Elfen Lied (2004)

Action & Adventure Animation Drama Mystery Sci-Fi & Fantasy

8.3

The Diclonius, a mutated homo sapien that is said to be selected by God and will eventually become the destruction of mankind, possesses two horns in their heads, and has a "sixth sense" which gives it telekinetic abilities. Due to this dangerous power, they have been captured and isolated in laboratories by the government. Lucy, a young and psychotic Diclonius, manages to break free of her confines and brutally murder most of the guards in the laboratory, only to get shot in the head as she makes her escape. She survives and manages to drift along to a beach, where two teenagers named Kouta and Yuka discovers her. Having lost her memories, she was named after the only thing that she can now say, "Nyuu," and the two allow her to stay at Kouta's home. However, it appears that the evil "Lucy" is not dead just yet...

Creator

Lynn Okamoto ,

Elfen Lied Short Brief

Elfen Lied is a gripping anime series that delves into the themes of identity, isolation, and the darker sides of human nature. The story follows Lucy, a genetically mutated Diclonius who possesses deadly telekinetic abilities and two horn-like protrusions on her head. After escaping from a laboratory where she was subjected to cruel experiments, Lucy embarks on a violent journey that intertwines with the lives of two humans, Kouta and Yuka. As the narrative unfolds, the show explores the struggles of love, betrayal, and the impact of trauma, all while balancing intense action and moments of profound emotional depth. With its haunting art style and thought-provoking themes, Elfen Lied leaves a lasting impression on its viewers, questioning the boundaries of humanity and monstrosity.

Elfen Lied Casts

Chihiro Suzuki as Kouta (voice)

Sanae Kobayashi as Lucy / Nyuu (voice)

Emiko Hagiwara as Mayu (voice)

Hiroaki Hirata as Professor Kakuzawa Yu (voice)

Hitomi Nabatame as Kouta (child) / Shirakawa (voice)

Jouji Nakata as Bandou (voice)

Keywords

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