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.hack//G.U.+
Manga Review
It is the year 2017, and the stakes have gotten even higher in the massively multiplayer online game The World — now The World R:2, a dangerous place overrun by player killers, where lawlessness abounds. The PKK Haseo, known as "The Terror of Death," is a fearsome foe who punishes those who want to slay other players. But things have gotten personal as Haseo tries to track down the killer "Tri_Edge", who has threatened the real life of his friend Shino...
 Taking place three years after the events in ".hack//Legend of the Twilight", the .hack adventures continue in this thrilling manga, that follows an alternate version of the events of the G.U. games.
Based on the series of games for the Playstation2, the manga and the games follow the plotline of each other and complement each other. The manga actually started serialization six months before the game was released in a magazine (.hack//G.U. The World) which focused exclusively on G.U.
This is unusual, not only because of concerns about spoilers, but because at that point a game wouldn't be completely finalized. However, the author of the manga was also the scriptwriter of the game — how very convenient!
Reviewed by Zareh Artinian, May 2008
.hack//AI Buster
Manga Review
This addictive NOVEL takes place in the well-known .hack// universe, and in a time BEFORE the PS2 game. Wonderful for newbies as it explains the universe and characters in a detail not available by the manga, anime or game, yet, it is still a good read even for experienced .hack'ers.
AI Buster captures the wonder of anime, the artistry of manga and the sheer thrill of gaming, and does so in a format that is — so far — barely used by the anime/gamer community. We hope to see more adventures such as this one from Tokyopop!!
Reviewed by Brian Cirulnick, October 2005
Below: Promotional artwork from the .//hack series.
.hack// Game Music Best Collection
Anime Soundtrack Review
You've watched the series on Cartoon Network. You've read the manga. You've played the game for the PS2, but, throughout the game, you struggled to listen to the music though the sound effects. Struggle no longer! .hack//SIGN Game Music Best Collection contains most of the best bits (pun definitely intended) from the game. The music is ethereal and light listening, but the overall experience is pleasant. Listening again to the music helps us recall many exciting moments from the game.
 If this whets your appetite for more from this wonderful series, we suggest you check out the other soundtracks from the show. If you're gonna be trapped in a virtual world, it's good to know that at least you've got a good soundtrack.
Reviewed by Brian Cirulnick, July 2004
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