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Region：Japan
Type：TV
English name：.hack//Roots
Official name：.hack//Roots
Chinese name：.hack//根源
Other names：黑客根源 / 骇客根源
Premiered：April 5, 2006
Status：Finished Airing
Tags：Science fiction / Online game / Adventure / Source original
Director：真下耕一
Scenario：広平虫 / 川崎美羽
Storyboard：渡辺正樹 / 真下耕一 / 久保山英一 / 高木茂樹 / 澤井幸次
Co-director：川面真也 / 久保山英一 / 徳本善信 / 清水久敏 / 黒川智之
Studios：BeeTrain
Producers：テレビ東京 / バンダイビジュアル
Family：.hack//The Movie: Sekai no Mukou ni
Rating：12+

.hack//Roots

In 2015, CC Corporation's data centre caught on fire destroying The World.

By splicing in data from what would have been another project, CC Corp.

was able to rebuild the game.

In 2016, The World R:2 was released.

In this slightly different world Haseo spends his time with Shino and Ovan in the guild known as the Twilight Brigade.

PV EpisodesTiles view / List view

Main EpisodesTiles view / List view

Apr 5, 2006

EP1 - Welcome to "The World"

Haseo's entrance into The World is marked by a hostile attack – and a crushing defeat. His adventure appears to be over before it started until a mysterious stranger gives him new life.
Apr 12, 2006

EP2 - Twilight Brigade

His search for information about his mysterious savior leads to an invitation for Haseo to join Ovan’s guild.
Apr 19, 2006

EP3 - Join

Rumors being spread about Haseo lead to attacks against him. Invitations to join two separate guilds intrigue him, but an encounter with Shino will influence his choice.
Apr 26, 2006

EP4 - Fore Feel

Haseo embarks on a journey through the game on a quest to level up, Sakisaka grows suspicious, and Tabby meets an untimely end.
May 3, 2006

EP5 - Distrust

Haseo is suspected of acting as a spy, putting him at odds with the Twilight Bridgade. His actions after the falling out only serve to further implicate him.
May 10, 2006

EP6 - Conflict

Concerns over Sakisaka’s loyalty arise, The World experiences technical difficulties, and Haseo unveils a few new tricks.
May 7, 2006

EP7 - Intrigue

Strange occurrences plague The World as Haseo wanders the Lost Grounds. Later, a group exploration leads to shocking new knowledge and a sudden disappearance!
May 24, 2006

EP8 - Starting

The group stumbles upon a portal, Haseo shares an encounter with Ender, and more is learned about the virus cores.
May 31, 2006

EP9 - Melee

While attempting to collect all the Virus Cores, the Twilight Brigade is attacked by adversaries – and relocated to a mysterious, unknown area.
Jun 7, 2006

EP10 - Missing

Ovan wanders into a trap while searching for the Key of Twilight. Shino, in an attempt to secure Ovan’s release, makes a bold threat!
Jun 14, 2006

EP11 - Discord

Gord gives serious thought to leaving The World for good, and the administrators take serious action against some online outlaws.
Jun 21, 2006

EP12 - Breakup

The Twilight Brigade is forcibly disbanded, Gord finally arrives at a decision regarding his involvement in The World, and Haseo makes a vow to Shino.
Jun 28, 2006

EP13 - Tragedy

Tabby has some shocking news for Haseo, and Shino’s precious data beings to disappear.
Jul 5, 2006

EP14 - Unreturner

Haseo is devastated about his inability to prevent Shino from falling into a comatose state. Tabby has plans for a new guild, but its lack of members is troubling.
Jul 12, 2006

EP15 - Pad

Tabby encounters two players who are new to The World. Later, she learns the secrets to leveling up, and Haseo embarks on a quest for revenge.
Jul 19, 2006

EP16 - Resolution

Phyllo attempts to comfort Haseo, who continues to agonize over his comatose friend. A dangerous new quest – and the promise of newfound power – tempts Haseo.
Jul 26, 2006

EP17 - Painful Forest

Tabby’s been worried about Haseo since his departure to the Forest of Pain. She expresses her concern to Subaro, who is instructed by Pi to follow Haseo into the forest. Meanwhile, Yata and Pi prod Phyllo for information about his relationship with Ovan.
Aug 2, 2006

EP18 - Limit

Tabby is still struggling with her inability to help Haseo in the Forest of Pain. In the forest, Haseo grows frustrated with the ever-growing amount of monsters he must fight before going deeper, but his quest for more power may be his downfall.
Aug 9, 2006

EP19 - Violation

Tawaraya returns unde the moniker “Tohta” to discover a gang of money traders has been flooding the market, creating high inflation. Despite his quest for secrecy, Tohta can’t stand back and let the money traders fleece innocent players, and decides to intervene.
Aug 16, 2006

EP20 - Pursuit

As Haseo’s search for information about Tri-Edge continues, his sanity begins to slip away, and in a murderous rage he kills several PKs. Yata and Pi are still on the hunt for Haseo’s factor. They send Subaro to retrieve it, but she can’t overcome Haseo’s manic strength.
Aug 23, 2006

EP21 - Defeat

A mysterious new player, Midori, has started a “hit-me-if-you-can” service. Haseo, still in the grips of manic power, enlists her services in order to discover Tri-Edge’s whereabouts. Meanwhile, Tohka encourages Tabby to start her own guild.
Aug 30, 2006

EP22 - Bonds

Tabby starts a new healing guild, but so far they haven’t had much success. Tohka points out that their levels are way to low to help anyone, and demands they go out and raise them. Haseo finally makes an appearance in town, and Phyllo warns him about the dangers of being single-minded.
Sep 6, 2006

EP23 - Trial

Haseo, consumed by a violent mania, will stop at nothing to find Tri-Edge, even it if means slaughtering any Player Killer who steps in his way. But while on his murderous rampage he’s left behind a trail of PK enemies who band together to stop him.
Sep 13, 2006

EP24 - Confront

After brutally slaughtering all the PKers, Haseo earns the nickname “The Terror of Death.” Still in the grips of insanity, Haseo refuses help or warnings from his old guild. But when Haseo finally encounters Tri-Edge, will he able to carry out his plan?
Sep 20, 2006

EP25 - Truth

There’s been no sign of Haseo for several days now, and rumors swirl that he’s quit for good. In his absence, Tabby has a realization, and also discovers a new love interest! Meanwhile, Phyllo divulges something shocking to Tohta.
Sep 27, 2006

EP26 - Determination

Haseo reappears after his hiatus only to receive devastating news about Phyllo. Tabby finally discovers the confidence to make her own decisions, and informs Haseo she has decided to become a nurse in order to save Shino. Now, Haseo is alone with only his memories to keep him company.