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Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn

2019 · 119 min

A gorgeous, wondrous descent that slowly turns unsettling, mixing childlike adventure with creeping dread and sudden cruelty.

Directed by
Masayuki Kojima
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Mystery
Overview
First compilation movie of the TV series which covers episodes 1-8 with new scenes added for the introduction. It covers the period from when Riko descends into the Abyss with her robot companion Reg, reaching the second layer where they meet the White Whistle Ozen who reveals information about Riko's mother.
How it feels
Dark, whimsical, eerie and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Exploration, survival, coming-of-age, death
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
Masayuki Kojima
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Mystery
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In this series

Made in Abyss Collection

  1. Made in Abyss: Journey's DawnMovie · 2019 This title
  2. Made in Abyss: Wandering TwilightMovie · 2019
  3. Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep SoulMovie · 2020
  4. Made in Abyss: Mezameru ShinpiMovie · 2026

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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
timeless
Audience
teen
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror5
Humour4
Realism2
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
animation, adventure, mystery, fantasy, science fiction
Directed by
Masayuki Kojima
Written by
Hideyuki Kurata
Starring
Miyu Tomita, Mariya Ise, Taishi Murata, Mutsumi Tamura, Manami Numakura, Maaya Sakamoto, Shiori Izawa, Manami Hanawa
Music
Kevin Penkin
Runtime
119 min
Country
Japan
Languages
Japanese

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