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Dec 18, 5:41 AM
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2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Elfen Lied. congrats to this beautiful, yet disturbing and cruel anime. wow, now this is nostalgic...

personally, i love Elfen Lied, because this anime goes beyond blood, violence and gore, and, in spite of the romantic plot and fan service, it delves deep into dark themes such as social alienation/isolation, prejudice, regret, emocional and physical abuse, revenge, the value of humanity. makes you wonder, where do you belong,  is there a place for you in this world.

any lovers of Lucy out there?
what are your thoughts on the series?
Dec 18, 6:13 AM
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You are not supposed to love Lucy. She is objectively evil an actual main antagonist of the series and reason of everything wrong happening in the series.

Still, I hope we'll get a readaptation one day.

Dec 18, 6:15 AM
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Elfen Lied fan here, I agree with your opinions. While the series does have a ton of flaws that you likely had heard about already and I still love it regardless if it's flawed or not. it'll forever be one of my favorite anime's of all time.


I'm also one of the few that prefer the anime over the manga, due to a few reasons, but I still love both anyways.
Dec 18, 6:17 AM
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Piromysl said:
You are not supposed to love Lucy. She is objectively evil an actual main antagonist of the series and reason of everything wrong happening in the series.

Still, I hope we'll get a readaptation one day.

well I can't argue with you but I believe she's not evil she's just a victim of discrimination and not being accepted and I believe if humans weren't cruel to her she won't be evil. (and again it's just my opinion you're free to have yours)
Dec 18, 6:27 AM
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tanjim_ahsan16 said:
Piromysl said:
You are not supposed to love Lucy. She is objectively evil an actual main antagonist of the series and reason of everything wrong happening in the series.

Still, I hope we'll get a readaptation one day.

well I can't argue with you but I believe she's not evil she's just a victim of discrimination and not being accepted and I believe if humans weren't cruel to her she won't be evil. (and again it's just my opinion you're free to have yours)

There is no argument for discrimination here. Dicloni are designed to destroy humanity, which is their primal instinct and you can't blame humans for responding accordingly.
Lucy is actually even more misanthropic than an average dicloni, which makes her even less likable and the fact that Nana exists, just shows that it is possible for them to control their urges, which even Lucy does, but only near Kouta.
So, no. There is absolutely nothing that makes me sympathetic with her.
I'm pretty sure Frieren did something similar with Demons, by how their pretty visage is used only to conceal their evil and Dicloni are kinda similar in this aspect.

Dec 18, 6:35 AM
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Elfen Lied was Arms' first TV anime. Arms was created from a merger of Dandelion and Triple X. Before going TV anime they did stuff like A Kite, Midnight Panther, Mezzo Forte and Words Worth. After Elfen Lied they still released Front Innocent.

Dandelion was mostly known for gory tentacle rape OVAs, while Triple X did Harem type pr0n OVAs.
It's nice how Elfen Lied combined what made each studio before the merger great.
Dec 18, 7:34 AM
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Piromysl said:
You are not supposed to love Lucy. She is objectively evil an actual main antagonist of the series and reason of everything wrong happening in the series.

Still, I hope we'll get a readaptation one day.

Not allwoing yourself to enjoy characters because they're evil takes half the fun out of stories. Watching Jojos without liking Dio for example.
Dec 18, 8:03 AM
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Piromysl said:
You are not supposed to love Lucy. She is objectively evil an actual main antagonist of the series and reason of everything wrong happening in the series.

Still, I hope we'll get a readaptation one day.

Not allwoing yourself to enjoy characters because they're evil takes half the fun out of stories. Watching Jojos without liking Dio for example.
@Yosakusan That's not what I even said.

Dec 18, 9:01 AM
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If you're not 16 and still believe that "it delves deep" into dark social themes, I think you're just lying to yourself.


Gore and the fan Service.
That's the two Main reasons why this Show was popular.

It's not a deep dive into the human psyche. It's not a clever plot, that goes above and beyond. That's not what it's known for today.

"The Value of Humanity"? Cmon now, that's not why people watched.

People wanted to see a topless Hottie butchering guys. It was shocking and edgy, at the time. Nowadays, tho? Nah. It's not even that.
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The only good thing about is the opening with Lilium
Dec 18, 9:36 AM

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Damn, Time flies. I remember when I saw this back in 2013-2014. Those were the days ah hahaha.
Dec 18, 9:55 AM
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First i thought Lucy was the main character of this story till Nana came and get injured by kouta, when she cries and tell's how evil she is, my heart was really stabbed by those words, i was confused who is rt n who is wrong, one of the disturbing anime world
still remember that nostalgic anime setting and never ever saw ๐Ÿ‘€ tht level of fan service in any show, thts one of the reason this anime is likeable and favorable
it was very good experience โค
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Good show, the male protagonist and the wicked murderess of his family being in love together is an extraordinary romance setup.

