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Serial Experiments Lain (1998)
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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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Strong recommendationSupernatural mystery
EnergyRising and charged
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forbig ideas and concept-driven tension
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through revealRewards close attention
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Older teens
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Best suited for14
Content levelTeen content
GuidanceMay not suit younger children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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Viewer insight Serial Experiments Lain is a 1998 TV series in the Animation / Drama category from Japan. Starring Kaori Shimizu and Yoko Asada. Original language: Japanese. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 8.2/10.
Genre: Animation / Drama, Released in 1998, Original language: Japanese, Production: Japan, Starring Kaori Shimizu and Yoko Asada.
Episode runtime
24 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
13
Status
Ended
First air year
1998
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Cast & crew
Kaori Shimizu
Lain Iwakura (voice)
Yoko Asada
Arisu Mizuki - Lain's friend (voice)
Ayako Kawasumi
Mika Iwakura - Lain's older sister (voice)
Ryusuke Ohbayashi
Yasuo Iwakura - Lain's father (voice)
Rei Igarashi
Miho Iwakura - Lain's mother (voice)
Sumi Mutoh
Chisa Yomoda (voice)
Keito Takimoto
Tarō (voice)
Chiharu Tezuka
Reika Yamamoto (voice)
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Manabi Mizuno
Yūri Katō (voice)
Yuki Yamamoto
Myū-Myū (voice)
Sora Fujimatsu
Masayuki (voice)
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Eiri Masami (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
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1What is series Serial Experiments Lain (1998)?
It is a series released in 1998 within the Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery category.
2What is the story of Serial Experiments Lain?
Serial Experiments Lain (1998) is a series in the Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Serial Experiments Lain online?
The series does not currently show confirmed official online availability on the page.
4What is the rating of Serial Experiments Lain?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 8.2/10 based on 638 ratings.
5How many seasons or episodes does Serial Experiments Lain have?
The series currently shows 1 season, 13 episodes.
6What kind of viewers is Serial Experiments Lain best suited for?
An accessible family watch with clear emotion, light adventure, and an easy rhythm that is simple to follow.
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8.2 / 10
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