.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.

Episodes: 26

Star Cast: Mitsuki Saiga , Megumi Toyoguchi , Kazuhiro Nakata , Kaori Nazuka ,

Episodes List

Ep.1 Role Play

Air Date: 2002-04-04

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

Ep.2 Guardian

Air Date: 2002-04-11

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

Ep.3 Folklore

Air Date: 2002-04-18

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

Ep.4 Wanted

Air Date: 2002-04-25

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

Ep.5 Captured

Air Date: 2002-05-02

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

Ep.6 Encounter

Air Date: 2002-05-09

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

Ep.7 Reason

Air Date: 2002-05-16

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

Ep.8 Promise

Air Date: 2002-05-23

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

Ep.9 Epitaph

Air Date: 2002-05-30

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

Ep.10 Compensation

Air Date: 2002-06-06

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.

Ep.11 Party

Air Date: 2002-06-13

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

Ep.12 Entanglement

Air Date: 2002-06-20

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

Ep.13 Twilight Eye

Air Date: 2002-06-27

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

Ep.14 Castle

Air Date: 2002-07-04

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

Ep.15 Evidence

Air Date: 2002-07-11

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

Ep.16 Depth

Air Date: 2002-07-18

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

Ep.17 Conflict

Air Date: 2002-07-25

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

Ep.18 Declaration

Air Date: 2002-08-01

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

Ep.19 Recollection

Air Date: 2002-08-08

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