 If you liked
Serial Experiments Lain
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 ...then you might like
Ergo Proxy
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similar themes and even look and style of the animation.
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Recommended by dollie_mixtures
Ergo Proxy is a high budget show that develops way too slowly, but it's heavy on philosophical concepts of existence - similar to Lain's discussion of it. Ergo Proxy has some action but the background story and concept exploration take too long - it's 22 eps.
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Recommended by rayyhum777
Lain and Ergo Proxy are insistent in their constant interrogations. They are both intelligent series that demand more than one viewing, Lain is considerably more risqué in that it twists narrative conventions to the point they no longer apply while Ergo Proxy channels its intellectuality via the plot itself, even if it lags a bit at the end.
Many questions about life. Many things that you can explain with words...but sometimes you can't just explain in a normal way. Life or death? Good or evil? What is the meaning about the most small things in the excistence.
If you like weird stuff...you will love Ergo Proxy.
Ergo Proxy and Lain are both what I would describe and Dark and Psychological Anime. If you enjoyed the ambiance of Lain, you are sure to enjoy Ergo Proxy
The theme and characters are related to each other somehow..especially Ergo Proxy and Lain. Plus some scenes and speechs feel the same too..
And of course they are sure for the ones who adore 'psychological' things..
Both deal with machines developing sentience, humanity's evolution, and have similar art styles. I high recommend both if you are looking for a thinking anime, as they both illustrate many philosophical and sociological concepts that are hard to define.
Philosophical doctrines are used in both,too.
Both have dark atmosphere.
Both have gloomy colors in them.
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Recommended by neonstripedzebra
both are seinen with striking visuals and deep social metaphors. The characters in both are haunting and entirely human. I found it very easy to connect with their decisions and actions, and never felt the story was being pushed somewhere it shouldn't.
both series end with somewhat startling epiphanies. If you don't find your self at least puzzling over the series as a whole and fitting pieces together from every episode, I'd be suprised. I've rewatched SE:L many many times and I always get something new out of it
Both of these series have heavy psychological components.
Ergo Proxy uses a lot of heavy symbolism and is a tad pretentious but is genuinely one of the most artistic and thought compelling series to ever be produced.
Both are complexed psichological anime, have a kinda similar feel.
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Recommended by CherryAqua
Both are thought-provoking and mind-bending, though Ergo Proxy to lesser extent than Lain.
They are both anime that require you to think a bit more. very sad and serious vibe. both have cool story's.
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Recommended by mainstream_trash
It delivers a similarly dark tone to the audience, followed by a brief state of philosophical adventure which, though short-lived, is intriguing enough to keep you hooked on. However, they both suffer from keeping the implementation superstitious. Solid shows, nonetheless.
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Recommended by TheDarkEmperor
Both series have a sense of mystery around them and may require more than one sitting to fully understand.
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Recommended by deepNotThatDeep
Worlds were the technology causes giant, hazardous negligence towards concepts that are 'outside' the bigger picture. Lain is more relatable and even prophetic, as it develops its themes through the modern concept of the Internet. On the other hand, Ergo Proxy is heavy on biopunk and philosophical intrigue. Both share characters that are desperately attempting to find the answers of their own existence, yet having an almost completely opposite sense of progression.
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Recommended by OrthrosShrine
Even if the world they're in are not alike, the process and mindfuck stuff are very alike. They both make the viewer think or you can't understand. The protagonists both discover a new "world", different than theirs. Also they both have similar ost's, just Serial Experiments Lain's are a bit more electro.
Both are psychological sci-fi series with a complex story in which the main protagonist tries to understand who she/he is.
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Recommended by cute_aubrey
Similar pacing, atmosphere and somber attitude.
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Recommended by thehangingman
simar philosophical anime, both are meant for older mature audiences. Lain's philosophy is more straightfoward and Ergo Proxy has a good story with a deeper meaning.
Both shows focus on heavy philosophical/psychological themes, and have a very abstract plot development (i.e., it can be hard to follow what's happening). In both cases, looking at explanations online is recommended to get a better understanding of what occurred
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Recommended by Short_Circut
Both animes explore the idea of existencialism and idealism as a concept, going through a whole of ideas left by philosopher's such as George Berkeley and Nietzsche.
are you like me?? like to have a bath in existential dread every 2 days or so??
well, search no more my dude!! best shows that touches upon such topics ( as in deep philosophy, jokes on life, the meaning of i am therefor you are & yeah fun stuff in general ) in both subtle & not so subtle notes.
ya will have 𝓕𝓤𝓝! or will ya?? *que vsauce music*
It gets you thinking just like Ergo proxy. More of a trippy ride though.
Both are psichological, dark and futuristic. They have a complex storyline and get you thinking, which is always nice!
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Recommended by _saturnine
if you are looking for another deep and complex story set in a distopian future serial experiments lain might be the anime for you!
Although it doesnt offer any cute scenes, it is an anime worth watching!
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Recommended by Shinobu420
Loose similarities but both of these shows aren't for your average viewer. They are both heavily philosophical and have many underlying themes and narratives. Also very slow-paced as well and not for everyone in any way.
· Both animes delve deeply into complex psychological themes and explore the human mind, consciousness, identity and reality.
· Both series feature intricate and enigmatic storylines that keep the audience engaged and guessing.
· Both Ergo Proxy and Serial Experiments Lain have a cyberpunk inspired art style and atmosphere. They depict futuristic, dystopian worlds with advanced technology and explore the implications of the digital age on society and the human psyche.
· Both of them explore existential themes, such as the meaning of life, isolation, loneliness, the struggle to find one's identity in an increasingly complex and digital world.
· In both animes, the characters are multidimensional and
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Recommended by rhinestones
Both are very weird,cyberpunk and confusing.
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Recommended by KishinEgg2