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Elfen Lied 20th Anniversary Discussion with Skinny E Media
Elfen Lied 20th Anniversary Discussion with Skinny E Media

Elfen Lied 20th Anniversary Discussion with Skinny E Media

Written by Ross Locksley on 11 Aug 2024



In a rare appearance, I discuss the legacy of Elfen Lied on its 20th anniversary with censorship podcaster Mark of Skinny E Media. Known for its hyper violence at a time when anime had skewed away from its early "video nasty" reputation, Elfen Lied stood out for its shock value and captivating design work. 

Mark and Ross

As you can tell from Rob Frazer's review, it's not an anime that we've heaped praise on, but there's no denying that the series has embedded itself into the hearts and minds of anime fans since its release in 2005 (and subsequent re-releases). It's also had a surprisingly powerful influence on Western creatives...

Checkout the full discussion below:

There's lots of other interesting content from Skinny E Media, so give the channel a look!


Ross Locksley
About Ross Locksley

Ross founded the UK Anime Network waaay back in 1995 and works in and around the anime world in his spare time. You can read his more personal articles on UKA's sister site, The Anime Independent.


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