Does Elfen Lied Really Deserve Its Unsavory Reputation?

The horror anime Elfen Lied is often dismissed as edgy, schlocky gorefest filled with cheap fanservice. Does it really deserve this reputation?

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Does Elfen Lied Really Deserve Its Unsavory Reputation?

Elfen Lied Anime Transcript - Episode 5, Elfen Lied Wiki

Do you ever watch/read a review of Elfen Lied and just wonder if the reviewer/critic was paying any attention at all? : r/elfenlied

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