Review: Elfen Lied #3

[Fr Ivan Isaacs]

Elfen Lied #3 is basically an outstanding trio of episodes let down only by the meagre running time – I started out fairly sceptical of this series, it has a very dodgy sexual undertone that occasionally unsettles the senses, but buried deep beneath the cute aesthetics and gallons of blood is a touching and sympathetic character study, exploiting the darker sides of human nature and explaining what it takes to transform a young innocent kid into a snarling, unforgiving monster.

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"The artistic opening animation and accompanying prayer-like melody is darkly outstanding, it perfectly sets the sorrow-filled, forsaken mood and looks wonderful. The art is so layered, classical looking but expressive and full of meaning that it’s worth watching time and time again"

The animation in question is done in the signature style of the Austrian artist Gustav Klimt.