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Head to head
Ghost Hound vs Serial Experiments Lain
| 7.0 | Score | 8.0 |
| 34,052 | Popularity | 244,181 |
| 22 | Episodes | 13 |
| 2007 | Year | 1998 |
| Tv | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
MysteryPsychologicalSci-FiSupernaturalDenpaDissociative Identities
The verdict
On the numbers, Serial Experiments Lain edges it — but they share 6 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedSerial Experiments Lain scores 80% vs 70%.
- More popularSerial Experiments Lain has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentSerial Experiments Lain is 13 eps vs 22.
- NewerGhost Hound (2007) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Ghost Hound or Serial Experiments Lain for the full picture.