.hack (Season 1)

Role Play (Episode 1)

Writer: Kazunori Ito

Air date: 2002-04-04

Runtime: 24 min

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

Guardian (Episode 2)

Writer: Kazunori Ito

Air date: 2002-04-11

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: Tsukasa’s inability to log out of the world worries Mimiru. The Crimson Knights, on the other hand, see Tsukasa as a threat.

Folklore (Episode 3)

Writer: Kazunori Ito

Air date: 2002-04-18

Runtime: 24 min

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

Wanted (Episode 4)

Writer: Kazunori Ito

Air date: 2002-04-25

Runtime: 24 min

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

Captured (Episode 5)

Writer: Kazunori Ito

Air date: 2002-05-02

Runtime: 24 min

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

Encounter (Episode 6)

Writer: Kazunori Ito

Air date: 2002-05-09

Runtime: 24 min

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

Reason (Episode 7)

Writer: Michiko Yokote

Air date: 2002-05-16

Runtime: 24 min

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

Promise (Episode 8)

Writer: Kazunori Ito

Air date: 2002-05-23

Runtime: 24 min

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

Epitaph (Episode 9) 7.0

Writer: Kazunori Ito

Air date: 2002-05-30

Runtime: 24 min

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

Compensation (Episode 10) 7.0

Air date: 2002-06-06

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: 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 (Episode 11) 9.0

Air date: 2002-06-13

Runtime: 24 min

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

Entanglement (Episode 12)

Writer: Kazunori Ito

Air date: 2002-06-20

Runtime: 24 min

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

Twilight Eye (Episode 13)

Air date: 2002-06-27

Runtime: 24 min

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

Castle (Episode 14)

Air date: 2002-07-04

Runtime: 24 min

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

Evidence (Episode 15) 8.0

Air date: 2002-07-11

Runtime: 24 min

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

Depth (Episode 16) 7.0

Air date: 2002-07-18

Runtime: 24 min

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

Conflict (Episode 17) 6.0

Air date: 2002-07-25

Runtime: 24 min

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

Declaration (Episode 18) 8.0

Air date: 2002-08-01

Runtime: 24 min

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

Recollection (Episode 19) 9.0

Air date: 2002-08-08

Runtime: 24 min

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

Tempest (Episode 20) 10.0

Air date: 2002-08-15

Runtime: 24 min

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

Despair (Episode 21) 7.0

Air date: 2002-08-23

Runtime: 24 min

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

Phantom (Episode 22) 7.0

Air date: 2002-08-29

Runtime: 24 min

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

The Eve (Episode 23) 8.0

Air date: 2002-09-05

Runtime: 24 min

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

Net Slum (Episode 24) 8.0

Air date: 2002-09-12

Runtime: 24 min

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

Catastrophe (Episode 25) 9.0

Air date: 2002-09-19

Runtime: 24 min

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

Return (Episode 26) 8.0

Writer: Kazunori Ito

Air date: 2002-09-26

Runtime: 24 min

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