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.hack//Roots

(2006)

Overview

In the newest version of the massive online RPG know as “The World,” Haseo and his guild mates search for a legendary item called the Key of the Twilight—but they’re not the only ones looking for it. When a rival guild faces off against Haseo and his teammates, the conflict has deep repercussions both inside and outside the game, and threatens to leave the players forever changed.

Cast

Takahiro Sakurai as Haseo (voice)
Takahiro Sakurai

as Haseo (voice)

Megumi Toyoguchi as Tabby (voice)
Megumi Toyoguchi

as Tabby (voice)

Junpei Takiguchi as Phyllo (voice)
Junpei Takiguchi

as Phyllo (voice)

Takumi Yamazaki as Yata (voice)
Takumi Yamazaki

as Yata (voice)

Sanae Kobayashi as Pi (voice)
Sanae Kobayashi

as Pi (voice)

Kaori Nazuka as Shino (voice)
Kaori Nazuka

as Shino (voice)

Hiroki Touchi as Ovan (voice)
Hiroki Touchi

as Ovan (voice)

Ryotaro Okiayu as Sakisaka (voice)
Ryotaro Okiayu

as Sakisaka (voice)

Episodes

Welcome to "The World" poster

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April 6, 2006

Haseo's entrance into The World is marked by a hostile attack – and a crushing defeat. His adventure appears to be over…

Twilight Brigade poster

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April 13, 2006

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

Join poster

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April 20, 2006

Rumors being spread about Haseo lead to attacks against him. Invitations to join two separate guilds intrigue him, but …

Fore Feel poster

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April 27, 2006

Haseo embarks on a journey through the game on a quest to level up, Sakisaka grows suspicious, and Tabby meets an untim…

Distrust poster

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May 4, 2006

Haseo is suspected of acting as a spy, putting him at odds with the Twilight Bridgade. His actions after the falling ou…

Conflict poster

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May 11, 2006

Concerns over Sakisaka’s loyalty arise, The World experiences technical difficulties, and Haseo unveils a few new trick…

Intrigue poster

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May 18, 2006

Strange occurrences plague The World as Haseo wanders the Lost Grounds. Later, a group exploration leads to shocking ne…

Starting poster

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May 25, 2006

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

Melee poster

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June 1, 2006

While attempting to collect all the Virus Cores, the Twilight Brigade is attacked by adversaries – and relocated to a m…

Missing poster

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June 8, 2006

Ovan wanders into a trap while searching for the Key of Twilight. Shino, in an attempt to secure Ovan’s release, makes …

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June 15, 2006

Gord gives serious thought to leaving The World for good, and the administrators take serious action against some onlin…

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June 22, 2006

The Twilight Brigade is forcibly disbanded, Gord finally arrives at a decision regarding his involvement in The World, …

Tragedy poster

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June 29, 2006

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

Unreturner poster

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July 6, 2006

Haseo is devastated about his inability to prevent Shino from falling into a comatose state. Tabby has plans for a new …

Pad poster

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July 13, 2006

Tabby encounters two players who are new to The World. Later, she learns the secrets to leveling up, and Haseo embarks …

Resolution poster

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July 20, 2006

Phyllo attempts to comfort Haseo, who continues to agonize over his comatose friend. A dangerous new quest – and the pr…

Painful Forest poster

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July 27, 2006

Tabby’s been worried about Haseo since his departure to the Forest of Pain. She expresses her concern to Subaro, who is…

Limit poster

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August 10, 2006

Tabby is still struggling with her inability to help Haseo in the Forest of Pain. In the forest, Haseo grows frustrated…

Violation poster

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August 17, 2006

Tawaraya returns unde the moniker “Tohta” to discover a gang of money traders has been flooding the market, creating hi…

Pursuit poster

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August 24, 2006

As Haseo’s search for information about Tri-Edge continues, his sanity begins to slip away, and in a murderous rage he …

Defeat poster

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August 31, 2006

A mysterious new player, Midori, has started a “hit-me-if-you-can” service. Haseo, still in the grips of manic power, e…

Bonds poster

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September 7, 2006

Tabby starts a new healing guild, but so far they haven’t had much success. Tohka points out that their levels are way …

Trial poster

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September 14, 2006

Haseo, consumed by a violent mania, will stop at nothing to find Tri-Edge, even it if means slaughtering any Player Kil…

Confront poster

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September 21, 2006

After brutally slaughtering all the PKers, Haseo earns the nickname “The Terror of Death.” Still in the grips of insani…

Truth poster

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September 28, 2006

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…

Determination poster

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September 28, 2006

Haseo reappears after his hiatus only to receive devastating news about Phyllo. Tabby finally discovers the confidence …