Serial Experiments Lain Acrylic Block Comes With Soundtrack

Anique Shop will release a CD-style acrylic block for Serial Experiments Lain. Pre-orders will open from November 29, 2024 and end on January 19, 2025. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

The CD-style acrylic block looks exactly as described. It’s an acrylic collection item that looks like the package for the CD. However, when you order it, you will also receive a download code for the entire soundtrack of Serial Experiments Lain. For reference, the CD costs 11,820 JPY ($76.60) on Amazon via Manga Boar. On Mercari, the cheapest it’s going for is $78.85. However, if you order this acrylic block, you can get the entire soundtrack (72 tracks) for only 3980 JPY ($25.80).

Normally, collectors might not be satisfied with digital ownership. It’s not as if you can display the item. However, with the acrylic block, you can place the item in your home while owning the actual soundtrack on your digital device. Of course, some collectors might still prefer to purchase and own the actual soundtrack.

Serial Experiments Lain aired in 1998, with a surreal art style and a story that focuses on topics like reality and communication. Since it came out, it’s been a popular work for its atypical story and visuals. In 2023, Anique released an AI chatbot powered by OpenAI, allowing you to speak with Lain, who will in turn grow from conversations with users.

The Serial Experiments Lain acrylic CD block will be available for pre-order via Anique from November 29, 2024. Anique does not offer international shipping.