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|Image = [[File:Aibuster vol1 cover.jpg|300px]]
|Image = [[File:Aibuster vol1 cover.jpg|300px]]
|Title = .hack//AI Buster <ref>[https://sneakerbunko.jp/product/dothack/200206000136.html Sneaker Bunko] AI Buster Product Page</ref>
|Title = .hack//AI buster <ref>[https://sneakerbunko.jp/product/dothack/200206000136.html Sneaker Bunko] AI buster Product Page</ref>
|Language/Edition = Japanese
|Language/Edition = Japanese
|Publisher = 角川書店  <br />  Kadokawa Shoten <br /> (Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko Series)
|Publisher = 角川書店  <br />  Kadokawa Shoten <br /> (Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko Series)
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|Image = [[File:Aibuster_vol1_english.jpg|300px]]
|Image = [[File:Aibuster_vol1_english.jpg|300px]]
|Title = .hack//AI Buster <ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/releases.php?id=4918 Anime News Network] AI Buster 2 Product Page</ref>
|Title = .hack//AI buster™ <ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/releases.php?id=4918 Anime News Network] AI buster 2 Product Page</ref>
|Language/Edition = English
|Language/Edition = English
|Publisher = TokyoPop
|Publisher = TokyoPop
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|Translator = Naomi Kokubo  
|Translator = Naomi Kokubo  
|Publish Date = August 28, 2005
|Publish Date = August 28, 2005
|Price =  $7.99 USD
|Price =  $7.99 USD <br/>$10.99 CAN
|ISBN10 = 1595328696
|ISBN10 = 1-59532-869-6
|ISBN13 = 9781595328694
|ISBN13 = 9781595328694
|Format = Light Novel
|Format = Light Novel
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|Title = .hack//AI buster (1)
|Title = .hack//AI buster (1)
|Language/Edition = 繁體中文 Traditional Chinese <ref>[https://www.kadokawa.com.tw/product_detail285.htm AI Buster 1] AI Buster 1 Product Page</ref>
|Language/Edition = 繁體中文 Traditional Chinese <ref>[https://www.kadokawa.com.tw/product_detail285.htm AI buster 1] AI buster 1 Product Page</ref>
|Publisher = 台灣角川股份有限公司    Taiwan Kadokawa Co.
|Publisher = 台灣角川股份有限公司    Taiwan Kadokawa Co.
|Author = 浜崎達也
|Author = 浜崎達也
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|Dimensions = Length 長:130mm \ Width 寬:180mm <ref>[https://www.taaze.tw/products/11100041221.html AI Buster 2] Taaze AI Buster 2 Product Page</ref>
|Dimensions = Length 長:130mm \ Width 寬:180mm <ref>[https://www.taaze.tw/products/11100041221.html AI buster 2] Taaze AI buster 2 Product Page</ref>
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'''.hack//AI Buster'''  ''(Japanese: .hack//AI Buster, Hepburn: .hack//AI Buster)'' is a light novel set after the events detailed in Epitaph of Twilight novels and before the events of SIGN. The story follows the player character Albireo as he tries to solve what he thinks to be a strange in-game event. The second volume is a collection of stories, including a retelling of the events of AI Buster from the perspective of Hokuto, a follow up to those events from the perspective of Albireo, the aftereffects of those events on Kamui, and two unrelated stories who follow characters from the Legend of the Twilight manga. Some of the stories were featured in other publications before being published in this volume.
'''.hack//AI buster'''  ''(Japanese: .hack//AI buster, Hepburn: .hack//AI buster)'' is a light novel set after the events detailed in Epitaph of Twilight novels and before the events of SIGN. The story follows the player character Albireo as he tries to solve what he thinks to be a strange in-game event.  
 
The second volume is a collection of stories, including a retelling of the events of AI buster from the perspective of Hokuto, a follow up to those events from the perspective of Albireo, the aftereffects of those events on Kamui, and two unrelated stories who follow characters from the Legend of the Twilight manga. Some of the stories were featured in other publications before being published in this volume.
 
Both the English and Japanese releases stylize the title as .hack//AI buster with a lowercase "b."
 
== AI buster ==
 
===== US Edition Blurbs =====
 
====== Front Cover ======
"The adventure and intrigue in these pages make AI buster just as addictive as playing the .hack series on the PS2." –Evan Narcisse, Teen People
 
====== Back Cover ======
"AI buster captures the wonder of anime, the artistry of manga and the sheer thrill of gaming."–Melissa Walker, ELLEgirl
 
A "fast-paced, easy read."–Wesley Schneider, Dragon Magazine
 
"An adventure that flows from page to page"–Kristin Fletcher-Spear, VOYA
 
"An instantly discernable and absorbing cyber-reality accessible to anyone with a sense of wonder"–Dave Halverson, Play Magazine


== AI Buster ==
===Summary===
===Summary===
"追うものと、追われるもの。凄惨なる冒険の旅が始まる" <br />
 
====== Back Cover of Tokyopop US Edition: ======
<blockquote>Log On to // AI buster
 
The Year's Most Exciting Novel!
 
