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Elfen Lied #5
エルフェンリート 5 [Elfen Lied 5]
Lucy tötet jeden Menschen, der in ihre Nähe kommt, sofort. Sie ist eine Mutantin mit abnormen Fähigkeiten, die in einem Forschungslabor unter strengsten Sicherheitsvorkehrungen festgehalten wird. Dennoch gelingt es ihr eines Tages, zu fliehen. Wenig später finden der Student Kota und seine Kusine am Strand ein hilfloses Mädchen. Da es sein Gedächtnis verloren zu haben scheint, nehmen die zwei sich seiner an … Ist es nur eine Frage der Zeit, bis Lucy ihnen ihr mörderisches Gesicht zeigt?
226 pages, Paperback
First published August 19, 2003
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Lynn Okamoto
100 books80 followersLynn Okamoto (岡本倫 Okamoto Rin) is a Japanese manga artist and a former employee of Bandai. His most famous work is the series Elfen Lied, which was adapted into a 13-episode anime series by the studio Arms. He lives in Tokyo, Japan.
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October 4, 2016
What the hell volume was that? Really, unnecessary and stupid nudities are getting on my nerves. And what is it with all these girls around one boy? Mostly I complain about being few girls in a story , but now there are too many girls here. Why some manga start good and then decrease drammatically ? God, I hope it gets better...
November 3, 2021
Este manga se está volviendo cada vez más ridículo. Una pena porque el trasfondo que tiene es realmente interesante pero tiene cada escena ridícula y machista que me está cansando. No sé cuántos tomos más voy a poder aguantar.
Me alegro que el anime (o al menos lo que recuerdo del anime) no sea tan ridículo como el manga.
Me alegro que el anime (o al menos lo que recuerdo del anime) no sea tan ridículo como el manga.
September 27, 2022
La mayoría de las cosas que sucedieron en este tomo rayaron en lo ridículo y asqueroso, de verdad que es una lástima lo que ha sucedido con el manga. 😑
Y desgraciadamente mi curiosidad por ver el verdadero final es demasiada que continuaré leyendo.
Y desgraciadamente mi curiosidad por ver el verdadero final es demasiada que continuaré leyendo.
July 1, 2025
RELECTURA 2025:
Este tomo da vergüenza ajena y es un show descarado de los fetiches del autor.
No ha estado a la altura de los anteriores con la historia,
Introdujeron a un personaje que realmente no aporta nada (de hecho, en el anime la excluyeron totalmente).
Sigo para terminar con la historia de una vez, que es interesante pero parece que al mangaka se le fue la mano (literal y desgraciadamente) y se enfocó en incluir escenas totalmente innecesarias e incómodas.
Las partes con Nana es lo único que salva este tomo.
Este tomo da vergüenza ajena y es un show descarado de los fetiches del autor.
No ha estado a la altura de los anteriores con la historia,
Introdujeron a un personaje que realmente no aporta nada (de hecho, en el anime la excluyeron totalmente).
Sigo para terminar con la historia de una vez, que es interesante pero parece que al mangaka se le fue la mano (literal y desgraciadamente) y se enfocó en incluir escenas totalmente innecesarias e incómodas.
Las partes con Nana es lo único que salva este tomo.
March 13, 2012
When I started reading this manga series I could handle all the gore and naked girls, but now it's become too much for me. If the chapter entitled "Peeing" does not make you cringe, then the frames showing a girl wearing diapers definitely should. F*** this shit.
April 28, 2024
L’histoire est incroyable mais on en a marre DE LA SEXUALITEEEEEEEE
February 20, 2024
Cada tomo me causa mas ansiedad jjjjjj. pero me me encanta no mas lei 5 tomos.
Mañana espero leer 4 .
Solo les puedo decir que no se en que momento un felipe adolescente vio el anime. Es muy graficos.Un manga para adultos. 10/10
Mañana espero leer 4 .
Solo les puedo decir que no se en que momento un felipe adolescente vio el anime. Es muy graficos.Un manga para adultos. 10/10
October 5, 2019
Oh Lucy, how amazing you were when I was a teenager. Elfen Lied was one of those animes when I was younger that everyone had watched. A time were and of the world genre like Evangelion, X/1999, Ergo Proxy, Appleseed, Blue Submarine, Gunnm, Trigun and so much more reigned supreme in avid manga and anime fans. I loved EL, this may have been my 5th or 6th times reading it. The grotesque psychological trauma the Lucy clones go through as science experiments for the destruction of mankind in order to place the Diicloni as populous of the world.
EL has many themes from social alienation, abuse, jealousy and revenge to identity crisis and the value of humanity or ones self worth. There are many stages and evolution to the story and characters. Although the story is complex, the anime and manga differs at some points, especially on the ending. I strongly recommend the manga over the anime for that reason alone.
