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In Search of Axis 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.
Left in charts
In Search of Axis
★ 5.86 · 1989–1991
Right in charts
Serial Experiments Lain
★ 8.01 · 1998
The short version
- Serial Experiments Lain is rated higher by the community: 8.01 vs 5.86.
- Serial Experiments Lain is more widely watched, with 552× the members.
- In Search of Axis is the quicker watch, 4h 53m 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.
| In Search of Axis | Serial Experiments Lain | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 5.86 | 8.01higher |
| Rank by score | #12,251 | #825better |
| Members | 100 | 55,170more |
| Favorited by | 0.0% | 3.3%more |
| Time to watch | 6mshorter | 4h 59m |
| Episodes | 3 | 13 |
| Format | Special | TV Series |
| Aired | 1989–1991 | 1998 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Polygon Pictures | – |
| Age rating | G | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 6% vs 46%
- In Search of Axis
- Serial Experiments Lain
0%15%30%
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| In Search of Axis | Serial Experiments Lain | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 18% | 1% |
| 2★ | 8% | 1% |
| 3★ | 14% | 1% |
| 4★ | 9% | 3% |
| 5★ | 20% | 3% |
| 6★ | 18% | 7% |
| 7★ | 8% | 17% |
| 8★ | 0% | 21% |
| 9★ | 2% | 19% |
| 10★ | 5% | 27% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| In Search of Axis | 6m |
| Serial Experiments Lain | 4h 59m |
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Shared genres
None
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In Search of Axis vs Serial Experiments Lain FAQ
Is In Search of Axis better than Serial Experiments Lain?
By community score, Serial Experiments Lain is ahead (8.01 vs 5.86). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, In Search of Axis or Serial Experiments Lain?
Serial Experiments Lain is longer: 4h 59m against 6m.
Which is more popular?
Serial Experiments Lain has more members on Kitsu (55,170 vs 100).
If I liked In Search of Axis, will I like Serial Experiments Lain?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like In Search of Axis” list instead.