.hack 2002
What is .hack?
The television series .hack follows several young players as they navigate the vast, mysterious MMORPG known as The World. This virtual environment serves as the central setting for the narrative, which explores the experiences of these players within the game.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 64
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 4, 2002
- Last aired
- Sep 28, 2006
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
The television series .hack follows several young players as they navigate the vast, mysterious MMORPG known as The World. This virtual environment serves as the central setting for the narrative, which explores the experiences of these players within the game. A primary conflict arises when it becomes apparent that the digital space is sometimes impossible for the participants to leave. The series focuses on the interactions and challenges faced by these individuals as they traverse the digital landscape of the game. By centering on the mechanics of this MMORPG and the implications of being trapped within its parameters, the show examines the relationship between the users and the virtual world they inhabit. The mystery surrounding the inability to exit the game drives the progression of the story, highlighting the precarious nature of the players' situation. As the characters attempt to understand the nature of their confinement, the series delves into the consequences of their involvement in this enigmatic online platform.
Should you watch it?
“Teens unravel the mysteries of a virtual world they can't escape.”
- Unique blend of gaming and reality.
- Intriguing premise with layered storytelling.
- Pacing may feel slow to some viewers.
- Requires attention to grasp its layered narrative.
you're drawn to stories where virtual worlds hold real-world consequences.
Suitable for teens and adults who enjoy cerebral, tech-themed dramas.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Role Play Mytharc Apr 4, 2002
- E2 Guardian Core Apr 11, 2002
- E3 Folklore Core Apr 18, 2002
- E4 Wanted Core Apr 25, 2002
- E5 Captured Core May 2, 2002
- E6 Encounter Core May 9, 2002
- E7 Reason Core May 16, 2002
- E8 Promise Core May 23, 2002
- E9 Epitaph Core May 30, 2002
- E10 Compensation Core Jun 6, 2002
- E11 Party Core Jun 13, 2002
- E12 Entanglement Core Jun 20, 2002
- E13 Twilight Eye Core Jun 27, 2002
- E14 Castle Core Jul 4, 2002
- E15 Evidence Core Jul 11, 2002
- E16 Depth Core Jul 18, 2002
- E17 Conflict Core Jul 25, 2002
- E18 Declaration Core Aug 1, 2002
- E19 Recollection Core Aug 8, 2002
- E20 Tempest Core Aug 15, 2002
- E21 Despair Core Aug 23, 2002
- E22 Phantom Core Aug 29, 2002
- E23 The Eve Core Sep 5, 2002
- E24 Net Slum Core Sep 12, 2002
- E25 Catastrophe Mytharc Sep 19, 2002
- E26 Return Mytharc Sep 26, 2002
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 The Legendary Hero Mytharc Jan 9, 2003
- E2 Kite’s Bracelet Core Jan 16, 2003
- E3 The Phoenix Feather Core Jan 23, 2003
- E4 Tanabata Night Core Jan 30, 2003
- E5 Mansion of Terror Core Feb 6, 2003
- E6 Trap of the Hot Steaming Water Core Feb 13, 2003
- E7 Twilight Moon Mytharc Feb 20, 2003
- E8 The Solitary Knight Core Feb 27, 2003
- E9 Footsteps of Collapse Core Mar 6, 2003
- E10 Capital of Illusion Core Mar 13, 2003
- E11 The End of the World Mytharc Mar 20, 2003
- E12 The Legend Begins Mytharc Mar 27, 2003
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Welcome to "The World" Mytharc Apr 6, 2006
- E2 Twilight Brigade Core Apr 13, 2006
- E3 Join Core Apr 20, 2006
- E4 Fore Feel Core Apr 27, 2006
- E5 Distrust Core May 4, 2006
- E6 Conflict Core May 11, 2006
- E7 Intrigue Core May 18, 2006
- E8 Starting Core May 25, 2006
- E9 Melee Core Jun 1, 2006
- E10 Missing Core Jun 8, 2006
- E11 Discord Core Jun 15, 2006
- E12 Breakup Core Jun 22, 2006
- E13 Tragedy Core Jun 29, 2006
- E14 Unreturner Core Jul 6, 2006
- E15 Pad Core Jul 13, 2006
- E16 Resolution Core Jul 20, 2006
- E17 Painful Forest Core Jul 27, 2006
- E18 Limit Core Aug 10, 2006
- E19 Violation Core Aug 17, 2006
- E20 Pursuit Core Aug 24, 2006
- E21 Defeat Core Aug 31, 2006
- E22 Bonds Core Sep 7, 2006
- E23 Trial Core Sep 14, 2006
- E24 Confront Core Sep 21, 2006
- E25 Truth Mytharc Sep 28, 2006
- E26 Determination Mytharc Sep 28, 2006
Frequently asked questions
Is this show about hacking computers?
No, it's about players trapped in a virtual MMORPG called The World.
Is it based on a game?
Yes, it's set within a fictional MMORPG and ties into a larger multimedia project.
Is there action in the show?
There is some action, but the focus is more on mystery and psychological themes.
Does the show have a lot of episodes?
It spans multiple seasons, though exact episode counts are not specified here.
Is it in English or Japanese?
The original version is Japanese; an English-dubbed version also exists.
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