Diclonius are the next step in mankind’s evolution and Lucy was the first of
the diclonius ever discovered.
Seen as a threat to the human race, she and the rest of her kind are locked
away in a secret research facility where they are used as test subjects.
When the guards screw up and get too close to Lucy, she finally escapes from
her captors using her vectors, telekinetic arms unique to all diclonius.
When Kohta and Yuka meet Lucy they have no way of knowing the hell that is
about to break loose, or for what reasons Lucy is being hunted by this
mysterious corporation and by her own kind.
Elfen Lied Anime Review
We start the Elfen Lied anime with Lucy, clad in nothing but a strange metal helmet on
her head, escaping from an unknown research facility.
During her escape, after killing so many of the facilities staff and guards,
Lucy finally makes it outside only to be shot in the head by a .50 caliber
sniper rifle.
Miraculously she survives not only the shot to her head, which was deflected
by her now shattered helmet, but also her subsequent fall into the ocean off a
cliff.
We are then introduced to Kohta and his cousin Yuka, two college students that
finally see each other again after many years of being apart.
While on a stroll to the beach, they find Lucy washed up on the shore with no
memories of whom she is or how she got there.
When asked her name, Lucy replies with Nyu, If you’re confused stick with me,
I’m about to help you through it. Nyu is Lucy's alter ego, a result of the shot she took to the head.
Having no other options, Kohta and Yuka take her to his place to stay and try
to help her regain her memories.
To say anything more would ruin this series for you so I honestly suggest
watching Elfen Lied Crunchyroll.
The animation is, for a lack of a better word, superb. The character designs are well drawn, meaning that the hands actually look
like hands etc, and combined with the animation Elfen Lied Funimation looks wonderful.
The music I cannot say enough about, not only does it fit well within the
atmosphere of Elfen Lied; it's actually very pleasant to listen to.
The creators chose great opening and closing songs that also fit in well with
the mood of the show. The opening theme song is named Lilium, the ending theme being "Be your Girl"
by Chieko Kawabe.
Elfen Lied hooked me from start to finish.
Now, I'm not an easy person to please when it comes to anime, especially those
that are based directly off their manga counterpart, but this series actually
managed to not only meet my expectations, but far surpass them as well.
The only complaint I have is that it wasn't longer.
Miscellanies: Elfen Lied
Based on the Elfen Lied manga of the same name the series spans 13 episodes and one OVA.
If violence, blood and gore are your thing, this is a highly recommended
title; be warned it’s not for the faint of heart.
Fan Art: Elfen Lied
Elfen Lied | |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Horror, Romance, Supernatural |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 13 |
| Status | Finished Airing |
| Aired | Jul 25, 2004 to Oct 17, 2004 |
| Producers | VAP, Genco |
| Studio | Arms, Studio Guts |
| Rating | R+ - Mild Nudity |
| Themes | Gore, Psychological |
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