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.hack

.hack

TV-142002•25m•6.8/10
Action & AdventureAnimationMystery

Ratings

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6.8/10(36)

.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.

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Production

BeeTrain

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 4, 2002

Last Aired

September 28, 2006

Networks

TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Role Play
E1
Role Play
Air date: 2002-04-04
Tsukasa is trapped in an MMORPG called The World. With his conscious inaccessible, Tsukasa attempts to find his purpose for being in the game.
Guardian
E2
Guardian
Air date: 2002-04-11
Tsukasa’s inability to log out of the world worries Mimiru. The Crimson Knights, on the other hand, see Tsukasa as a threat.
Folklore
E3
Folklore
Air date: 2002-04-18
BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight.
Wanted
E4
Wanted
Air date: 2002-04-25
Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.
Captured
E5
Captured
Air date: 2002-05-02
Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.
Encounter
E6
Encounter
Air date: 2002-05-09
Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission.
Reason
E7
Reason
Air date: 2002-05-16
Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World. This new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for playing.
Promise
E8
Promise
Air date: 2002-05-23
Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.
Epitaph
E9
Epitaph
Air date: 2002-05-30
An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.
Compensation
E10
Compensation
Air date: 2002-06-06
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.
Party
E11
Party
Air date: 2002-06-13
Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.
Entanglement
E12
Entanglement
Air date: 2002-06-20
Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.
Twilight Eye
E13
Twilight Eye
Air date: 2002-06-27
A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.
Castle
E14
Castle
Air date: 2002-07-04
After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.
Evidence
E15
Evidence
Air date: 2002-07-11
Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events!
Depth
E16
Depth
Air date: 2002-07-18
Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers.
Conflict
E17
Conflict
Air date: 2002-07-25
Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed.
Declaration
E18
Declaration
Air date: 2002-08-01
Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.
Recollection
E19
Recollection
Air date: 2002-08-08
Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unexpected attack.
Tempest
E20
Tempest
Air date: 2002-08-15
Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.
Despair
E21
Despair
Air date: 2002-08-23
Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World.
Phantom
E22
Phantom
Air date: 2002-08-29
Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.
The Eve
E23
The Eve
Air date: 2002-09-05
Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.
Net Slum
E24
Net Slum
Air date: 2002-09-12
Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.
Catastrophe
E25
Catastrophe
Air date: 2002-09-19
As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.
Return
E26
Return
Air date: 2002-09-26
Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.

Cast

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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