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1 / 2- 1EP 1
Haseo encounters Player Killers and meets the mysterious Ovan in The World
Apr 6, 2006Haseo begins playing the game The World and immediately faces threats from Player Killers. After these opponents defeat him, a character named Ovan intervenes and revives him. Following this incident, news of Ovan spreads rapidly, causing nearly all other players in The World to seek out Haseo for information regarding this mysterious figure.
- 2EP 2
Haseo Investigates Ovan's Guild and Encounters a Rare Visitor on the Bridge
Apr 13, 2006Haseo seeks information regarding the enigmatic guild led by Ovan. Upon reaching a portal, he encounters Ovan, who invites him to join the organization. Haseo declines an immediate decision, stating he will consider the offer before departing. Subsequently, the scene shifts to Phyllo, who is situated on his customary bridge. He turns to address Naobi, remarking on the unusual nature of Naobi's visit to the town. This sequence highlights Haseo's ongoing interest in Ovan's group while introducing a brief interaction between Phyllo and Naobi that underscores the rarity of the latter's presence in the area.
- 3EP 3
Haseo joins the Twilight Brigade after rumors make him a target
Apr 20, 2006Rumors spread by an unknown source cause many players to view Haseo as a legend, leading to him being targeted. Consequently, he receives invitations to join both the Twilight Brigade and the trading guild TaN. Haseo spends time interacting with Shino during this period. After these interactions, he ultimately decides to accept the invitation and join the Twilight Brigade.
- 4EP 4
Shino guides Haseo to Lost Ground for leveling while Sakisaka questions his motives and Tabby suffers a PK attack.
Apr 27, 2006Shino accompanies Haseo to a different Lost Ground location to facilitate his leveling process. Meanwhile, Sakisaka becomes suspicious regarding Haseo's reasons for joining the guild and his prior conversation with Gord about guild matters. In a separate incident, Tabby is PK'd by Ender. The episode focuses on Shino's guidance, Sakisaka's growing doubts about Haseo's intentions, and the violent encounter involving Tabby and Ender.
- 5EP 5
Tabby suspects Haseo of being TaN messenger, leading to his departure from Twilight Brigade
May 4, 2006Tabby begins to suspect that Haseo is acting as a messenger for TaN. This growing distrust causes Haseo to leave the Twilight Brigade. Later, Tabby and Shino observe Haseo speaking with a TaN member who had contacted him. The encounter reinforces Tabby's belief in Haseo's connection to the group, creating tension within their previous associations. The narrative focuses on the breakdown of trust between the characters due to these perceived alliances and communications with the opposing faction.
- 6EP 6
Sakisaka's loyalty questioned during meteor shower attack by Ender
May 11, 2006A meteor shower occurs while Sakisaka faces doubts regarding his loyalty. Ender launches an assault targeting both Sakisaka and Tabby. The game environment suffers from technical glitches during the confrontation. Haseo arrives to provide assistance. Upon his arrival, he demonstrates a newly acquired ability. This event highlights the instability of the game world and introduces a significant change in Haseo's capabilities amidst the chaos caused by Ender's attack.
- 7EP 7
Haseo investigates Lost Grounds and encounters glitches while searching with Tabby and Sakisaka.
May 18, 2006During an investigation of the Lost Grounds, Haseo suffers a significant glitch within The World. The narrative provides further details regarding Virus Cores. Haseo joins Tabby and Sakisaka for a team search in the Lost Grounds, an area where they previously discovered virus cores. They identify common markings in this location. Haseo observes something unusual about the lines present. Subsequently, the three individuals disappear mysteriously from the scene.
- 8EP 8
Haseo, Tabby, and Sakisaka discover portals and investigate Virus Cores in the Lost Grounds.
May 25, 2006Haseo, Tabby, and Sakisaka realize that the lines they discovered function as portals. As they continue exploring the Lost Grounds, Tabby and Sakisaka encounter a glitch, while Haseo faces an encounter with Ender. Haseo observes that the Virus Cores display multiple colors, contrasting with the pillars found in one of the Lost Grounds. This observation provides a significant breakthrough for the Key of the Twilight. Following this discovery, Haseo locates another Virus Core, advancing their investigation into these mysterious elements within the game world.
