Made in Abyss - Recommendations

Fluffs says...

Both of these shows have the "dangerous outside world" setting - one is the Abyss and the other is the world outside the gates. Characters in both of these are children who grew up in an orphanage, and set out to explore the world that's been labelled as off-bounds. Music in both of these gives a nice sense of the atmosphere 

Lazy2pig says...

both shows following kids who discover that the world they were living in is much more sinister and dark then it seem to 

OnlySix says...

These animes are both light hearted and cheery. They have beeming, joyful female main characters who are children. They each bring a smile to your face as you watch them play and plan with their friends. But each of them have a terrible secret they are unaware of. These anime are much darker then they originally seem.

YuiYui says...

Made in Abyss and The Promised Neverland are both psychological series that feature a small group of children exploring the 'outside world', finding out about what lies beyond the out of bounds. Both feature children who have grown up in an orphanage and have the desire to expand on what they've come to know. So if you liked one of these series, you might want to check out the other.

Jaimefm says...

Both of these animes involve children trying to survive in fantasy worlds.  Both contain very dark themes but are hopeful at the same time.

Starletka says...

Both try to decieve the viewer with their cutesy characters and nice settings, but they both take place in cruel worlds full of mystery. They have similiar art and share the same, tense atmosphere.

MistLiigh says...

These shows are similar in that both center around children who must solve their own problems in a dangerous world. Both use a similar dissonance between character design and the overall tone of the series, and while the settings may be very different, they both carry a similar atmosphere and tension.

DreamChaser says...

Both shows feature cute, smart, likeable children with close relationships that can be interpreted as romantic or platonic, forced to fend for themselves under horrible circumstances without adults to help them.

Both shows have pros and cons, but either way, you're in for a good time. The Promised Neverland is more focused on the children carefully planning and out-maneuvering their enemies, while I'd say Made in Abyss has the edge in terms of giving you time to get to know each character and creative worldbuilding. I also found Made in Abyss's tragedies more emotionally involving, while The Promised Neverland is more tonally consistent overall. But both have intriguing settings with plenty of mysteries to solve and efficient pacing that whisks you along for plot twist after plot twist.  I'd highly recommend both shows in general, but especially to fans of the other.

Note that Made in Abyss also has some skeevy undertones in its treatment of its child protagonists that The Promised Neverland doesn't, so do be aware of that if you go to watch it.

Heronwolf says...

Both start out easy going, near childlike show. Makes you question why you are watching it, until you see the first signs of what is actually going on. The perspective is that of children, so its happy go lucky, until the reveal, and both of them start to actually develop into amazing plot. The characters from both will have you enthralled, as well as the worlds they each belong to.

FoxNEET says...

Both shows feature a very similar female protagonist. They're both kids that posses a incredible level of intelligence and are very skilled for someone their age, they have a cheery and adventurous attitude, they're not afraid of danger and are seen by others as natural born leaders.

Natsu9999 says...

Both shows at the start give impression of childish happy-o-happy show.

But as story progress things starts to get very dark. Both shows are quite similar.

PowerOfWilson says...

these two animes are super different but i really think that you will like the other if you watched one.

the world of (the promised neverland) is very mysterious and dark because we know nothing at the start.

the world of (made in abyss) is very colorful and super gorgeous but very dangerous (almost more dangerous than promised neverland).

Bugbreath says...

They're both a seemingly happy anime with a very twisted turn, both dangerous with interesting art styles as well.

the stories are pretty different but both set around the main female protag who is very young with another protag companion as they try to uncover/find something important to them. (TPN: civilization, MIA: Rikos mother)

both are very good animes and I highly recommend them!

Folken24 says...

Both share a theme of "children who feel that it is time for them to step out on their own, to no longer be limited by the systems and restrictions imposed by adults." And both have an element of "there are secrets the adults are keeping from the children" and the children are having this moment of "it's time for us to make our own way" and trying to "prove" to the adults that "that time has come." At the same time, there are some notable differences. PN feels more serious, with higher stakes, and a greater emphasis on fear and confrontation. 

MiA has some confrontation, but it feels more philosophical, less intense. 

ZahraOyshe says...

Both anime have the adventurous vibe revolving around kids. Each have its own storyline and really awesome.    

