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.hack: .hack//SIGN

Poster for .hack Season 1

26 episodes · first aired Apr 4, 2002

Tsukasa wakes up inside The World, a massive online role-playing game full of magic and monsters, and finds himself unable to log out. With no knowledge of what’s happening in the real world, Tsukasa must discover how he ended up stuck in the game, and what connection he has with the fabled Key of the Twilight—an item that’s rumored to grant ultimate control over the digital realm.

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  1. 1 Role Play Apr 4, 2002 · 24m Tsukasa is trapped in an MMORPG called The World. With his conscious inaccessible, Tsukasa attempts to find his purpose for being in the game.
  2. 2 Guardian Apr 11, 2002 · 24m Tsukasa’s inability to log out of the world worries Mimiru. The Crimson Knights, on the other hand, see Tsukasa as a threat.
  3. 3 Folklore Apr 18, 2002 · 24m BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight.
  4. 4 Wanted Apr 25, 2002 · 24m Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.
  5. 5 Captured May 2, 2002 · 24m Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.
  6. 6 Encounter May 9, 2002 · 24m Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission.
  7. 7 Reason May 16, 2002 · 24m Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World. This new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for playing.
  8. 8 Promise May 23, 2002 · 24m Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.
  9. 9 Epitaph May 30, 2002 · 24m An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.
  10. 10 Compensation Jun 6, 2002 · 24m 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.
  11. 11 Party Jun 13, 2002 · 24m Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.
  12. 12 Entanglement Jun 20, 2002 · 24m Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.
  13. 13 Twilight Eye Jun 27, 2002 · 24m A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.
  14. 14 Castle Jul 4, 2002 · 24m After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.
  15. 15 Evidence Jul 11, 2002 · 24m Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events!
  16. 16 Depth Jul 18, 2002 · 24m Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers.
  17. 17 Conflict Jul 25, 2002 · 24m Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed.
  18. 18 Declaration Aug 1, 2002 · 24m Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.
  19. 19 Recollection Aug 8, 2002 · 24m Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unexpected attack.
  20. 20 Tempest Aug 15, 2002 · 24m Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.
  21. 21 Despair Aug 23, 2002 · 24m Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World.
  22. 22 Phantom Aug 29, 2002 · 24m Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.
  23. 23 The Eve Sep 5, 2002 · 24m Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.
  24. 24 Net Slum Sep 12, 2002 · 24m Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.
  25. 25 Catastrophe Sep 19, 2002 · 24m As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.
  26. 26 Return Sep 26, 2002 · 24m Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.