.hack: .hack//SIGN (2002)

Episodes: 26
Premiered April 4, 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.

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Episodes

Episode 1 · April 4, 2002 · 24m

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.
Episode 2 · April 11, 2002 · 24m

Guardian
Tsukasa’s inability to log out of the world worries Mimiru. The Crimson Knights, on the other hand, see Tsukasa as a threat.
Episode 3 · April 18, 2002 · 24m

Folklore
BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight.
Episode 4 · April 25, 2002 · 24m

Wanted
Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.
Episode 5 · May 2, 2002 · 24m

Captured
Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.
Episode 6 · May 9, 2002 · 24m

Encounter
Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission.
Episode 7 · May 16, 2002 · 24m

Reason
Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World. This new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for playing.
Episode 8 · May 23, 2002 · 24m

Promise
Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.
Episode 9 · May 30, 2002 · 24m

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

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Episode 10 · June 6, 2002 · 24m

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.

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Episode 11 · June 13, 2002 · 24m

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

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Episode 12 · June 20, 2002 · 24m

Entanglement
Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.
Episode 13 · June 27, 2002 · 24m

Twilight Eye
A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.
Episode 14 · July 4, 2002 · 24m

Castle
After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.
Episode 15 · July 11, 2002 · 24m

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

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Episode 16 · July 18, 2002 · 24m

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

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Episode 17 · July 25, 2002 · 24m

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

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Episode 18 · August 1, 2002 · 24m

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

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Episode 19 · August 8, 2002 · 24m

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

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Episode 20 · August 15, 2002 · 24m

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

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Episode 21 · August 23, 2002 · 24m

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

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Episode 22 · August 29, 2002 · 24m

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

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Episode 23 · September 5, 2002 · 24m

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

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Episode 24 · September 12, 2002 · 24m

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

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Episode 25 · September 19, 2002 · 24m

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

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Episode 26 · September 26, 2002 · 24m

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

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