I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

I have to say this anime was quite destructive with its hype of gore and Lucy killing everyone around her with her powers. It was even sad that near the end that the father Kurama and cute little Mariko were killed by a bomb when they were trying to cross the bridge. That nearly brought tears to my eyes seriously!The anime was pretty engaging which is all I have to say!

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.

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

This anime is based on the manga of the same name, created by Lynn Okamoto.The story revolves around a young girl named Lucy who escapes from her prison because of her disease. She is found naked offshore by Kohta and Yuka. Lucy has lost her memory and gets the name Nyu, because that's the only thing she knows what to say.Meanwhile, the bad guys in the prison wants to kill Lucy, so they send trained men to find and kill her.I enjoyed this anime, despite using excessive violence and nudity. The story was good and the animation was done well. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the ending, but overall it was great.Both the manga and anime is aimed towards adult males. I advise you to watch this anime, you won't be disappointing.8/10