Series · 2006
".hack//Roots" follows the tale of Haseo, a black 'Adept Rogue'(a class that can use multiple types of weapons) and member of the "Twilight Brigade", a small guild created within "The World R:2." In the year 2015, the CC Corporation's building burned down, and with it, most of the existing data for "The World." By splicing in data from what would have potentially been another game with what remained of "The World" after the fire, CC Corp. created "The World R:2" and released it in 2016, which is when the anime takes place. The main revisions in this release were that the game allowed for guild and PvP (player vs player) play.
1 season · 26 episodes

Episode 01
Welcome to the World
Haseo's entrance into The World is marked by a hostile attack - and a crushing defeat. His adventure appears to be over before it started until a mysterious stranger gives him new life.

Episode 02
Twilight Brigade
His search for information about his mysterious savior leads to an invitation for Haseo to join Ovan's guild.

Episode 03
Join
Rumors being spread about Haseo lead to attacks against him. Invitations to join two separate guilds intrigue him, but an encounter with Shino will influence his choice.

Episode 04
Forefeel
Haseo embarks on a journey through the game on a quest to level up, Sakisaka grows suspicious, and Tabby meets an untimely end.

Episode 05
Distrust
Haseo is suspected of acting as a spy, putting him at odds with the Twilight Bridgade. His actions after the falling out only serve to further implicate him.

Episode 06
Conflict
Concerns over Sakisaka's loyalty arise, The World experiences technical difficulties, and Haseo unveils a few new tricks.

Episode 07
Intrigue
Strange occurrences plague The World as Haseo wanders the Lost Grounds. Later, a group exploration leads to shocking new knowledge and a sudden disappearance!

Episode 08
Starting
The group stumbles upon a portal, Haseo shares an encounter with Ender, and more is learned about the virus cores.

Episode 09
Melle
While attempting to collect all the Virus Cores, the Twilight Brigade is attacked by adversaries - and relocated to a mysterious, unknown area.

Episode 10
Missing
Ovan wanders into a trap while searching for the Key of Twilight. Shino, in an attempt to secure Ovan's release, makes a bold threat!

Episode 11
Discord
Gord gives serious thought to leaving The World for good, and the administrators take serious action against some online outlaws.

Episode 12
Break Up
The Twilight Brigade is forcibly disbanded, Gord finally arrives at a decision regarding his involvement in The World, and Haseo makes a vow to Shino.

Episode 13
Tragedy
Tabby has some shocking news for Haseo, and Shino's precious data beings to disappear.

Episode 14
Unreturner
Haseo is devastated about his inability to prevent Shino from falling into a comatose state. Tabby has plans for a new guild, but its lack of members is troubling.

Episode 15
Pad
Tabby encounters two players who are new to The World. Later, she learns the secrets to leveling up, and Haseo embarks on a quest for revenge.

Episode 16
Resolution
Phyllo attempts to comfort Haseo, who continues to agonize over his comatose friend. A dangerous new quest - and the promise of newfound power - tempts Haseo.

Episode 17
Painful Forest
Tabby's been worried about Haseo since his departure to the Forest of Pain. She expresses her concern to Subaro, who is instructed by Pi to follow Haseo into the forest. Meanwhile, Yata and pi prod Phyllo for information about his relationship with Ovan.

Episode 18
Limit
Tabby is still struggling with her inability to help Haseo in the Forest of Pain. In the forest, Haseo grows frustrated with the ever-growing amount of monsters he must fight before going deeper, but his quest for more power may be his downfall.

Episode 19
Violation
Tawaraya returns unde the moniker "Tohta" to discover a gang of money traders has been flooding the market, creating high inflation. Despite his quest for secrecy, Tohta can't stand back and let the money traders fleece innocent players, and decides to intervene.

Episode 20
Pursuit
As Haseo's search for information about Tri-Edge continues, his sanity begins to slip away, and in a murderous rage he kills several PKs. Yata and Pi are still on the hunt for Haseo's factor. They send Subaro to retrieve it, but she can't overcome Haseo's manic strength.

Episode 21
Defeat
A mysterious new player, Midori, has started a "hit-me-if-you-can" service. Haseo, still in the grips of manic power, enlists her services in order to discover Tri-Edge's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Tohka encourages Tabby to start her own guild.

Episode 22
Bonds
Tabby starts a new healing guild, but so far they haven't had much success. Tohka points out that their levels are way to low to help anyone, and demands they go out and raise them. Haseo finally makes an appearance in town, and Phyllo warns him about the dangers of being single-minded.

Episode 23
Trial
Haseo, consumed by a violent mania, will stop at nothing to find Tri-Edge, even it if means slaughtering any Player Killer who steps in his way. But while on his murderous rampage he's left behind a trail of PK enemies who band together to stop him.

Episode 24
Confront
After brutally slaughtering all the PKers, Haseo earns the nickname "The Terror of Death." Still in the grips of insanity, Haseo refuses help or warnings from his old guild. But when Haseo finally encounters Tri-Edge, will he able to carry out his plan?

Episode 25
Truth
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 a realization, and also discovers a new love interest! Meanwhile, Phyllo divulges something shocking to Tohta.

Episode 26
Determination
Haseo reappears after his hiatus only to receive devastating news about Phyllo. Tabby finally discovers the confidence to make her own decisions, and informs Haseo she has decided to become a nurse in order to save Shino. Now, Haseo is alone with only his memories to keep him company.
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".hack//Roots" follows the tale of Haseo, a black 'Adept Rogue'(a class that can use multiple types of weapons) and member of the "Twilight Brigade", a small guild created within "The World R:2." In the year 2015, the CC Corporation's building burned down, and with it, most of the existing data for "The World." By splicing in data from what would have potentially been another game with what remained of "The World" after the fire, CC Corp. created "The World R:2" and released it in 2016, which is when the anime takes place. The main revisions in this release were that the game allowed for guild and PvP (player vs player) play.
1 principal cast
.hack//Roots is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The series has 1 season and 26 total episodes, rated 4.5/10 by 2 viewers.
.hack//Roots has 1 season with 26 episodes in total.
.hack//Roots has ended and is no longer in production.
.hack//Roots first aired on April 5, 2006.
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