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Head to head
Serial Experiments Lain vs From the New World
| 8.0 | Score | 8.0 |
| 245,990 | Popularity | 175,409 |
| 13 | Episodes | 25 |
| 1998 | Year | 2012 |
| Tv | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
DramaMysteryPsychologicalSci-FiSupernaturalPhilosophy
The verdict
On the numbers, Serial Experiments Lain edges it — but they share 6 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- More popularSerial Experiments Lain has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentSerial Experiments Lain is 13 eps vs 25.
- NewerFrom the New World (2012) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Serial Experiments Lain or From the New World for the full picture.