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Elfen Lied
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Description
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The story involves human mutations called "dicloniuses," who grow horns on their heads and possess telekinetic powers, in the form of invisible "arms" called vectors.
The tendency for violence among dicloniuses varies among characters. Certain scientists contain them in a Facility in cells, where they are subject to inhumane experiments to test their abilities or where they await execution for being too dangerous.
An infectious virus is also associated with the mutation. This virus is spread through non-lethal contact with the vectors of a diclonius.
The main non-mutant character in the story is Kouta, who ends up becoming increasingly involved with these dicloniuses, as they seek refuge from the scientists.
The main diclonius character is Lucy/Nyuu, a killer whose alter ego is a hapless and very cute child whose vocabulary and intelligence are quite limited.
After a large amount of choice occurrences, the lives of these two characters become inexplicably intertwined.
Type
Manga
Related Series
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Associated Names
エルフェンリート
妖精的旋律
Elfenlied
Elven Song
Groups Scanlating
Latest Release(s)
Status in Country of Origin
12 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1 chapter 1
Ends at Vol 6 chapter 60
User Reviews
User Rating
Average: 8.3 / 10.0 (651 votes) Bayesian Average: 8.26 / 10.0
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28% (181 votes) |
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24% (155 votes) |
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22% (146 votes) |
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13% (85 votes) |
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3% (22 votes) |
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2% (12 votes) |
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1% (9 votes) |
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2% (12 votes) |
Last Updated
October 29th 2009, 5:13pm PST
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Year
2002
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Licensed (in English)
No
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Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos # 551  (+89) Monthly Pos # 887 (+104) 3 Month Pos # 921 (+84) 6 Month Pos # 996  (-104)
List Stats
On 873 reading lists On 507 wish lists On 1135 completed lists On 113 unfinished lists On 61 custom lists
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| My Opinion by Luminairis on January 27th, 2010, 12:29am |
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| I liked the manga more than the anime, the manga was more detailed and had a better storyline all around. The ending was so depressing, but you feel better when Kota finds what he was waiting for. |
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| ehh. by Spearsmen620 on December 31st, 2009, 6:12pm |
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i watched the anime 1st and then the manga, but i was too lazy to read the rest of chapters 61-102 so i read the last couple of chapters, i really f*cked up because i spoiled it for myself so i was really confused at it but i still was moved emotionally by the ending, i hated the ending though
Rating: 9 / 10.0 |
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| Tragic with vague hope story by blackzr on November 24th, 2009, 7:33pm |
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If you read the first volume of this manga... you will think this is seriously fxxked up manga because of blood, gore, and nude.
However it's volume one... so reading on it gets interesting.
This manga is majorly reflexed with 'Discrimination' with a horn on a girl's head, named Lucy. People with horn on head are called 'Diclonius' and they have a invisible arms that are very fearful because in manga Diclonius killed a lot people for as ripped them in half with their arms. Yep, this is why I said 'fxxked up manga'.
So because of the horns this girl was lonely and the story added with love, misunderstand, and betrayal. This is why I love this manga with the concept of 'Tragic with vague hope'.
I want to stop here and recommand other people to read this manga. Just don't stop and volume 1 or 2.
Although I have to give 9 because of too much nude appeal and that was not necessary in my opinion. But again, I love the story of this manga. So please give a try and don't quit in vol 1 or 2 
Rating: 9 / 10.0 |
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| Ecchi? by LUEser on October 15th, 2009, 7:58am |
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In my honest opinion, this manga/anime was all boobs and no story. The action isn't even intense and these "hands" and Lucy's "ears" are plain traits in this anime. Yes--I only saw the anime but it seriously sucked. I hope the author does a re-do in this story. I would've liked it if the characters aren't so bubbly-eye; maybe if the characters would've been drawn like Black Lagoon or something.
Rating: 3 / 10.0 |
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| Akira1982 is better by topboy on June 3rd, 2009, 1:32am |
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Talk about ecchi-ness ,first 6 volumes is worst than B-rate hentai manga because too many naked body be show and horny acts without good reason.
Talk about violence , Lucy,the main character, deserve to die since before this story begin against all odds.And we all should re-read or start read "akira" (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2113) for better plot & creative. Even akira is created since 1982 (yes 1982) it's better than Elfen Lied.
Elfen Lied will be better in my opinion if
1.If fan service is a must to be used, let it have some reason behind it.(i talk about pure fan service things,not about naked fight) example : Nyu need to reproduct her species. don't random put it in every now and then.
2.Main male character, did anyone feel his behavior is same as makoto from school days in various way (except from volume 12)? Character with this personality is not good example for children,said i like you with one girl today, said i like you with another girl tomorrow,that's bad.
3.What the point of character named nozomi except than pxx and song "Elfen Lied"? or just more girl for more fan service ? and i saw one raper too...more fan service again
Once again, if possible,please read "akira" good plot don't need any fan service.
Rating: 5 / 10.0 |
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| 'Elfen Lied' comment by FateAvelncts on May 14th, 2009, 1:21pm |
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Good originality, theme, and setting. Sadly as story goes, too much plot gone to waste. I could say failed plot development and character development. Story twist mights seems good, but there is only few good counter plot solution to it.
The protagonist seems to be doing nothing from my perspective (yet miraculously accomplish something) , even towards the end (except for finishing). Only few character got significant character development. Plot development revolve more upon the 'surrounding' rather than the 'character development' so much that if you were to analyze it properly, sometimes it will seems illogical here and there, especially with the development.
At first I put much hope in this manga, but it eventually failed my expectation. Art is changing as story goes, but on overall almost stay on the same level. Nevertheless, if you got nothing to read, might pick this one up as side manga.
Rather than one whole story, it would be nicer if they are separate stories with different character each time revolving around a main plot. The author is indeed great (I like some parts of it), just that this work seems to be rushed or not properly planned.
Rating: 3 / 10.0
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| One F**ked Up Awesome manga by markdarkangel on February 27th, 2009, 6:39pm |
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Like my subject states this one f**ked up awesome manga, and yes, really tragic as well. Blood, gore, utter violence, nudity; whats not to like.
Anyway, charater development was key in this one, considering the fact that someone will ramdomly die when you least expect it, and how the story molds around the characters keeps it entertaining to readers. The ending didn't leave major holes to plug up and it didn't leave a sour taste in my mouth.
I can't dub this the greatest thing you will ever read but i can tell you that you won't waste your time.
Rating: 9 / 10.0
... Last updated on February 27th, 2009, 6:40pm |
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| No words can describe this. by Mushu on February 1st, 2009, 11:01pm |
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| Wow. Even months after reading this, I still think about it. GREAT story and the only complaint I have about it is the ending but it is a tragedy so it has to have a tragic ending... My favorite manga maybe of all time..(maybe) |
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| absolutely fantastic by ljkabookie on January 21st, 2009, 11:54pm |
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this manga is awsome, i picked it up because i watched the anime and its still one of my all time favorite animes. it has a beginning and an end, leaves good message. admittedly it was rather tragic manga but i loved it anyways. artwork is awsome.
i really cant talk more about it without spoiling it
Read it
Rating: 10 / 10.0 |
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| the most tragic manga ive read in a while by Jack_T on January 9th, 2009, 10:47am |
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I just finished reading so i might be biased by the great ending. its rare when i say both the anime and the manga were great. i cant go into too much detail without handing out spoilers so I'll just say some minor things. this manga has an effective conclusion, its rare when i get to the end and feel content. the end did seem abrupt but i should have expected an ending similar to the anime's.
if you've got a day off from work or school i recomend flipping through this series, its 12 volumes long and a good read. |
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