Serial Experiments Lain
Anime created in the 1990sis celebrated for numerous reasons.
The mostly non-linear narrative ofLaincan be disorientating, but that isn’t without reason.
Lain Iwakura, a middle school student, is introduced as a loner.
However,Lainwas the first to explore these themes entirely on its own terms.
However, that’s no reason to skip the classic series.
Serial Experiments Lain is a Japanese anime series directed by Ryūtarō Nakamura, following teenager Lain Iwakura as she becomes increasingly entangled in the enigmatic virtual world called the Wired. Through confronting various psychological and philosophical dilemmas, the series delves into themes of identity, reality, and consciousness, challenging viewers with its layered narrative and complex visuals.
