Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery runtime is 71 minutes
The first film in the new Made in Abyss theatrical series will run for 71 minutes when it opens in Japan on 23 October.
Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery will run for 71 minutes when the first part of the new theatrical series opens in Japan on 23 October, according to a TOHO Cinemas listing reported by AnimeMojo.1
The film continues the story after Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. Riko, Reg and Nanachi head towards the Abyss’s seventh layer with Faputa, while the new film introduces the delvers Kuravari and Tepaste.1
Masayuki Kojima returns as director at Kinema Citrus, with Kevin Penkin handling the music. Miyu Tomita, Mariya Ise, Shiori Izawa and Misaki Kuno reprise their roles, while Takanori Hoshino and Sumire Morohoshi join the cast as Kuravari and Tepaste.1
The official film website confirms the title, its Japanese release campaign and its promotional material. It also hosts the official trailer, included below for readers who want to see the film before its theatrical opening.23
Japanese cinemas will screen a bonus mini anime, Hime-sama Nikki, after Awakening Mystery. The official anime account has asked viewers to remain in their seats after the film so they do not miss the short, which focuses on Faputa.1
Our opinion
A 71-minute runtime makes Awakening Mystery a brisk first step into the new film series, but it also explains why the project is being presented as multiple theatrical parts rather than one long continuation. The more important detail for returning viewers is that the film is positioned as a direct continuation of the second season, not a disconnected side story.