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Lynn Okamoto's beloved series is now available in English for the very first time, presented here in a special omnibus collecting three volumes in one Captured and isolated against their will, the Diclonius species are a threat waiting to break free. When a young Diclonius girl, Nyu, escapes from the research facility she was being held in, she manages finds solace in two allies, until danger finds her again, putting everyone at risk. However, her enemies soon realize they're in over their heads as an attempt to subdue Nyu results in unspeakable tragedy. Cited as an inspiration for Stranger Things by the show's creators: "I had seen an anime called Elfen Lied that is clearly inspired by Akira. And that was really influential. When I watched it I though it felt like an ultraviolent E.T. There were a lot of things in there that I really liked and that made their way into the show, particularly related to the character of Eleven."--Matt Duffer, Co-Creator of Stranger Things The first of four omnibuses containing all twelve of the original volumes published in Japan

The ruthless soldier Bando pursues Nyu's alter-ego Lucy with vengeance after he receives bionic prosthetic replacements as a result of their gruesome battle. Meanwhile, Lucy recalls her buried, tragic memories as a Diclonius child. To worsen the situation, Chief Kakuzawa orders a Diclonius named Mariko to kill Nana and return Lucy to the research facility Lynn Okamoto's beloved series is now available in English for the very first time, presented here in a special omnibus collecting three volumes in one Collects Japanese Elfen Lied Volumes 4-6.

THE WITCHES MUST FEAST!Yota, determined to protect the girls, prepares to face off once again against the villainous witch Galia. Meanwhile, Galia gives her own Guardian a violent ultimatum, threatening to destroy her unless she complies. The clock is ticking as Yota hurries to the city library to research any weakness he can find on Galia, but as he retreats, the witches prepare for a night of debauched cannibalistic slaughter!

After protecting Meese town from the witch Galia, Yota and his cohorts head to Sandrio to awaken Yota’s childhood friend. The bizarre and cruel creatures they encounter in the forest are bad enough, but an even worse surprise awaits them at the desert town. A mysterious army surrounds the city led by a beautiful and ruthless female knight who swears to destroy the only male in the world, along with any woman who supports him! Series Overview: A normal day at school takes a strange turn for Tada Youta when a bizarre apparition shoves him out a third floor window. He awakens in a fantasy realm unlike any other. Not only do dragons and knights exist, but every single inhabitant of this world is a voluptuous babe! No men have been seen in the kingdom for thousands of years, so Youta is about to get very, very lucky. Whether Youta has actually died or been transported to this place for mysterious, unknown reasons… either way, it’s his version of Paradise!

Yota has learned the horrifying truth about the Jealous God’s true nature: it’s his childhood friend and first love, Nishina! Awakening the Jealous God means annihilation, but Yota can’t just leave Nishina in a coma. The world stands on the brink of destruction, and now Nakuta, Kazuchi, and the others must band together to fight for their world’s existence in case Yota is making a terrible mistake!

Yota, unconscious in the real world, is about to have his life support cut off. If he dies in his original world, he’ll never be able to come back! Unaware of his impending “death,” he continues his journey to recover the memory of his childhood friend, Nishina… who watches his every move, her pent-up feelings leaking free.

The entire country is hunting down Yota. As the Guardians of Arlslayer have actually caught up to him, though, their cold hearts have begun to melt, one by one. They’re willing to surrender their bodies and minds to Yota, changing their cruel fate once they fall into his arms. But not everyone will tolerate that choice…

THIS IS YOUR REALITY NOW After a horrific battle with the whale creature Cetus, Yota awakens back in the real world, his body horribly mangled. Was he killed? If so, who will pass on the knowledge of Cetus's weakness to Rumi and the girls? Yota has to fight to return from his own world, while in Rumi's world a miracle is about to take place in the tiny seaside town of Reel.

HE HAS TWO OPTIONS: MATE OR DIEThe borders between Yota’s two worlds blur as he is revived once again. Lilia warns him that it will be his last. He awakens, disoriented, to a gang of mysterious girls holding him at gunpoint. So much for his last revival. They order him to mate with them so as to break the moon curse that dooms them all to a premature death. Is Yota destined to be this world’s savior or simple breeding stock?

THE WITCH IS BACK!Trapped in the desert town of Sandrio, Yota is held hostage by its sinister Guardians and used as a breeding stud. Help is on the way as Rumi and her party journey toward him through the sandswept wastes. But as Rumi draws near, a menacing arrival may cut her reunion with Yota short when the evil witch Galia reveals herself at last! She’s got sinister plans, and if she can’t kill the Guardians to get what she wants, she’ll humiliate and degrade them!

