Poor Nana never had a chance. Not just when it came to going toe-to-toe with Lucy, but throughout her tortured existence. All but brainwashed by Kurama to do his bidding as some kind of superhuman replacement daughter, Nana sought his approval any way she could, whether it was taking on the task of bringing Lucy … Continue reading "Elfen Lied – 04 – Remembering a Strange Dream"
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