Elfen Lied Vol 1 Box Set | 
| Actor: Elfen Lied
Studio: Adv Films
Category: DVD
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Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 52675
Format: Animated, Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Japanese (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.5 x 2.6
MPN: DELFBX1D
UPC: 702727131424
EAN: 0702727131424
ASIN: B000929V72
Release Date: May 17, 2005
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 Nyu to anime, plus a note on the boxed set March 27, 2006
David E. Miller (Las Vegas, USA)
53 out of 55 found this review helpful
I have the impression that Hiyao Miyazaki's films (such as "Princess Mononoke") transcend what is typically referred to as anime, and I therefore plead guilty to being ignorant of the criteria by which anime is evaluated by its fan base. My first instinct has been to criticize the animation itself, which is often so stiff, choppy, and artistically bland that I cannot fully appreciate its plot, no matter how admirable. But having viewed "The Ghost in the Shell" and the "Elfen Lied" series, I have to admit that frames/second are not much of an issue when the artistry is well conceived and executed. It helps to have a compelling storyline, but anime is first and foremost a visual art, and unless it jumps at the eye in terms of quality artwork (including stylization and palette) and artistic direction, this form of animation, due to its lack of fluid motion, minimalistic approach to facial expression, and occasional still frames, just fails to engage me.
Since "Elfen Lied" succeeds on an artistic level, I found myself totally absorbed in the story, though it is almost certainly drawn out a bit more than is necessary. I enjoyed the occasional female nudity, which, by the way, is not very explicit in terms of detail. And as for the blood and gore, it wasn't realistic enough to be considered offensive (in fact, it was kind of artsy in a Quentin Tarantino kind of way).
"Elfen Lied" has a terrific soundtrack, and its theme song ("Ilium") is hauntingly beautiful. A female vocalist delivers the theme during the opening credits (which I let roll for all 13 episodes), but, within the film, the theme is also sung by a male choir, is included in the soundtrack as an instrumental, is played on a music box, and is hummed by male and female characters. And no, I never got tired of hearing it!
I know there is some debate as to the plausibility of the characters in terms of their behavior and interrelationships, and I have to admit that at times it was challenging for me to distinguish between certain characters whose appearance was similar, but I am giving this series 5 stars because the "art" of it works for me, because I love the soundtrack, because the plot is both interesting and well developed, and because I found the story elements, including the adult content, to be quite entertaining.
The Elfen Lied Vol. 1 Box Set (B000929V72) includes the "Vector One" DVD in a nice box that is intended to hold the remaining three vectors which must be ordered separately. Amazon's note about multiple discs does not apply, since only one DVD comes in the box (a cardboard filler occupies the empty space). The "Vector One" DVD is also available without the box, but if you plan to buy the entire series, and if you don't mind paying a little more, the box set is a nice way to go.
Mature Anime October 20, 2005
Antonio D. Paolucci (Beaver Falls, PA)
29 out of 36 found this review helpful
It's hard to write a review for Elfen Lied and make it sound good. It's violent, full of nudity, with a touch of what may end up becoming incest; but it just works. None of it is unneeded, as you'll see while you watch it. It all fits in with the story and the mind-set of the characters. Elfen Lied is, in the end, a well written anime, one I'd recommend to adult fans, especially if you liked Gantz, Blood, or Ninja Scroll. (Note that none of the episodes contain any graphic sex scenes, so this is not adult animation. Definately for those of you 17+, though.)
For Tragic Horror Fans April 28, 2005
shoefly
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
Although this may appear to be a pure gore fest at first, there are some comically tragic undertones rarely found in story lines. Shocking in many more ways then the violence in this film, this anime will be loved by those who enjoy films that reflect a variety of emotions. I, myself could not stop watching the episodes until I reached the finale. Strangely mesmerizing, it is well worth watching. However, if you are one who does NOT like gore (especially severed body parts) or are offended by a naked cartoon female, this anime is not for you. ENJOY!!
Thought provoking, disturbing series September 20, 2005
thomas2240 (kumamoto, japan)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
first of all, in response to a couple of the reviews, no, the american distributors did not omit any of the scenes in the show, it is completely unedited. the show itself is interesting and somewhat deep. it covers the topics of human evolution, the
feelings of pain one has when he or she is alone and many other interesting, emotional, and controversial topics. yes, the show is extremely violent and has alot of nudity, but that doesn't necessarily detract from it. if you don't mind that sort of thing, then i would recommend this series for anybody but children.
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