Description: Login to the most successful online game in history. "The World" is being played by millions of people around the world, making it the most popular game ever. Players can go online and trade items, form parties, and go on quests. But none of that concerns Tsukasa. Trapped within "The World", a virtual prisoner - His journey from the digital world to the real world has just begun. From Bee Train! Studios. Series direction by Koichi Mshimo. Concept and character designs by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. Genre: Sci-fi/Drama
A Great Series For Most Anime Fans But Confusing As Well I found this series to be very entertaining both with the animation and soundtrack. The series mostly deals with characters in a virtual simulated game world for people everywhere to play but this series deals with a select group of players trying to solve some mystery both inside and outside the gaming world. The series has a very deep story depth concept but can be both hard to follow and harder to understand for the most part. My personal feelings were that it was trying to explain that even though we have problems in the real world we can't just escape our lives and try to live in a fake or made up world sooner or later we're going to have to face them sometimes regardless if we want too. But you most make your own opinions on this series for yourself. The soundtrack I felt was also incredible from the people who made the soundtracks for the anime NOIR and MADLAX if you have seen either of these anime series and liked the music you will like this soundtrack as well. The video is in wide-screen format with Japanese/English audio or just the music audio track again the animation looks almost the same as with NOIR or Madlax as well but is very clear and sharp.So before this goes away I say take a chance and try this one you may just like it...
I do want to give some people some information on the series about the characters Tsukasa and Subaru. I have seen some reviews online saying how since both the characters are both female in the real world that their relationship is weird. In no way is it suggested in the series that their relationship is romantic you have to see the whole series through and realize the life that Tsukasa had to live through and that she was merely trying to escape her pain as well as try to find something or someone that truly loved her and wouldn't just use or hurt her. The character for Subaru seemed to realize this on some level and saw Tsukasa's pain and loneliness and wanted to help her see that there could be something better in the real world to come back to.
I Love .Hack//Sign. So, so much. -siiiigh... I really do. That's no sarcasm title, tee hee! This collection is low in price, even at retail stores. Like one of the reviews before me, if you play RPGs or MMORPGs, you would really enjoy this series. Though a lot of viewers are disappointed by the ending of the show. I mean, I was too when it first aired. Then, after .Hack//Infection was released, I felt better.
This is how I see it:
The last episode that was aired is episode 25, if I'm right, and 26-7 are the bonus episodes that come with this box set. The ending of episode 25 is kind of like the introudction of .Hack//Infection, if you think about it. It only really seems like you get what you wanted out of the series ending if you played the games. For some people watching the two bonus episodes that comes with this collection helps as well. From what I remember, they're sort of (or completely) not envolved with the main storyline. I could be wrong. I know the aired episodes more than the extra two.
Now, it would make the ending of the show make you feel REALLY satisfied if you see the Union episode--ep. 28 from the Limited Edition collection. The Union episode is what it sounds. A union. Both sets of characters, from the show and games, gather together in Net Slum, after the events in the games have ended. The ending is really episode 25, and 28 is just a little bonus. You'd love this episode if you really want a nice "ending" to the series without playing the games. 28 is really enjoyable if you HAVE completed the games.
I suppose they didn't put the special episode in this collection to make it so there is a reason to buy the Limited Edition. Maybe? I don't know.
All in all, if you're a fan of the show, get it. If you think you're going to be a fan of the show, get it too! :) Happy viewing!
Edit: I got a little excited when I selected the star rating. I wanted to select 4 out of 5, because it is possible for the show to only be truly appreciated by players of RPGs.
A definite must-have for any anime collection! This series is one of my favorite anime of all time! I used to watch it religiously on Toonami in English, but I don't think they finished the series. I think they left out the last episode. But being the type of anime-watcher that I am, I had to see this series in it's intended format: Japanese. So, I eagerly purchased this box set, and couldn't be happier! I couldn't wait to finally watch it as it was meant to be watched. I love watching anime with another anime otaku friend of mine, cuz that just makes it better, to watch shows with friends. She also used to watch it on TV, but didn't have as many opportunities as me to watch it. I knew I'd love it!
The Best Of Anime Collection This DVD Box Set is one of the most beautiful Hack/Sign stories,its Anime Legends complete collection that, its GREAT stories and the best Anime, I love the Soundtrack :)
Never Ending Fun I would recommend getting the whole set. Its very fun to watch for kids and adults. I was hooked and now trying to find the other sets.
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