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.hack
★ 6.8/10•2002•25m•TV-14•Action & Adventure•Animation•Mystery
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.hack follows several young players as they navigate the vast, mysterious MMORPG known as “The World” – a place, it turns out, that is sometimes impossible to leave.

Kazunori Ito · Screenplay

Koichi Mashimo · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 4, 2002

Episodes

Episode 1 - Role PlayE124m

Role Play

Tsukasa is trapped in an MMORPG called The World. With his conscious inaccessible, Tsukasa attempts to find his purpose for being in the game.

Apr 4, 2002

Episode 2 - GuardianE224m

Guardian

Tsukasa’s inability to log out of the world worries Mimiru. The Crimson Knights, on the other hand, see Tsukasa as a threat.

Apr 11, 2002

Episode 3 - FolkloreE324m

Folklore

BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight.

Apr 18, 2002

Episode 4 - WantedE424m

Wanted

Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.

Apr 25, 2002

Episode 5 - CapturedE524m

Captured

Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.

May 2, 2002

Episode 6 - EncounterE624m

Encounter

Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission.

May 9, 2002

Episode 7 - ReasonE724m

Reason

Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World. This new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for playing.

May 16, 2002

Episode 8 - PromiseE824m

Promise

Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.

May 23, 2002

Episode 9 - EpitaphE924m

Epitaph

An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.

May 30, 2002

Episode 10 - CompensationE1024m

Compensation

Bear's shortcomings as a father may be the root of his concern for Tsukasa. Clues arise as the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.

Jun 6, 2002

Episode 11 - PartyE1124m

Party

Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.

Jun 13, 2002

Episode 12 - EntanglementE1224m

Entanglement

Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.

Jun 20, 2002

Episode 13 - Twilight EyeE1324m

Twilight Eye

A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.

Jun 27, 2002

Episode 14 - CastleE1424m

Castle

After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.

Jul 4, 2002

Episode 15 - EvidenceE1524m

Evidence

Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events!

Jul 11, 2002

Episode 16 - DepthE1624m

Depth

Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers.

Jul 18, 2002

Episode 17 - ConflictE1724m

Conflict

Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed.

Jul 25, 2002

Episode 18 - DeclarationE1824m

Declaration

Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.

Aug 1, 2002

Episode 19 - RecollectionE1924m

Recollection

Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unexpected attack.

Aug 8, 2002

Episode 20 - TempestE2024m

Tempest

Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.

Aug 15, 2002

Episode 21 - DespairE2124m

Despair

Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World.

Aug 23, 2002

Episode 22 - PhantomE2224m

Phantom

Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.

Aug 29, 2002

Episode 23 - The EveE2324m

The Eve

Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.

Sep 5, 2002

Episode 24 - Net SlumE2424m

Net Slum

Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.

Sep 12, 2002

Episode 25 - CatastropheE2524m

Catastrophe

As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.

Sep 19, 2002

Episode 26 - ReturnE2624m

Return

Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.

Sep 26, 2002

Actors

Takahiro Sakurai

Takahiro Sakurai

Haseo (voice)

Megumi Toyoguchi

Megumi Toyoguchi

Tabby (voice)

Junpei Takiguchi

Junpei Takiguchi

Phyllo (voice)

Takumi Yamazaki

Takumi Yamazaki

Yata (voice)

Sanae Kobayashi

Sanae Kobayashi

Pi (voice)

Kaori Nazuka

Kaori Nazuka

Shino (voice)

Hiroki Touchi

Hiroki Touchi

Ovan (voice)

Ryotaro Okiayu

Ryotaro Okiayu

Sakisaka (voice)

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