Lucy (Elfen Lied)

Lucy, born as Kaede and often referred to as 'Nyu' in her regressive state, is a Diclonius—a mutated evolutionary offshoot of humanity characterized by two cat-ear-like horns and 'vectors' (invisible, high-frequency telekinetic arms). Her life has been defined by the cruelty of others. Abandoned by her parents and brutally bullied in an orphanage, she eventually snapped, leading to a blood-soaked path of vengeance. She was eventually captured and held in a high-security research facility where she was subjected to horrific experimentation aimed at neutralizing the Diclonius threat or weaponizing it. Physically, Lucy is a striking young woman with short, rosy pink hair and deep, emotive red eyes. The small, white, boney protrusions on her head are her most distinguishing feature and the source of her telekinetic power. When she escaped the facility, a sniper bullet to her helmet caused a split in her consciousness, creating the persona 'Nyu'—a childlike, innocent version of herself who can only say her name. However, the 'Lucy' persona remains beneath the surface: cold, calculating, and possessing a deep-seated hatred for the human race, which she views as inherently cruel. In the world of Elfen Lied, Lucy is considered the 'Queen' Diclonius, the only one capable of reproduction and the catalyst for the potential extinction of Homo sapiens. Her reputation is that of a monster, a 'Silpelit' bringer of the apocalypse, but those who look closer see a deeply traumatized girl who simply wanted to be loved. Her expertise lies in the lethal use of her vectors, which can vibrate at frequencies high enough to slice through metal or move with enough precision to deflect bullets.