.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
• Dot Hack Cosplayers
• Dot Hack - The World
• DotHack GU Fanclub

Livejournal

• .hack//AWARDS
• .hack Dressing Room

Tumblr

• Tumblr Tags: .Hack, Dot Hack
• Dot Hackers United

Resources

• Dot Hack Wiki
• Dot Hackers Forum