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Elfen Lied has, for me, been the most interesting series this year. No doubt you have seen the first two volumes if you are reading this and are familiar with the genre combining the series has produced so far. Opening with a genetic creature by the name of Lucy escaping a secret facility by brutally killing people with telekinetic powers, she soon takes on a spilt personality (Nyu) and is taken in by cousins Kohta and Yuka. The cousins lovingly take the creature in, unaware of her power, and, after many battles unseen by the cousins, a similar creature turns up at the house to take revenge after Lucy mutilated her. That is the cliffhanger volume 2 ended on. |
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The fight that volume 2 ended on is quickly over and Volume 3 of Elfen Lied finally answers many of the questions surrounding Lucy by delving into her childhood. Because this is the main focus of the volume most of the comedy from the previous volume is lost as Lucy's childhood is expectantly miserable. Lucy is subjected to a horrible bullying campaign which leads her to discover her powers and take revenge. Soon after the younger Lucy meets the younger Kohta and, finally, makes her first friend. Lucy's insecurity looks set to lead to tragedy though. |
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Although volume 3 is a more depressing watch then
the previous volumes, it is the most gripping so far. The
hints given at Lucy's background are now finally shown and being
able to delve into her character makes gripping viewing. The
only downside is that the violence is even more brutal and honest in
this volume. Where as before the violence was in the sci-fi
setting of underground labs and anonymous scientists, now we see
vicious, callous bullying between children that will most likely
upset some viewers. One particular scene of animal cruelty is
extremely brutal but is necessary to advance the plot. It
would be easy to say that if you have watch the previous volumes
then you would be used to the violence by now, but I was shocked and
still cannot get used to the violence.
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As said, this volume is primarily about Lucy's
character so leaves many questions to be answered in the final
volume. This volume does hint strongly towards how the series
will end, although does introduce some factors which could result in
a surprise ending. This style has been typical of Elfen
Lied so far and I am not complaining. Volume 3 is the best
so far and the end makes the final volume look like an exciting
conclusion. |
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