- 9EP 9
The Twilight Brigade Assembles Virus Cores Amidst TaN Attack
Jun 1, 2006The Twilight Brigade strives to unite all Virus Cores. Tawaraya provides Sakisaka with the final Core. Gord and B-Set arrive to assist the Twilight Brigade during an assault by TaN. Subsequently, the Twilight Brigade members are transported to an unknown location. Ender and her TaN subordinates pursue them to discover their destination. This episode is known as "Melee" in North America.
- 10EP 10
Twilight Brigade battles TaN while Ovan seeks the Key and falls into Naobi's trap.
Jun 8, 2006The Twilight Brigade engages in combat with TaN members as Ovan searches for the Key of the Twilight. Ovan enters a door, unknowingly stepping into a trap set by Naobi and the rest of TaN. Shino later threatens TaN, promising to expose their illegal online activities unless Ovan is returned. Consequently, TaN disbands after deciding to keep Ovan captive. Naobi proceeds to read Ovan's PC data while he remains held against his will.
- 11EP 11
Gord contemplates quitting the game after TaN members are banned due to Shino's evidence.
Jun 15, 2006Gord is considering leaving the game. This decision follows the banning of several TaN members, an action taken after Shino provided the administrators with evidence regarding TaN's illegal activities.
- 12EP 12
Shino disbands Twilight Brigade as Gord and B-Set quit while Haseo promises to stay
Jun 22, 2006Shino officially disbands the Twilight Brigade. Gord and B-Set quit the game because Ovan is apparently never coming back. Haseo promises to stay with Shino even if there was no guild. Shino decides to wait for Ovan to return with Haseo.
- 13EP 13
Haseo discovers Shino has been PK'd at the Hulle Granz Cathedral.
Jun 29, 2006Tabby informs Haseo that Shino traveled alone to the Hulle Granz Cathedral. Concerned this might be another trap orchestrated by Naobi, Haseo rushes to the location to verify her safety. Upon arrival, he discovers that Shino has been PK'd, and her Character data is actively disappearing. In a desperate attempt to reach her, Haseo tries to contact Shino in the real world by calling her phone. However, she does not answer the call, leaving him unable to confirm her status or intervene further. The episode focuses on the immediate aftermath of the attack and Haseo's failed attempt to connect with his friend outside the game environment.
- 14EP 14
Haseo struggles with guilt over Shino's condition while Tabby finds solace in his company.
Jul 6, 2006Haseo blames himself for failing to protect Shino. He receives a call from her mother but remains silent about her coma, knowing she would not believe he was caused by someone killing her in The World. Meanwhile, Phyllo begins spending more time with Haseo. Tabby starts a guild with Sakisaka, but he resigns and leaves to play a new game. This abandonment leaves Tabby alone in the game, making her feel she has no one but Haseo by her side.
- 15EP 15
Tabby assists new World members while Haseo vows revenge against Tri-Edge for Shino's fate
Jul 13, 2006Tabby encounters two new members of The World and assists them in playing the game, though she clarifies that she cannot offer the same support that Shino and Sakisaka provided to her. Later, while speaking with Phyllo, she meets Kuhn. Recognizing Tabby's difficulties, Kuhn instructs her and the two brothers on efficient leveling strategies within The World. Meanwhile, Haseo remains furious regarding the incident involving Shino and the mysterious figure resembling Kite. Driven by this anger, he resolves to stop at nothing to retrieve Shino and exact revenge on Tri-Edge.
- 16EP 16
Taihaku meets Ovan while Haseo confronts Phyllo about Tri-Edge and Shino's coma.
Jul 20, 2006Taihaku encounters Ovan, which may inspire his decision to enter the Forest of Pain. Meanwhile, Haseo learns that Phyllo met Tri-Edge and demands details about the incident. Phyllo deflects the inquiry by telling Haseo to stop blaming himself for Shino's coma. Enraged and still burdened by guilt, Haseo challenges Phyllo to a battle but is defeated. Following the loss, Phyllo warns Haseo against fighting Tri-Edge, predicting he will likely become a Lost One. Despite this caution, Haseo discovers the new Forest of Pain quest. He chooses to undertake it to grow stronger and defeat Tri-Edge, deliberately disregarding Phyllo's advice regarding the dangers ahead.
- 17EP 17
Tabby joins the Forest of Pain event and befriends Sabuto while waiting for Haseo.