Do I recommend it:
Yes, a must for anyone looking for a classic for animes in general, in its era, and its genre.
January 11, 2017
I really enjoy the main premise of the story in this series.
I would have given this book 4 stars, but I gave it only 2 stars, because all of the odd sexual encounters between Nyu and the other characters are getting to be more frequent and increasingly graphic. There's more nudity than I care for, but I wouldn't lower the rating only because of that. I lowered it, because most all of Nyu's encounters are nonconsensual. These episodes are mostly blown off and her inappropriateness is not dealt with, so there's no growth there. Also, it's already through book 5 and there seems to be no point to the plot with these encounters. They seem to be there just to justify extra nudity and semi-graphic sex scenes.
I would have given this book 4 stars, but I gave it only 2 stars, because all of the odd sexual encounters between Nyu and the other characters are getting to be more frequent and increasingly graphic. There's more nudity than I care for, but I wouldn't lower the rating only because of that. I lowered it, because most all of Nyu's encounters are nonconsensual. These episodes are mostly blown off and her inappropriateness is not dealt with, so there's no growth there. Also, it's already through book 5 and there seems to be no point to the plot with these encounters. They seem to be there just to justify extra nudity and semi-graphic sex scenes.
July 27, 2020
Realllly love the anime, This is a really good interesting addicting series! The story is pretty good and great art😁👌❤️
January 14, 2021
This review is for the entire series.
Synopsis: Lucy is a special breed of human referred to as Diclonius, born with a short pair of horns and invisible telekinetic hands that lands her as a victim of inhumane scientific experimentation by the government. However, once circumstances present her an opportunity to escape, Lucy, corrupted by the confinement and torture, unleashes a torrent of bloodshed as she escapes her captors. During her breakout, she receives a crippling head injury that leaves her with a split personality: someone with the mentality of a harmless child possessing limited speech capacity. In this state of instability, she stumbles upon two college students, Kouta and his cousin Yuka, who unknowingly take an injured fugitive into their care, unaware of her murderous tendencies. This act of kindness will change their lives, as they soon find themselves dragged into the shadowy world of government secrecy and conspiracy.
Review: A horrifically violent, gruesomely sexualized, shocking and depressing series that's further intensified by the horrific acts done to a group of young girls. The things we are forced to watch happen to them is sickening, which makes their bloody vengeance and murderous rampages almost justified, if it wasn't for the ridiculously high body count of innocent civilians and bystanders.
Everyone in this series is an extreme sadist, the type of people that would beat a puppy to death with a glass vase just to spite another person. I admit, the shock value can get tiresome and pointless in certain instances, but from the standpoint of a horror flick, it can be entertaining to see just how much you are able to endure. Reminiscent of old-school slasher movies with excessive splatter and gore. Shock value for the sake of shock value. It can get redundant, but it can also be entertaining if you're looking for simpler entertainment.
There are plenty of flaws in the series as well as very awkward and misplaced moments that drag down the overall serious tone, but it's something I feel happy having experienced. It's a great example of exploring the minds of very tragic and emotionally broken characters. These instances of incredibly sad, memorable and heart-wrenching moments are the saving grace of the series.
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Synopsis: Lucy is a special breed of human referred to as Diclonius, born with a short pair of horns and invisible telekinetic hands that lands her as a victim of inhumane scientific experimentation by the government. However, once circumstances present her an opportunity to escape, Lucy, corrupted by the confinement and torture, unleashes a torrent of bloodshed as she escapes her captors. During her breakout, she receives a crippling head injury that leaves her with a split personality: someone with the mentality of a harmless child possessing limited speech capacity. In this state of instability, she stumbles upon two college students, Kouta and his cousin Yuka, who unknowingly take an injured fugitive into their care, unaware of her murderous tendencies. This act of kindness will change their lives, as they soon find themselves dragged into the shadowy world of government secrecy and conspiracy.
Review: A horrifically violent, gruesomely sexualized, shocking and depressing series that's further intensified by the horrific acts done to a group of young girls. The things we are forced to watch happen to them is sickening, which makes their bloody vengeance and murderous rampages almost justified, if it wasn't for the ridiculously high body count of innocent civilians and bystanders.
Everyone in this series is an extreme sadist, the type of people that would beat a puppy to death with a glass vase just to spite another person. I admit, the shock value can get tiresome and pointless in certain instances, but from the standpoint of a horror flick, it can be entertaining to see just how much you are able to endure. Reminiscent of old-school slasher movies with excessive splatter and gore. Shock value for the sake of shock value. It can get redundant, but it can also be entertaining if you're looking for simpler entertainment.
There are plenty of flaws in the series as well as very awkward and misplaced moments that drag down the overall serious tone, but it's something I feel happy having experienced. It's a great example of exploring the minds of very tragic and emotionally broken characters. These instances of incredibly sad, memorable and heart-wrenching moments are the saving grace of the series.
