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Head to head
Darkness of the Sea, Shadow of the Moon vs Elfen Lied
| 5.8 | Score | 6.8 |
| 1,350 | Popularity | 268,462 |
| 3 | Episodes | 13 |
| 1989 | Year | 2004 |
| Ova | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
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The verdict
On the numbers, Elfen Lied edges it — but they share 5 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedElfen Lied scores 68% vs 58%.
- More popularElfen Lied has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentDarkness of the Sea, Shadow of the Moon is 3 eps vs 13.
- NewerElfen Lied (2004) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Darkness of the Sea, Shadow of the Moon or Elfen Lied for the full picture.