215 - Elfen [WEEB]

Elfen Lied Anime Review + Stranger Things & Winter 2025 Anime Thoughts

Join AniPro as they explore the 2004 horror anime that divided the anime community: Elfen Lied! Is it good? Is it bad? Or is it simply incomprehensible?

Also, Cole's getting anxious, Mike's seeing strange objects, Jay's raving about anime, and more!

• 00:00:00 - AniProPod 215 Intro
• 00:02:08 - Stranger Things
• 00:13:10 - Sentenced to Be a Hero & SHIBOYUGI
• 00:21:02 - Pre-Japan Trip Stressing
• 00:31:00 - Mailbag: Anime From Villian Perspective
• 00:41:02 - Question of the Week / Break
• 00:49:21 - Review Intro & Set Up
• 00:56:06 - Is It A Must Watch?
• 01:00:52 - Connections To Other Works
• 01:11:36 - Characters
• 01:28:44 - Art Style & Production Choices
• 01:45:23 - Our Final Thoughts & Ratings

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