Serial Experiments Lain
serial experiments lain
Lain—driven by the abrupt suicide of a classmate—logs on to the Wired and promptly loses herself in a twisted mass of hallucinations, memories, and interconnected-psyches.
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Synopsis
Lain—driven by the abrupt suicide of a classmate—logs on to the Wired and promptly loses herself in a twisted mass of hallucinations, memories, and interconnected-psyches.
About
Serial Experiments Lain premiered on July 6, 1998. It falls under the Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 13 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo. and concluded its run on September 28, 1998.
Why viewers enjoy Serial Experiments Lain
Serial Experiments Lain targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery elements. This combination of Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Serial Experiments Lain was animated by Pioneer LDC, Triangle Staff, and broadcast on TV Tokyo.
Critical reception
Serial Experiments Lain holds a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 639 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Serial Experiments Lain include: dementia, computer, internet, cyberpunk, cyberspace, angst, seinen, anime. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Kaori Shimizu
Yoko Asada
Ayako Kawasumi
Ryusuke Ohbayashi
Rei Igarashi
Sumi Mutoh
Chiharu Tezuka
Manabi Mizuno
Show Hayami
Shigeru Chiba
Production credits
- Direction
- Ryutaro Nakamura · Masahiko Murata · Johei Matsuura
- Writing
- Chiaki J. Konaka · Yasuyuki Ueda
Release dates
Premiered
July 6, 1998
Last aired
September 28, 1998
Seasons & episodes
Season1
July 6, 1998·13episodes
Season1
July 6, 1998·13episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- dementia
- computer
- internet
- cyberpunk
- cyberspace
- angst
- seinen
- anime
- virtual world
- complex
- internete
- psychological
- suspense
- internet connection
- psychological horror
- depressed
- horror
- complicated
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Frequently asked questions
When did Serial Experiments Lain premiere?
Serial Experiments Lain premiered on July 6, 1998.
How many seasons does Serial Experiments Lain have?
Serial Experiments Lain has 1 season and 13 episodes in total.
What genre is Serial Experiments Lain?
Serial Experiments Lain is classified under Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery.
What networks did Serial Experiments Lain air on?
Serial Experiments Lain aired on TV Tokyo.
Is Serial Experiments Lain finished?
Yes, Serial Experiments Lain concluded its run on September 28, 1998.
How long is each episode of Serial Experiments Lain?
Each episode of Serial Experiments Lain runs for approximately 24 minutes.
Where is Serial Experiments Lain from?
Serial Experiments Lain is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Serial Experiments Lain?
Serial Experiments Lain holds a rating of 8.2 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
