.Hack//Roots

Genre: Science Fiction (Age Rating 13+)
Format: DVD (Region 1)
Length: Vol #1-2: 125 Minutes, Vol #3-6: 100 Minutes
Language: Bilingual - Japanese w/ English Subtitles and English Dubbed
Release: Bandai

Availability : Discontinued and Out of Print - Limited to Stock on Hand

It was the year 2015, and for millions of gamers it was the year "The World" came to an end. Caught within a mysterious fire, all the datacenters containing the world's most popular game was destroyed, taking with it all the information about the game.

Volume #1 (Eps #1-5)

Taking elements from what was to be a different game, "the World" is reborn as "The World R:2." However, as millions of players, both new and old flood the servers, they soon discover that this new version isn't as forgiving as its previous incarnation. Being one of these new players, Haseo finds himself not only the target of countless Player Killers, but of two rivaling guilds who hope to use him in pursuit of their own agendas.

Volume #2 (Eps #6-10)

The Twilight Brigade continues its search for the Virus Cores, mysterious items not included in the official game specs. They believe they need to collect them before they can find the coveted Key of the Twilight. Meanwhile, their rival Guild, TaN, pressures them even harder using their secret service led by a dangerous Player Killer Ender. Haseo has an idea on how to use the Virus Cores in one of the Lost Grounds. As their leader Ovan decides to take action, even Gord and Bset, who left the guild in disappointment, join them again to fight against the enemy warriors.

Volume #3 (Eps #11-14)

TaN is no more, Ovan is missing, and the Twilight Brigade is in disarray. As a result of their illegal activities, TaN has been forced to disband, the leaders of the guild prohibited from accessing the game. However, the mysterious disappearance of Ovan has left little time for the Twilight Brigade to rejoice. And as rumor concerning his possible location and motives spread dissent through the ranks, the Brigade finds itself facing its final days together. Yet as turmoil brews amongst the members of the Twilight Brigade, Ovan lies trapped in suspended animation; his fate in the hands of Yata and Pi, the reincarnation of the former TaN leaders. Meanwhile, the bizarre appearance of the player Tri-Edge will shatter the lives of Haseo and everyone else in The World.

Volume #4 (Eps #15-18)

The Twilight Brigade had dissolved and Shino has become a "Lost One" as the result of being eliminated by Tri-Edge. Even so, Tabby has settled on lingering around in "The World" after she comes to the aid of two novices trying to learn the ropes of this online game. Distressed by Shino's disappearance, Haseo becomes more determined to track down the lethal and insurmountable Tri-Edge despite Phyllo's warning. Sequentially, he enters the event referred to as the "Forest of Pain" after hearing of the reward that awaits the survivor of this gargantuan challenge. Meanwhile, an ex-secret service member that was sent by Yata and Pi monitors Haseo throughout this perilous competition.

Volume #5 (Eps #19-22)

Enraged and drunk on the terrible strength gained from the Forest of Pain event, Haseo embarks on a ruthless search for information concerning the whereabouts of Tri-Edge. His brutal inquisition leaves a trail of killed Player Characters in its wake. Saddened by this, Tabby is inspired to create a guild dedicated to healing Haseo and his victims. With the help of Tabby's newfound friends and Tohta, the new PC body of TaN's Tawaraya, the "Paw Pad Squadron" is born. Meanwhile, the mysterious Pi and Master Yata watch events unfold with intense interest, hoping to witness the awakening of Haseo's special power. When Haseo's search leads him to fight Midori, a player character who's expert fighting abilities allow her to run a profitable "hit me if you can" business and who has survived a battle with Tri-Edge himself, they are sure that it will be enough.

Volume #6 (Eps #23-26)