.hack Books in Order

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.hack is a Japanese multimedia series created by Tatsuya Hamazaki and developed by CyberConnect2, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Set in an alternative history following a global computer network disaster in 2005, the series centers on the mysterious events surrounding the online game The World, exploring themes of technology, identity, and reality. The narrative unfolds through interconnected stories that examine the impact of digital spaces on human experience.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of .hack//Al buster

    .hack//Al buster

    2002 · Tatsuya Hamazaki

    Albireo is a solo adventurer in The World, an advanced online fantasy game. He encounters Lycoris, a mysterious little girl in a dungeon, and begins…

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  2. .hack//AI buster 2

    Year unknown

    .hack//AI buster 2 is a collection of short stories within .hack, a Japanese series encompassing two projects, Project .hack and .hack Conglomerate,…

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  3. .hack//Cell

    Year unknown · Ryō Suzukaze

    .hack is a Japanese series that includes two projects: Project .hack and .hack Conglomerate. Both were created and developed by CyberConnect2 and…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the .hack books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “.hack//Al buster”.

How many books are in the .hack series?

We list 3 books by Tatsuya Hamazaki , published in 2002.

Where can I buy the .hack books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.