Episode 12: “Quagmire: Taumeln”
- 12 of 13
- October 10, 2004
- 25 min
- Aired
| Series | Elfen Lied |
|---|---|
| Episode | 12 of 13 |
| Japanese | 泥濘 TAUMELN |
| Original air date | October 10, 2004 |
| Episode length | 25 min |
| Studio | Arms |
| Previous episode | Episode 11: “Complication: Vermischung” |
| Next episode | Episode 13: “No Return: Erleuchtung” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Prime Video, Hulu, HIDIVE |
“Quagmire: Taumeln” is episode 12 of the anime Elfen Lied. It first aired on October 10, 2004.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Mariko torments Nana while Kouta rushes to protect her. With Nana’s help, Mariko temporarily loses the use of her vectors and must be sent back. Nyuu follows Kouta, but soldiers fire at her, causing her to transform into Lucy. The sight of Lucy covered in blood causes Kouta to remember everything.
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Episode guide
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About the series
Elfen Lied is a television anime about Lucy, a young woman whose escape from government custody brings her into the lives of Kouta and Yuka. The story combines violent conflict with a domestic opening, as the two take in an injured stranger while the danger surrounding her remains unresolved.
Read the article →References
- “Elfen Lied”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Elfen Lied”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
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