Screenwriter Chiaki J. Konaka has broken his silence regarding the mysterious project Despera . Recently, rumors gained traction online suggesting that the work would be a direct sequel to Serial Experiments Lain ; however, Konaka clarified that this information is false.
Although both titles share the brilliant collaboration between screenwriter and illustrator Yoshitoshi Abe , they follow distinct paths. Desper is set in the Taisho period and explores unique themes of historical science fiction. Furthermore, the team emphasized that the news circulating recently is old data taking on new forms.
Expectations for the release remain high, even with production facing prolonged hiatuses. On the other hand, this clarification helps align the expectations of fans of cyberpunk and psychological anime . Therefore, don't expect to see Lain Iwakura return in this specific storyline. In this way, the work maintains its original and independent identity, far from the shadow of its famous predecessor.
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