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MATIERICA 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 1577× the members.
  • MATIERICA is the quicker watch, 4h 29m 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.
MATIERICASerial Experiments Lain
Community score–8.01
Rank by score–#828
Members3555,196more
Favorited by0.0%3.3%more
Time to watch30mshorter4h 59m
Episodes113
FormatMovieTV Series
Aired20171998
StatusFinishedFinished
Studio––
Age ratingGR

Time to watch

Episodes × episode length, openings included

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ItemRuntime
MATIERICA30m
Serial Experiments Lain4h 59m

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MATIERICA vs Serial Experiments Lain FAQ

Is MATIERICA better than Serial Experiments Lain?

Not enough ratings yet to compare scores.

Which is longer, MATIERICA or Serial Experiments Lain?

Serial Experiments Lain is longer: 4h 59m against 30m.

Which is more popular?

Serial Experiments Lain has more members on Kitsu (55,196 vs 35).

If I liked MATIERICA, will I like Serial Experiments Lain?

Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like MATIERICA” list instead.