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The Best Episodes of .hack Season 1

Every episode of .hack Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of .hack Season 1!

The Best Episodes of .hack Season 1

.hack follows several young players as they navigate the vast, mysterious MMORPG known as “The World” – a place, it turns out, that is sometimes...

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  1. 7.6/10(26 votes)

    #1 - Catastrophe

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    S1:E25

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

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    Writer:N/A
  2. 7.5/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Castle

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    S1:E14

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

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  3. 7.5/10(33 votes)

    #3 - Return

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    S1:E26

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

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  4. 7.4/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Recollection

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    S1:E19

    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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  5. 7.4/10(24 votes)

    #5 - Tempest

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    S1:E20

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

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  6. 7.4/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Net Slum

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    S1:E24

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

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  8. 7.3/10(36 votes)

    #7 - Encounter

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    S1:E6

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

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  9. 7.3/10(34 votes)

    #8 - Reason

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    S1:E7

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

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  10. 7.2/10(30 votes)

    #9 - Party

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    S1:E11

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

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    Director:Yuuki Arie
    Writer:N/A
  11. 7.2/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Entanglement

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    S1:E12

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

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  12. 7.2/10(25 votes)

    #11 - The Eve

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    S1:E23

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

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  13. 7.1/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Wanted

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    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Yuuki Arie
  14. 7.1/10(34 votes)

    #13 - Captured

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    S1:E5

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

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  15. 7.1/10(23 votes)

    #14 - Declaration

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    S1:E18

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

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  16. 7.1/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Phantom

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    S1:E22

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

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  17. 7.0/10(45 votes)

    #16 - Guardian

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    S1:E2

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

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  18. 7.0/10(29 votes)

    #17 - Epitaph

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    S1:E9

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

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    Director:Yuuki Arie
  19. 7.0/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Conflict

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    S1:E17

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

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  20. 6.9/10(31 votes)

    #19 - Promise

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    S1:E8

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

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  21. 6.9/10(29 votes)

    #20 - Compensation

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    S1:E10

    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.

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  22. 6.9/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Twilight Eye

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    S1:E13

    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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  23. 6.9/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Despair

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    S1:E21

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

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  24. 6.8/10(58 votes)

    #23 - Role Play

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    S1:E1

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

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    Director:Koji Sawai
  25. 6.8/10(37 votes)

    #24 - Folklore

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    S1:E3

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

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  26. 6.8/10(23 votes)

    #25 - Depth

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    S1:E16

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Catastrophe" is the best rated episode of ".hack" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Hiroshi Morioka and written by N/A, it aired on 9/19/2002. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Castle".