Story: 7.5
The story isn't as grand as the settings and characters that live within it but it sets up a plot where those aspects can grow. We follow a young girl named Riko and a robotic kid named Reg as they descend ever so slowly into the Abyss to find Riko's mother who has since disappeared into the void. That's all there really is to the story but what keeps the show flowing in a beautiful manner is the settings and fantastic use of imagery Made In Abyss creates. Each layer of the Abyss is a completely fresh and new aspect with new plants/animals with different ways of life. And with that, also new ways to kill people. I think most fantasy shows either go too far into the beauty of it while others go too far into the dark fantasy genre and become gloomy. Made In Abyss masterfully combines those genres and makes the story such a breath of fresh air. I was completely hooked to how each layer of the Abyss also adds a new layer to the story. The Dante's Inferno style of descent into the Abyss was such a cool take on a show and I loved every second of it. Overall, go fucking watch this show now.
Art: 10
Like I said before, what makes this show shine is the beauty and complex scenery Made In Abyss creates. At first you think this show is just another peaceful laidback eye candy series and then people start getting eaten and die from a disease slowly and the art complements each side of the spectrum perfectly.
Sound: 7.5
Loved the use of sounds in the show and the openings are fantastic.
Characters: 8
Riko is adorable and can hold her own and Reg is right along with her. This duo back one another up as they slowly go down the Abyss and their interactions are so realistic and raw. They show genuine fear when fear is to be expected and passion when they see the vastness and beauty of the void. They are soon joined by Nanachi, a victim of the lower layers. Humans become irrelevant and we start seeing humans turned into a shell of their former selves. As the void gets darker so do the people residing within like Bondrewd. He is a such a fascinating antagonist that does what he wants and ignores the repercussions of his actions because who exactly is going to stop him in such a place? The characters flow just as easily as the story does and they are perfect fits for what Made In Abyss is meant to be.
Enjoyment: 8.5
I sat down and thought I would have a fun time watching 2 kids discover the secrets of a vast void filled with treasure or whatever. Then all of sudden people are getting eaten alive and people are gushing blood from their eyes and mouths and it completely caught me off guard. This show does not hold anything back when portraying the not nice aspects of nature and that just hooked me even more. Finally a fantasy show that isn't just all cutesy or too gloomy and is able to give me a dose of both at the same time. Such a fantastic way to present a show and I loved every minute of what I experienced.
Overall: 9
I said what needed to be said. Go experience what truly should be the spotlight of New Gen.
