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Head to head
Serial Experiments Lain vs Neon Genesis Evangelion
| 8.0 | Score | 8.3 |
| 244,066 | Popularity | 477,913 |
| 13 | Episodes | 26 |
| 1998 | Year | 1995 |
| Tv | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
DramaMysteryPsychologicalSci-FiPhilosophy
The verdict
- Higher ratedNeon Genesis Evangelion scores 83% vs 80%.
- More popularNeon Genesis Evangelion has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentSerial Experiments Lain is 13 eps vs 26.
- NewerSerial Experiments Lain (1998) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Serial Experiments Lain or Neon Genesis Evangelion for the full picture.