.hack//Roots

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.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Edit

Background

No background information has been added to this title. Help improve our database by adding background information here.

Edit

Related Anime

Prequel:	.hack//Sign, .hack//Tasogare no Udewa Densetsu
Sequel:	.hack//G.U. Trilogy
Other:	.hack//Quantum

Kobayashi, Sanae
Japanese

More staff

Staff

Mashimo, Kouichi

Producer, Director, Storyboard, Sound Supervisor

Uchiyama, Daisuke

Producer

Morimoto, Kouji

Producer

Sawai, Kouji

Director

Edit

Opening Theme

"Silly-go-Round" by FictionJuction YUUKA

Edit

Ending Theme

	1: "Boukoku Kakusei - Catharsis" by Ali Project (eps 1-25)
	2: "King Knight" by Ali Project (eps 26)

Reviews

Apr 20, 2018

wolfwing

Recommended

A decent series hampered by it's desire to connect with the next series of games, simular to how signs was conencting to the first set of four games.

Story: the plot sets up and introduces some interesting ideas, that never quite go anywhere as they are all setting up the games, leaving you with a few unanswered questions if you don't play them.

Art and sound: Are decent, I enjoyed them, but nothing really ground breaking I felt.

Characters: You get some glimpses of good characters here, but they feel a little bit limited, and don't always understand their motivations.

Enjoyment and overall: ...

Open

Gift

Jun 25, 2023

Kiba_Snowpaw

Mixed Feelings

Brrr, my fellow frost furs, today we have a tale to share from the icy lands of .hack//Roots. A snowy saga that might leave you howling in frustration, or, if you're as cool as your old pal Kiba Snowpaw, might just send shivers of delight down your spine. As a seasoned anime watcher since the 80's, I've seen a fair few blizzards blow through the anime landscape. So, strap on your ice-skates, fluff up your fur, and let's hit the ice together, shall we?

This tale takes us to the far reaches of a digital world named 'The World,' a snowy expanse filled with mystery, intrigue, ... and characters as diverse as the Northern Lights. And oh, how I howled with delight at the introduction of Haseo, a character as bold as a blizzard, as intricate as a snowflake. But alas, dear pack, Haseo is but one wolf in a large pack, and not all are as frosty.

First things first, let's bare our fangs at the unfortunate fluff of filler episodes. As we wolves know, not every hunt leads to a feast. Sometimes, we chase our tails in the frosty wilderness, returning home empty-pawed. Similar to these hunts, .hack//Roots too finds itself scampering after elusive plot points, only to return with little to show for it.

And then there's the confusing change in perspective, faster than a snow hare in a wolf's sights. When we've just settled down to watch Haseo's story, we are jerked away to follow another character. It's like trying to follow a snow hare through a blizzard. You might catch glimpses, but you never truly see the whole picture.

Yet, amidst the flurries, there is beauty to behold. Our journey brings us to O-van, a character as striking as a lone pine against a white landscape. And let's not forget the symphony of the wild, the music by Ali Project that echoes through the frosty air. It's a song that could rouse even the laziest snow wolf from their slumber.

Frost furs, as an experienced Ice Wolf, I've learned one thing – not all storms bring despair. Sometimes, they sculpt the most beautiful ice formations. And .hack//Roots, my friends, is a storm that leaves behind an icy sculpture of mixed feelings. It is a blend of the dark and the bright, the tedious and the thrilling, much like our own journeys in life.

To my fellow anime enthusiasts, I offer a word of advice - keep your fur thick and your heart warm, for this anime will test your patience and tug at your emotions in equal measure. But remember, as we wolves say, "In the deepest winter, we find within us an invincible summer." And if you're a true snow wolf like me, you'll find a certain joy in the frozen landscape of .hack//Roots.

In the end, as a furry who has experienced both the chill winds and warm fires of anime, I'd rate .hack//Roots 3 out of 5 frosty paws. It may not be the most satisfying hunt, but it's a journey worth embarking on.

