Head to head
Ikimono-san 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 1314× the members.
- Ikimono-san is the quicker watch, 4h 35m shorter.
- Fans favorite Serial Experiments Lain more often (3.3% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Ikimono-san | Serial Experiments Lain | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | – | 8.01 |
| Rank by score | – | #828 |
| Members | 42 | 55,196more |
| Favorited by | 0.0% | 3.3%more |
| Time to watch | 24mshorter | 4h 59m |
| Episodes | 12 | 13 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2023 | 1998 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | – |
| Age rating | G | R |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Ikimono-san | 24m |
| Serial Experiments Lain | 4h 59m |
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Shared genres
None
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Ikimono-san vs Serial Experiments Lain FAQ
Is Ikimono-san better than Serial Experiments Lain?
Not enough ratings yet to compare scores.
Which is longer, Ikimono-san or Serial Experiments Lain?
Serial Experiments Lain is longer: 4h 59m against 24m.
Which is more popular?
Serial Experiments Lain has more members on Kitsu (55,196 vs 42).
If I liked Ikimono-san, will I like Serial Experiments Lain?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Ikimono-san” list instead.