


After the termination of the incredibly popular virtual reality MMORPG "The World," a new version of the game—The World R:2—is brought online. On his first day in the game, newcomer Haseo thinks he has made some friends to quest with. However, as if mocking his sentiments, they kill his character just for fun. Luckily, he is saved by a mysterious, one-armed player named Ovan who offers to show him around The World. Alongside Ovan and his cleric friend Shino, Haseo enjoys a wonderful first year in the game. But this peaceful life is shattered when Shino's character is killed by a familiar figure notoriously known as Tri-Edge, whose victims have all fallen into comas in the real world. In a fit of rage, Haseo vows to find the elusive Tri-Edge and kill him. Taking place during Haseo's first year in The World, .hack//Roots explores the friendships Haseo built in the game before Tri-Edge ripped them away.
Total episodes
26
Filler episodes
0
% Filler
0.00%
You may wonder, how many seasons does .hack//Roots have? Well, currently .hack//Roots has a total of 3 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
Great news for this guide! .hack//Roots is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 26 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of .hack//Roots.
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to The World | 04/06/2006 | CANON |
| 2 | Twilight Brigade | 04/13/2006 | CANON |
| 3 | Join | 04/20/2006 | CANON |
| 4 | Forefeel | 04/27/2006 | CANON |
| 5 | Distrust | 05/04/2006 | CANON |
| 6 | Conflict | 05/11/2006 | CANON |
| 7 | Intrigue | 05/18/2006 | CANON |
| 8 | Starting | 05/25/2006 | CANON |
| 9 | Melee | 06/01/2006 | CANON |
| 10 | Missing | 06/08/2006 | CANON |
| 11 | Discord | 06/15/2006 | CANON |
| 12 | Breakup | 06/22/2006 | CANON |
| 13 | Tragedy | 06/29/2006 | CANON |
| 14 | Lost One | 07/06/2006 | CANON |
| 15 | Pad | 07/13/2006 | CANON |
| 16 | Resolution | 07/20/2006 | CANON |
| 17 | Painful Forest | 07/27/2006 | CANON |
| 18 | Limit | 08/10/2006 | CANON |
| 19 | Violation | 08/17/2006 | CANON |
| 20 | Pursuit | 08/24/2006 | CANON |
| 21 | Defeat | 08/31/2006 | CANON |
| 22 | Bonds | 09/07/2006 | CANON |
| 23 | Trial | 09/14/2006 | CANON |
| 24 | Confront | 09/21/2006 | CANON |
| 25 | Truth | 09/28/2006 | CANON |
| 26 | Determination | 09/28/2006 | CANON |
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