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Elfen Lied Omnibus

This series delves into the dark depths of ethics, identity, and survival, where the line between humanity and monstrosity is dangerously blurred. It follows the plight of a dangerous yet vulnerable species struggling to escape exploitative captivity. When an unexpected hope emerges in the form of an innocent-seeming being, it ignites a chain reaction of violence and tragedy. The narrative masterfully explores what it means to be human in the face of inhumanity, and how far people will go fueled by fear and hatred.

Elfen Lied Omnibus Volume 4
Elfen Lied Omnibus Volume 2
Elfen Lied Omnibus Volume 1
Elfen Lied Omnibus Volume 3

Recommended Reading Order

  1. 1

    Elfen Lied Omnibus Volume 1

    • 656 pages
    • 23 hours of reading
    3.9(455)Add rating

    Lynn Okamoto's beloved series is now available in English for the very first time, presented here in a special omnibus collecting three volumes in one! Captured and isolated against their will, the Diclonius species are a threat waiting to break free. When a young Diclonius girl, Nyu, escapes from the research facility she was being held in, she manages finds solace in two allies, until danger finds her again, putting everyone at risk. However, her enemies soon realize they're in over their heads as an attempt to subdue Nyu results in unspeakable tragedy. Cited as an inspiration for Stranger Things by the show's creators: "I had seen an anime called Elfen Lied that is clearly inspired by Akira. And that was really influential. When I watched it I though it felt like an ultraviolent E.T. There were a lot of things in there that I really liked and that made their way into the show, particularly related to the character of Eleven."--Matt Duffer, Co-Creator of Stranger Things The first of four omnibuses containing all twelve of the original volumes published in Japan!

    Elfen Lied Omnibus Volume 1
  2. 2

    The ruthless soldier Bando pursues Nyu's alter-ego Lucy with vengeance after he receives bionic prosthetic replacements as a result of their gruesome battle. Meanwhile, Lucy recalls her buried, tragic memories as a Diclonius child. To worsen the situation, Chief Kakuzawa orders a Diclonius named Mariko to kill Nana and return Lucy to the research facility! Lynn Okamoto's beloved series is now available in English for the very first time, presented here in a special omnibus collecting three volumes in one! Collects Japanese Elfen Lied Volumes 4-6.

    Elfen Lied Omnibus Volume 2
  3. 3

    Elfen Lied Omnibus Volume 3

    • 624 pages
    • 22 hours of reading
    3.7(176)Add rating

    Mariko is running out of time--her internalized bombs are set to explode at any minute. Hoping to tie up loose ends, she decides to confront her alienated father, Kurama. Meanwhile, when Nyu and Kouta arrive near the Diclonii island facility, Nyu is captured as Chief Kakuzawa attempts to fulfill his master plan of eliminating humans in favor of the Diclonii species. Lynn Okamoto's beloved series is now available in English for the very first time, presented here in a special omnibus collecting three volumes in one! Collects Japanese Elfen Lied Volumes 7-9.

    Elfen Lied Omnibus Volume 3
  4. 4

    Elfen Lied Omnibus Volume 4

    • 680 pages
    • 24 hours of reading
    3.9(161)Add rating

    It all ends here. A sudden attack on the Maple House places Kouta, Yuka, and the rest of the gang hostage under a group of equipped soldiers led by Nousou! This confrontation sparks Kouta to recollect the missing pieces of his past which may ultimately be chained to the history of the Diclonius Research Institute. . . Lynn Okamoto's beloved series is now available in English for the very first time, presented here in a special omnibus collecting three volumes in one! The stunning conclusion to the beloved sci-fi manga! Collects Japanese Elfen Lied Volumes 10-12.

    Elfen Lied Omnibus Volume 4