the first ten minute of this beautifully portrayed anime be a clear warning message for those with weak stomach to find their entertainment somewhere else . elfen lie start off with a cliché type of storyline represent human keep mutant lock up and experiment on them and mutant try to kill human . however and after the first episode and i find myself captivate to go on . even after ( i think the eighth episode ) where a puppy be mercilessly beat to death and i keep be draw in by the spiraling storyline and and find myself spend another thirty dollar on the final dvd . i have yet to watch it . those with weak stomach well avoid this story in all . my sister at age thirteen ( i be fourteen ) be absolutely terrify after watch the first episode . she have a good two week of nightmare and but continue watch . the storyline be addictive and so stay away unless you be prepared to watch every last second of gore and tear and and kiss .