Oct 5, 2013
Before I start, I must say that there are MANY triggering things in this anime. If gore, violence, mutilation, rape, child molestation, torture or animal abuse disturb you, think twice before starting this anime. That said, here's my review:
I'm writing this review having just finished the last episode, with the tears still in my eyes. Out of all the anime I've watched, this is the first that I felt so strongly about and felt the need to write a review for. With that said, let me tell you why I feel this way.
Story(10): One of the first things that had me falling in love with
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this is the story. The sequence of events flow so naturally and seamlessly. Each episode has a purpose, and there are really no fillers. There are no side missions like Darker Than Black, and there aren't any episodes that don't contribute to the end result of the show. The back stories of the characters are well thought out and work perfectly together to create an interesting and beautiful result.
Art(9): The art in this anime is not up to the par of shows we have had in the past few years, but that is to be expected from a show almost 10 years old. For what it is, the art is beautiful. The scenery is purposeful and memorable, and the characters are easily identified. There are many characters that look similar to each other, but the way that the art is done makes it easy to tell them apart. Plus, the opening and ending credits are gorgeous.
Sound(9): The opening theme is what really brings up the score for the sound. The way the song is tied into the story is beautiful, and by the end of the series hearing the theme gave me chills. Other than the music, the sound effects are very basic, stereotypical anime noises.
Character(10): Each character has a deep and interesting back story. You end up looking forward to learning more about them and their past, and it becomes very easy to get attached to them. They each have their own quarks and are lovable in their own way. By the end, it's hard not to want to jump into the story and hug some of them.
Enjoyment(10): I enjoyed the shit out of this anime. I couldn't click the 'Continue to next episode' button fast enough. I really couldn't get enough of this anime. Each episode left me wanting more and more, and it satisfied my want for a complex double-life type story. There honestly was never a boring moment for me.
Overall, Elfen Lied gets a 10 from me. Never have I cried so many different times in an anime, and felt such strong emotions. It was fabulous.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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