Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn
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Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight
Representation Score
6.5/10
Good
2019
TV-MADirector
Masayuki Kojima
Runtime
105 minutes
Average Rating
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Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight successfully challenges traditional adventure stories by emphasizing the physical and existential risks of exploration. By centering Riko's role as a strong, intellectual female protagonist, the film avoids the cliché of male-dominated narratives. The film's world-building uses environmental dangers to explore themes of trauma and bodily harm. The 'Curse' serves as a powerful metaphor for disability, compelling characters to navigate a world that constantly undermines their physical well-being. While the film does not explicitly depict LGBTQ+ identities, it offers a critical perspective on the ethics of scientific advancement and the impact of exploitative systems.
Category Breakdown
Does Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on the emotional bond between Riko and Reg but does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.
How does Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight portray gender?
Riko is portrayed as the main character who drives the story intellectually and emotionally. This challenges the typical cliché of a male protagonist by placing a female character in the lead role.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight?
The film's social structure mirrors colonial and socioeconomic divisions. Non-human characters like Reg explore themes of identity and otherness.
How does Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight represent religion and culture?
The narrative criticizes uncontrolled scientific exploration and exploitative systems. Established institutions are shown as potentially harmful, highlighting the human cost of exploiting natural resources.
Does Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight include disability representation?
The Curse of the Abyss symbolizes both physical and psychological trauma. These impairments are central to the story, influencing characters' survival strategies.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional gender roles by featuring a female protagonist who play a significant role in driving the story and intellectual prowess.
- Uses the 'Curse' as a sophisticated metaphor for physical and psychological trauma.
- Offers a nuanced critique of scientific exploitation and the ethical implications of institutional exploitation.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or relationships.
- Relies on symbolic representations rather than direct depictions of diverse racial or ethnic identities.
Official Synopsis
Second compilation movie of the TV series which covers episodes 9-13. Riko and Reg descend to the third and fourth layer where Riko has her first experience of the Curse.
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