Do not let the adorable, chibi-style character designs fool you. Made in Abyss is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It utilizes the "kawaii" aesthetic specifically to heighten the contrast when the story turns brutal. It is a story about the obsession of exploration and the cost of curiosity.
Naoki Urasawa is often cited as the master of suspense for a reason. Monster is not an anime with powers or high-stakes explosions. It is a slow-burn descent into the nature of evil. It feels less like a Japanese cartoon and more like a lost Hitchcock screenplay or a Dostoevsky novel brought to life. joshiochi hentai