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Serial Experiments Lain

8.219981 seasonTV-14TV SeriesAnimationDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

WriterChiaki J. Konaka
ProducersYasuyuki Ueda·Taro Maki

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dAnime Amazon ChanneldAnime Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Japan · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Layer:01 – WEIRD
Jul 6, 1998 8.1
E2
Layer:02 – GIRLS
Jul 13, 1998 8.1
E3
Layer:03 – PSYCHE
Jul 20, 1998 7.8
E4
Layer:04 – RELIGION
Jul 27, 1998 8.2
E5
Layer:05 – DISTORTION
Aug 3, 1998 8.3
E6
Layer:06 – KIDS
Aug 10, 1998 8.5
E7
Layer:07 – SOCIETY
Aug 17, 1998 8.5
E8
Layer:08 – RUMORS
Aug 24, 1998 8.6
E9
Layer:09 – PROTOCOL
Aug 31, 1998 8.5
E10
Layer:10 – LOVE
Sep 7, 1998 8.1
E11
Layer:11 – INFORNOGRAPHY
Sep 14, 1998 7.7
E12
Layer:12 – LANDSCAPE
Sep 21, 1998 8.2
E13
Layer:13 – EGO
Sep 28, 1998 8.5

Cast

Kaori Shimizu
Kaori Shimizu
Lain Iwakura (voice)
Yoko Asada
Yoko Asada
Arisu Mizuki - Lain's friend (voice)
Ayako Kawasumi
Ayako Kawasumi
Mika Iwakura - Lain's older sister (voice)
Ryusuke Ohbayashi
Ryusuke Ohbayashi
Yasuo Iwakura - Lain's father (voice)
Rei Igarashi
Rei Igarashi
Miho Iwakura - Lain's mother (voice)
Sumi Mutoh
Sumi Mutoh
Chisa Yomoda (voice)
Keito Takimoto
Keito Takimoto
Tarō (voice)
Chiharu Tezuka
Chiharu Tezuka
Reika Yamamoto (voice)
Manabi Mizuno
Manabi Mizuno
Yūri Katō (voice)
Yuki Yamamoto
Yuki Yamamoto
Myū-Myū (voice)
Sora Fujimatsu
Sora Fujimatsu
Masayuki (voice)
Show Hayami
Show Hayami
Eiri Masami (voice)

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Serial Experiments Lain — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Serial Experiments Lain?

Serial Experiments Lain is streaming on dAnime in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Serial Experiments Lain on Netflix?

No, Serial Experiments Lain is not on Netflix in Japan as of August 2026. It's currently on dAnime.

Is Serial Experiments Lain on Amazon Prime Video?

Serial Experiments Lain isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Japan, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Serial Experiments Lain for free?

Serial Experiments Lain is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video in Japan.

How many seasons are in Serial Experiments Lain?

Serial Experiments Lain has 1 season in total (13 episodes). The series concluded in 1998.

Are all episodes of Serial Experiments Lain out yet?

Yes — all 13 episodes across 1 season of Serial Experiments Lain are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Serial Experiments Lain?

No — Serial Experiments Lain ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.