★ 6.5 TV Series
Sword Art Online II
Storyline
After the destruction of "The World" in 2015, CC Corporation rebuilt the game using data from what was previously to be another game. "The World R:2" was then released in 2016. A newcomer to the game, Haseo, is instantly PKed and then revived by a mysterious man known as Ovan. With the problem of PKs occupying the game, Haseo soon after receives help from a female Harvest known as Shino. Amidst curiosity and confusion, Haseo is lead to joining the guild known as the Twilight Brigade. The guild that searches for the legendary object known as the "Key of the Twilight". Set before the .hack//G.U. game.
Characters & Japanese Voice Cast
Haseo
Main
VA: Takahiro Sakurai
Ovan
Main
VA: Hiroki Touchi
Tabby
Main
VA: Megumi Toyoguchi
Shino
Main
VA: Kaori Nazuka
Phyllo
Main
VA: Junpei Takiguchi
Tri-Edge
Supporting
VA: Sayaka Aida
Kuhn
Supporting
VA: Shinichirou Miki
Silver Knight
Supporting
VA: Isshin Chiba
Pi
Supporting
VA: Sanae Kobayashi
Midori
Supporting
VA: Satsuki Yukino
Sakaki
Supporting
VA: Katsuyuki Konishi
Silabus
Supporting
VA: Daisuke Sakaguchi Seasons & Related Anime
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does .hack//Roots have?
.hack//Roots has 26 episodes.
Which studio made .hack//Roots?
.hack//Roots is produced by Bee Train.
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