Ovan
main character
TV
6.5
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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 6, 2006 – September 28, 2006
- Season
- Spring 2006
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Bee Train
- Director
- Kouichi Mashimo
- Music
- ALI PROJECT
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 65/100
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Virtual World80%Video Games80%Isekai40%Kemonomimi40%Nekomimi30%Tragedy20%Dungeon20%Anti-Hero20%Male Protagonist20%
overview details
Synopsis
After the destruction of "The World" in 2015, CC Corporation rebuilt the game using data from what was previously to be another game. "The World R:2" was then released in 2016. A newcomer to the game, Haseo, is instantly PKed and then revived by a mysterious man known as Ovan. With the problem of PKs occupying the game, Haseo soon after receives help from a female Harvest known as Shino. Amidst curiosity and confusion, Haseo is lead to joining the guild known as the Twilight Brigade. The guild that searches for the legendary object known as the "Key of the Twilight". Set before the .hack//G.U. game.
Should you watch .hack//Roots?
.hack//Roots has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 65/100 — 30% of 4,542 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #78 highest-rated anime of 2006, and #47 most popular anime of 2006, and #19 most popular anime of Spring 2006 on AniList.
Of the 8.3K AniList users who started it, 7.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 6.8K 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, Drama, Fantasy — especially virtual world, video games.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Kouichi Mashimo
- Series composition
- Miu Kawasaki
- Character design
- Satoshi Oosawa
- Music
- ALI PROJECT
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: .hack//Legend Of The Twilight (2003)
- Watch next: .hack//G.U. Trilogy (2008)
- Optional extras: Daitai 3-pun de Wakaru .hack History
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Silly-go-Round” by Yuuka Nanri
Endings (1)
- ED1“Boukoku Kakusei - Catharsis” by ALI PROJECT · eps 1-25
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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.hack//Roots FAQ
How many episodes does .hack//Roots have?
.hack//Roots has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch .hack//Roots?
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//Roots finished?
Yes. .hack//Roots has finished airing — the final episode aired September 28, 2006.
Is there a season 2 of .hack//Roots?
Yes — the story continues in .hack//G.U. Trilogy (2008).
What should I watch before .hack//Roots?
Watch .hack//Legend Of The Twilight first — .hack//Roots is a direct sequel.
Is .hack//Roots based on a other source?
Yes. .hack//Roots adapts the other source.
Who animated .hack//Roots?
.hack//Roots was animated by Bee Train and directed by Kouichi Mashimo.
Who sings the opening of .hack//Roots?
The opening, "Silly-go-Round", is performed by Yuuka Nanri.
Where can I watch .hack//Roots?
.hack//Roots is listed on Tubi TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.