Takahiro Sakurai
Haseo (voice)
Series SeasonSeason 3 episodes2006
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In the newest version of the massive online RPG know as “The World,” Haseo and his guild mates search for a legendary item called the Key of the Twilight—but they’re not the only ones looking for it. When a rival guild faces off against Haseo and his teammates, the conflict has deep repercussions both inside and outside the game, and threatens to leave the players forever changed.
Episodes
Each episode has its own detail page.
Episode 124 min2006-04-06
Welcome to "The World"
Haseo's entrance into The World is marked by a hostile attack – and a crushing defeat. His adventure appears to be over before it started until a mysterious stranger gives him new life.
Episode 224 min2006-04-13
Twilight Brigade
His search for information about his mysterious savior leads to an invitation for Haseo to join Ovan’s guild.
Episode 324 min2006-04-20
Join
Rumors being spread about Haseo lead to attacks against him. Invitations to join two separate guilds intrigue him, but an encounter with Shino will influence his choice.
Episode 424 min2006-04-27
Fore Feel
Haseo embarks on a journey through the game on a quest to level up, Sakisaka grows suspicious, and Tabby meets an untimely end.
Episode 524 min2006-05-04
Distrust
Haseo is suspected of acting as a spy, putting him at odds with the Twilight Bridgade. His actions after the falling out only serve to further implicate him.
Episode 624 min2006-05-11
Conflict
Concerns over Sakisaka’s loyalty arise, The World experiences technical difficulties, and Haseo unveils a few new tricks.
Episode 724 min2006-05-18
Intrigue
Strange occurrences plague The World as Haseo wanders the Lost Grounds. Later, a group exploration leads to shocking new knowledge and a sudden disappearance!
Episode 824 min2006-05-25
Starting
The group stumbles upon a portal, Haseo shares an encounter with Ender, and more is learned about the virus cores.
Episode 924 min2006-06-01
Melee
While attempting to collect all the Virus Cores, the Twilight Brigade is attacked by adversaries – and relocated to a mysterious, unknown area.
Episode 1024 min2006-06-08
Missing
Ovan wanders into a trap while searching for the Key of Twilight. Shino, in an attempt to secure Ovan’s release, makes a bold threat!
Episode 1124 min2006-06-15
Discord
Gord gives serious thought to leaving The World for good, and the administrators take serious action against some online outlaws.
Episode 1224 min2006-06-22
Breakup
The Twilight Brigade is forcibly disbanded, Gord finally arrives at a decision regarding his involvement in The World, and Haseo makes a vow to Shino.
Episode 1324 min2006-06-29
Tragedy
Tabby has some shocking news for Haseo, and Shino’s precious data beings to disappear.
Episode 1424 min2006-07-06
Unreturner
Haseo is devastated about his inability to prevent Shino from falling into a comatose state. Tabby has plans for a new guild, but its lack of members is troubling.
Episode 1524 min2006-07-13
Pad
Tabby encounters two players who are new to The World. Later, she learns the secrets to leveling up, and Haseo embarks on a quest for revenge.
Episode 1624 min2006-07-20
Resolution
Phyllo attempts to comfort Haseo, who continues to agonize over his comatose friend. A dangerous new quest – and the promise of newfound power – tempts Haseo.
Episode 1724 min2006-07-27
Painful Forest
Tabby’s been worried about Haseo since his departure to the Forest of Pain. She expresses her concern to Subaro, who is instructed by Pi to follow Haseo into the forest. Meanwhile, Yata and Pi prod Phyllo for information about his relationship with Ovan.
Episode 1824 min2006-08-10
Limit
Tabby is still struggling with her inability to help Haseo in the Forest of Pain. In the forest, Haseo grows frustrated with the ever-growing amount of monsters he must fight before going deeper, but his quest for more power may be his downfall.
Episode 1924 min2006-08-17
Violation
Tawaraya returns unde the moniker “Tohta” to discover a gang of money traders has been flooding the market, creating high inflation. Despite his quest for secrecy, Tohta can’t stand back and let the money traders fleece innocent players, and decides to intervene.
Episode 2024 min2006-08-24
Pursuit
As Haseo’s search for information about Tri-Edge continues, his sanity begins to slip away, and in a murderous rage he kills several PKs. Yata and Pi are still on the hunt for Haseo’s factor. They send Subaro to retrieve it, but she can’t overcome Haseo’s manic strength.
Episode 2124 min2006-08-31
Defeat
A mysterious new player, Midori, has started a “hit-me-if-you-can” service. Haseo, still in the grips of manic power, enlists her services in order to discover Tri-Edge’s whereabouts. Meanwhile, Tohka encourages Tabby to start her own guild.
Episode 2224 min2006-09-07
Bonds
Tabby starts a new healing guild, but so far they haven’t had much success. Tohka points out that their levels are way to low to help anyone, and demands they go out and raise them. Haseo finally makes an appearance in town, and Phyllo warns him about the dangers of being single-minded.
Episode 2324 min2006-09-14
Trial
Haseo, consumed by a violent mania, will stop at nothing to find Tri-Edge, even it if means slaughtering any Player Killer who steps in his way. But while on his murderous rampage he’s left behind a trail of PK enemies who band together to stop him.
Episode 2424 min2006-09-21
Confront
After brutally slaughtering all the PKers, Haseo earns the nickname “The Terror of Death.” Still in the grips of insanity, Haseo refuses help or warnings from his old guild. But when Haseo finally encounters Tri-Edge, will he able to carry out his plan?
Episode 2524 min2006-09-28
Truth
There’s been no sign of Haseo for several days now, and rumors swirl that he’s quit for good. In his absence, Tabby has a realization, and also discovers a new love interest! Meanwhile, Phyllo divulges something shocking to Tohta.
Episode 2624 min2006-09-28
Determination
Haseo reappears after his hiatus only to receive devastating news about Phyllo. Tabby finally discovers the confidence to make her own decisions, and informs Haseo she has decided to become a nurse in order to save Shino. Now, Haseo is alone with only his memories to keep him company.