Elfen Lied
University students Kohta and Yuka (Kohta's cousin) save a Diclonius girl called "Lucy" when they see her naked in a beach. In fact "Lucy" is a serial killer who is being searched by the government but they are not aware of who "Lucy" really is because her personality is split.
- 2004-2005
- 1 season
- ADV Films
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Horror, Suspense, Science Fiction
- TV-MA
University students Kohta and Yuka (Kohta's cousin) save a Diclonius girl called "Lucy" when they see her naked in a beach. In fact "Lucy" is a serial killer who is being searched by the government but they are not aware of who "Lucy" really is because her personality is split.
Season 1 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2004 - 2005
Episode 1
Encounter
Sat, Jul 24, 2004 26 mins
After escaping from her prison in a bloody rampage, murderous diclonious Lucy is shot in the head. She survives, but suffers brain damage, causing her to become harmless and baby-ish. Two university students find her and decide to take care of her, naming her "Nyu".
Episode 2
Wipe Out
26 mins
Regretting his angry outburst, Kota sets out to find Nyu and bring her back. Meanwhile, the ruthless mercenary Bando searches for Lucy with orders to kill her (and any witnesses) on sight.
Episode 3
Within Heart
26 mins
Kohta takes Nyu in with him while Yuka decides to move in with them. Yuka reminds Kohta of a festival he forgot about, which he remembers ended in a vague tragedy. Meanwhile, the offshore facility sends a friendly Diclonius named "Nana" to find Lucy.
Episode 4
Meeting
26 mins
Nana gets into a deadly fight with Lucy after tracking her down. Meanwhile, Kota suffers a diminishing relationship with Yuka, who has become jealous of Nyu. Yuka discovers that Mayu is homeless.
Episode 5
Reception
26 mins
Kota and Yuka get custody of Mayu and start school. While at the University, a strange professor recognizes Nyu and, pretending to be her uncle, forces Yuka and Kota to give her up.
Episode 6
Inner Feelings
26 mins
Kurama asks Nana to find Lucy with her powers of Diclonius. Yuka realizes Kohta does not remember his father died in a car accident or that they went to a festival together as small children. Nana finds Lucy.
Episode 7
Chance Meeting
26 mins
Nana returns to Kamakura after Kurama disobeys orders to kill her. While there, she runs into Mayu and soon becomes friends with her.
Episode 8
The Very Beginning
26 mins
After being briefly attacked by Nana, Nyu reverts to Lucy and catches a fever. While Nana tries to convince Mayu that she's dangerous, Lucy remembers her past as an orphan who was constantly bullied.
Episode 9
Reminiscence
26 mins
Still in her fever dream, Lucy remembers more of her past. By chance she met Kohta, the first human being to treat her with compassion and truly be her friend.
Episode 10
Suckling
26 mins
Kurama remembers his past. After graduating college, professor Kakuzawa offers him a chance at top secret research. While at the offshore facility, Kurama witnesses first-hand the terror of the diclonius.
Episode 11
Complication
27 mins
Kurama leaves the facility to talk to Bandoh; they make a deal that involves the destruction of Mariko.
Episode 12
Quagmire
26 mins
Mariko enjoys playing around with Nana since she is only allowed to kill her. Kohta arrives at the scene and Nana saves him by falling into the ocean
Episode 13
No Return
27 mins
Nana almost falls into the ocean, but Kurama arrives to save her. Kurama tells Nana that he must kill Mariko and they go search for her.
Episode 14
In the Passing Rain
25 mins
Lucy and Nana draw closer together.
