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Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul

Name: Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul
Director: Masayuki Kojima
Released: 2020
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

8.9/10

Excellent

2020

TV-MA

Director

Masayuki Kojima

Runtime

105 minutes

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Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul uses its fantasy setting to break down traditional power structures. It replaces standard heroic stories with a framework of systemic struggle and moral ambiguity. The film's strength lies in exploring the psychological and physical impacts of exploration. While the film excels in depicting strong female leadership and nuanced portrayals of disability, it doesn't explicitly address LGBTQ+ identities or diverse gender representations. The use of non-human characters to explore social 'otherness' adds a sophisticated layer of diversity that goes beyond simple ethnic casting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story emphasizes platonic friendships and survivalist bonds rather than romantic subplots. It avoids typical assumptions about straight relationships but doesn't clearly show diverse gender identities.

How does Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul portray gender?

Good

Riko is a strong leader and the main intellectual force behind the expedition. The film highlights female independence and curiosity, challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul?

Good

The film uses non-human characters to represent social divisions and differences. Nanachi's character explores the experience of being a person who has been biologically altered and underrepresented.

How does Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story critiques institutions and systemic cruelty through characters like Bondrewd. It challenges structured, Western-centric views of morality in favor of complex, situation-based ethics.

Does Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul include disability representation?

Good

The Curse of the Abyss symbolizes chronic, debilitating conditions. Characters navigate their lives through the lens of physical trauma and altered biological states.

Present on Screen

Strong female leadership and intellectual drive through Riko's character.
Sophisticated use of non-human characters to explore social exclusion.
Complex portrayal of physical and psychological trauma as part of everyday life.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ identity markers or diverse gender representations.
Focus remains primarily on platonic and survivalist relationships.

Official Synopsis

A continuation of 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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