Elfen Lied is one of the most goriest old anime series there is. In particular it shows a very intense introduction to the gore of Elfen Lied in the first few minutes of the first episode.
In the first second after the intro you see this severed arm of a security officer
In the first few minutes Lucy, the mutant humanoid, is already on a killing spree after freeing herself from her bonds.
The art style isn't so good as some of the characters posses that typical over sized eyes some anime show. However, I see it as quite artistic for the main female character Lucy as she gains a split personality. She switches to and from her serious murderous personality to her more innocent personality and it represents this through her eyes.
Lucy's innocent side
Lucy's murderous side
As shown large eyes emphasise her innocent side by making her look cuter while smaller more narrowed eyes emphasise her murderous side by making her look more serious and mature.
The opening intro of the series also uses an art style resembling that of Gustav Klimt, as if to make a tribute to his art work. The opening also uses music sung in Latin called Lilium.
Elfen Lied Opening:
Comparison between Gustav Klimt's art and the art shown in the Elfen Lied opening
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