I saw this on Prime and thought I'd give it a go. Without any prior knowledge of what this was build on, what other movies there are (not to mention possible Mangas). Having said that, I can only rate and review this with that in mind - and without further knowledge.
So this has characters that some are already familiar with from the previous movie "Made in Abyss". But I think it is safe to say that the movie does hold its own and works on its own. Still there is a lot of story here to unpack, a lot of travelling to do and a lot of adventures to go through.
Now while the movie is animated, it has to be said that the themes are mature. Which fans of Japanese anime may be familiar with anyway. So don't be mad if I'm telling you something you already know. Remember there are people out there, who might not know. Don't be mad at them either, let them embrace/discover this or something else and dive into the rich and detailed world (not just when it comes to the animation, but the story depth and the character development).
There are certain cringe worthy moments and there are moments that may be a bit too much (for different reasons, not just "violence"). But if you too get enamoured by what you see, you will not really mind. The 2 hours will be over before you know it ... and you probably will yearn for more.
Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul
2020 [JAPANESE]
Action / Adventure / Animation / Drama / Fantasy / Mystery / Sci-Fi
Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul
2020 [JAPANESE]
Action / Adventure / Animation / Drama / Fantasy / Mystery / Sci-Fi
Keywords: animegoresurvivalrobotbased on manga
Plot summary
Dawn of the Deep Soul continues the epic adventure of plucky Riko and Reg who are joined by their new friend Nanachi. Together they descend into the Abyss' treacherous fifth layer, the Sea of Corpses, and encounter the mysterious Bondrewd, a legendary White Whistle whose shadow looms over Nanachi's troubled past. Bondrewd is ingratiatingly hospitable, but the brave adventurers know things are not always as they seem in the enigmatic Abyss.
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More in the Abyss
Fantastic continuation of one of the best anime in recent years
This movie really delivers. It will surprise you, shock you, make you laugh and possibly make your cry. What I enjoyed the most about this movie is that you never get the feeling that you know what's gonna happen next.
Looking forward to the continuation/conclusion of this wonderful journey!
The Best that Made in Abyss Offers
Made in Abyss is a fantastic anime series and is only made better with this film. The movie follows the protagonists as they face Bondrewd the Novel on the Fifth Layer. Bondrewd is a fantastic villain that is as layered as the Abyss itself. The soundtrack and animation is on point and the action also looked even better than in the show. The character of Prushka was also extremely tragic. Nanachi was another highlight as she developed way more in this film than Reg and Riko, although they still carried emotional weight and were great aspects to this film. This has been the best arc from Made in Abyss so far.