.hack//G.U. Returner

Synopsis

Continues the story of .hack//G.U. Trilogy

Based on the CyberConnect2 hit game, this story is now being released as a CG movie. The movie follows the storyline of the .hack//G.U. game trilogy. The story focuses on Haseo, a player in the online MMORPG called The World:R2. He is initially depicted as a PKK (Player Killer Killer) known as the "Terror of Death" and was formerly a member of the now-disbanded Twilight Brigade guild. Haseo encounters Azure Kite, whom he believes to be Tri-Edge and blames for what happened to Shino, but he is hopelessly outmatched. Azure Kite easily defeats Haseo and Data Drains him, reducing his level from 133 to 1 and stripping him of all items, weapons, and member addresses. Haseo is left with a mystery regarding the nature of the Data Drain and why Azure Kite possesses such an ability. Eventually, Haseo gains the "Avatar" of Skeith, acquiring the ability to summon Skeith and wield his powers, including Data Drain. With Skeith as his strength, Haseo begins his quest to find a way to save Shino. He is seen searching for a PK (Player Killer) known as Tri-Edge, whose victims are supposedly unable to return to The World after being PKed. Haseo's friend, Shino, was attacked by Tri-Edge six months prior to the events of the game, and the player herself, Shino Nanao, was left in a coma.

In this installment

The main characters from the .hack//G.U. games and .hack//Roots get an email from Ovan inviting them to the Hidden Forbidden Festival, a mysterious summer event that has suddenly popped up. When they attend the festival, they meet an AIDA Chim Chim that wishes to live peacefully alongside other players of The World. The Chim Chim then turns into the word "Returner," strengthening their belief that Ovan intends to come back to The World.