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The Abyss itself is the protagonist of the show. Each layer feels like a distinct ecosystem: A deceptive, vertical jungle.

Amidst the horror, the bond between Riko, Reg, and later characters like , provides a necessary emotional anchor. Their resilience in the face of absolute despair is what gives the story its soul. Final Thoughts Made In Abyss

The choice of young children as protagonists amplifies the emotional stakes. Riko and Reg’s journey emphasizes the vulnerability of innocence in a landscape that is fundamentally indifferent to it. Their bond provides a necessary light against the darkness, suggesting that even in the face of inevitable tragedy, human connection remains the ultimate motivator. MADE IN ABYSS and The Horror of Want - Patreon The Abyss itself is the protagonist of the show

The popular theory remains: Riko is already dead. Or, more accurately, Riko was stillborn and resurrected by the Relic (the "Curse-Warding Bell") of the Abyss. She is technically a Hollow herself. This would explain her reckless immunity to fear—she is literally chasing the thing that gave her a second, borrowed life. Their resilience in the face of absolute despair