Serial Experiments Lain
TV-14United States rating199824 min episodesAnimation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
This anime series follows a quiet girl who becomes deeply involved in a mysterious digital world. As she explores the connection between technology and reality, she faces complex questions about identity and the boundaries of the internet.
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This anime series follows a quiet girl who becomes deeply involved in a mysterious digital world. As she explores the connection between technology and reality, she faces complex questions about identity and the boundaries of the internet.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Strong
- Violence
- Strong
- Language
- Mild
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Intense
- Pace
- Calm
- The show features long lingering shots and a slow atmospheric build with very few quick cuts. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryA girl is seen struck by a train in a vision.
- Approx.IntenseA man commits suicide in front of Lain at a club.
- Approx.IntenseA player commits a violent act in a virtual game.
Talk about it after
- 1How do you think the characters feel about the difference between the online world and the real world?
- 2What did you think about the way the main character dealt with her feelings of being alone?
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