Jul 27, 2006Tabby enters the Forest of Pain event due to her concern for Haseo, where she meets and befriends Sabuto. Meanwhile, Taihaku and Haseo participate in the same event. Pi instructs Subaro to observe Haseo’s actions within the forest. Yata and Pi investigate whether Phyllo’s close relationship with Ovan stems from him being the sole survivor of a Tri-Edge encounter. Ovan engages in combat against Tri-Edge. Upon reaching the end of the Forest of Pain, Taihaku completes the quest. Consequently, Tabby decides to retire from the quest, choosing to wait for Haseo to return on his own accord.
- 18EP 18
Haseo answers a question and gains the Flick Reaper form after logging out.
Aug 10, 2006Taihaku receives his reward for answering a mysterious man's question while Tabby waits for Haseo to exit the quest. Haseo reaches the end and meets Harald Hoerwick, who asks about his daughter. Seeking more power, Haseo claims indifference to the man's daughter and logs out of the quest approximately 30 seconds before the time limit expires, having received a painful upgrade to his third form. He then appears before Tabby, looking different because the shock of not answering the question boosted him to his third adept rogue form, Flick Reaper.
- 19EP 19
Tawaraya confronts merchants inflating game prices while Yata observes Haseo
Aug 17, 2006Tawaraya returns as Tohta concludes his business and discovers merchants purchasing rare items with real currency, causing in-game prices to surge. Determined to halt this exploitation, he sets out to stop them. Meanwhile, Yata continues to watch Haseo.
- 20EP 20
Haseo's Descent into Madness While Hunting for Tri-Edge Information
Aug 24, 2006Haseo begins to lose his sanity while searching for information on Tri-Edge, interrogating PKs and killing them if they do not provide the desired answers. Saburo attempts to reveal a factor that Yata and Pi are interested in by fighting, but fails. Meanwhile, Taihaku discusses the Forest of Pain and Haseo with Phyllo. Tohta makes contact with Haseo, an action that earns Haseo's trust.
- 21EP 21
Haseo pursues Midori for Tri-Edge intel while Tabby and Seisaku form a guild.
Aug 31, 2006Haseo engages Midori in combat, but she effortlessly evades his strikes. He seeks information from her because she witnessed Tri-Edge and survived the encounter. Frustrated by his inability to find useful details about Tri-Edge, Haseo continues to PK other players. Meanwhile, Tabby and Seisaku establish a guild intended to assist Haseo and the PKs he targets. This new organization aims to provide support to those involved in the ongoing conflicts surrounding the mysterious Tri-Edge entity.
- 22EP 22
Tabby's guild struggles with healing debut while Kuhn joins Raven and Haseo allows healing of victims
Sep 7, 2006Tabby and her guild experience a failed debut attempt focused on healing people, prompting Tohta to force them to level up. Meanwhile, Kuhn awakens his abilities as an Epitaph User and is recruited by Pi to join her guild, Raven. In a separate development, the Paw Pad Squad begins the process of healing Haseo’s victims. Notably, Haseo does not intervene or stop them from carrying out this healing work. These events highlight the contrasting paths of character development and guild recruitment within the narrative.
- 23EP 23
Haseo hunts PKers for Tri-Edge while Kuhn joins Raven and the Paw Pad Squad fractures.
Sep 14, 2006Haseo begins hunting other PKers in an effort to locate Tri-Edge, who is also a PKer. In response, the PKers unite to defeat him. Concurrently, Kuhn is introduced to Yata’s guild, Raven. The Paw Pad Squad attempts to heal Haseo and his victims, but Haseo kills everyone indiscriminately. This violent act causes all members except Tabby to leave the guild, as they no longer wish to assist Haseo.
- 24EP 24
Haseo earns the nickname The Terror of Death after the incident
Sep 21, 2006Following the incident, Haseo is labeled The Terror of Death and rejects assistance from Tabby, believing he alone can defeat Tri-Edge. After an argument with Sakaki and Atoli, he encounters Ovan, who directs him to Hulle Granz Cathedral. There, Tri-Edge is expected to return to the site of his PKing of Shino. Haseo confronts the boss but is defeated. Tri-Edge then uses a mysterious power to revert Haseo back to level 1, leaving him in a weakened state after the loss.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does .hack//Roots have?
- .hack//Roots has 26 episodes.
- When did .hack//Roots come out?
- .hack//Roots came out in 2006.
- Which studio made .hack//Roots?
- .hack//Roots was produced by Bee Train.
- Who directed .hack//Roots?
- .hack//Roots was directed by Kouichi Mashimo.
- Is .hack//Roots finished?
- Current status of .hack//Roots: Finished.