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Re:The terrifyingly prescient ‘Serial Experiments Lain,’ 20 ... by dfxm12 on Monday April 19, 2021 @01:10PM (#26865217)
Even if you if you think the show is lacking substance, however you define that, there's more to a show than just the story. The character designs (and art direction in general), music, sci-fi setting, Apple references, etc. are all other reasons for its critical success & popularity (or maybe cult following is the right term, I don't know). That the soundtracks and artbooks are still so sought after is a testament to that.
Re:The terrifyingly prescient ‘Serial Experiments Lain,’ 20 ... by cl0ne on Monday April 19, 2021 @02:02PM (#26866016)
The atmosphere created by the sound design and music is a big reason I liked it.
Re:The terrifyingly prescient ‘Serial Experiments Lain,’ 20 ... by astrange on Monday April 19, 2021 @03:07PM (#26866724)
The studio made a show called Boogiepop Phantom afterwards (based on some urban fantasy light novels) that reuses a lot of art assets, including the sounds. It is unfortunately not nearly as good and the animation quality is seriously low.