UNSTOPPABLE, UNEARTHLY APPETITESWhen Yota and the girls retreat from the sinister witch Galia, the last thing they expect to encounter in the underground ruins is a childhood friend. But wait, isn’t the jealous god supposed to reside down there…? Meanwhile, Galia descends on Meese Town, hungry for sacrifices and sowing disaster. Misaki takes the new Guardians to confront the witch, but how can they hold out against a power as ancient and sadistic as hers?

With the help of the people of Arlslayer, Piano is saved from execution. But Yota faces death yet again, because in this fantasy world, he can no longer move! Taking advantage of the opportunity, the high-ranking Guardian Mimi reveals her true nature and starts slaughtering the townspeople. What will happen to this world after it loses its only man?

A normal day at school takes a strange turn for Tada Yota when a bizarre apparition shoves him out a third floor window. He awakens in a fantasy realm unlike any other. Not only do dragons and knights exist, but every single inhabitant of this world is a voluptuous babe! No men have been seen in the kingdom for thousands of years, so Yota is about to get very, very lucky. Whether Yota has actually died or been transported to this place for mysterious, unknown reasons… either way, it’s his version of Paradise!

A women's world of swords and sorcery just summoned their only human man--a bewildered student from Earth! Tada Youta, a seemingly normal young man with a background in martial arts, has his life upended when a terrifying creature drags him into another world. He's shocked to find himself in a land with castles and dragons and colored moons in the sky, where the only humans who roam are women! Not only is Youta the first man in this world for centuries, but his touch can activate a powerful desire within the women around him. Guided into this strange new land by a beautiful paladin, Youta is about to embark on his ultimate fantasy adventure! Creator Lynn Okamoto, a veteran of the industry, is also known for the manga and anime series Brynhildr in the Darkness and Elfen Lied.

DEFEND THE VILLAGE, SAVE THE GIRLS, SLAY A GOD!Alone in a fantastical world, Yota continues forging friendships with the girls who defend the village of Meese. When a strange God reveals to him that the planet’s female inhabitants are cursed to die young, Yota learns he has two options: either sleep with every girl who bears the curse or kill the God who cursed them!

In this dark and Mature-rated fantasy, a women's world of swords and sorcery just summoned their only human man-a bewildered student from Earth. A normal day at school takes a strange turn for Tada Youta when a bizarre apparition shoves him out a third floor window. He awakens in a fantasy realm unlike any other. Not only do dragons and knights exist, but every single inhabitant of this world is a voluptuous babe! No men have been seen in the kingdom for thousands of years, so Youta is about to get very, very lucky. Whether Youta has actually died or been transported to this place for mysterious, unknown reasons... Either way, it's his version of Paradise!VOLUME SUMMARY: Stranded in a new world, Yota knows what he must do: kill the jealous god who cursed the women in his new home to die young! He sets off on a journey to do just that, but is waylaid by girls, golems, and a sudden tragedy. The mortal Last Moon curse has come early for one of Yota's friends, and there's nothing anyone can do to save her. And then, when he mates with Lilia, the mark to show she's cured mysteriously fails to appear!

In this dark and Mature-rated fantasy, a women's world of swords and sorcery just summoned their only human man-a bewildered student from Earth. A normal day at school takes a strange turn for Tada Youta when a bizarre apparition shoves him out a third floor window. He awakens in a fantasy realm unlike any other. Not only do dragons and knights exist, but every single inhabitant of this world is a voluptuous babe! No men have been seen in the kingdom for thousands of years, so Youta is about to get very, very lucky. Whether Youta has actually died or been transported to this place for mysterious, unknown reasons... Either way, it's his version of Paradise!VOLUME SUMMARY: When Yota and the girls journey to the ocean town of Reel, they're hoping to find answers. Instead, the town's local god deals a shocking blow to their plan by revealing that the jealous god is already dead. But then a mysterious girl appears on the beach, her hands stained red with blood, and her arrival will reveal new clues that guide Yota toward the ultimate truth!

EMERGING FROM THE ELDRITCH DEPTHS...Yota and the girls are on a desperate mission to gather crystal shards to save a young girl's mother. But before they can complete their task, a shrine emerges from the bottom of the sea. The great tide has arrived, and the revelations it carries are crueler than anyone could have ever imagined!