I rooted for Lucy all the way to the end.
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Dec 18, 10:46 AM
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Anime ending was better than manga ending
Dec 18, 12:40 PM
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It's okay. Being depressed and having a bad early life doesn't make it deep. The anime was cut short, but the manga wasn't that good either so there's that. Honestly, there was just so much wasted potential. It reminds me of Parasyte.

Elfen Lied is fun and the intro lives rent free in my head. Unfortunately, that's about it
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Piromysl said:
tanjim_ahsan16 said:

well I can't argue with you but I believe she's not evil she's just a victim of discrimination and not being accepted and I believe if humans weren't cruel to her she won't be evil. (and again it's just my opinion you're free to have yours)

There is no argument for discrimination here. Dicloni are designed to destroy humanity, which is their primal instinct and you can't blame humans for responding accordingly.
Lucy is actually even more misanthropic than an average dicloni, which makes her even less likable and the fact that Nana exists, just shows that it is possible for them to control their urges, which even Lucy does, but only near Kouta.
So, no. There is absolutely nothing that makes me sympathetic with her.
I'm pretty sure Frieren did something similar with Demons, by how their pretty visage is used only to conceal their evil and Dicloni are kinda similar in this aspect.

well I'm not blaming humans to respond accordingly but didn't you noticed what happened in Lucy's backstory? her parents abandoned her and those kids killed that poor dog in front of her eyes how could you justify that? and that mysterious entity which was in Lucy's head Lucy just didn't shaked hands with it and turn into evil haha Lucy was fighting with it till the end and she only became evil when she couldn't take it anymore and I personally been through discrimination and in the state when people don't want to accept or understand you because you're different and justify your flaws as a excuse to hurt you so I can feel her and yeah there's no doubt that Lucy was more aggressive then a normal dicloni but her reasons were simple "humans didn't accepted her kind so why would she'd be sympathizing with them" and if you watched the extra episode of Elfen Lied you probably know why she was so aggressive towards humans especially the researchers.
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Do the manga and anime have the same story?
Dec 18, 10:19 PM
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they need to remake the anime and give the Mc and the supporting female characters half a personality. they are incredibly bland and takes the show down a few pegs in quality
Dec 18, 10:58 PM
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Oh how I wish I could recreate the feeling of watching this for the first time as a teenager. Honestly, it has its flaws, but definitely helped gear my taste in anime.
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tanjim_ahsan16 said:
Piromysl said:

There is no argument for discrimination here. Dicloni are designed to destroy humanity, which is their primal instinct and you can't blame humans for responding accordingly.
Lucy is actually even more misanthropic than an average dicloni, which makes her even less likable and the fact that Nana exists, just shows that it is possible for them to control their urges, which even Lucy does, but only near Kouta.
So, no. There is absolutely nothing that makes me sympathetic with her.
I'm pretty sure Frieren did something similar with Demons, by how their pretty visage is used only to conceal their evil and Dicloni are kinda similar in this aspect.

well I'm not blaming humans to respond accordingly but didn't you noticed what happened in Lucy's backstory? her parents abandoned her and those kids killed that poor dog in front of her eyes how could you justify that? and that mysterious entity which was in Lucy's head Lucy just didn't shaked hands with it and turn into evil haha Lucy was fighting with it till the end and she only became evil when she couldn't take it anymore and I personally been through discrimination and in the state when people don't want to accept or understand you because you're different and justify your flaws as a excuse to hurt you so I can feel her and yeah there's no doubt that Lucy was more aggressive then a normal dicloni but her reasons were simple "humans didn't accepted her kind so why would she'd be sympathizing with them" and if you watched the extra episode of Elfen Lied you probably know why she was so aggressive towards humans especially the researchers.

Lots of people fail to differentiate between Lucy, Kaede and Nyu. You might forgot because it was twenty years, but Lucy persona was born after she witnessed Kouta with Yuuka and DNA voice managed to exploit her envy. So, yeah. Entire reason for Lucy's exceptional and above average evil is just envy.
Author even made it abundantly clear at the end by

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Elfan leid is the classic story of fuck around and find out.

Never bully the psychic child people never ends well.

@Animelovefan123

No ironically one of the few exceptions where the anime original was better.
GrimAtramentDec 18, 11:22 PM
"among monsters and humans, there are only two types.
Those who undergo suffering and spread it to others. And those who undergo suffering and avoid giving it to others." -Alice
“Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them; and each mind perceives a different beauty.” David Hume
“Evil is created when someone gives up on someone else. It appears when everyone gives up on someone as a lost cause and removes their path to salvation. Once they are cut off from everyone else, they become evil.” -Othinus

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my guilty pleasure anime. the characters are all trash, yet somehow I enjoyed this anime.


