Those complaining about the vagueness or character development need to take a look at the point of this piece of art. Iโm not going to spoil the plot here, but if you know anything about Japanโs history and the countryโs struggles with isolation, identity, industrialization and ultimately, widespread social despair; then youโll understand why Lain is important as an allegory. Not only did it frame the feelings of many in their society at a pivotal point in their culture, but it has a lot to say about the human condition, who we are, if thereโs a god, and where we might be going if left unchecked. Lain is not a typical anime, itโs more like a piece of art that uses anime as itโs form of expression. I have been watching anime since the early nineties, and yes, if youโre looking for a more typical anime, lain is not for you. But if youโre looking for a unique experience, one that falls in the same category as Evangelion, then check it out.