Elfen Lied Review

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I have no idea what words to describe this anime. There are a ton of them. The first thing that comes into my mind is ‘Amazing’. This series truly is just that. It is one of the most stunning animes I have every watched. Like many I was attracted to this series by the gore. Which is what usually the people come to check out. The gore and nudity. True, the first episode is totally disturbing and will make you freak out in the beginning. I believe I was quiet pale when I watched the first episode. Though after that it gets better, and the bloodshed and nudity take a back seat to the real beauty of this show. Mainly its story line, and amazing art work.

The story starts out with two college students, who are cousins and haven’t seen each other since they were young. They are finally going to meet again, attending the same school. Though when one of the main characters Kouta finally arrives things aren’t as quiet as he expected. On the same day a very strange girl had just escaped from some large facility like place. Which she was kept under heavy lock and key. Do to her deadly power, which at first seems to be just simple move objects with mind or something. Who while escaping was shot aiming for her head, though luckily missed, and was bounced off her helmet she had on. Causing her to fall down into the ocean and make her escape. While the two cousins are at the beach, remembering this from their child hood. The strange girl with pink hair, horns, and one hell of a deadly power wides up on shore. Though after a slight pause it seems she has changed from the blood thirsty killer she once was into a adorable girl who runs around every place saying ‘Nyu.’ With the escape of this seemingly killer on the looser, who had killed 23 people in the facility in 5 minutes. It is obvious they are not going to just leave her alone. Soon people start showing to capture her and bring her back. While this seems like a pretty simple plot at first it later comes to be a chilling tell with many twists and turns.

Now for the review.

Story: 10/10 This is by far one of the most addicting story lines I have ever read, and watched. Seeming rather simple at first, turns into something deep, with many smaller themes such as hurt, love, forgiveness, human nature, evil, and so on. Just when you think you have it figured out it turns and tells you something else. With much tear jerking moments, and moments you will question your own nature.

Characters: 9/10 I loved all of them the characters of this series are surely ones to be remembered. Each having their own personality. That have similarities and differences from one another. Though I would give this section a nine out nine if some moments Kouta could be a little brighter than he was.

Music: 10/10 The music of this anime was simply beautiful. It was dark when it needed to be dark, and happy when it needed to be happy. Music was a major part of the story, with a music box that holds many heart wrenching memories. Each episode starts out with the beautiful opening song Lilium. Which is rather dark, and moving. And ended with Be your girl. A rather upbeat, more cheery tune.

Art: 9.5/10 Elfen Lied has some of the most beautiful scenes I have every watched. Even Nyuu’s naked body is a work of art. Though some of the scene’s can be a bit bad. It’s usually the character drawing that could use some slight improvement though not by much.

Ending: 8/10 This by far one of the most best yet worst endings I have watched. I loved it because they really knew how to go out with a bang. Full of emotions, violence, and much more! I still cry to this very day whenever I watch the final episode of this series. Especially at the confrontation between Lucy and Kouta. I would give this ending a 10 had it not cut off had it not ended at a terrible spot that only makes you crave for more. Though at the same time I know it is this ending that makes me love it. Leaving it up to the viewers of the show to decide how they think it should end.

Elfen Lied is simply a amazing anime. I highly suggest even people who despise anime to watch this. It is truly a moving series. That makes you question what is evil, and what is good. While throwing in a few laughs, and tear jerking moments. Elfen Lied is my all time favorite anime hands down. There are no comparisons out there. I have yet to find a anime that makes me feel like Elfen Lied does. I love it so much I had someone purchase every volume on DVD for me. Another good thing, I have no complaints on the Dub or the Sub. Though Japanese version catches Nyu’s adorable Nyu a little better.

This review may seem a little bland, and doesn’t give much to the story though this is what I want. You should go out and watch the anime yourself, and you will see. Anyone who doesn’t like this series, most not have a open mind on human nature and good and evil.

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