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There is something new here – as far as my knowledge of anime goes : it has a will to use the media with much more sophistication than the usual anime. While you can watch and enjoy it with no question asked, it may be very interesting to note that, while the story itself may unfold on 5 or 10 main days, it has a width of time much larger. Elfen Lied uses the flashbacks and introspection always with the will to explain things, very accurately. The story unfolds so that, when such a sequence occurs, not only does it not spoil the rhythm, but adds even to the dramatic tension. This is true mise-en-scene, and a welcomed daring feat of storytelling. The characters are quite difficult : once the story is over, I daresay you shall have difficulties pinpointing good from evil ones.

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