“Nana, new at Kaede Inn, fears Nyu resembles a terrifying figure from her past while Nyu's memories resurface.”
Elfen Lied: In the Passing Rain, or, How Can a Girl Have Reached Such Feelings?
エルフェンリート 通り雨にて 或いは、少女はいかにしてその心情に至ったか?(REGENSCHAUER)
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Synopsis
Nana, new at Kaede Inn, fears Nyu resembles a terrifying figure from her past while Nyu's memories resurface.
Having been accepted into the Kaede Inn, Nana struggles to find her place among its unusual residents. While her earnest attempts to help often lead to comedic mishaps, a deeper concern weighs on her mind: the gentle, childlike girl named Nyu bears an unsettling resemblance to someone from Nana's past—a figure whose very name once inspired fear. As Nana wrestles with these conflicting emotions, she must decide whether to trust in the peaceful life she's found at the inn or let old fears dictate her future. Meanwhile, fragments of memory begin to surface for Nyu, hinting at a complex past she herself doesn't fully understand.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 18 sampled reviews
What 18 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.13 · split reception
5.7 pts
Recommenders 8.2 · others 2.5
↑ 0.11
Running avg · Oct 2007 → Feb 2025
- 9 “Despite the episode's lack of substance, it remains enjoyable simply because it is Elfen Lied. However, the episode is ultimately useless as it fails to clarify the narrative or address the many...”
- 9 “Seeing the characters and their personalities again brought me an indescribable joy, and this special is a must-watch for the essential facts it adds to the main storyline. While I was disappointed...”
- 7 “Lucy remains excellent as always, and the episode offers some lighthearted fluff that serves as a distraction from the main series' serious tone. However, the experience is frustratingly...”
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- Format 1 × 25′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 25m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2005 – ongoing
- Source Special media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-0353 catalog
Produced by
- VAP Producer
- Genco Producer
- Zack Promotion Producer
Licensed by
- ADV Films Licensor
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor