.hack
.hack//SIGN
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.
E1 · 24 min
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.
E2 · 24 min
Guardian
Tsukasa’s inability to log out of the world worries Mimiru. The Crimson Knights, on the other hand, see Tsukasa as a threat.
E3 · 24 min
Folklore
BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight.
E4 · 24 min
Wanted
Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.
E5 · 24 min
Captured
Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.
E6 · 24 min
Encounter
Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission.
E7 · 24 min
Reason
Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World. This new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for playing.
E8 · 24 min
Promise
Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.
E9 · 24 min
Epitaph
An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.
E10 · 24 min
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.
E11 · 24 min
Party
Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.
E12 · 24 min
Entanglement
Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.
E13 · 24 min
Twilight Eye
A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.
E14 · 24 min
Castle
After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.
E15 · 24 min
Evidence
Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events!
E16 · 24 min
Depth
Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers.
E17 · 24 min
Conflict
Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed.
E18 · 24 min
Declaration
Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.
E19 · 24 min
Recollection
Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unexpected attack.
E20 · 24 min
Tempest
Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.
E21 · 24 min
Despair
Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World.
E22 · 24 min
Phantom
Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.
E23 · 24 min
The Eve
Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.
E24 · 24 min
Net Slum
Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.
E25 · 24 min
Catastrophe
As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.
E26 · 24 min
Return
Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.