.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
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Role Play Apr 4, 2002
- E2 Guardian Apr 11, 2002
- E3 Folklore Apr 18, 2002
- E4 Wanted Apr 25, 2002
- E5 Captured May 2, 2002
- E6 Encounter May 9, 2002
- E7 Reason May 16, 2002
- E8 Promise May 23, 2002
- E9 Epitaph May 30, 2002
- E10 Compensation Jun 6, 2002
- E11 Party Jun 13, 2002
- E12 Entanglement Jun 20, 2002
- E13 Twilight Eye Jun 27, 2002
- E14 Castle Jul 4, 2002
- E15 Evidence Jul 11, 2002
- E16 Depth Jul 18, 2002
- E17 Conflict Jul 25, 2002
- E18 Declaration Aug 1, 2002
- E19 Recollection Aug 8, 2002
- E20 Tempest Aug 15, 2002
- E21 Despair Aug 23, 2002
- E22 Phantom Aug 29, 2002
- E23 The Eve Sep 5, 2002
- E24 Net Slum Sep 12, 2002
- E25 Catastrophe Sep 19, 2002
- E26 Return Sep 26, 2002
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 The Legendary Hero Jan 9, 2003
- E2 Kite’s Bracelet Jan 16, 2003
- E3 The Phoenix Feather Jan 23, 2003
- E4 Tanabata Night Jan 30, 2003
- E5 Mansion of Terror Feb 6, 2003
- E6 Trap of the Hot Steaming Water Feb 13, 2003
- E7 Twilight Moon Feb 20, 2003
- E8 The Solitary Knight Feb 27, 2003
- E9 Footsteps of Collapse Mar 6, 2003
- E10 Capital of Illusion Mar 13, 2003
- E11 The End of the World Mar 20, 2003
- E12 The Legend Begins Mar 27, 2003
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Welcome to "The World" Apr 6, 2006
- E2 Twilight Brigade Apr 13, 2006
- E3 Join Apr 20, 2006
- E4 Fore Feel Apr 27, 2006
- E5 Distrust May 4, 2006
- E6 Conflict May 11, 2006
- E7 Intrigue May 18, 2006
- E8 Starting May 25, 2006
- E9 Melee Jun 1, 2006
- E10 Missing Jun 8, 2006
- E11 Discord Jun 15, 2006
- E12 Breakup Jun 22, 2006
- E13 Tragedy Jun 29, 2006
- E14 Unreturner Jul 6, 2006
- E15 Pad Jul 13, 2006
- E16 Resolution Jul 20, 2006
- E17 Painful Forest Jul 27, 2006
- E18 Limit Aug 10, 2006
- E19 Violation Aug 17, 2006
- E20 Pursuit Aug 24, 2006
- E21 Defeat Aug 31, 2006
- E22 Bonds Sep 7, 2006
- E23 Trial Sep 14, 2006
- E24 Confront Sep 21, 2006
- E25 Truth Sep 28, 2006
- E26 Determination 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.