.hack//Liminality 2002

Overview

.hack//Liminality is an OVA series that serves as a companion to the .hack video game series developed for the PlayStation 2. While the related games focus on the MMORPG known as The World, this animated series shifts the narrative perspective to events occurring within the real world. The project consists of four volumes, with each installment released alongside its corresponding video game. In terms of production, the initial episode has a runtime of 45 minutes, while the three subsequent episodes each run for 30 minutes. The series was directed by Koichi Mashimo and written by Kazunori Ito. The musical score for the project was composed by Yuki Kajiura. Primary animation production was handled by Bee Train, the studio founded by Koichi Mashimo. The studio collaborated with other entities to complete the four volumes of the series. By focusing on the real-world implications of the game environment, the series provides a distinct viewpoint that complements the primary game narrative.