Elfen Lied details the story of Lucy, a young and psychotic woman shortly following her escape from her maximum security confines. Lucy is a Diclonius, a mutated human with horns and telekinetic abilities, said to be chosen by God to change mankind. However, as she makes her escape, she is shot in the head and plunges into the ocean. What ensues is a beautiful story about, among other things, forgiveness, the human nature, and the impact simple pleasures of life such as friends can have on a person...