.hack//G.U. Returner
.HACK//G.U. RETURNER
| Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Video Game | |
| Themes: Video Game | |
| Studios: Bee Train | |
| Producers: Bandai Visual, CyberConnect2 | |
| Rating: 6.65 / 10 | |
| Rank: #6319 | |
| Popularity: #5032 | |
| Users Listed: 22,483 | |
| Users Scored: 9,728 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 04/27/2023 | |
| Aired: January 18, 2007 (Winter) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: game | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
A digital summer unfolds as familiar faces from the .hack// universe are drawn to a peculiar festival within the virtual world of The World. Summoned by a cryptic message from Ovan, they encounter an enigmatic AIDA entity, initially appearing as a playful Chim Chim. This being unexpectedly transforms into the word "Returner," sparking speculation about Ovan's fate and hinting at a deeper connection to the game’s core mysteries.
The narrative explores themes of digital identity, community, and the blurred lines between reality and virtual existence. As players navigate the festival's atmosphere, they must grapple with unsettling questions surrounding Ovan's intentions and the true nature of the world's evolution. The story offers a contemplative experience, prioritizing character interaction and atmospheric storytelling over action-driven sequences.
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Characters:
- Atoli (Main) - Voice Actors: Kawasumi, Ayako
- Haseo (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakurai, Takahiro
- Ovan (Main) - Voice Actors: Touchi, Hiroki
- Shino (Main) - Voice Actors: Nazuka, Kaori
- Aina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Enomoto, Atsuko
- Endrance (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saiga, Mitsuki
- Gaspard (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yajima, Akiko
- Ita (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suyama, Akio
- Kuhn (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miki, Shinichiro
- Matsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yanaka, Hiroshi
- Pi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Sanae
- Pilocchio (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuda, Yuki
- Saburou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Shizuka
- Sakisaka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou
- Sakubo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyoguchi, Megumi
- Silabus (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakaguchi, Daisuke
- Tabby (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyoguchi, Megumi
- Tohta (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyake, Kenta
- Yata (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamazaki, Takumi
Staff:
- Morimoto, Kouji (Producer)
- Mashimo, Kouichi (Director)
- Nakano, Tooru (Sound Director)
- Shimizu, Hisatoshi (Episode Director)
- Hamazaki, Tatsuya (Script)
- Kawasaki, Miu (Script)
- Sawai, Kouji (Storyboard)
- ALI PROJECT (Theme Song Performance, Music)
- Katakura, Mikiya (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement, Music)
- Takarano, Arika (Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics)
- Amasaki, Manamu (Key Animation, Character Design, Animation Director)
- Honda, Emi (Key Animation)
- Iguchi, Chuuichi (Key Animation)
- Kamata, Katsuaki (Director of Photography)
- Kamo, Ayumi (Special Effects)
- Kurahashi, Hiromune (Sound Effects)
- Kurosawa, Masayuki (Editing)
- Maru, Ryouji (Production Manager)
- Matsuya, Yuuichirou (Associate Producer)
- Matsuyama, Hiroshi (Screenplay)
- Ohsawa, Satoshi (Character Design)
- Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki (Original Character Design)
- Umino, Yoshimi (Art Director)
- Unozawa, Shin (Planning)
- Yoshida, Sayuri (Color Design)
Related Anime/Manga:
- .hack//G.U. Trilogy (anime - Prequel)
- .hack//Sign (anime - Alternative Version)
- .hack//Roots (anime - Parent Story)