.hack — Season 1
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
About this season
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.
Episodes (26)
1. Role Play
Aired 4 April 2002 • 24 min
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. Guardian
Aired 11 April 2002 • 24 min
Tsukasa’s inability to log out of the world worries Mimiru. The Crimson Knights, on the other hand, see Tsukasa as a threat.
3. Folklore
Aired 18 April 2002 • 24 min
BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight.
4. Wanted
Aired 25 April 2002 • 24 min
Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.
5. Captured
Aired 2 May 2002 • 24 min
Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.
6. Encounter
Aired 9 May 2002 • 24 min
Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission.
7. Reason
Aired 16 May 2002 • 24 min
Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World. This new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for playing.
8. Promise
Aired 23 May 2002 • 24 min
Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.
9. Epitaph
7.0Aired 30 May 2002 • 24 min
An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.
10. Compensation
7.0Aired 6 June 2002 • 24 min
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. Party
9.0Aired 13 June 2002 • 24 min
Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.
12. Entanglement
Aired 20 June 2002 • 24 min
Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.
13. Twilight Eye
Aired 27 June 2002 • 24 min
A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.
14. Castle
Aired 4 July 2002 • 24 min
After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.
15. Evidence
8.0Aired 11 July 2002 • 24 min
Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events!
16. Depth
7.0Aired 18 July 2002 • 24 min
Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers.
17. Conflict
6.0Aired 25 July 2002 • 24 min
Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed.
18. Declaration
8.0Aired 1 August 2002 • 24 min
Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.
19. Recollection
9.0Aired 8 August 2002 • 24 min
Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unexpected attack.
20. Tempest
10.0Aired 15 August 2002 • 24 min
Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.
21. Despair
7.0Aired 23 August 2002 • 24 min
Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World.
22. Phantom
7.0Aired 29 August 2002 • 24 min
Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.
23. The Eve
8.0Aired 5 September 2002 • 24 min
Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.
24. Net Slum
8.0Aired 12 September 2002 • 24 min
Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.
25. Catastrophe
9.0Aired 19 September 2002 • 24 min
As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.
26. Return
8.0Aired 26 September 2002 • 24 min
Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.