Tsukasa
main character
TV
6.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 4, 2002 – September 26, 2002
- Season
- Spring 2002
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Bee Train
- Director
- Kouichi Mashimo
- Music
- Yuki Kajiura
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Virtual World98%Video Games88%Anti-Hero80%Amnesia68%Magic65%Tragedy60%Denpa60%Ensemble Cast60%Tanned Skin53%Super Power52%
overview details
Synopsis
A young wavemaster, only known by the alias of Tsukasa, wakes up in an MMORPG called The World, with slight amnesia. He does not know what he has previously done before he woke up. In The World, he is suspected to be a hacker of the Crimson Knights, as he was seen accompanying a tweaked character in the form of a cat. Unable to log out from the game, he wanders around looking for answers, avoiding the knights and other players he meets along the way. As Tsukasa explores The World, he stumbles upon a magical item that takes the form of a 'guardian', which promises him protection from all harm. Subaru, the leader of the Crimson Knights, along with several other players who became acquainted with Tsukasa, set out to investigate why Tsukasa is unable to log out, and attempt to get to the bottom of the problem before it gets out of hand. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Should you watch .hack//SIGN?
.hack//SIGN has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 33% of 11,769 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #40 highest-rated anime of 2002, and #10 most popular anime of 2002, and #15 highest-rated anime of Spring 2002 on AniList.
Of the 22.1K AniList users who started it, 10.7% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 16.2K have finished it.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery — especially virtual world, video games, anti-hero, amnesia.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Kouichi Mashimo
- Series composition
- Kazunori Itou
- Character design
- Satoshi Oosawa
- Character design
- Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
- Character design
- Yukiko Ban
- Character design
- Yuuko Iwaoka
- Character design
- Minako Shiba
- Music
- Yuki Kajiura
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. .hack//SIGN is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: .hack//Roots (2006), .hack//INTERMEZZO, .hack//Unison (2003), .hack//Liminality (2002)
- Optional extras: .hack//Gift, .hack//G.U. Returner, Daitai 3-pun de Wakaru .hack History
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Obsession” by See-Saw
Endings (1)
- ED1“Yasashii Yoake” by See-Saw
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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.hack//SIGN FAQ
How many episodes does .hack//SIGN have?
.hack//SIGN has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch .hack//SIGN?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is .hack//SIGN finished?
Yes. .hack//SIGN has finished airing — the final episode aired September 26, 2002.
Is there a season 2 of .hack//SIGN?
Yes — the story continues in .hack//Roots (2006) and .hack//INTERMEZZO and .hack//Unison (2003) and .hack//Liminality (2002).
Where do I start .hack//SIGN?
Start here: .hack//SIGN is the first entry, followed by .hack//Roots.
Is .hack//SIGN based on a manga?
No. .hack//SIGN is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated .hack//SIGN?
.hack//SIGN was animated by Bee Train and directed by Kouichi Mashimo.
Who sings the opening of .hack//SIGN?
The opening, "Obsession", is performed by See-Saw.