.hack (2002)

1 - 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.

2 - Guardian

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

3 - Folklore

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

4 - Wanted

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

5 - Captured

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

6 - Encounter

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

7 - Reason

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

8 - Promise

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

9 - Epitaph

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

10 - Compensation

Bears 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.

11 - Party

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

12 - Entanglement

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

13 - Twilight Eye

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

14 - Castle

After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the groups search for the key.

15 - Evidence

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16 - Depth

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

17 - Conflict

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

18 - Declaration

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

19 - Recollection

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

20 - Tempest

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

21 - Despair

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

22 - Phantom

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

23 - The Eve

Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helbas gate, and Crim explains Subarus true life condition.

24 - Net Slum

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

25 - Catastrophe

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

26 - Return

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