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Helpless Void vs Serial Experiments Lain

Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.

The short version

  • Serial Experiments Lain is more widely watched, with 2508× the members.
  • Helpless Void is the quicker watch, 4h 56m shorter.
  • Fans favorite Serial Experiments Lain more often (3.3% vs 0.0% of members).
  • They share Psychological.
Helpless VoidSerial Experiments Lain
Community score–8.01
Rank by score–#828
Members2255,186more
Favorited by0.0%3.3%more
Time to watch3mshorter4h 59m
Episodes113
FormatMovieTV Series
Aired20171998
StatusFinishedFinished
Studio––
Age ratingPGR

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Helpless Void3m
Serial Experiments Lain4h 59m

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Helpless Void vs Serial Experiments Lain FAQ

Is Helpless Void better than Serial Experiments Lain?

Not enough ratings yet to compare scores.

Which is longer, Helpless Void or Serial Experiments Lain?

Serial Experiments Lain is longer: 4h 59m against 3m.

Which is more popular?

Serial Experiments Lain has more members on Kitsu (55,186 vs 22).

If I liked Helpless Void, will I like Serial Experiments Lain?

Probably, if it was the psychological side you enjoyed.