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Piromysl said:
tanjim_ahsan16 said:

well I'm not blaming humans to respond accordingly but didn't you noticed what happened in Lucy's backstory? her parents abandoned her and those kids killed that poor dog in front of her eyes how could you justify that? and that mysterious entity which was in Lucy's head Lucy just didn't shaked hands with it and turn into evil haha Lucy was fighting with it till the end and she only became evil when she couldn't take it anymore and I personally been through discrimination and in the state when people don't want to accept or understand you because you're different and justify your flaws as a excuse to hurt you so I can feel her and yeah there's no doubt that Lucy was more aggressive then a normal dicloni but her reasons were simple "humans didn't accepted her kind so why would she'd be sympathizing with them" and if you watched the extra episode of Elfen Lied you probably know why she was so aggressive towards humans especially the researchers.

Lots of people fail to differentiate between Lucy, Kaede and Nyu. You might forgot because it was twenty years, but Lucy persona was born after she witnessed Kouta with Yuuka and DNA voice managed to exploit her envy. So, yeah. Entire reason for Lucy's exceptional and above average evil is just envy.
Author even made it abundantly clear at the end by

You: “Lots of people fail to differentiate between Lucy, Kaede and Nyu.” ๐Ÿ”ตMe: That’s because Lucy and Keade are the same people, the name “Lucy” was giving to her by the lab researchers. The name “Lucy” somewhat means “Lucifer” the fallen angel. Which in a way, is to dehumanize her. In the anime and manga, Kaede/Lucy has been trying to tell Kouta that she murder his Sister and Father, but Nyu gets in the way as the usual. Both manga and anime backs this up.

You: “Lucy persona was born after she witnessed Kouta with Yuuka and DNA voice managed to exploit her envy.”๐Ÿ”ต There’s more to just envy. For example, her trauma, bullying, killing of her dog and Ostracization. Also, her “Lucy” was already born way before she meet Kouta and Yuka. Also, Keade in the manga also states to the DNA voice something along the lines of, “You tricked me” meaning that all that violence we witnessed in Kaede/Lucy was just her following the voice. That’s why you see her or the DNA voice (paraphrasing) quote, “Let’s make a new world for you” something along the lines.

You: “So, yeah. Entire reason for Lucy's exceptional and above average evil is just envy. Author even made it abundantly clear at the end by having Kouta saying directly into Lucy's face that he despises her with all his being, will never forgive her for killing his dad and sister and the only reason why he hesitated to finish her off is because it would mean also
killing Kaede and Nyu.”๐Ÿ”ต That’s because “Lucy” is Kaede. Also, Kouta doesn’t like killing people in first place and in fact it was Kaede/Lucy who told Kouta to finish her off because of the DNA takeover.

“On final page two girls appear begins him, which are supposed to represent Kaede and Nyu, while Lucy is obviously absent because she is evil and nobody likes her.”๐Ÿ”ต Again, Lucy is a name given by the lab researchers for experiments. I’m not here to change your feelings on Kaede’s morality (You can hate on her as much as you like), but just to clarify that Lucy and Kaede are the same person.
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Elfan leid is the classic story of fuck around and find out.

Never bully the psychic child people never ends well.

@Animelovefan123

No ironically one of the few exceptions where the anime original was better.
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It can't be called an anime original when it's an adaptation with differences.
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It can't be called an anime original when it's an adaptation with differences.
@JoeChip it can be when the source material and anime basically have nothing in common.

I wouldn't call the early 2000s yozakura quartet an adaption when it only "adapted." The first chapter before doing its own thing.

Just like majikoi the anime and VN literally have different plots because the anime has zero content from the VN and takes place on a Route that doesn't exist in the VN.
"among monsters and humans, there are only two types.
Those who undergo suffering and spread it to others. And those who undergo suffering and avoid giving it to others." -Alice
“Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them; and each mind perceives a different beauty.” David Hume
“Evil is created when someone gives up on someone else. It appears when everyone gives up on someone as a lost cause and removes their path to salvation. Once they are cut off from everyone else, they become evil.” -Othinus

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@JoeChip it can be when the source material and anime basically have nothing in common.

I wouldn't call the early 2000s yozakura quartet an adaption when it only "adapted." The first chapter before doing its own thing.

