than it is. Begin with the 13 episodes of Season 1. Next, watch Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul, which continues Riko, Reg, and Nanachi's descent and resolves the fifth-layer conflict. Only then move to the 12 episodes of Season 2, The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. The next announced story entry is Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery, the first film in a sequel theatrical series. The earlier films Journey's Dawn and Wandering Twilight retell Season 1; use them as a recap or alternate condensed route, not as extra chapters.

Best first-time route

Choose the full TV route: Season 1 episodes 1-13, Dawn of the Deep Soul, then Season 2 episodes 1-12. It preserves the character work and keeps every main-story transition in the intended order.

Why Dawn of the Deep Soul is required

This movie is not a detached theatrical adventure. It covers the fifth-layer confrontation and changes the party before their final descent, while Season 2 begins after those events have already happened.

What the first two movies cover

Journey's Dawn and Wandering Twilight divide the Season 1 recap into two films. They reduce the time commitment but also compress quieter scenes, so they work better as a refresher than a first introduction.

Fast route vs complete route

The fast route uses the two recap movies, then Dawn of the Deep Soul, then Season 2. The recommended complete route uses all 13 Season 1 episodes before the required bridge movie and Season 2.

Where the specials fit

Short side material such as Marulk's Daily Life is optional and does not unlock any main plot. Add it after Season 1 if you want extra character moments, or leave it out without affecting continuity.

What comes after Season 2

Awakening Mystery continues after The Golden City of the Scorching Sun as the first part of a new theatrical series. Its Japanese opening is scheduled for October 23, 2026, so keep it last and check official regional availability before planning a full binge.

Watch note 1

The first two movies recap Season 1; do not watch them as sequels.

Watch note 2

Dawn of the Deep Soul is required main-story material.

Watch note 3

Season 2 contains 12 episodes and follows the movie directly.

Watch note 4

Awakening Mystery is the announced continuation after Season 2.

Made in Abyss Movie Guide

When to watch each Made in Abyss movie in the episode timeline

Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn

Optional recap
Watch after Episode 13

Recaps the first part of Season 1. Skip it if you watched the TV season.

Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight

Optional recap
Watch after Episode 13

Completes the Season 1 recap route. It is an alternative to rewatching, not new required story.

Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul

Required before Season 2
Watch after Episode 13

The direct story bridge between Season 1 and The Golden City of the Scorching Sun.

Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery

Upcoming continuation
Watch after Episode 25

The first film in the sequel theatrical series, scheduled to open in Japan on October 23, 2026. Watch it after Season 2 when it becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct Made in Abyss watch order?

Watch Made in Abyss Season 1, then Dawn of the Deep Soul, then Season 2: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. Awakening Mystery is the announced next continuation. Journey's Dawn and Wandering Twilight are optional Season 1 recap movies.

Do I need to watch the Made in Abyss movies?

Dawn of the Deep Soul is required because it continues the story between the two TV seasons. The first two movies only recap Season 1 and can be skipped after watching the episodes.

Can I watch Made in Abyss Season 2 after Season 1?

Not directly. Dawn of the Deep Soul contains the main-story events that connect Season 1 to Season 2, so skipping it creates a major gap.

Are the Made in Abyss recap movies a replacement for Season 1?

Journey's Dawn and Wandering Twilight condense Season 1 and can work as a faster refresher. First-time viewers usually get more character detail from the full 13-episode season.

Does Made in Abyss have filler?

The two main TV seasons do not have skippable filler blocks. The choice is between the full Season 1 route and its two recap movies, not between canon and filler episodes.

What comes after Made in Abyss Season 2?

Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery is the first film in the announced sequel theatrical series. It follows Season 2 and is scheduled to open in Japan on October 23, 2026.

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