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Elfen Lied
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Elfen Lied

Grimdark beyond Grimdark

Jan 05, 2025
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Today, my Amazon account suggested "Elfen Lied,” and I have to say it’s a dark manga/anime.

The story starts with Lucy, a Diclonii, escaping from a top-secret government installation. On her way out, she kills every guard who tries to stop her.

The Diclonii are human-like but have stubby horns on their heads. These horns give them the ability to telek…

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