Elfen Lied (エルフェンリート Hepburn: Erufen Rīto) Review!

Type :- Tv Series

Episodes :- 13

Status :-Finished

Genres :- Ecchi, Drama, Horror, Psychological, Romance, Action, Supernatural, Seinen

Rating :- Teen 18+

Language :- English Subbed

Synopsis:-

A mutated Homo sapien called the Diclonius is said to be chosen by God and destined to bring about the destruction of mankind. They possess two horns on their heads and wield invisible telekinetic arms.

Due to these unique abilities, Diclonius individuals have been captured and isolated by the government, subjecting them to cruel experiments.

One young, psychotic Diclonius named Lucy breaks free from her confinement and wreaks havoc on the guards who have imprisoned her. As she attempts to escape, she is shot in the head and falls off a cliff into the ocean.

Miraculously, she survives and is discovered on a beach by two teenagers named Kouta and Yuka. However, she has lost her memory and developed a split personality.

Kouta and Yuka take Lucy back to Kouta's house, where they name her 'Nyuu' as it seems to be the only thing she can say.

Nevertheless, it becomes evident that Lucy's psychotic side is far from being subdued...

The Review:-

This anime is said to be horror, and it certainly lives up to that reputation! There's enough gore and cruelty in this series to fill at least two more seasons!

Personally, I'm not a big fan of this anime. The storyline leads to an interestingly twisted outcome, and the characters sometimes make callous decisions.

Additionally, there's quite a bit of nudity, which isn't my cup of tea, but your preferences may differ! It's essential to know what you're getting into before watching.

The artwork, however, is undeniably impressive, although it occasionally clashes with the characters. Some characters may seem rather basic, but this simplicity adds to their appeal.

While Elfen Lied has been rated 7.72 out of 10, I've decided to give it a 2 out of 10 in my opinion. However, this rating might be biased because this type of anime isn't my preference. You might find that some people rate this anime much higher!

Is There A Manga? :-

Yes there is an anime and it consists of 108 chapters!

Anime Openings:-

1. "Lilium" - Kumiko Noma

Anime Endings:-

1. "Be Your Girl" - Chieko Kawabe