Humanity as we know it will soon enter a transition into a new breed. Humans will soon enough disappear and Diclonius will become its replacement. Or so that is what is expected. But for now, humans still remain dominant while Diclonius begin to be spawned and born from humans. But our story begins with the return of Kouta with Yuka (his female cousin...biologically i dont think so) waiting for this day. Meanwhile Lucy, our main character, escapes from captivity where she has undergone years of torture and testing because of being a Diclonius. Having been almost killed, Lucy is washed ashore of the beaches meeting Kouta and Yuka. However, it is not Lucy, but rather Nyuu (the pure and innocence) that greets them. Seeing the horns that determines being a Diclonius (but unaware of its meaning) they take her in and house her. This though, marks only the beginning of what is to come. Undergoing pursuits and the past and love as well, what is to become of the people that they encounter and what is the fate of the characters that have come to accept Lucy?

Kouta - 8years has passed since the incident. And because of that incident Kouta has supressed that memory and any events that occured around that time. Having lost his father and younger sister to this incident, Kouta now resides helping those in need in hopes to one day make up for his actions towards his sister during the finals moments. Lucy - the dark and murderous side of this character lives to one day apologize to Kouta for what she has done. Being captured and tested and tormented, her purpose was to become the mother of all Diclonius. However she cares nothing for it and has come to reject humanity...however Kouta will become the key to bring her back. Nyuu - the pure and innocent side of Lucy that she has repressed since childhood. After escape, Lucy feel unconscious and the innocence awoken, thus Nyuu. She is the joy and happiness of Lucy that you will see when Lucy reminisces about her childhood. Nana - Assigned to capture Lucy, Nana failed in her mission and was to be terminated. However, Director Kurama would not see to it as he sees her as the daughter he lost. Nana is put in a pod and ends up back at the shore near Lucy's current position. Kurama advises her to continue her life and live happily. No more no less. Mayu - Running away from her family, Mayu was taken in by Kouta and Yuka, Mayu now lives with them and Nyuu. She also brings in Nana in hopes of helping her live a better life as well. Yuka - She loves Kouta. She has been waiting for Kouta for 8yrs and is glad to finally see him back. But she feels rejected somehow. She knows who her heart belongs to...but is afraid of admitting it.

The OP sets the mood quite nicely. The ED sounds kinda punkish at the beginning but it expresses the lighter side of the story. Background music fit quite nicely...along with body tearing apart sounds.

For something so violent, the animation made it look a little childish. But it doesnt take away anything from the series and story. If anything the lighter side fits the animation quite well and makes it feel like...happy. But when the darker and more violent side of the series take place...you can see the transition.

This series is extremely violent. It has far exceeded the violence of any series I have seen. If you can't stomach humans being literally cut in half or torn apart...do not i repeat DO NOT watch this. If you can you'll enjoy this series. If you love violence and gore along with humor its a pretty good series. A light and dark is literally detectable. Its one of my favorites now and I'm hoping for a second series or an OVA to finish it up. The ending just left far too much possibilities and potential to not be wrapped up.

Take the innocence, humor, and romantic drama of Chobits... Now combine it with the dark dementedness and gore-filled goodness that is Hellsing. Welcome to Elfen Lied.

one heck of a great anime

Great anime dont miss out

This anime is very cool and sometimes very funny and people episode 14 will come out this summer don't worry people. You will have to wait for it. Also when it comes out check this websites of anime bittorents because maybe it will come out faster there maybe. www.isohunt.com www.boxtorrents.com = Register for free for all anime -u-want.

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