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Special Screening Event for "Serial Experiments Lain"

In an exciting collaboration, the renowned fashion brand SEVESKIG has partnered with Humanax Entertainment to present a special screening of the iconic TV anime "Serial Experiments Lain" at the Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas. The event, titled "let's all love lain," promises an immersive experience, highlighting the connection between the anime and contemporary culture.

Screening Details

The screening will feature all 13 episodes of "Serial Experiments Lain," offering fans a chance to revisit the groundbreaking series. The event will take place in Cinema 3, which boasts approximately 300 seats, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience. The schedule for the screenings is as follows:

• - September 2 (Wednesday): Episodes 1 to 4 starting at 19:30
• - September 3 (Thursday): Episodes 5 to 8 at 19:30
• - September 4 (Friday): Episodes 9 to 13 at 19:30
• - September 5 (Saturday): Episodes 1 to 7 starting at 17:00
• - September 6 (Sunday): Episodes 8 to 13 at 17:00
• - September 7 (Monday): Episodes 1 to 4 at 19:30
• - September 8 (Tuesday): Episodes 5 to 8 at 19:30
• - September 9 (Wednesday): Episodes 9 to 13 at 19:30

Each episode runs approximately 24 minutes, making the entire special screening an enchanting journey through the narrative of Lain.

Ticket Information

Tickets will go on sale in advance for Humax Cinemas web members on August 11 (Tuesday) at 21:00. For non-members, tickets will be available from August 12 (Wednesday) at 0:00. The prices for the special screening are set as follows:

• - From September 2 to 4 and again from 7 to 9, tickets will be priced at 2,000 yen (including tax) per session.
• - For the weekend screenings on September 5 and 6, the ticket price rises to 3,000 yen each.

Please note that these are special rates, and no discounts or complimentary admissions will be applicable, including for shareholder privileges or point-based rewards.

Special Visual Unveiling

To commemorate this collaboration, the main visual created specifically for this event by acclaimed artist Yoshitoshi Abe will be unveiled during the screening. This design is expected to capture the intricate themes of the series while adding a modern twist that resonates with today’s audience.

Exclusive Event Benefits

Attendees can look forward to exclusive benefits upon entry, along with additional collaboration announcements. Details regarding a POPUP exhibition hosted at Laforet Harajuku are also set to be revealed later this month. The POPUP will run from September 2 to 8, from 11:00 to 20:00, in the 5th floor area titled "MAKE THE STAGE," with free admission for all.

A Brief Overview of "Serial Experiments Lain"

Firstly launched in 1998, "Serial Experiments Lain" is a media-mix phenomenon combining manga serialization, TV anime broadcasts, and game releases. It explores the blurred lines between the real world and a digital universe, depicting how human relationships evolve in this age of connectivity. This experimental series has endured the test of time, acclaimed for its foresight into contemporary social issues related to the internet.

The protagonist, schoolgirl Lain Iwakura, becomes ensnared in a web of intrigue after receiving an email from a classmate presumed dead. She then embarks on a surreal journey navigating the bizarre interactions between both virtual and tangible realities, drawing viewers into its enigmatic storytelling.

About SEVESKIG

Founded on the philosophy to create products that resonate emotionally with consumers, SEVESKIG, or Seven Seas Kings Leather, incorporates influences from various subcultures and has become widely recognized in the anime, art, and motorcycle communities. The brand prides itself on offering unique apparel that encapsulates a lifestyle of expression, making it a fitting partnership for this event.

Join us in this celebration of nostalgia and creativity at the screening of "Serial Experiments Lain," and let’s all fall in love with Lain once again!