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Elfen Lied Watch Order
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Also known as Elfen Song, Elfic Song
The Elfen Lied watch order is short but has one wrinkle: 13 television episodes plus a single OVA that belongs in the middle rather than at the end. Begin with Episodes 1-10, then watch the Elfen Lied OVA — often numbered as episode 10.5 — before finishing with Episodes 11-13. Slotting the OVA into that gap is the correct order, since it falls chronologically between the tenth and eleventh episodes rather than after the finale. This 2004 Arms production blends horror, drama and psychological tension as the Diclonius Lucy cuts a bloody path while a gentler side of her forms bonds with the people who take her in. There are no movies to track down and nothing else to route around, so the complete viewing is simply the ten episodes, the OVA, then the final three. Start at Episode 1 and remember to pause for the OVA before the last stretch.
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Watch the TV series, episodes 1-13 (2004). The OVA (2005) is set during episode 11; this page lists it between episodes 10 and 11.
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Season 1
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- 1Episodes 1-10
Start here. Episodes 1-10 (July 2004): the escaped Diclonius Lucy is taken in by Kouta and Yuka. Very violent.
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Elfen Lied OVA
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- 2Elfen Lied OVAOptional
Optional OVA (2005), often called episode 10.5: a side episode set during episode 11, centred on Nana.
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Season 1 cont.
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- 3Episodes 11-13
Episodes 11-13 (October 2004): the final three episodes of the series.
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Checked October 2026
The OVA is optional; it adds a side episode but no new plot turns.
What to skip
- Watch first
- Start with Episodes 1-10 (Season 1).
- What to skip
- 1 entry is optional: Elfen Lied OVA. The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Elfen Lied OVA. Optional OVA (2005), often called episode 10.5: a side episode set during episode 11, centred on Nana.
The correct order to watch Elfen Lied, as one listShowHide
Watch Elfen Lied in this order. 3 entries, chronological.
- Season 1: Episodes 1-10
- Elfen Lied OVA (OVA) — optional
- Season 1 cont.: Episodes 11-13
How this order works
AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special for a franchise in chronological story order, the order the events happen. When an OVA or movie takes place partway through a season, the episode range is split so it sits where it belongs. Entries you can skip are marked optional, and each order says where to start. Release order, sorted by air date, is a secondary view once every entry has a date. The orders began as a hand-curated set, and episode counts and air dates come from AniList. Fans maintain the orders from there. Any signed-in user can edit one. Edits from trusted contributors go live right away and the rest are reviewed first. Every change is versioned and can be reverted, and each order shows when it was last updated and last checked.
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Elfen Lied watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Elfen Lied in?
Watch the TV series, episodes 1-13 (2004). The OVA (2005) is set during episode 11; this page lists it between episodes 10 and 11. The OVA is optional; it adds a side episode but no new plot turns.
Where should I start Elfen Lied?
Start at episode 1 (July 2004). The series is 13 episodes long.
Where does the Elfen Lied OVA go?
AniList describes it as taking place within episode 11, so it is often numbered 10.5. It is optional.
What is the chronological order of Elfen Lied?
Start with Episodes 1-10 (Season 1), then continue with Elfen Lied OVA and Episodes 11-13 (Season 1 cont.). The full Elfen Lied watch order on this page has 3 entries across 3 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Elfen Lied?
In the order they aired, start with Episodes 1-10 (Season 1), then Episodes 11-13 (Season 1 cont.) and Elfen Lied OVA. Release order follows air dates and is not the recommended chronological order.
How many episodes is Elfen Lied?
Elfen Lied has 13 TV episodes in this order, plus 1 OVA.
Can I skip anything in Elfen Lied?
Yes. 1 entry is marked optional: Elfen Lied OVA. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Elfen Lied finished?
Yes. Elfen Lied has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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