The Best Episodes of .hack

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

Director: Hiroshi Morioka

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Director: Hiroshi Morioka

Writer: Kazunori Ito

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

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

Director: Yuuki Arie

Writer: N/A

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

Director: Koji Sawai

Writer: Kazunori Ito, Michiko Yokote

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

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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

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

Director: Koji Sawai

Writer: Kazunori Ito, Akemi Omode

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Director: Shinya Kawatsura

Writer: Kazunori Ito

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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