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Elfen Song | Elfic Song | エルフェンリート
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LILIUM
Anime Information
Title:Elfen Lied
Also Called:Elfen Song | Elfic Song | エルフェンリート
Type:TV
Released on year:2018
Released in:Spring
Num Episodes:12
Argument
Lucy, a unique variant of humanity dubbed as the enigmatic "Diclonius," emerges as a subject of heartrending scientific experimentation by the governing authorities. Blessed with short horns and enigmatic invisible telekinetic hands, she becomes a hapless victim of unimaginable torment and confinement. But destiny intervenes and grants Lucy a rare chance to break free from her shackles. In the throes of confinement's corruption and anguish, Lucy's suppressed fury erupts, rendering a grotesque symphony of bloodshed in her wake. Seizing the freedom she so desperately craves, Lucy sustains a devastating head injury, warping her psyche into two distinct entities: one trapped in the innocent vulnerability of a mere child, possessing limited mastery over speech. This fragile state of duality propels her towards an unexpected encounter with Kouta and his cousin Yuka, college students unaware of the sinister power lurking within their newfound charge. Unfamiliar with the depths of Lucy's homicidal inclinations, and propelled by their innate compassion, Kouta and Yuka take responsibility for the wounded fugitive, unknowingly thrusting themselves into the intricate web of clandestine government operations and devious conspiracies. Brace yourself, for their noble deeds will forever reshape the trajectory of their existence, plunging them into a murky realm of secrets and intrigue.
About
Elfen Lied is a captivating anime series based on Lynn Okamoto's esteemed seinen manga of the same name. Premiering while the manga was still being published, the anime faithfully follows the first 7 volumes, albeit with a few notable twists, before presenting a distinctive conclusion. Director Mamoru Kanbe, in an interview, expressed his lament at having to condense the story into a mere 13 episodes, as he believed that additional episodes would have allowed for the inclusion of vital plot details, enhancing the series' emotional impact. The artistic design of the opening and ending sequences draws inspiration from the magnificent works of Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt. Vibrant colors and mesmerizing patterns reminiscent of Klimt's signature style are employed, with the characters themselves beautifully rendered to resemble several iconic paintings, including "The Kiss (Lovers)". The enthralling opening theme, "Lilium", sung in the solemn tones of Ecclesiastical Latin, features lyrics sourced from The Bible, the Renaissance hymn "Ave mundi spes Maria", as well as the alchemical compendium "Theatrum Chemicum".