Serial Experiments Lain: Amazing Anime Series

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the anime series "Serial Experiments Lain," focusing on its complexity, themes, and the viewing experience. Participants share their opinions and experiences with the series, touching on its philosophical and psychological elements.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express strong admiration for "Serial Experiments Lain," suggesting it is complex and thought-provoking, even more so than "The Matrix."
  • One participant recounts a negative initial viewing experience, indicating that the series requires a certain mindset to appreciate fully.
  • Another participant warns that the series can be confusing and challenges viewers' perceptions of reality.
  • A fan highlights the philosophical and religious themes present in the series, encouraging others to engage with it for its depth.
  • One viewer mentions being in the middle of the series and finds the beginning slow, but has heard it becomes clearer in later episodes.
  • Another participant agrees that the series remains confusing throughout, offering reassurance about avoiding spoilers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express admiration for the series, but there are differing opinions on its accessibility and clarity, with some finding it confusing and others appreciating its depth. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall experience of watching the series.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that the series may require a specific mindset to engage with fully, and there are varying expectations about the clarity of the narrative as the episodes progress.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of anime, particularly those interested in complex narratives, philosophical themes, and psychological exploration may find this discussion relevant.

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Is anyone else here a big fan of the anime series "Serial Experiments Lain"?
personally, i think it rocks, though it also manages to make The Matrix series look simple and straightforeward in comparison.
 
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a friend and i went to the video store one day and got a whole load of anime, serial experiments lain included, we watched about half an episode and gave up, which i now regret as it looked really interesting, you just got to be in the mood however, as with most anime.
 
half an episode? HALF AN EPISODE??!

good god, you haven't even begun to dive into the depths of it.
I will warn you, that if you ever get your hands on it again, it will confuse the hell out of you, while dragging your idea of reality through a meat grinder and then smooshing it back together with one of those squeezing thignies that they had in olden times for drying clothes.
 
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as all good anime should!
 
Another Lain Fan!

I asked this question in these forums about a year ago. Sadly I never received a reply. Anyone interested in philosophy and religion should see Serial Experiments Lain, so I was hoping someone around here had seen this magnificent and deep anime. Alas I found another person who has seen it. :smile: I've seen it a few times. It is a brilliant and truly mind-warping story. I’m a huge fan of Lain! I want the DVD box set but unfortunately don’t have the money to spend on it right now. :frown: You mentioning it makes me want to go watch it again, I haven’t seen it in awhile…
 
ah. I just started watching it. I am on layer 6 or so. No Spoilers please! The first part starts out soo slow. But I hear that it is a little less confusing in the later episodes and stuff is explained.

So far I think it is pretty cool :)
 
It never really stops getting confusing. and don't worry, I won't tell you any spoilers.
 

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