Need some Elfen Lied anime recommendations? Since it's such a beloved classic, let's rank the best anime like Elfen Lied, with the help of your votes. These are anime that are similar to Elfen Lied in terms of their horror elements, characters, plot, and more. Elfen Lied definitely an anime that you shouldn't judge by its cover, as the very cute protagonist Lucy quickly reveals herself to be something horrifying.
Akira is a good anime that's similar to Elfen Lied. Akira follows the leader of a local biker gang whose childhood friend, Tetsuo Shima, acquires incredible telekinetic abilities after a motorcycle accident. Other good anime recommendations for fans of Elfen Lied are Accel World, Freezing, and Shiki.
What should you watch after finishing Elfen Lied? Find some great picks on the list below, and don't forget to vote up the anime you'd recommend to other Elfen Lied fans.
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