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The Best Episodes of .hack

Every episode of .hack ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of .hack!

.hack follows several young players as they navigate the vast, mysterious MMORPG known as “The World” – a place, it turns out, that is sometimes...
Genres:Action & AdventureAnimationMystery
Network:TV Tokyo

Best Episodes Summary

"Catastrophe" is the best rated episode of ".hack". It scored 7.6/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Hiroshi Morioka and written by N/A, it aired on 9/19/2002. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Castle".

  • Catastrophe
    7.6/1027 votes
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    #1 - Catastrophe

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 9/19/2002

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

    Director: Hiroshi Morioka

    Writer: N/A

  • Castle
    7.5/1025 votes
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    #2 - Castle

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/4/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Return
    7.5/1034 votes
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    #3 - Return

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 9/26/2002

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

    Director: Shinya Kawatsura, Yuuki Arie

    Writer: Kazunori Ito

  • Recollection
    7.4/1026 votes
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    #4 - Recollection

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 8/8/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tempest
    7.4/1025 votes
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    #5 - Tempest

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/15/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Net Slum
    7.4/1028 votes
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    #6 - Net Slum

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 9/12/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Encounter
    7.3/1036 votes
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    #7 - Encounter

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/9/2002

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

    Director: Hiroshi Morioka

    Writer: Kazunori Ito

  • Reason
    7.3/1032 votes
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    #8 - Reason

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/16/2002

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

    Director: Shigeki Takagi

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

  • Party
    7.3/1030 votes
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    #9 - Party

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/13/2002

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

    Director: Yuuki Arie

    Writer: N/A

  • Entanglement
    7.2/1028 votes
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    #10 - Entanglement

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/20/2002

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

    Director: Koji Sawai

    Writer: Kazunori Ito, Michiko Yokote

  • The Eve
    7.2/1026 votes
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    #11 - The Eve

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/5/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wanted
    7.1/1034 votes
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    #12 - Wanted

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/25/2002

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

    Director: Yuuki Arie

    Writer: Kazunori Ito

  • Captured
    7.1/1034 votes
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    #13 - Captured

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/2/2002

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

    Director: Koji Sawai

    Writer: Kazunori Ito, Akemi Omode

  • Declaration
    7.1/1024 votes
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    #14 - Declaration

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 8/1/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Phantom
    7.1/1025 votes
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    #15 - Phantom

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/29/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Guardian
    7.0/1045 votes
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    #16 - Guardian

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/11/2002

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

    Director: Hiroshi Morioka

    Writer: Kazunori Ito

  • Compensation
    7.0/1029 votes
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    #17 - Compensation

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/6/2002

    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.

    Director: Hiroshi Morioka

    Writer: N/A

  • Conflict
    7.0/1024 votes
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    #18 - Conflict

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 7/25/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Promise
    6.9/1029 votes
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    #19 - Promise

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/23/2002

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

    Director: Shinya Kawatsura

    Writer: Kazunori Ito

  • Epitaph
    6.9/1029 votes
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    #20 - Epitaph

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/30/2002

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

    Director: Yuuki Arie

    Writer: Kazunori Ito

  • Twilight Eye
    6.9/1026 votes
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    #21 - Twilight Eye

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/27/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Despair
    6.9/1025 votes
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    #22 - Despair

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/23/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Role Play
    6.8/1057 votes
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    #23 - Role Play

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/4/2002

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

    Director: Koji Sawai

    Writer: Kazunori Ito

  • Folklore
    6.8/1037 votes
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    #24 - Folklore

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/2002

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

    Director: Shinya Kawatsura

    Writer: Kazunori Ito

  • Depth
    6.8/1024 votes
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    #25 - Depth

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 7/18/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A