Episode 13: “No Return: Erleuchtung”
- 13 of 13
- October 17, 2004
- 25 min
- Aired
| Series | Elfen Lied |
|---|---|
| Episode | 13 of 13 |
| Japanese | 不還 ERLEUCHTUNG |
| Original air date | October 17, 2004 |
| Episode length | 25 min |
| Studio | Arms |
| Previous episode | Episode 12: “Quagmire: Taumeln” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Prime Video, Hulu, HIDIVE |
“No Return: Erleuchtung” is episode 13 of the anime Elfen Lied. It first aired on October 17, 2004.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Yuka tells Mayu about Kouta’s past. Meanwhile, Lucy and Mariko meet and fight each other. Nana accompanies Kurama as he searches for Mariko, whom he intends to kill.
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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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