The story follows a ronin (a leaderless warrior) named Manji, the immortal “Hundred Man Killer” as he navigates feudal Japan. This anime is very adult, with lots of graphic imagery and menacing, if not downright insane villains. While Blade of the Immortal has plenty of sword fights, it also includes a dark supernatural element. This anime is a fun watch for any fan of samurai or sword fighting movies.
The show takes a lot of twists and turns, each filled with adrenaline-pumping action. She is rescued by two college students who are unaware of her true nature. At the start of the story, Lucy escapes captivity from the government lab but suffers a terrible head injury in the process, turning her into a harmless girl with no memory of her past. The story centers around Lucy, a seemingly normal girl who is actually a Diclonius - a human with short horns and invisible telekinetic hands, the result of secret government experiments. However, this anime is dark, with jarring scenes of shocking, brutal violence. Because of its cute animation style, it’s easy to let your guard down when watching Elfen Lied.
