.hack S1:E2

Role Play

Tsukasa is trapped in an MMORPG called The World. With his conscious inaccessible, Tsukasa attempts to find his purpose for being in the game.

Folklore

BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight.

Wanted

Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.

Captured

Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.

Encounter

Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission.

Reason

Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World. This new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for playing.

Promise

Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.

Epitaph

An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.

Compensation

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.

Party

Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.

Entanglement

Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.

Twilight Eye

A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.

Castle

After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.

Evidence

Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events!

Depth

Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers.

Conflict

Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed.

Declaration

Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.

Recollection

Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unexpected attack.

Tempest

Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.

Despair

Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World.

Phantom

Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.

The Eve

Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.

Net Slum

Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.

Catastrophe

As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.

Return

Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.