Serial Experiments Lain Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1998 · TV Tokyo · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Serial Experiments Lain
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Serial Experiments Lain have?
Serial Experiments Lain has 1 season and 13 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on July 6, 1998 to September 28, 1998.
Is Serial Experiments Lain renewed, ended, or canceled?
Serial Experiments Lain has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Serial Experiments Lain?
It takes 5h 12m (312 minutes) to watch the complete run of Serial Experiments Lain. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 3 days. Yes! At 5.2 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 2.6 hours per day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Serial Experiments Lain?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 8 ("Layer:08 – RUMORS"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.6/10 based on 10 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Serial Experiments Lain?
Serial Experiments Lain is available for streaming on Apple TV Store. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Serial Experiments Lain?
Serial Experiments Lain has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Serial Experiments Lain?
The primary ensemble cast includes Kaori Shimizu as Lain Iwakura (voice) (age 43), Yoko Asada as Arisu Mizuki - Lain's friend (voice) (age 57), Ayako Kawasumi as Mika Iwakura - Lain's older sister (voice) (age 50), Ryusuke Ohbayashi as Yasuo Iwakura - Lain's father (voice) (age 80).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Kaori Shimizu | Lain Iwakura (voice) | 43 |
| Yoko Asada | Arisu Mizuki - Lain's friend (voice) | 57 |
| Ayako Kawasumi | Mika Iwakura - Lain's older sister (voice) | 50 |
| Ryusuke Ohbayashi | Yasuo Iwakura - Lain's father (voice) | 80 |
| Rei Igarashi | Miho Iwakura - Lain's mother (voice) | 63 |
| Sumi Mutoh | Chisa Yomoda (voice) | 55 |
| Keito Takimoto | Tarō (voice) | – |
| Chiharu Tezuka | Reika Yamamoto (voice) | 51 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Serial Experiments Lain are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.