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Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul (2020) Review

A deeply engaging and heart wrenching Sequel

  • Brendan Frye Brendan Frye
  • November 3, 2020
  • 5 Minute Read
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Score: 9.5 / 10

When the anime based on Akihito Tsukushi’s widely popular manga Made in Abyss first hit the scene in 2017, it drew countless fans into it’s deeply mysterious and captivating world. It is a story that mixes friendship, love and exploration with the brutal, unfeeling realities of the external world. Mixing breathtaking visuals, against the backdrop of terror and death, it built a world that many could not look away from, myself included. So when I got the chance to check out the follow up film Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul, I  was excited. It was a chance to continue the journey with the characters  as they descend deeper into the Abyss , and while it was not always an easy watch, it is a film that any fan of the genre, or just a fan of storytelling needs to give a look.

For anyone not following the anime or manga, Made in Abyss is the tale of Riko and Reg, two young explorers looking to uncover the mysteries of the aforementioned abyss — a mysterious and monstrous pit that descends deep  below the known world. Reg, a child shaped relic of another time, and Riko,  the daughter of a famed explorer — are an odd pair. Though the previous Anime series, they found a balance of love, compassion and understanding that have given them the tools to survive in the harsh and unfeeling world they now find themselves. They are now joined by Nanachi, a bunny-like girl who lives in the Abyss -as they slowly journey to find the way to the seventh layer. Their journey taking them in the direct path of the foreshadowed antagonist Bondrewd, Lord of Dawn —  the cause of much suffering and the person who forced Nanachi into the changed state she now finds herself in.

Final Thoughts:

A brutally heartbreaking follow up to the Made in Abyss series, Dawn of the Deep Soul is a must-watch for fans of the series, and anyone that loves a good bittersweet story.
Brendan Frye

Brendan Frye

Brendan has over a decade working as a journalist and EIC. He has covered festivals and conferences, writen and interviewed about the industries the biggest names, and is always excited to see how the medium changes with new technology and fresh voices.
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Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul (2020) Review 10

Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul

Director(s): Masayuki Kojima
Cast: Miyu Tomita, Mariya Ise, Shiori Izawa, Inori Minase
Running Time: 113 min

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