In the epic prequel to .hack, the avatar Albireo is a solo adventurer in The World–the most advanced online fantasy game ever created. When he comes across Lycoris, a strange little girl in a dungeon, Albireo wonders if she's simply nothing more than a bug in the system.
 
As the two journey further into The World, Albireo watches Lycoris turn all of the rules of The World upside down. Slowly, he comes to realize that she may hold a very deadly secret–a secret that could unhinge everything in cyberspace… and beyond!
 
The untold origin of the super popular anime and manga franchise begins right here!</blockquote>"追うものと、追われるもの。凄惨なる冒険の旅が始まる" <br />
ネット世界を逃げ惑うひとりの少女に出会ったときから、主人公アルビレオの放浪と戦いの旅は始まった! 大ヒットPSゲーム&アニメ『ドットハック』の創世記秘話がついに明かされる!
ネット世界を逃げ惑うひとりの少女に出会ったときから、主人公アルビレオの放浪と戦いの旅は始まった! 大ヒットPSゲーム&アニメ『ドットハック』の創世記秘話がついに明かされる!


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ISBN 10: 1595328696
ISBN 10: 1595328696
ISBN 13: 9781595328694  
ISBN 13: 9781595328694  
Publication Date:
Publication Date:August 2005Novel
 
Fantasy/Sci-Fi


German: Carlsen Verlag GmbH
German: Carlsen Verlag GmbH
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ISBN 13: 9783551620040
ISBN 13: 9783551620040
Publication Date:
Publication Date:





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.hack//AI buster (Japanese: .hack//AI buster, Hepburn: .hack//AI buster) is a light novel set after the events detailed in Epitaph of Twilight novels and before the events of SIGN. The story follows the player character Albireo as he tries to solve what he thinks to be a strange in-game event.

The second volume is a collection of stories, including a retelling of the events of AI buster from the perspective of Hokuto, a follow up to those events from the perspective of Albireo, the aftereffects of those events on Kamui, and two unrelated stories who follow characters from the Legend of the Twilight manga. Some of the stories were featured in other publications before being published in this volume.

Both the English and Japanese releases stylize the title as .hack//AI buster with a lowercase "b."

AI buster

US Edition Blurbs
Front Cover

"The adventure and intrigue in these pages make AI buster just as addictive as playing the .hack series on the PS2." –Evan Narcisse, Teen People

Back Cover

"AI buster captures the wonder of anime, the artistry of manga and the sheer thrill of gaming."–Melissa Walker, ELLEgirl

A "fast-paced, easy read."–Wesley Schneider, Dragon Magazine

"An adventure that flows from page to page"–Kristin Fletcher-Spear, VOYA

"An instantly discernable and absorbing cyber-reality accessible to anyone with a sense of wonder"–Dave Halverson, Play Magazine

Summary

Back Cover of Tokyopop US Edition:

Log On to // AI buster

The Year's Most Exciting Novel!

In the epic prequel to .hack, the avatar Albireo is a solo adventurer in The World–the most advanced online fantasy game ever created. When he comes across Lycoris, a strange little girl in a dungeon, Albireo wonders if she's simply nothing more than a bug in the system.

As the two journey further into The World, Albireo watches Lycoris turn all of the rules of The World upside down. Slowly, he comes to realize that she may hold a very deadly secret–a secret that could unhinge everything in cyberspace… and beyond!

The untold origin of the super popular anime and manga franchise begins right here!

"追うものと、追われるもの。凄惨なる冒険の旅が始まる"

ネット世界を逃げ惑うひとりの少女に出会ったときから、主人公アルビレオの放浪と戦いの旅は始まった! 大ヒットPSゲーム&アニメ『ドットハック』の創世記秘話がついに明かされる!

Plot

Characters

Author: Tatsuya Hamazaki () Artist: Rei Idumi () Listed as "Izumi" Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten 角川書店 (Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko Series)

English: Tokyopop Volume 1 ISBN 10: 1595328696 ISBN 13: 9781595328694 Publication Date:August 2005Novel

Fantasy/Sci-Fi

German: Carlsen Verlag GmbH Volume 1 ISBN 10: 3551620040 ISBN 13: 9783551620040 Publication Date:


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