 If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion |  ...then you might like Elfen Lied |
VERY similar to Elfen Lied. In fact, one of the only animes I've found to be comparable to the quality of Elfen Lied. Both have very deep psychological roots, both can be dark, and both may take more that one watch to completely understand.
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Complex and psychological storylines, dark and distubing plots, characters with great depth aswell as awesome music to accompany it!
At first this may seem like an odd recommendation. But the two series have more in common than you think. Both of them are very much so psychological animes, each dealing with people and their emotions, how it effects others, etc. A prime example of the psychological similarities is an underlying theme of the inability to make and sustain relationships in both of these fine anime.
Beginning both have gory scenes. Elfen Lied at first look, seems more gory, and in reality it is. While some of this scenes (of both animes) will not touch you, some does, and much. Elfen Lied story is much more simpler than NGE. However it may not look as that at first. Both are also highly psychological. With NGE winning this point. Loved the Elfen Lied art. Both also seem have some unique characters and are well explored. Also both have a nice mix of Action and feelings. Ending, both leading female characters are sexy. :)
Both are dark anime's, though depending on your interpretation of "dark" you may not not love it, Neon Genesis is more psychological than Elfen Lied but as far as dark goes Elfen Lied takes the cake.
The psychological aspects make for a similar experience. The character development in both are very good and uncover major issues and the plot advancement is somewhat similar in feeling (can't really explain that, though).
Both are very psychological. They both deal with growing up and feelings of loneliness/alienation/abandonment. Both have characters that want to "evolve" mankind. Both have organisations experimenting on living creatures to suit their own goals. They also both show the power of love and compassion, and connecting to other people. There's alot of character growth in both series.
Both is a fascinating anime's... It grabs onto the viewers attention from the 1st episode..... Both has MOST AWESOME OP's of all time Both have very deep psychological roots "Fan Service" Lots of action, gore, screams.... Recommended to anyone who likes fast paced shows....
Both have nice concepts. Both have traumatized children. Both have mentally challenged characters. Both are overrated af. Both have supernatural elements.
These series both have complex and dark story involving mysterious organization aiming to change the world and humanity. In addition they involve some quality action.
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EL and NGE are psychological monsters of an anime..emotional trauma..morally ambiguous characters. a dad who despises his biological kid while treating an artificial human as his child instead ("Papa" kurama being a close father figure to Nana a diclonius that's not his real daughter while despising Mariko his REAL daughter much like how Gendo treats Rei like a close daughter while being like an unfriendly stranger to his own son Shinji) ..and Rei the way she is to Shinji as well as her ADV dub voice has that flashback Lucy vibe... Shinji
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Brutal and honest works. Elfen Lied and Eva are anime that understand harsh reality. They question this reality, they ask to draw away from it. It's a lot to take in, for such young people too, but they cannot control this world. A view of cynicism. These worlds latch on to such innocent beings for their own desperate needs. Does it all pay off? One cannot tell for certain, but that's another thing Elfen Lied and Eva look into. Expect no holding back with either anime. Elfen Lied, known for its brutality, gives you more than you could ask for without a second thought. Eva, it
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Both are very mentally scarring and have confusing or controversial endings
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