07/06/1998 - 09/28/1998 Finished
Serial Experiments Lain (シリアルエクスペリメンツレイン)
Lain Iwakura, a fourteen-year-old technology-averse introvert, receives a cryptic email from her classmate Chisa,who recently committed suicide. Opening it plunges her into the Wired, a vast virtual network where reality and cyberspace blur into surreal chaos. Pursued by mysterious Men in Black and confronted by impossible truths about her own identity, Lain navigates a psychological labyrinth where consciousness itself becomes the battleground.
13
Total episodes
13
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 13 Filler episodes · 0
Related works
Related works and sequels
Standalone work
No sequel, prequel, or registered spin-off is linked to Serial Experiments Lain. Its episode total belongs to this title alone.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
Serial Experiments Lain has no filler episodes: all 13 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
13 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weird07/07/1998 | 07/07/1998 | Canon |
| 2 | Girls07/14/1998 | 07/14/1998 | Canon |
| 3 | Psyche07/21/1998 | 07/21/1998 | Canon |
| 4 | Religion07/28/1998 | 07/28/1998 | Canon |
| 5 | Distortion08/04/1998 | 08/04/1998 | Canon |
| 6 | Kids08/11/1998 | 08/11/1998 | Canon |
| 7 | Society08/18/1998 | 08/18/1998 | Canon |
| 8 | Rumors08/25/1998 | 08/25/1998 | Canon |
| 9 | Protocol09/01/1998 | 09/01/1998 | Canon |
| 10 | Love09/08/1998 | 09/08/1998 | Canon |
| 11 | Infornography09/15/1998 | 09/15/1998 | Canon |
| 12 | Landscape09/22/1998 | 09/22/1998 | Canon |
| 13 | Ego09/29/1998 | 09/29/1998 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Serial Experiments Lain have?
Serial Experiments Lain has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Serial Experiments Lain have?
In total, Serial Experiments Lain has 13 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Serial Experiments Lain?
It is recommended to watch Serial Experiments Lain in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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Is Serial Experiments Lain a complete anime?
Yes, Serial Experiments Lain is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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