★ 8.0 TV Series
Serial Experiments Lain
Storyline
A young wavemaster, only known by the alias of Tsukasa, wakes up in an MMORPG called The World, with slight amnesia. He does not know what he has previously done before he woke up. In The World, he is suspected to be a hacker of the Crimson Knights, as he was seen accompanying a tweaked character in the form of a cat. Unable to log out from the game, he wanders around looking for answers, avoiding the knights and other players he meets along the way. As Tsukasa explores The World, he stumbles upon a magical item that takes the form of a 'guardian', which promises him protection from all harm. Subaru, the leader of the Crimson Knights, along with several other players who became acquainted with Tsukasa, set out to investigate why Tsukasa is unable to log out, and attempt to get to the bottom of the problem before it gets out of hand. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Characters & Japanese Voice Cast
Tsukasa
Main
VA: Mitsuki Saiga
Subaru
Main
VA: Kaori Nazuka
Mimiru
Main
VA: Megumi Toyoguchi
Bear
Main
VA: Kazuhiro Nakata
Sora
Supporting
VA: Hiroshi Yanaka
Aura
Supporting
VA: Maaya Sakamoto
Balmung
Supporting
VA: Nobuyuki Hiyama
BT
Supporting
VA: Akiko Hiramatsu
Crim
Supporting
VA: Shinichirou Miki
Macha
Supporting
Helba
Supporting
VA: Yumi Touma
Silver Knight
Supporting
VA: Isshin Chiba Seasons & Related Anime
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