Akihito Tsukushi's anime and manga series Made in Abyss is known for its unsettling yet captivating world, drawing in countless fans. Beneath its adorable character designs lies a fantastical, often terrifying, journey into the unfathomable depths of the Abyss.
The recent release of manga volume 14, however, had eagle-eyed fans spotting something "off" on the cover: protagonist Reg's left and right hand equipment appeared to be swapped. Naturally, this immediately sparked speculation – could this be a subtle hint at future plot developments?
▼ Akihito Tsukushi unveiled the cover for manga volume 14. 
Fans quickly posted comparison images, asking, "Didn't Reg lose his right arm?" Others pulled up the volume 12 cover, confirming the equipment was indeed reversed. Some even added, "It's not just his hands; his hair color is red now!" and "Could the whole color scheme be inverted? Red to blue, white to black?"
The discussion spiraled, with many joking, "Something big is definitely happening!" and "It has to have plot significance!" as they brainstormed all sorts of wild theories.
The verdict? Author Akihito Tsukushi himself chuckled and admitted, "You guys are really observant! I only noticed it after submitting the draft." In short, it wasn't some grand foreshadowing; it was simply... an artist's mistake!
This revelation sent fans into hysterics: "What a massive goof-up!" "No hiding it, the sensei is so honest." "I thought it was some mysterious plot point, but it was just the author's slip of the pen." "An unexpected twist! Fans' ability to overthink is truly something else."
While the cover controversy was just a minor hiccup, it certainly brought a burst of excitement to the Made in Abyss community, proving just how hyped everyone is for what comes next in the story.
via： togetter