Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi Film Reveals Trailer, Cast, and Mori Calliope Theme Song

Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi - the first installment in a new theatrical trilogy - dropped a fresh trailer on August 6, revealing new cast members, a theme song, and an October 23, 2026 premiere date in Japan. Kinema Citrus is producing the film under returning director Masayuki Kojima.

New Cast and Returning Favorites

The trailer confirmed two new additions to the voice cast. Sumire Morohoshi will play Tepaste, while Takanori Hoshino takes on the role of Cravagli - two previously unannounced characters making their debut in this chapter of the story.

The core cast returns intact from the television series. Miyu Tomita reprises her role as Riko, Mariya Ise is back as Reg, Shiori Izawa returns as Nanachi, and Misaki Kuno once again voices Faputa. Their presence firmly roots the film as a direct continuation of the 2022 TV anime Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun.

Kevin Penkin and Mori Calliope Team Up

The trailer previewed the film's theme song, "Chain of the Abyss," composed by Kevin Penkin and featuring VTuber and recording artist Mori Calliope. Penkin has scored every major Made in Abyss project to date, and his return was widely anticipated. Pairing his orchestral style with Mori Calliope's vocal performance marks a notable collaboration for the franchise. Hiromitsu Iijima is credited as music producer on the project.

Production Staff

Hideyuki Kurata, who has written the scripts for the anime's previous seasons, returns to handle the screenplay. Character design duties are shared between Kazuchika Kise and Yuka Kuroda. Takeshi Takakura is credited as design leader, Haru Yamada serves as sound director, and Masayuki Kurosawa is the film's editor.

The trilogy format represents a shift from the franchise's previous approach of alternating between television seasons and standalone compilation films. No release windows have been announced for the second and third installments.

Source Material and Franchise Context

The film adapts material from Akihito Tsukushi's manga, which is serialized on Takeshobo's Web Comic Gamma and has surpassed 22 million copies in circulation. The manga's dark fantasy setting - a massive, layered abyss filled with relics and increasingly dangerous creatures - has built a devoted international following since the anime adaptation first premiered in 2017.

The previous television season, The Golden City of the Scorching Sun, aired in summer 2022 and expanded the story deep into the Abyss's sixth layer. Mezameru Shinpi, which translates to "Awakening Mystery," picks up from that point and pushes the narrative further into uncharted territory.

What Comes Next

Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi opens in Japanese theaters on October 23, 2026. No international theatrical or streaming distribution details have been announced yet. The previous Made in Abyss films eventually reached international audiences through theatrical screenings and streaming platforms, so a similar rollout is likely for the new trilogy. Fans can expect additional promotional material in the weeks leading up to the premiere as the October date approaches.