.Hack//Sign Summary

"The World" is a massive MMORPG that follows the main character, Tsukasa, as he struggles to figure out how he ended up completely stuck in "The World" in the first place. Tsukasa, however, suffers from many social and mental issues, such as anxiety, escapism, depression, and issues with establishing relationships with others. The series focuses upon these issues and Tsukasa's emotions, showing obvious signs of these ailments, but they are never blatantly stated. He is also extremely introverted and mentally unconscious because he is so troubled and detached from other people's feelings. His avoidance is because he's desperate for answers. He also suffers from amnesia because he doesn't remember his initial journey into the world. While possessing the rare item, "The Key of the Twilight",  Tsukasa encounters and befriends many characters in the game while this item takes the form as his guardian, such as Mimiru, Bear, and Subaru, who he meets the characters in real life while online, but never in person. All of his new friends and adventures enable him to figure out who he is, what the world is, and how he can return back to reality.

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi

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