.hack (franchise)

Fandom
Name:	.hack, Dot Hack
Abbreviation(s):
Creator:	CyberConnect2, Bandai
Date(s):	April 4, 2002 (.hack//SIGN) June 20, 2002 (.hack//Infection)
Medium:	Video Game, Anime, Manga
Country of Origin:	Japan
External Links:	Wikipedia
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.hack is a Japanese multimedia project developed by CyberConnect2 and Bandai. The series focuses on a fictional MMORPG called The World which all the characters of .hack play. The series is mainly followed through anime and video game installations, and has been adapted through manga, novels and other related media.

Notable Installments

• .hack
  • .hack//SIGN
  • .hack//Infection
  • .hack//Mutation
  • .hack//Outbreak
  • .hack//Quarantine
• .hack//G.U.
  • .hack//Roots
  • Vol. 1//Rebirth
  • Vol. 2//Reminisce
  • Vol. 3//Redemption

Fandom

The Dot Hackers forums opened in 2003 and became one of the largest .hack communities.

Fanworks

Examples Wanted: Editors are encouraged to add more examples or a wider variety of examples.

Fanart

• Kite and BlackRose by DAV-19
• Azure Kite by Nakubi
• Tsukasa by GK-7
• Haseo by eloel

Archives & Fannish Links

• .hack/SIGN fanworks at FF.net
• .hack - All Media Types fanworks at AO3

DeviantArt

• "DotHack World". Archived from the original on 2015-09-07.
• "Dot Hack Cosplayers". Archived from the original on 2015-09-10.
• "Dot Hack - The World". Archived from the original on 2015-10-23.
• "DotHack GU Fanclub". Archived from the original on 2017-01-20.

Livejournal

• ".hack//AWARDS". Archived from the original on 2021-07-27.
• ".hack Dressing Room". Archived from the original on 2013-05-10.

Tumblr

• Tumblr Tags: .Hack, Dot Hack
• "Dot Hackers United". Archived from the original on 2018-12-04.

Resources

• "Dot Hack Wiki". Archived from the original on 2008-08-21.
• "Dot Hackers Forum". Archived from the original on 2022-06-26.