Why Did We Like Elfen Lied?
Movie • 2021
ReportA look back on Elfen Lied's unprecedented western success in the 2000's.
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Are there incestuous relationships?
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OtakuNonGrata
The first few seconds of the video reference a popular jumpscare video from the early 2000s. However, the actual jumpscare has been replaced with the author appearing on camera alongside sudden music. The end result is much less of a jumpscare, but can still potentially be startling.
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OtakuNonGrata
Timestamp: [23:17-24:29]
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Are there sudden loud noises?
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OtakuNonGrata
A somewhat loud music track comes in suddenly a few seconds into the video.
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Are there bugs?
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OtakuNonGrata
While not strictly bugs, bug-like isopods can be seen from [14:20-14:22].
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Is there a large age gap?
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OtakuNonGrata
The video suggests that the source material implies this about two characters.
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The video criticizes Elfen Lied for employing this trope.
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Is there a mental institution scene?
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OtakuNonGrata
While not strictly a mental institution textually, much of the imagery seen in footage of the Diclonius Research Institute can strongly resemble one.
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Does a woman get slapped?
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Does someone abuse alcohol?
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OtakuNonGrata
Alcoholism (and abuse stemming from it) are briefly mentioned.
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Does someone sacrifice themselves?
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OtakuNonGrata
A segment of the video analyzes the Elfen Lied manga's recurring re-use of the theme of self-sacrifice.
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Smoking is seen in brief shots throughout, and is mentioned at [1:29:36-1:29:44].
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Are there 9/11 depictions?
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9/11, and the ensuing cultural/political shifts in the U.S., are discussed in the last quarter of the video.
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Self-harm is mentioned at [1:24:2X].
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Does someone say "I'll kill myself"?
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OtakuNonGrata
Footage of Nyu grabbing other characters' breasts is sometimes used, although nothing further is shown. Screen-caps are used to illustrate how the manga repeatedly avoids directly showing rape scenes.
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Is a minor sexualized?
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OtakuNonGrata
Elfen Lied routinely sexualizes its underage cast, a fact which this video regularly criticizes it for.
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A death by suicide is mentioned, but not shown, at [09:45].
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