Elfen Lied Here

Lucy’s backstory is more brutal (she is gang-raped as a child, leading to her first massacre); the “Diclonius Queen” concept; a full war between humans and Diclonius.

The title is German for "Elf Song" – a reference to a poem by Eduard Mörike ("Elfenlied"), but also metaphorically linked to the "song" of the Diclonius race. elfen lied

The manga is generally considered the superior, complete narrative. The anime serves as a strong, albeit incomplete, introduction. Lucy’s backstory is more brutal (she is gang-raped