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Matialth
Good concept, poorly executed.
Humbersi
The first must-see film of the year.
Kayden
This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama
farzinsalimi
Excellent show ! Shocking, sad, artistic and so poetic ... . it will take u on a long road of emotions. very tragic story. Awesome plot and the story wasn't prolonged which is a rare thing in a show and a good thing. Heartbreaking ending and the best ost i ever heard. I recommend to you. If you didn't see this, start now !
shalsea
First of all, not anyone can watch this. It is gore, ruthless and pretty much surprising. If you were shocked by Attack on Titans when it comes to loving characters and witness their descent or death, this is probably be your worst nightmare.This anime is not a sad anime but it would never be a happy one. Why ? Because everything in it makes sense in the human paradox, torn between emotions we are all going through. This anime is, for me, an incredible experience.The first part of the season is bloody but can easily get lost between many others that are way more disgusting. However, the second part of Elfen Lied shows us the monsters we can all be. You can feel some awkwardness or unease, and then your heart stopping from beating.Roller-coaster of emotions, Elfen Lied is the only anime i cried badly during an episode and i could never forget how interesting and shocking this anime is. The gore is facade, human representation is the true horror here.
mll23
I decided to set 5 hours out of my day to watch this show, and I was not disappointed. Rarely do I ever give a 10, but this movie brought happiness, action... It brought tears. The plot line was great, and each character had their own back story. If you want to feel involved, and be touched by a show, I recommend this one. Best Anime I've seen to date.Each episode brings a new bit of useful information, a new connection, or an interesting and wild fight scene. With 4 prominent characters 13 episodes and OVA you will not be let down!What are you waiting for, go watch this show as soon as you get your hands on it
Donald F
Depending on who you ask, Elfen Lied is either a deep, disturbing masterpiece cut short or shallow, exploitative, and pandering. Elfen Lied is one of the most violent, dismal shows out there, with a good deal of nudity, too. It can be tough to watch, and one has to question the point of the exploding bodies.I kind of love it. Its rare to sit through something absolutely bleak. It starts with a bloodbath, and only goes downhill from there. And in contrast to the usual anime violence, the plot is melancholic at best, misanthropic at worst. It wants to tear apart your heart stings, and it even penetrated my soul.But I have to wonder if there's any objectivity here. I liked many characters, but I'm not sure how to feel about our most important trio, Kouta, Yuka, and Lucy/Nyuu. I can defend their personalities, but I probably couldn't defend their love triangle. The love in this anime exists less because of passion and compatibility than it does convenience. They sell it well, though.There are bigger problems. Elfen Lied looks cheap. Not a single scene is impressive from a visual standpoint, and the main cast have titanic eyes. Elfen Lied has fan service in a morbid story, often with underage characters. The nudity in the labs was fine, but elsewise was out of place and creepy. Most infamously, its ending is relatively quick. Its an ending, but it leaves you wanting a bit more, and is not true to the manga.The opening is one of the best out there. "Lilium" is hauntingly beautiful. A mixture of joy and sorrow fills my heart every time I hear it. Good thing, too - its pretty much the only song they play in the anime. I'm glad they found their "Requiem for a Dream". The opening also has the only good animation in the show. Its the closest cartoons have ever come to "erotic".I'd recommend it if you want a somber mood, and can tolerate gibs. Its only 13 episodes long, so you have little to lose...besides your good mood. :c