IchigoCake97 says...

Cute children trying to survive, death of children, blood, mystery, suspense

I think Made in Abyss(MIA) and The Promised Neverland (TPN) share similar themes but both are unique-and-original that the story is fresh. I do got admit, I'd felt more in suspense in TPN than MIA, but they're both just as good.

teasbees says...

they both revolve around children going on an adventure and struggling to survive, as well as having their relationships tested in the meantime. Though the main characters are children, they can both be extraordinarily dark.

SebastianC says...

Made in Abyss and The Promised Neverland look cute at first glance, but have a darker side hiding behind the cute exterior. Both of these anime have a very similar atmosphere and main protagonist, but the execution of both are very different. Still, a fan of one could like the other due to the similarities that are still shared regardless of execution.

BLuigi says...

While the style of presentation and storylines are very different, Made in Abyss and The Promised Neverland have a very similar atmosphere. The main protagonists are also alike, and both anime have a cutesy art style that makes the dark moments even more horrifying. Have fun...

LapisLoserli says...

Very different shows, however both are deceptively cutesy and moe but gradually reveal to be much more dark and disturbing than they initially let on.

SmolistPotato says...

both anime start off as an easy-going, slice of life feel. but, as the story progresses, both anime get really serious and things start to get dark.

Scalpelexis says...

On the first sight you get a mildly adventurous plot with children as your protagonists, though the story gets much mode darker later on. Tense atmosphere, deadly circumstances and using children as the target of suffering delivers serious emotional blows.

AndriasSch says...

Everything starts as a fantasy adventure with cute character design and the dreams of the main characters, but then it takes a dark twist.

TreeOfWolf says...

The art style is similar. Super cute and childish... but it's so sorrowful and soul crushing that you end up crying like a little girl... and yet I long for more.

KuroOkami says...

The story are nothing alike, but I have the same feeling about these shows. At first glance, they both seem like kid friendly shows that you should be describing with words like moe and kawaii. In reality though, once you are drawn in by the cuteness, the dark underbelly emerges and in an instant, it is a completely different show. They are both dark brutal stories that don't hold any punches and paired with their moe art styles those punches feel so much harder.

The saving grace to both of these shows is that they are both really well done and if you can survive throught them, they will make you feel on a very real level.

Aquaos says...

Man, the plot twist absolutely killed me. Both stories are well rounded with their unique characters and the unique art and storytelling. I don't want to spoil anything but definitely watch it if you desire a good anime.

sairaragomen says...

► Artstyle

The artstyle itself will trick you. Both of them has the unique cutesy type of artstyle, childlike visuals that will make you think that it can be watched by kids.

► Characters

Well-written, young characters are the protagonists.

► Story

Both of them pretended to be inncocent. 

Both will carry you to the feels train. 

They both have the cruel reality that will be revealed as you continue watching. (soul gems and the curse)

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They have different plot but y'know...they share the same light→dark vibe so I definitely recommend it.

AndrewGon says...

This series show some serious stuff and little bit messed up stuff, the main characters being underage made great contrast with the hard truths they have to deal with.

I can assure you both series are going to leave a lasting impact in you as viewer.

RandyRandomson says...

Both anime start out looking calm and chill but end up turning dark at a certain point into the storyline.

LaZIGoRl says...

They both seem like a cute naime show right. Wrong its not. Its pretty dark and if you like dark animes then you would Like these.

GeminiRabbit says...

If you like shows that start out lighthearted and go for a dark turn later on, then you'll like these shows.

SuriZen says...

Both shows give off a vibe that everything is not as it appears. As the story progresses both anime unraval this string showing darker elements. In Shin Sekai Yori this is done through psychic powers, and Made in Abyss this is done by it's setting; the Abyss itself. Though Shin Sekai Yori has darker undertones so far.

noctemleya says...

These two anime share the same vibes. Both begin following a deceptively simple "kids going on an adventure" formula, which later gets dropped in favour of darker tones. The themes they examine are also closely related as it can be said that they are both interested in human nature, our potential and our limits.

Both works also present a sense of creeping dread, as the story flows along the viewer cannot help but unwillingly contemplate on the parts left unsaid, leaving the imagination open to speculation. Sometimes these doubts get also confirmed, usually with a touch of body horror.

