.hack//Legend of the Twilight (2003)

In the virtual realm of "The World," an online RPG that once teetered on the brink of chaos, tranquility seems to have been restored four years after the enigmatic Twilight incident. The stage is set for a new adventure when Shugo and Rena - twin siblings living separate lives in the real world - unexpectedly acquire the legendary player models of the .hackers: Kite and BlackRose. This twist of fate plunges them into a spiraling narrative filled with mystery, danger, and the echo of past conflicts. Shugo, now bearing the Twilight Bracelet, a potent data-altering artifact once entrusted to the original Kite, finds himself entangled in an unfolding mystery. Invincible monsters, possibly conjured by a rogue faction of players, have infiltrated the game, causing real-life harm and hospitalizations amongst the player base. Joined by a diverse ensemble of friends they meet in the game, including Balmung and Sanjuro - two veterans of the Twilight conflict - Shugo and Rena navigate this digital labyrinth. They strive to unravel the secrets behind these unsettling events, all the while evading the relentless pursuit of the Cerulean Knights - an uncompromising team of system administrators. As the line blurs between the virtual and the real, the twins embark on a thrilling quest that tests their bonds, their courage, and their resolve.

.hack//Legend of the Twilight is an action show featuring Asa Shirakura.

.hack//Legend of the Twilight is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV and it's also available on Funimation Now.