Elfen Lied: In the Passing Rain

About Elfen Lied: In the Passing Rain

Elfen Lied: In the Passing Rain (Elfen Lied: Tooriame nite Arui wa, Shoujo wa Ikani Shite Sono Shinjou ni Itatta ka? - Regenschauer) blends supernatural, seinen and drama by Arms (2005). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: Having been accepted into the Kaede Inn, Nana struggles to find some way to contribute, though she inadvertently brings more trouble than assistance. However, Nana's worries are directed more towards fellow resident Nyu, whom she had only known as Lucy, the violent Diclonius.

Another thread: Fearful that Nyu will unleash the same horrific savagery—violence that scars Nana to this day—upon those close to her. As Nana struggles to come to a decision, Nyu recalls a painful memory of one of her dearest friends and one of her greatest rivals.

With supernatural at the core, spirits, curses and unexplained forces shape both mood and plot. It will appeal most to fans of eerie, otherworldly settings.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Arms, which means the visual identity of Elfen Lied: In the Passing Rain follows that studio's craft. Within the supernatural category, spirits, curses and unexplained forces shape both mood and plot. A 7.2/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 2005, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.