.hack//The Movie: Sekai no Mukou ni
7
Quality Score
0.26 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
8,103
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
In 2024, the computer network prevails throughout daily life. Sora Yuuki is a 14-year-old girl. One day, she is invited to an online game "The World". After an accident in the game, the real world begins to deform.
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements and visual style, many find the story unoriginal, the characters underdeveloped, and the connection to the wider .hack// universe weak. The movie is seen as a passable entry, but ultimately unsatisfying for long-time fans, leading to a polarized experience.
Strengths
- Visually appealing animation, especially within the game world
- Nostalgic elements and callbacks to previous entries in the .hack// franchise
- Engaging and well-paced action sequences
Weaknesses
- Story feels plain and uses recurring anime themes
- Characters are not well-developed and can be reskinned versions of classic .hack// characters
- The movie feels disconnected from the rest of the series
- CGI in the real world scenes is poorly executed
- Plot is a rehash of previous entries with little new to offer