Made in Abyss (2017) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Made in Abyss
Rating: 8.3

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Located in the center of a remote island, the Abyss is the last unexplored region, a huge and treacherous fathomless hole inhabited by strange creatures where only the bravest adventurers descend in search of ancient relics. In the upper levels of the Abyss, Riko, a girl who dreams of becoming an explorer, stumbles upon a mysterious little boy.

TV-MA • 2017 • 2 seasons

8.3

600+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

17+

Made in Abyss is a dark fantasy series that uses a deceptive, bright, and whimsical art style to frame a deeply traumatic and violent journey. It is rated TV-MA primarily due to its intense, graphic depictions of body horror, extreme physical mutilation, and the systematic suffering of its young protagonists. Parents should be aware of constant scenes of gore, characters undergoing horrific physical transformations, and themes of… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Miyu Tomita

Mariya Ise

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Is Made in Abyss appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity Strong 6/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Made in Abyss

Moderate, focusing on uncomfortable and unnecessary depictions of character anatomy. This includes recurring dialogue about a robot's genitals, drawings of anatomical sketches, and scenes where children are depicted in states of undress or commenting on bodily functions in ways that are inappropriate for the genre's aesthetic.

Violence and gore in Made in Abyss

Severe and pervasive. The series features graphic gore, including self-amputation, characters bleeding from every orifice, and vivid depictions of bodily injury and mutation. The violence is often directed at children and is intended to be deeply distressing rather than heroic or action-oriented.

Language in Made in Abyss

Language is mild, consisting mostly of occasional, inoffensive terms like 'crap' used in a non-aggressive manner.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Made in Abyss

Substance use is absent from the series. The characters exist in an isolated environment where the concept of intoxicants is not present.

Mature themes in Made in Abyss

The series deals with extremely heavy themes, including the dehumanization of children, terminal illness, grotesque body horror, and profound grief. It focuses on the psychological breaking points of its characters as they confront lethal environments and tragic, irreparable trauma.

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Is Made in Abyss appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Made in Abyss is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Made in Abyss is a dark fantasy series that uses a deceptive, bright, and whimsical art style to frame a deeply traumatic and violent journey. It is rated TV-MA primarily due to its intense, graphic depictions of body…

What age rating does Made in Abyss have?

Made in Abyss is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

What is Made in Abyss about?

How many seasons does Made in Abyss have?

Made in Abyss has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Made in Abyss?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Made in Abyss.

How violent is Made in Abyss?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Made in Abyss per our reviewers.

Is the language in Made in Abyss appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Made in Abyss.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Made in Abyss?