玲音
Reine PlayStation version
A PlayStation game released on November 26, 1998, which organizes the story through audio and video archives within the network. Character experiences are set separately from the anime of the same name.
Ere (Lingyin Archive)
Additional investigation data. Ere001 shows a meeting between Hiiragi and Kyoko, and asks about Rein's past separately.
DCL (Lingyin Archive)
Independent categories of image data. In the public text, Dcl011–012 records Kyoko calling Reine and classmates to talk about her computer skills, as they had already left.
Ekm (Lingyin Archive)
Kyoko's memories, documenting the two girls' experiences of shopping, school, and makeup through fragments of conversation, are different from Reine's own perspective.
LDA (Lingyin Archive)
Reine's diary left behind. In LDA001, Nakahiko suggested she keep a diary, then number it to record daily experiences like shopping, family and school interactions.
Dia (Lingyin Archive)
Consult medical records, separate from recordings and diaries. The entry includes the date of the visit and the observer's observations, which cannot be directly equated with the individual's statement.
Eda (Lingyin Archive)
Additional materials, including investigations related to Makino, police interviews, and news programs, extend Rene's case to others' perspectives.
Cou (Lingyin Archive)
A recording of Reine and Hiiragi's consultation. Cou001 begins with her mother going to the waiting room and Hiiragi easing Rene's nerves with Earl Grey tea.
TDA (Lingyin Archive)
Hiiragi's own diary and consultation recordings were recorded separately; The words spoken to Reine during meetings can be compared with expressions in private life.
Tachibana Research Institute
After returning to Japan, Hiiragi worked at the research institute. Takeshi also works here; Professor Takashima is Hiiragi's direct superior, and Yoshida, an employee at the equipment company, often visits.
RML
The health medical equipment in the story is recommended by Yoshida to Hiiragi. RML is equipment in game settings.
Kaori Tsuji
Kaori Tsuji credited the Japanese voice for this work in 'Reon'.
Maya Okamoto
Maya Okamoto credited the Japanese voice for the series in "Reon."
Shuko Mera (Reon)
A 27-year-old rookie consultant who returned to China after graduating from graduate school in the United States and took over Reine at Tachibana General Research Institute. She later became the one receiving counseling; She has grown distant from Takeshi in love, but gradually becomes attracted to Yoshida.
Kyoko (Reine)
Lingyin's friend from elementary school, lively and outgoing; After something happened, the two lost contact. Her memories form an independent archive.
Professor Takashima (Reine)
Hiiragi was her direct supervisor at the research institute, often assigning her miscellaneous tasks. He suddenly committed suicide, and the character description did not explain the motive.
Kanako (Reine)
Hiiragi's friend, a professional woman working at a publishing company, nicknamed Kanappe.
Yoshida (Reine)
A regular employee at the health equipment company at Tachibana Research Institute, she recommends RML equipment to Hiiragi and gradually becomes her favorite.
Tomokun (Reon)
Lingyin's elementary school classmate, who visited her when she was ill and was welcomed by the girls in her class; After transferring, he continued to correspond for a while.
Takeshi (Reine)
Shuagi's lover during her graduate studies in the United States and also a colleague at the Tachibana Research Institute; The two gradually grew apart, and he later married another woman.
Shinichiro Makino (Reon)
An ordinary company employee who met Reine online became involved in the incident after helping her gather supplies, and is continuously pursued by the police. The game's character page is named Shinichiro.
Reine's mother (Reine)
After Reine's parents divorced, they lived with their daughter and once drove her to Misato's house. The game character page does not provide a name.
Harumi (Reine)
Hiiragi's friend, the sudden news of their marriage surprised both Hiiragi and Kanako.
Usagi (Reon)
Someone she interacts with Rei-on online, has knowledge close to hackers, listens to her troubles, and her identity is unknown.
Iwakura Reon (Rein)
An introverted girl, her gaming record lasted from age 11 to 14. After age 12, she received counseling from Hiiragi due to auditory hallucinations and other issues. In the game, she has no siblings, and there are doubts between her early online records and her stated age.
Reine's father (Reine)
He dotes on Rei-yin deeply; After divorcing his wife, he cut off contact. The game character page does not provide a name.
Kaori (Reon)
Rei's elementary school classmate, close to Kyoko, accustomed to considering all sides, and rarely interacts with Reine.
Misato (Reine)
Reiyin's middle school friend, skilled at the violin, and cheerful in personality. Reine was often driven by her mother to meet her, but she suddenly moved away later.
Rei
"Serial Experiments Lain" is a title released by Pioneer on PlayStation on November 26, 1998. Players gradually learn about Lingyin and related characters by reading voices, videos, and records saved online, rather than following a continuous dialogue route.