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Title (English) Serial Experiments Lain

Title (Japanese) Serial Experiments Lain

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Fantasy Novel

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Synopsis Lain, a shy and withdrawn girl of about 13, is given a computer by her father, which connects to a network called "Wired". Lain, taken to a club by her schoolfriends, sees a man shoot himself. She receives a computer chip, and learns that this is an enhancement to her terminal. Lain's personality changes. Several youths who have been playing a computer game on wired have panic attacks and kill themselves. Men wearing electronic goggles watch Lain's house.

Review This is a surreal and quite disturbing series, as exemplified by the scene where the childlike Lain, in her underwear, works on a dismantled computer unit, surrounded by cables and ISDN boxes that now take up much of the room. Explores the possible limits of virtual reality, networks, computer obsession and so on. This series is a must-see, but don't blame me if it does bad things to your head. Excellent designs, thought-provoking.
Not suitable for the very young or easily disturbed. (G. Cowie)
"Lain" had been building up to a climax while getting stranger all the time. The resolution of the show did end up surprising me, yet the ending was definitely appropriate for the series ( sorry, no spoilers ). While the ending is not a "happy ending", it isn't really a "sad ending" either, but that is also appropriate for the series. Thinking back over the series, I have to be impressed with the wit, intelligence, detail and effort that went into the show. This is a show that will not appeal to everyone. All of the episodes are convoluted and intertwined with many "teasers" and hints. But afterwards, you will think about the show whenever you push the "reset" button on an application .
(Dave Baranyi)

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Episodes 13

Release US:DVD, US:VHS

TV Showing See the whole series for free? This series may be syndicated to regional cable, satellite or terrestial TV stations. For Europe click here.

Date 1998 July 6 - 1998 September 28

Production Triangle Staff

Broadcaster

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References & Help Look up the latest data on this title at:
Richard Llewellyn's Animated Divots, or
Anime News Network (see Encyclopedia section) ,
or in "The Anime Encyclopedia" (Clements & McCarthy, Stone Bridge Press, 2001).
Help & further information.

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Title (English)	Serial Experiments Lain
Title (Japanese)	Serial Experiments Lain
Advertising Fantasy Novel
Notes
Classification	-
Synopsis	Lain, a shy and withdrawn girl of about 13, is given a computer by her father, which connects to a network called "Wired". Lain, taken to a club by her schoolfriends, sees a man shoot himself. She receives a computer chip, and learns that this is an enhancement to her terminal. Lain's personality changes. Several youths who have been playing a computer game on wired have panic attacks and kill themselves. Men wearing electronic goggles watch Lain's house.
Review	This is a surreal and quite disturbing series, as exemplified by the scene where the childlike Lain, in her underwear, works on a dismantled computer unit, surrounded by cables and ISDN boxes that now take up much of the room. Explores the possible limits of virtual reality, networks, computer obsession and so on. This series is a must-see, but don't blame me if it does bad things to your head. Excellent designs, thought-provoking. Not suitable for the very young or easily disturbed. (G. Cowie) "Lain" had been building up to a climax while getting stranger all the time. The resolution of the show did end up surprising me, yet the ending was definitely appropriate for the series ( sorry, no spoilers ). While the ending is not a "happy ending", it isn't really a "sad ending" either, but that is also appropriate for the series. Thinking back over the series, I have to be impressed with the wit, intelligence, detail and effort that went into the show. This is a show that will not appeal to everyone. All of the episodes are convoluted and intertwined with many "teasers" and hints. But afterwards, you will think about the show whenever you push the "reset" button on an application . (Dave Baranyi)
Credits
Episodes	13
Release	US:DVD, US:VHS
TV Showing	See the whole series for free? This series may be syndicated to regional cable, satellite or terrestial TV stations. For Europe click here.
Date	1998 July 6 - 1998 September 28
Production	Triangle Staff
Broadcaster
Animation
References & Help	Look up the latest data on this title at: Richard Llewellyn's Animated Divots, or Anime News Network (see Encyclopedia section) , or in "The Anime Encyclopedia" (Clements & McCarthy, Stone Bridge Press, 2001). Help & further information.