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The final volume of my favourite series so far this year, the previous volumes of Elfen Lied have improved with each instalment so this ultimate volume has a lot to live up to. If you are reading this then you will know by now that the main strengths of Elfen Lied is drama and shocking violence. The comedy that featured nearer the beginning of the series is now gone and only the drama remains, which made the previous volume the strongest yet. |
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Volume 4 continues on from the previous volume and we are introduced to the most deadly of the genetic creatures (Diclonius) yet. The creature #35 is unveiled after spending all her life in containment. She turns out to be the youngest of the Diclonius, the most powerful and the most bloodthirsty. #35 is made to track down Lucy in order to destroy her. The stage is set for an epic final battle on a bridge (where else?) between the pair. When the pair do meet, Kohta will finally realise the truth behind Lucy. |
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Although the conclusion of
Elfen Lied is made obvious half-way through the series, that
does not take any impact away from it when Kohta eventually
discovers the truth about Lucy. The grief of both characters
is strong and is more moving then expected. Also the story of
#35's father being one of the scientists which helped contain her
certainly add even more emotion to the ending, particularly the
atonement of the father. There are some unanswered questions
as well, although not enough to warrant a second or
OAV series. These questions will no doubt have you going
back to watch the whole series over again to see if you missed
anything. |
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Volume 4 of Elfen Lied offers a satisfying
conclusion to what has been an excellent series. Despite being
shockingly violent and very controversial in places, it has remained
gripping throughout and the quality of the story and characters has
meant that it is more then just a shock-jock series. If you
can stomach the violence then you will be awarded and volume 4 is
the biggest award of all. Dramatic, violent, moving and
exciting - the essence of Elfen Lied. |
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