Serial Experiments Lain
“Close the world. txen eht nepO.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 13 Episodes
24 min per episode
1998 – 1998
Premiered: Mon, Jul 6, 1998
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Layer:13 – EGO”
The world is crumbling, people are dying and Alice's sanity is threatened. To save humanity, there is only one thing Lain can do; she must make the ultimate personal sacrifice.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Serial Experiments Lain - Anime Classics - Available Now - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-20
Cast & Creators
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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)
Manabi Mizuno
Yūri Katō (voice)
Yuki Yamamoto
Myū-Myū (voice)
Sora Fujimatsu
Masayuki (voice)
Show Hayami
Eiri Masami (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
Office worker
Jouji Nakata
Karl Haushoffer - Man in Black 1(voice)
Takumi Yamazaki
Lin Sui-Xi - Man in black 2 (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chiaki J. Konaka, Yasuyuki Ueda
Reichi Nakaido
Takashi Azuhata
Tsuyoshi Imai
Yasuyuki Ueda, Taro Maki
Department Leadership Roster
Chiaki J. Konaka
Screenplay
Reichi Nakaido
Original Music Composer
Takashi Azuhata
Director of Photography
Yasuyuki Ueda
Producer
Tsuyoshi Imai
Editor
Taro Maki
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Serial Experiments Lain
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What is Serial Experiments Lain about?
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.
How many seasons does Serial Experiments Lain have?
Serial Experiments Lain comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Serial Experiments Lain?
Key cast members in Serial Experiments Lain include Kaori Shimizu, Yoko Asada, Ayako Kawasumi, Ryusuke Ohbayashi, Rei Igarashi.
Who created or directed Serial Experiments Lain?
Serial Experiments Lain was developed and directed by Not specified.