To sum it up, these shows are connected by their style and themes which were central in their conception. If you love one of them for these reasons you will most certainly appreciate the other one as well.

Scalpelexis says...

On the first sight you get a mildly adventurous plot with children as your protagonists, though the story gets much mode darker later on. Tense atmosphere, deadly circumstances and using children as the target of suffering delivers serious emotional blows.

catpaws says...

(SPOILERS) Similar themes of disutopia, naïveté, child endangerment, transformation, and a journey to seek the truth, as well as some really creepy monsters. Wonderful, unique music choices in both series, too.

sothis says...

From the New World and Made in Abyss are PERFECT recommendations for each other. The plots aren't exactly the same - in MIA there's far more of an unknown world component, in FTNW things just... aren't really what they seem to be. Both are very creepy and give off the same vibe, including with some very disturbing things, and one similarity that is extremely identical but would be a spoiler to mention. This is somewhat of a gut feeling rec that everyone seems to agree with, so if you liked either of these, definitely give the other a try.

TreeOfWolf says...

They're both soul crushing in a majestic way... They have a similar grotesque and terrifying scene that I rarely get to see.

norco says...

These two shows just have a very similar feel. They both contain fascinating world building, plenty of drama, and great character development. If you enjoyed one of these shows, you will definitely enjoy the other.

chibear14 says...

Both of these shows are tonally similar, and feature young kids discovering the dangers of the world they live in. Not everything is as it seems in these shows, and both give off an unsettling aura throughout the episodes, despite or even in spite of the cute animation. Darker undertones throughout. Warning for body horror for both shows, if that's not your thing, definitely avoid these, but on the other hand if that is interesting to you, these will right up your alley. 

Sailnir says...

Horrible things happen to people in a way you least want it to. Wow... that sounded a lot less dark in my head...

Folken24 says...

Both titles have a strong element of "the adults are keeping secrets from the children" and the children are trying to "unravel the mystery" and "make their own way." However, the stakes in FtNW feel a bit more dire, and there's more of a "looming threat," whereas MiA feels more like "exploring a world that may be wild and savage, but is also wondrous." 

Qwill says...

Both Made in Abyss and Children of the Whales are anime with a big focus on world building. If you enjoy questioning the world of a show and learning the dark secrets as you go, both of these shows are for you. The characters in both shows want to learn more about the worlds they live in.

Rascal says...

Both have the same kind of young characters in a fantasy world, as well as really pretty artwork contrasting with dark themes.

AnnaSartin says...

These two series are- in my opinion- the best fantasy series that 2017 has to offer. The worlds are gorgeous and fascinating, but also deadly at times. The characters learn much on their journeys, but they also suffer pain and loss as well.

cloudosvk says...

Very similiar slowly developing atmostphere with some mysterious feeling about the world which slowly explaing more and more details. Young characters which must stand for their decisions and do things that would adults normaly do. And drawing style is also similiar, beautiful hand drawing of backgrounds.

noortje says...

Made in Abyss and Children of the Whales are similar in the way that the story revolves around the lives of kids. Both on a journey to uncover and explore an unknown world.

Timed says...

Both of these anime are very intresting for the fact that the main character wants to explore and discorver more of their own world which is displayed very well. With these worlds looking enticing, there are also times where it isn't with the threats they give. As another point to why these have similarities, is the fact that the characters in each story have also suffered from loss which has affected them as a character.

Worosei says...

Both animes appear deceptively child-like. 

An enigmatic male character who doesn't understand the point of their existence or power.  And through learning about those characters, smaller stories somewhat come out.

An adventure story takes place within a fantasy world. Made in Abyss is more sci-fi fantastical, To Your Eternity is more pre-mediaeval sort of setting. 

Both ends up dealing with content much darker than you're expecting. Throwing in lots of light hearted moments but asking challenging questions about death and life. 

I think both are very good watches, they have some differences; Fumetsu follows the mysterious male character Fushi, where Made in Abyss follows the female character Riko. Made in Abyss also does not have a 'wide" cast as Fumetsu does, and Fumetsu adds a bit more slice of life elements into it.

