.hack//gift May 2026

Representing the protagonists of the original game tetralogy.

is a 2003 original video animation (OVA) created as a parody and "thank you" to fans of the .hack franchise. It is officially considered the 29th episode of the anime series .hack//SIGN and was distributed for free in Japan to customers who purchased all four volumes of the original PlayStation 2 game series ( Infection , Mutation , Outbreak , and Quarantine ). Core Concepts & Tone .hack//Gift

The OVA is notable for bringing together the separate casts of the anime and games into one space: Representing the protagonists of the original game tetralogy

Much of the comedy relies on "inside jokes" and breaking the fourth wall, making it a piece specifically intended for hardcore fans of the "The World". Key Characters & Appearances Core Concepts & Tone The OVA is notable