Just like majikoi the anime and VN literally have different plots because the anime has zero content from the VN and takes place on a Route that doesn't exist in the VN.
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Except that's not the case in Elfen Leid but you are free to believe whatever you want, my boy.
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Except that's not the case in Elfen Leid but you are free to believe whatever you want, my boy.
@JoeChip are you the kind of person that looks at the Frankenstein that is robotech and calls it a Macross adaptions? Lmao.
"among monsters and humans, there are only two types.
Those who undergo suffering and spread it to others. And those who undergo suffering and avoid giving it to others." -Alice
“Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them; and each mind perceives a different beauty.” David Hume
“Evil is created when someone gives up on someone else. It appears when everyone gives up on someone as a lost cause and removes their path to salvation. Once they are cut off from everyone else, they become evil.” -Othinus

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@JoeChip are you the kind of person that looks at the Frankenstein that is robotech and calls it a Macross adaptions? Lmao.
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Cope and deflect, classic way of people who has nothing smart to say as comeback.
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Cope and deflect, classic way of people who has nothing smart to say as comeback.
@JoeChip so like you do all the time? Cause just saying your the one following my post around which tells me you had your jimmies russled.
"among monsters and humans, there are only two types.
Those who undergo suffering and spread it to others. And those who undergo suffering and avoid giving it to others." -Alice
“Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them; and each mind perceives a different beauty.” David Hume
“Evil is created when someone gives up on someone else. It appears when everyone gives up on someone as a lost cause and removes their path to salvation. Once they are cut off from everyone else, they become evil.” -Othinus

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@JoeChip so like you do all the time? Cause just saying your the one following my post around which tells me you had your jimmies russled.
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Do I even need to repeat myself, keep coping and deflecting I guess.
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Elfenlied was one of the first Anime I've ever seen. I watched it when I was twelve and it left a lasting impression on me. I was definitely too young, when I first saw it. I wounder if someone relates.

I don't remember much, but this post really makes me want to rewatch it.
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tanjim_ahsan16 said:
Piromysl said:
You are not supposed to love Lucy. She is objectively evil an actual main antagonist of the series and reason of everything wrong happening in the series.

Still, I hope we'll get a readaptation one day.

well I can't argue with you but I believe she's not evil she's just a victim of discrimination and not being accepted and I believe if humans weren't cruel to her she won't be evil. (and again it's just my opinion you're free to have yours)

No one is inherently evil. Passing on the cycle of abuse IS evil though, which Lucy does. You’re not entitled to harm innocents because you were harmed yourself. She does acts of evil throughout the series. Yes, we’re supposed to sympathize with her, but she’s rarely justified in what she does and how far she goes with it.
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tsubagakure said:
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Elfen Lied. congrats to this beautiful, yet disturbing and cruel anime. wow, now this is nostalgic...

personally, i love Elfen Lied, because this anime goes beyond blood, violence and gore, and, in spite of the romantic plot and fan service, it delves deep into dark themes such as social alienation/isolation, prejudice, regret, emocional and physical abuse, revenge, the value of humanity. makes you wonder, where do you belong,  is there a place for you in this world.

any lovers of Lucy out there?
what are your thoughts on the series?

Lucy, for me, was one of those antagonists that you KNOW you're supposed to be disturbed by and despise based on her actions and reactions (the whole "she could've taken the high road" discourse).

Yet, I found her all too easily justifiable. I still can't say for sure whether I love her per se, but I do sympathise with and understand her. And I think that's what made her such an amazing character and antagonist. It's the baddies that you understand that make you think harder about it all.

What would YOU, not Jesus, do in that situation?
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well I haven't read the manga and the anime was incomplete and didn't explore Lucy's motivations properly so do you recommend reading the manga?
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tanjim_ahsan16 said:

well I can't argue with you but I believe she's not evil she's just a victim of discrimination and not being accepted and I believe if humans weren't cruel to her she won't be evil. (and again it's just my opinion you're free to have yours)

No one is inherently evil. Passing on the cycle of abuse IS evil though, which Lucy does. You’re not entitled to harm innocents because you were harmed yourself. She does acts of evil throughout the series. Yes, we’re supposed to sympathize with her, but she’s rarely justified in what she does and how far she goes with it.

well I agree with you but do you think when people do injustice with you you'll be in the state of think so right and fair? for example when someone bully you and you got a chance to fight back do you count how much you should hit them back or they punched you two times so hitting them three times would be unfair? well I never said what Lucy did is right she's evil no doubt but I still think she could have a better life if only humans didn't discriminated her I mean every second word she heard in her life is "your kind doesn't deserve to live and you have no place in this world" and just think in Lucy's perspective if humans thinks that her kind have no place in the world and they should just be finished off so isn't it natural for her to think humans should be finished off too? especially after how much mental she's been through. and again I'm not justifying her because it's impossible she's evil all I'm saying that we shouldn't just hate her because all she did was natural for her because there's no one to tell her that she could have any other and better life.
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I discovered it when I used to work at a church they could’ve done a Lucy redemption arc or something
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Do the manga and anime have the same story?

NO the manga is MORE gorier the anime holds back

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