Jul 20, 2013
I really wanted to like the .hack series and had high expectations for this, though it's not what you may be expecting.
The story sets up a great mystery - why is Tsukasa trapped inside a virtual world, and what's the deal with these strange monsters and characters? The premise is there, but it's all very slow-paced which can really try your patience if you do not enjoy works solely for character interaction and want a steady plot. That being said, the characters are varied and there is development of personality and relationships over the series. The major downside though, and what made
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me score this series poorly, is that so much is left unresolved. I persisted until the end because of how well the mystery was developed and I wanted to know the answers, and was left unsatisfied.
The opening theme is very nice, and the artwork itself is nothing special compared with recent anime, but environments within the World are nicely done. Brief glimpses into the 'real world' in silent black and white do add something to the messages about escapism.
Overall, it's something that shows certain themes through character interaction. If like myself, you came looking for an action-filled mystery, try looking elsewhere.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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