The double-length finale effectively bridges the past and the present, focusing on the origins of Nanachi and Mitty.

The episode is praised for its high production values and specific directing choices. Episode 13 analysis by Th8a : r/MadeInAbyss

: Bondrewd used them to test a theory about the "Blessing" and the "Curse" of the sixth layer. By subjecting two people to the curse simultaneously in a specialized elevator, the curse was funneled entirely into Mitty, while Nanachi received the "Blessing".

The episode explores complex philosophical and psychological themes through its character interactions.

: This process transformed Mitty into a mindless, immortal blob of flesh capable of feeling eternal pain, while Nanachi became a "Hollow" but retained their human intellect. 2. Thematic Analysis