Reviews

While I love the Dot Hack series and honestly loved this series, this review will be for people who may not have played the games. Dot Hack Sign is the first(that I know of) to do trapped in a MMORPG. The characters consist of Tsukasa who is unable to log out, and is the only character to experience this problem. Mimiru, a heavy blade who is someone who tries to help Tsukasa but becomes frustrated easily. Bear, a sword user who is the logical/calm one of the cast. Finally there is Subaru, a heavy axe wielder, and also a guild leader and another who tries to help Tsukasa. For the most part this anime consists of drama as the characters bicker in a way that is reminiscent to high school. As they continue to get angry at each other, you're left wondering why they don't go their separate ways and be done. Even at the end of the anime when you think they have bonded, you are thrown a curve ball gain. The characters while fleshed out a bit, aren't given the development they fully deserve, instead leaving it up to you to piece it together. The soundtrack is written by kajiura yuki, who is known for her work on the SAO soundtrack and her contributions to works by Ufotable. If you are looking to experience the full entirety of Dot Hack I recommend saving this for last. This serves as a prequel and only expands more on the games.