Made in Abyss Movie 3: Dawn of the Deep Soul Anime Movie

Made in Abyss Movie 3: Dawn of the Deep Soul (Anime Movie)

_{Genre: Adventure / Drama / Fantasy / Mystery / Sci-Fi}

Japanese Title: メイドインアビス深ふかき魂たましいの黎明れいめい (Meido in Abisu Fukaki Tamashī no Reimei)

Year of Release: 2020

Origin: Japan

Runtime: 1 hour and 41 minutes

Director: Masayuki Kojima

Production: Kinema Citrus

Other Related Anime Movies: Made in Abyss Movie 2: Wandering Twilight (2019), Made in Abyss Movie 1: Journey’s Dawn (2019)

TV: Made in Abyss Anime Series 2017 (13 episodes)

Manga: Made in Abyss Manga 2012 – 2026 (14 volumes)

Plot Overview

Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul thrusts viewers back into the perilous depths of the Abyss, continuing the harrowing journey of Riko, a bright and determined young cave raider, and her companions Reg, the mysterious boy with robotic origins, and Nanachi, the resourceful Hollow. Their expedition takes them into the treacherous fifth layer, a forbidding expanse known as the Sea of Corpses. This new layer presents unprecedented dangers and challenges, pushing the trio to their absolute limits. Their overarching mission, the driving force behind their descent, is to locate Riko’s mother, Lyza, a legendary White Whistle Delver who vanished into the Abyss years prior.

As they navigate this hostile environment, they have a fateful and terrifying encounter with Bondrewd, a formidable and sinister figure known as the Sovereign of Dawn. Bondrewd is a scientist whose horrific experiments on children, particularly those involving the Abyss’s unique properties and the devastating Curse of the Abyss, have left him with a reputation for unparalleled cruelty. Nanachi’s own traumatic history is intrinsically linked to Bondrewd’s vile experiments, adding a deeply personal layer of conflict to their encounter. The film unflinchingly explores the extreme dangers inherent in the Abyss, not only its physical perils but also the psychological toll it takes on those who dare to explore its mysteries, especially the irreversible consequences of the Curse of the Abyss for anyone attempting to ascend from its deepest reaches. The trio must confront their deepest fears, navigate the treacherous and alien landscape, and contend with Bondrewd’s cunning manipulative nature, all while uncovering disturbing secrets about their own pasts and the true nature of the Abyss itself.

Main Characters

Riko: A bright and relentlessly determined young cave raider, driven by an unshakeable optimism and a deep longing to find her mother, Lyza. Despite the overwhelming dangers of the Abyss, her spirit remains resolute, fueling her courage as she ventures deeper into the unknown.

Reg: A mysterious boy possessing unique robotic features and amnesia regarding his past. He acts as Riko’s steadfast protector and companion. Reg has a peculiar and intrinsic connection to the Abyss, which manifests in his abilities and his innate understanding of its strange phenomena.

Nanachi: A “Hollow,” a human transformed by the Curse of the Abyss, possessing a rabbit-like appearance and intellect. Nanachi carries the heavy burden of a traumatic past involving horrific experiments conducted by Bondrewd. Having survived these ordeals, Nanachi joins Riko and Reg, offering crucial survival knowledge and a unique perspective shaped by suffering.

These central characters are forced to face numerous escalating challenges as they delve deeper into the Abyss. Each character grapples not only with the physical dangers of their environment but also with their own painful pasts and the profoundly disturbing moral complexities of the encounters they are forced to navigate.