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Tsukasa wakes up inside The World, a massive online role-playing game full of magic and monsters, and finds himself unable to log out. With no knowledge of what’s happening in the real world, Tsukasa must discover how he ended up stuck in the game, and what connection he has with the fabled Key of the Twilight—an item that’s rumored to grant ultimate control over the digital realm.

Episodes

  • E01 Role Play

    Apr 4, 2002 · 24m

    Tsukasa is trapped in an MMORPG called The World. With his conscious inaccessible, Tsukasa attempts to find his purpose for being in the game.

  • E02 Guardian

    Apr 11, 2002 · 24m

    Tsukasa’s inability to log out of the world worries Mimiru. The Crimson Knights, on the other hand, see Tsukasa as a threat.

  • E03 Folklore

    Apr 18, 2002 · 24m

    BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight.

  • E04 Wanted

    Apr 25, 2002 · 24m

    Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.

  • E05 Captured

    May 2, 2002 · 24m

    Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.

  • E06 Encounter

    May 9, 2002 · 24m

    Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission.

  • E07 Reason

    May 16, 2002 · 24m

    Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World. This new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for playing.

  • E08 Promise

    May 23, 2002 · 24m

    Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.

  • E09 Epitaph

    7.0

    May 30, 2002 · 24m

    An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.

  • E10 Compensation

    7.0

    Jun 6, 2002 · 24m

    Bear's shortcomings as a father may be the root of his concern for Tsukasa. Clues arise as the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.

  • E11 Party

    9.0

    Jun 13, 2002 · 24m

    Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.

  • E12 Entanglement

    Jun 20, 2002 · 24m

    Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.

  • E13 Twilight Eye

    Jun 27, 2002 · 24m

    A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.

  • E14 Castle

    Jul 4, 2002 · 24m

    After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.

  • E15 Evidence

    8.0

    Jul 11, 2002 · 24m

    Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events!

  • E16 Depth

    7.0

    Jul 18, 2002 · 24m

    Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers.

  • E17 Conflict

    6.0

    Jul 25, 2002 · 24m

    Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed.

  • E18 Declaration

    8.0

    Aug 1, 2002 · 24m

    Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.

  • E19 Recollection

    9.0

    Aug 8, 2002 · 24m

    Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unexpected attack.

  • E20 Tempest

    10.0

    Aug 15, 2002 · 24m

    Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.

  • E21 Despair

    7.0

    Aug 23, 2002 · 24m

    Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World.

  • E22 Phantom

    7.0

    Aug 29, 2002 · 24m

    Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.

  • E23 The Eve

    8.0

    Sep 5, 2002 · 24m

    Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.

  • E24 Net Slum

    8.0

    Sep 12, 2002 · 24m

    Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.

  • E25 Catastrophe

    9.0

    Sep 19, 2002 · 24m

    As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.

  • E26 Return

    8.0

    Sep 26, 2002 · 24m

    Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.

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