Made in Abyss – Season 2 (2022)

The Golden City of the Scorching Sun

The adventure continues with Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun, which aired in 2022 as the direct sequel to Dawn of the Deep Soul. This season adapts the Ilblu (Village of the Hollows) Arc, plunging Riko, Reg, and Nanachi into a strange society deep within the sixth layer of the Abyss. Full of surreal beauty, horrifying truths, and emotional gut-punches, Season 2 is both haunting and unforgettable.

Season 2 Overview

Title: Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun
Episodes: 12
Air Date: July 6, 2022 – September 28, 2022
Studio: Kinema Citrus
Streaming Platforms: HIDIVE, Prime Video (select regions)
Opening Theme: "Katachi" by Riko Azuna
Ending Theme: "Endless Embrace" by MYTH & ROID

Story Summary

In the sixth layer, the trio discovers the village of Ilblu, inhabited by Hollows—strange beings shaped by curses, wishes, and value exchange.

Here, they learn about the tragic history of Vueko, Wazukyan, and Belaf, whose doomed expedition birthed the village itself. As secrets unfold, Nanachi faces agonizing choices tied to her past, while Riko and Reg must confront moral dilemmas about humanity, survival, and sacrifice.

The deeper they venture, the more the Abyss demands a price in blood, loss, and heartbreak.

Major Arcs Covered

1. Ilblu Village Arc – The mysteries of the Hollows and their cruel barter system.

2. Vueko’s Tragedy – A devastating tale of survival, sacrifice, and despair.

3. Reg’s Origins – Hints of his connection to the deeper Abyss.

4. Nanachi’s Choice – Forced to face Belaf’s cruel grasp and her own trauma.

Key Themes

• The Cost of Wishes – Every desire comes at a terrible price.

• Humanity vs. Survival – How far can one go before losing their humanity?

• Memory and Sacrifice – The past lives on in both hope and pain.

Main Characters – Season 2

• Riko – Resolute and compassionate, facing moral dilemmas deeper than ever.

• Reg – His origins grow clearer as his hidden abilities resurface.

• Nanachi – Haunted by Belaf, she must fight for freedom and friendship.

• Vueko – A tragic figure tied to the birth of Ilblu.

• Wazukyan & Belaf – Leaders whose choices shaped the Hollow village.

Where to Watch

You can watch Made in Abyss – Season 2 on:

• HIDIVE

• Prime Video (select regions)

Final Thoughts

Season 2 of Made in Abyss proves the series’ mastery of emotional storytelling. With the eerie beauty of Ilblu, gut-wrenching sacrifices, and answers to long-awaited mysteries, it balances horror, tragedy, and hope in a way few anime can. It’s not just a continuation—it’s a descent into the Abyss’s cruel heart.