Made In Abyss Dawn Of The Deep Soul Stream

Okay, let's talk Dawn of the Deep Soul. We all streamed it, right? Probably hid under a blanket at some point. It gets... intense.

Everyone always raves about how it’s a masterpiece. And don't get me wrong, it's beautifully animated. The music is amazing. But… (deep breath) …is it actually enjoyable?

My Questionable Take on a "Masterpiece"

Look, I appreciate art that makes you feel. But sometimes, feeling like you need therapy afterward isn't exactly my idea of a good time. Am I alone here?

The characters? Adorable, right? Riko's enthusiasm is infectious. Reg is… well, Reg is Reg. But then Bondrewd shows up. And things take a decidedly dark turn.

Unpopular opinion alert: I think the movie relies a little too heavily on shock value. We get it, the Abyss is dangerous and cruel. Do we really need to see everything in such excruciating detail?

The Nanachi Problem (or, My Heart Can't Take It)

Don't even get me started on Nanachi. My poor, fluffy, adorable, traumatized friend. Seeing their backstory? Ugh. It's a gut punch.

And Mitty! Oh, Mitty. My heart breaks every single time. I just want to give them both a hug and tell them everything will be okay (even though it won't).

This whole Dawn of the Deep Soul experience feels like emotional blackmail. The story's interesting, I'll give it that. But the level of suffering is… a lot.

Is It Too Dark?

Maybe I'm just a sensitive soul. Maybe I prefer my anime with a side of sunshine and rainbows. But I genuinely wonder if the darkness overshadows the other good qualities of the movie.

The animation is stunning, yes. And the world-building is fascinating. But does it need to be this relentlessly bleak?

I mean, I watched Madoka Magica. I know darkness. But Made in Abyss takes it to another level. It's like they're actively trying to make you cry.

The Bondrewd of Contention

Let's talk about Bondrewd. The villain everyone loves to hate. Or… actually, some people just love him. Which is… concerning, to say the least.

He's undoubtedly a compelling character. But his actions? Unforgivable. And the movie spends a little too much time trying to make him seem… sympathetic?

I’m sorry, but experimenting on children in the name of scientific advancement is not a redeemable quality. No matter how much you say "Subarashii."

Final Thoughts (and Maybe a Slight Apology)

Look, I know I'm being dramatic. And I know Dawn of the Deep Soul is considered a high point in the Made in Abyss series. I respect that.

But sometimes, I just want to watch something without feeling like I need to call a crisis hotline afterward. Is that too much to ask?

Maybe it’s just me. Maybe I need to toughen up. But for now, I'm going to go rewatch something light and fluffy. Like maybe Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion. Wait, no…