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Head to head
Mirage vs Serial Experiments Lain
| 5.8 | Score | 8.0 |
| 384 | Popularity | 250,776 |
| 1 | Episodes | 13 |
| — | Year | 1998 |
| Music | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
PsychologicalDissociative IdentitiesFemale ProtagonistDenpa
The verdict
On the numbers, Serial Experiments Lain edges it — but they share 4 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedSerial Experiments Lain scores 80% vs 58%.
- More popularSerial Experiments Lain has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentMirage is 1 eps vs 13.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Mirage or Serial Experiments Lain for the full picture.