So frost furs, bundle up, grab your snacks, and settle in for a frosty journey through the digital wilderness of .hack//Roots. And remember, as long as we have our pack and our tales, no winter is too cold to bear. After all, we're wolves, and the cold never bothered us anyway.

Open

Gift

Mar 13, 2020

Algy63

Not Recommended

I am a huge fan of the entire .hack franchise. I have played all of the games and watched the previous anime .hack sign. I even have some of the OST from these downloaded onto my phone. I felt that I should disclose how much I like the series as a whole before diving into this review.

The story: 5/10

The story is not horrible, but it isn't great either. Other than one or two big important events, not too much really happens. I would rate this a little higher if there were fewer episodes, but more should have ...

Open

Gift

More stacks

Interest Stacks

.hack// series - a complete collection

by verimpa

16 Entries · 22 Restacks

Ocean Productions Dubbed Anime

by konor-good

50 Entries · 11 Restacks

More recommendations

Recommendations

More news

Recent News

North American Anime & Manga Releases for May

Here are the North American Anime & Manga releases for May 2015 Week 1: May 5th - 11th Anime Releases Astro Boy (2003) Complete Series Denki-gai Collectors'...read more

May 5, 2015 12:04 PM by Snow | Discuss (14 comments)

New .hack Anime Announced

According to Dengeki Online, Bandai Namco Games announced a new animation of .hack// series at Tokyo Game Show 2009. They also said it's not a TV anime. The new...read more

Sep 23, 2009 11:40 PM by dtshyk | Discuss (36 comments)

More discussions

Recent Forum Discussion

Poll: .hack//Roots Episode 26 Discussion VARIAchan - Dec 25, 2009	21 replies	by Wisliy »» Apr 24, 11:17 PM
Poll: .hack//Roots Episode 15 Discussion VARIAchan - Nov 29, 2009	6 replies	by Crack »» Feb 10, 2022 8:15 AM
Poll: .hack//Roots Episode 9 Discussion VARIAchan - Nov 29, 2009	5 replies	by Crack »» Feb 8, 2022 8:21 AM
what did you think of this series? Yokurama - Mar 4, 2008	16 replies	by removed-user »» May 27, 2021 4:54 PM
Poll: .hack//Roots Episode 14 Discussion VARIAchan - Nov 29, 2009	3 replies	by Berry-Vodka »» May 25, 2021 9:43 AM

Recent Featured Articles

The Profound Beauty of the .hack//SIGN OST Music

Although it was never the most popular, the .hack anime possesses some of the most memorable music in any anime. If you’ve never given .hack a try, its OST is the best place to start.

by samcook

14,615 views

Spoiler

Analysis Music

.hack//Roots

Alternative Titles

Information

Statistics

Available At

Resources

Streaming Platforms

Synopsis

Background

Visit MALxJapan
MALxJapan -More than just anime-

Related Anime

Characters & Voice Actors

Haseo

Ovan

Shino

Tabby

Phyllo

Azure Kite

Asta

Silabus

Kuhn

Pi

Staff

Opening Theme

Ending Theme

Reviews

Interest Stacks

Recommendations

Recent News

Recent Forum Discussion

Recent Featured Articles

MoreTop Anime

MoreTop Airing Anime

MoreMost Popular Characters

.hack//Roots

Alternative Titles

Information

Statistics

Available At

Resources

Streaming Platforms

Synopsis

Background

Visit MALxJapan MALxJapan -More than just anime-

Related Anime

Characters & Voice Actors

Staff

Opening Theme

Ending Theme

Reviews

Interest Stacks

Recommendations

Recent News

Recent Forum Discussion

Recent Featured Articles

MoreTop Anime

MoreTop Airing Anime

MoreMost Popular Characters

Visit MALxJapan
MALxJapan -More than just anime-