Serial Experiments Lain (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Series · ★ 8.2
Released in 1998, Serial Experiments Lain is an animation, drama, sci-fi & fantasy and mystery series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Serial Experiments Lain stars Kaori Shimizu as Lain Iwakura (voice), Ayako Kawasumi as Mika Iwakura - Lain's older sister (voice), Ryusuke Ohbayashi as Yasuo Iwakura - Lain's father (voice) and Rei Igarashi as Miho Iwakura - Lain's mother (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Serial Experiments Lain sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Serial Experiments Lain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Serial Experiments Lain tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Serial Experiments Lain (1998)?
- In US, Serial Experiments Lain is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Serial Experiments Lain worth watching?
- Serial Experiments Lain holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama, sci-fi & fantasy and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Serial Experiments Lain?
- Serial Experiments Lain stars Kaori Shimizu, Ayako Kawasumi, Ryusuke Ohbayashi, Rei Igarashi and Sumi Mutoh.
- When was Serial Experiments Lain released?
- Serial Experiments Lain was released in 1998.