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The Best Episodes of .hack//Roots Season 1

Every episode of .hack//Roots Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of .hack//Roots Season 1!

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".hack//Roots" follows the tale of Haseo, a black 'Adept Rogue'(a class that can use multiple types of weapons) and member of the "Twilight Brigade", a small guild created within "The World R:2." In the year

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to the World
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Welcome to the World

    S1:E1

    Haseo's entrance into The World is marked by a hostile attack - and a crushing defeat. His adventure appears to be over before it started until a mysterious stranger gives him new life.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 2 - Twilight Brigade
    6.1/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Twilight Brigade

    S1:E2

    His search for information about his mysterious savior leads to an invitation for Haseo to join Ovan's guild.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 3 - Join
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Join

    S1:E3

    Rumors being spread about Haseo lead to attacks against him. Invitations to join two separate guilds intrigue him, but an encounter with Shino will influence his choice.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 4 - Forefeel
    5.9/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Forefeel

    S1:E4

    Haseo embarks on a journey through the game on a quest to level up, Sakisaka grows suspicious, and Tabby meets an untimely end.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 5 - Distrust
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Distrust

    S1:E5

    Haseo is suspected of acting as a spy, putting him at odds with the Twilight Bridgade. His actions after the falling out only serve to further implicate him.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 6 - Conflict
    6.3/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Conflict

    S1:E6

    Concerns over Sakisaka's loyalty arise, The World experiences technical difficulties, and Haseo unveils a few new tricks.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 7 - Intrigue
    5.4/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Intrigue

    S1:E7

    Strange occurrences plague The World as Haseo wanders the Lost Grounds. Later, a group exploration leads to shocking new knowledge and a sudden disappearance!

    Director:Unknown
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  8. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 8 - Starting
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Starting

    S1:E8

    The group stumbles upon a portal, Haseo shares an encounter with Ender, and more is learned about the virus cores.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 9 - Melle
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Melle

    S1:E9

    While attempting to collect all the Virus Cores, the Twilight Brigade is attacked by adversaries - and relocated to a mysterious, unknown area.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 10 - Missing
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Missing

    S1:E10

    Ovan wanders into a trap while searching for the Key of Twilight. Shino, in an attempt to secure Ovan's release, makes a bold threat!

    Director:Unknown
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  11. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 11 - Discord
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Discord

    S1:E11

    Gord gives serious thought to leaving The World for good, and the administrators take serious action against some online outlaws.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 12 - Break Up
    5.8/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Break Up

    S1:E12

    The Twilight Brigade is forcibly disbanded, Gord finally arrives at a decision regarding his involvement in The World, and Haseo makes a vow to Shino.

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  13. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 13 - Tragedy
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Tragedy

    S1:E13

    Tabby has some shocking news for Haseo, and Shino's precious data beings to disappear.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 14 - Unreturner
    5.8/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Unreturner

    S1:E14

    Haseo is devastated about his inability to prevent Shino from falling into a comatose state. Tabby has plans for a new guild, but its lack of members is troubling.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 15 - Pad
    5.3/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Pad

    S1:E15

    Tabby encounters two players who are new to The World. Later, she learns the secrets to leveling up, and Haseo embarks on a quest for revenge.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 16 - Resolution
    6.0/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Resolution

    S1:E16

    Phyllo attempts to comfort Haseo, who continues to agonize over his comatose friend. A dangerous new quest - and the promise of newfound power - tempts Haseo.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 17 - Painful Forest
    5.7/10(11 votes)

    #17 - Painful Forest

    S1:E17

    Tabby's been worried about Haseo since his departure to the Forest of Pain. She expresses her concern to Subaro, who is instructed by Pi to follow Haseo into the forest. Meanwhile, Yata and pi prod Phyllo for information about his relationship with Ovan.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 18 - Limit
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Limit

    S1:E18

    Tabby is still struggling with her inability to help Haseo in the Forest of Pain. In the forest, Haseo grows frustrated with the ever-growing amount of monsters he must fight before going deeper, but his quest for more power may be his downfall.

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  19. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 19 - Violation
    5.8/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Violation

    S1:E19

    Tawaraya returns unde the moniker "Tohta" to discover a gang of money traders has been flooding the market, creating high inflation. Despite his quest for secrecy, Tohta can't stand back and let the money traders fleece innocent players, and decides to intervene.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 20 - Pursuit
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Pursuit

    S1:E20

    As Haseo's search for information about Tri-Edge continues, his sanity begins to slip away, and in a murderous rage he kills several PKs. Yata and Pi are still on the hunt for Haseo's factor. They send Subaro to retrieve it, but she can't overcome Haseo's manic strength.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 21 - Defeat
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Defeat

    S1:E21

    A mysterious new player, Midori, has started a "hit-me-if-you-can" service. Haseo, still in the grips of manic power, enlists her services in order to discover Tri-Edge's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Tohka encourages Tabby to start her own guild.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 22 - Bonds
    5.2/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Bonds

    S1:E22

    Tabby starts a new healing guild, but so far they haven't had much success. Tohka points out that their levels are way to low to help anyone, and demands they go out and raise them. Haseo finally makes an appearance in town, and Phyllo warns him about the dangers of being single-minded.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 23 - Trial
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #23 - Trial

    S1:E23

    Haseo, consumed by a violent mania, will stop at nothing to find Tri-Edge, even it if means slaughtering any Player Killer who steps in his way. But while on his murderous rampage he's left behind a trail of PK enemies who band together to stop him.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 24 - Confront
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Confront

    S1:E24

    After brutally slaughtering all the PKers, Haseo earns the nickname "The Terror of Death." Still in the grips of insanity, Haseo refuses help or warnings from his old guild. But when Haseo finally encounters Tri-Edge, will he able to carry out his plan?

    Director:Unknown
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  25. .hack//Roots Season 1 Episode 25 - Truth
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Truth

    S1:E25

    There's been no sign of Haseo for several days now, and rumors swirl that he's quit for good. In his absence, Tabby has a realization, and also discovers a new love interest! Meanwhile, Phyllo divulges something shocking to Tohta.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Welcome to the World" is the best rated episode of ".hack//Roots" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/5/2006. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Twilight Brigade".