The worst episodes of .hack

Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.

  1. 01

    S01E17 · July 25, 2002 · 24m

    Conflict6.0

    Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed.

  2. 02

    S01E09 · May 30, 2002 · 24m

    Epitaph7.0

    An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.

  3. 03

    S01E10 · June 6, 2002 · 24m

    Compensation7.0

    Bear's shortcomings as a father may be the root of his concern for Tsukasa. Clues arise as the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.

  4. 04

    S01E16 · July 18, 2002 · 24m

    Depth7.0

    Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers.

  5. 05

    S01E21 · August 23, 2002 · 24m

    Despair7.0

    Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World.

  6. 06

    S01E22 · August 29, 2002 · 24m

    Phantom7.0

    Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.

  7. 07

    S01E15 · July 11, 2002 · 24m

    Evidence8.0

    Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events!

  8. 08

    S01E18 · August 1, 2002 · 24m

    Declaration8.0

    Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.

  9. 09

    S01E23 · September 5, 2002 · 24m

    The Eve8.0

    Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.

  10. 10

    S01E24 · September 12, 2002 · 24m

    Net Slum8.0

    Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.

  11. 11

    S01E26 · September 26, 2002 · 24m

    Return8.0

    Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.

  12. 12

    S01E11 · June 13, 2002 · 24m

    Party9.0

    Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.

  13. 13

    S01E19 · August 8, 2002 · 24m

    Recollection9.0

    Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unexpected attack.

  14. 14

    S01E25 · September 19, 2002 · 24m

    Catastrophe9.0

    As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.

  15. 15

    S01E20 · August 15, 2002 · 24m

    Tempest10.0

    Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.

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