Anime Review: .hack//SIGN

Now, I'll start following the series in order.

Plot summary: The story takes place before the original .hack games. Tsukasa wakes up in The World (it's the name of the MMORPG they play in .hack) and finds himself unable to log out from the game. In fact, he is unable to make any contact with the outside world. Soon after, he hears a voice who gives him a companion. However, ever since that companion appeared, strange happenings occur around Tsukasa. This leads to the Crimson Knights (They stop hackers, defeat PKs and others) to start going after him. Meanwhile, Bear, Mimiru and BT seek to understand Tsukasa and help him return to the real world.

Storyline: 8/10. Unlike the games, where the main objective is to prevent the World Network Crisis by stopping a rogue AI, this anime focuses more on psychology, mainly Tsukasa's. However, the other characters also learn about themselves and their lives. A very impressive introduction to Harold Herwick, Morganna and Aura (the three key factors of the original games).

Music: Once again, Yuki Kajiura presents one of the best OSTs I've heard. Her melancholic songs are always so wonderful. Many people might find the opening song annoying, but I found it rather impressive. It's just a matter of taste. 9.5/10

Artwork: Wonderful artwork, which blends in very well with the storyline. Dark and mysterious, and that is what the World is and forever will be. 8/10

Overall: What can I say? I love the .hack series, be it the anime or the games. 8.5/10