: One of the creature's venomous spines stabs Riko's hand. The poison is fast-acting, causing severe swelling, hallucinations, and bleeding from her orifices.
In the world of anime, few shifts are as visceral and heart-wrenching as , titled "Poison and the Curse" . This episode is widely regarded by fans as the moment the series sheds its deceptive "cute adventure" exterior to reveal its true, brutal identity. The Turning Point Made in Abyss Episode 10
: Riko and Reg are ambushed by an Orb Piercer , a legendary creature with predatory instincts. : One of the creature's venomous spines stabs Riko's hand