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Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul

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Audiences latched onto Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul (2020) as a animation theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The animation and adventure blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 45m · ★ 7.8

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  1. 96match

    1.Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

    ★ 8.4 · Fantasy · Animation · Adventure · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul clicked for you, Howl's Moving Castle (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Attack on Titan: Crimson Bow and Arrow (2014)

    ★ 8.1 · Animation · Action · Adventure · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul clicked for you, Attack on Titan: Crimson Bow and Arrow (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    3.That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond (2022)

    ★ 7.4 · Animation · Fantasy · Adventure · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul clicked for you, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  4. 90match

    4.Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom (2015)

    ★ 8.1 · Animation · Action · Fantasy · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul clicked for you, Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    5.Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening (2018)

    ★ 8.3 · Animation · Action · Adventure · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul clicked for you, Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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  6. 86match

    6.Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu (2016)

    ★ 7.7 · Animation · Fantasy · Drama · 1h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul clicked for you, Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    7.Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- (2024)

    ★ 7.1 · Action · Adventure · Fantasy · 1h 56m

    Why you'll love it

    If Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul clicked for you, Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020)

    ★ 8.2 · Animation · Action · Fantasy · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    If Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul clicked for you, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Crunchyroll
    • Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    9.Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)

    ★ 8.3 · Animation · Science Fiction · Drama · 1h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    If Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul clicked for you, Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
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    10.Mad God (2021)

    ★ 6.8 · Animation · Fantasy · Horror · 1h 24m

    Why you'll love it

    If Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul clicked for you, Mad God (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
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FAQ

What should I watch after Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul?
Try Howl's Moving Castle, Attack on Titan: Crimson Bow and Arrow, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond—each shares DNA with Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul?
Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul (2020) is best described as Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Made in Abyss Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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