Both comes from very strong mangas. 

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crazyWeeb says...

both about incredible journeys

both main characters kind of clueless (one is a robot kid who partially lost his memories and one is a morphling kid who probably has technically been around since the start of time but only stopped being a rock like 10 years ago sooo)

zyrenkittie says...

both really good and very emotional. many ppl die too so try not to get attached,,,,, also made in abyss has a strange amount of child nudity so be careful

takuuuuun says...

Both take place in these practical fantasy worlds where where although there are fantastical crratures or magic it's characters are rather grounded in reality specifically because the deaths and bodily injuries which occur. 

Which brings on the next similarity; the shocking brutality and gore... Both start off making you think it might be a feel good slice-of-life sort of anime but immediately take a brutally sharp left turn. Not so much epic fight as brutal flesh wounds lol

Chnoepfli says...

it is a very sad type of story, where it always feels like you, the viewer, gets betrayed. there are so many ups and downs.

AardvarkRex says...

Both have a male+female pair exploring a dangerous area they don't know much about replete with bizarre deadly monsters and looking for something that may or may not exist. Both similarly combine cutesy moments with brutal/messed up situations throughout.

Littlesilverwolf says...

Both with a setting of exploring the world with unknown and weird creatures. They need to fight and trying to achieve their dreams. Both are with a sense of desperate with small hope and optimism.

AceII says...

I feel like they both hold good mystery and suspense to keep you guessing whats gonna happen to the characters in the next episode I odn't know about made in the abyss S2 but everything else YES.

Alfie02 says...

Very similiar concept of children doing dangerous stuff... A lot of gore in both and many other similarities which you have to see for yourself 

Onbird says...

they just have a similar feel to them. Plus both have fantastisc bakgrunds and a really good soundtrack. 

AndriasSch says...

Both are short animes based on short novels and manga (Grimgar and Abyss respectively), that focus con the atmosphere, backgrounds and soundtrack. They also show how important collaboration, trust and hability is to survive in a world filled with monsters, and both stories have a good share of drama and the loss of friends.

Pomulon says...

One of the main features of both shows is working hard to make you feel the characters are in real danger during battles. You can feel the tension in the air. Both have some pretty harsh developments that scar the characters emotionally. Both are also well-written and pretty good overall, with significant slice of life bits for character development.

AnnaSartin says...

The story of a brave young girl and her trusty mechanical companion having adventures in the strange world that they inhabit. If you like one you might wish to give the other a try.

Folken24 says...

Both series have a similar animation style, and explore numerous "little enclaves" of community/culture. I would say that Kino focuses more on the culture and philosophy, while Abyss focuses more on nature and sensory aesthetics, but both definitely explore ambiguity and the idea that "some things are harsh and dangerous, but neither good nor evil." 

kathmom says...

Both stories are about exploring places and the peculiar humans that inhablit them. Kino's Journey is more contemplative, and Made in Abyss has more body horror.

Sfein says...

The animation of main characters are identical and both 2 main characters. The concept is both future! The age is identical. The concept both has another strange world. It is both traveling without knowing destinations and if they will find anything. The atmosphere is almost identical. 1 out of 2 main characters got really close background-thoughs.

RavenTales says...

They both show these little people you would think is it probably a comedy or just a little cute but bother show adventure struggle happiness sadness it shows a story so they both are good recommendations.

KarmaKhameleon says...

They have similar art style. The two main characters in both anime are drawn similarly in their cute, childlike chibiness. Despite the cuteness factor, both anime are about adventuring in a dark world where what lies ahead is unknown. 

shyguyevolved says...

climbing up and down with fantastical creatures every where you look makes them both feel as though there giving off a bit of the same feeling of mystery and adventure but in ways that sets them apart from other shows

Littlesilverwolf says...

Both anime with exploring unusual world that involves climbing down trees and down the sea (Kaina) or climbing down cliffs (Abyss)

Kaina is more towards exploring world outside familiar place and return the princess to her home while Abyss is more towards adventure and mystery with a sense of terror

Sabure says...

Both series have a young couple explore a post-apocalyptic world full of mystery, dangerous creatures, and political strife. During their adventures, the young protagonists have a coming-of -age experience and also start to develop feelings for each other.