***
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April 19, 2023
Bu cilt sanırım sapıklık anlamında öncekileri aşıyor. Bir önceki ciltte de doz aşılmıştı ama bu şekilde gelişmiyordu olaylar. Bu ciltte Nyu bol bol öpüşüyor ve avuçluyor. Evde ne kadar kız varsa hepsini hem de. Bez giyen eşek kadar kız var bir de. Kota yine birilerinin altını görüyor. Bu önemli detayları geçersek eğer hikaye fena gitmiyor. Nana'nın dünyayla ve diğer karakterlerle tanışma sürecini görüyoruz. Kurama Nana'yı öldürmeye çalışıyor fakat vicdanı el vermiyor. Kızının kurtulması için onu bizimkilerin olduğu adaya yolluyor. Mayu ile Nana arkadaş oluyor. Nana bizimkilerin evine gelince Nyu'ya saldırıyor fakat karşısındakinin acizliğini görünce pişman oluyor. Lucy'e ne olmuş diye düşünüyor.
Bir de Nozomi diye bir karakter katılıyor bu ciltte fakat rolü tamamen "güldürmek" ve sayfa doldurmak. Heyecanlanıp altına yapmasından ötürü bez giyiyor. Pek komik diyemedim.
Bir de Nozomi diye bir karakter katılıyor bu ciltte fakat rolü tamamen "güldürmek" ve sayfa doldurmak. Heyecanlanıp altına yapmasından ötürü bez giyiyor. Pek komik diyemedim.
May 2, 2023
Este tomo no ha sido tan intenso como los anteriores, pero se ha quedado en un punto interesante. Han aparecido dos personajes nuevos. Uno es Nozomi, que la pobre también tiene una vida algo complicada. Y Nana, una chica de la misma especie de Nyu. Aunque ya apareció en uno de los tomos anteriores, no se le dio mucho bombo, pero creo que a partir de ahora va a adquirir más protagonismo. Y va a ser muy explosivo, ya lo veréis. Por el momento, voy a dejarlo aquí y ya seguiré más adelante con el manga. No quiero saturarme con tanta violencia y asuntos turbios, pero que no os quede la menos duda de que me encanta.
August 14, 2018
It's getting a little more interesting, but it is a bit too Love Hina for my taste sometimes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 6, 2018
Pure trash. I’m dropping off the series at this volume. Even the hentai I’ve encountered have better-developed female characters and offer better context for their nudity and sexual innuendos.
February 10, 2019
Algo flojo, pero sigue siendo una buena lectura
January 25, 2020
eu amo elfen lied !!!!
February 25, 2022
mmm yes the manga exclusive piss girl...
If you want to consume Elfen Lied for some reason you really should just watch the anime ;-;
If you want to consume Elfen Lied for some reason you really should just watch the anime ;-;
November 27, 2022
I don't know what I expected from a chapter called "Peeing", but.... it still felt like too much.
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July 10, 2022
sick fetishes bro could i have umm story
November 2, 2016
Time to drop this on the floor.
The whole series is one giant exploitation story, with seemingly deep characters. Sadly, the characters are as bland as British food - and if the characters are unrelatable, no amount of personal drama is going to be believable. I think I understand what author has tried to say, and what's the hook of this setup - it's just not presented in a manner that keeps me interested. Eden: It's an Endless World, Volume 1 shows a similar set of problems (how cruel/selfish people are) in a way more palatable manner. Elfen Lied starts on a good note, and then wastes a good setup flailing around without any tangible purpose.
The whole series is one giant exploitation story, with seemingly deep characters. Sadly, the characters are as bland as British food - and if the characters are unrelatable, no amount of personal drama is going to be believable. I think I understand what author has tried to say, and what's the hook of this setup - it's just not presented in a manner that keeps me interested. Eden: It's an Endless World, Volume 1 shows a similar set of problems (how cruel/selfish people are) in a way more palatable manner. Elfen Lied starts on a good note, and then wastes a good setup flailing around without any tangible purpose.
September 13, 2015
Some weird, awkward moments and Yuka is getting a little annoying with her freak outs over Kouta by now, but I'm determined to finish this. The anime left me wanting to know if that was truly the end.
December 3, 2015
This was such a dramatic and heartfelt series. I felt so bad for the characters. the author did a really great job pulling at the readers. the series was emotionally charged and action packed.
February 6, 2013
Arg, como ha terminado >.< A ver si me leo pronto el 6!!!
December 14, 2013
Querido Okamoto: Estas enfermo...
July 31, 2014
Ah... menggantung nih mangascannya...
August 29, 2014
Entertaining Ecchi|funny scenes and the story develops nicely but a bit slow.
November 10, 2015
The only manga make u cry
May 18, 2016
Кота-сан направо с събра харем. Има и доста "панцу" стил. Ала най-важното е, че има много информация извън анимето!
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