.hack (2002)
A landmark anime franchise set inside a mysterious virtual MMORPG where the line between game and reality dangerously dissolves.
.hack - Series Information
- Original Title: .hack
- First Air Year: 2002
- Last Air Year: 2006
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 64
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: English, Japanese
- First Air Date: April 4, 2002 (United States - TV-14), April 4, 2002 (Germany - 16), April 4, 2002 (Australia - M)
- Networks: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
- Alternative Titles: Hack Sign (ES), 닷핵//사인 (KR), .hack//Quantum (JP), hack//SIGN (CH), .hack//量子 (CN), Hack (FR)
- Production Companies: BeeTrain
- Production Countries: Japan
.hack - Plot
.hack follows several young players as they navigate the vast, mysterious MMORPG known as "The World" – a place, it turns out, that is sometimes impossible to leave.
.hack - Trailer
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.hack - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Megumi Toyoguchi
- Kaori Nazuka
- Nobuyuki Hiyama
- Takumi Yamazaki
- Mitsuki Saiga
- Kazuhiro Nakata
- Akiko Hiramatsu
- Takahiro Sakurai
- Junpei Takiguchi
- Sanae Kobayashi
Writers
- Kazunori Ito
- Michiko Yokote
- Akemi Omode
- Kouhei Urasawa
.hack - FAQs
What is .hack about?
.hack follows young players trapped inside a massive online role-playing game called The World. Blending cyberpunk atmosphere with mystery and adventure, the series explores identity, isolation, and the blurring boundary between virtual existence and reality across three distinct anime seasons.
Is .hack based on a video game?
.hack is part of a larger multimedia franchise created by CyberConnect2 and Bandai that includes video games, manga, and anime. The anime series and games were developed simultaneously, sharing the same fictional MMORPG universe called The World, making them deeply interconnected companion works.
Where can you stream .hack online?
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How many seasons does .hack have?
.hack has 3 main seasons plus a specials collection. Season 1 is .hack//SIGN (26 episodes), Season 2 is .hack//Legend of the Twilight (12 episodes), and Season 3 is .hack//Roots (26 episodes), totalling 64 episodes across the entire run.
Who are the main voice actors in .hack?
The principal voice cast includes Mitsuki Saiga as Tsukasa, Takahiro Sakurai as Haseo, Megumi Toyoguchi as Tabby, Kaori Nazuka as Shino, Nobuyuki Hiyama as Balmung, Kazuhiro Nakata as Bear, Akiko Hiramatsu as BT, and Sanae Kobayashi as Pi.
Who composed the music for .hack?
The music for .hack was composed by Yuki Kajiura, renowned for her atmospheric and emotionally resonant scores. Her work on the series — particularly .hack//SIGN — became one of the most celebrated anime soundtracks of the early 2000s, praised for its ethereal, layered compositions.
When did .hack first air?
.hack first aired on April 4, 2002, in Japan on TV Tokyo. The series ran until 2006, spanning three seasons and a specials collection. It was rated TV-14 in the United States and received international releases in multiple regions.
How was .hack received by critics and audiences?
.hack//SIGN, the first season, earned strong praise for its moody atmosphere, philosophical themes, and Yuki Kajiura's exceptional soundtrack, though some critics noted its slow pacing. Later seasons received more mixed responses. The franchise overall holds a dedicated cult following among anime and JRPG fans worldwide.
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