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'''.hack//Liminality''' (ドットハック リミナリティ) is a 4 episode Original Video Animation (OVA) that was packaged and released alongside each volume of the [[Games Tetralogy]] games. Each episode takes place during approximately the same time as the game it was packaged with, and shows events that occur offline. <br/>
 


=Synopsis=
==Plot==
==Plot==
===Episode 1. In the Case of Mai Minase===
The plot follows three young women as they look into strange occurrences that appear to be tied to the online game, "The World." While initially their search for answers began as a solo effort, their investigations become intertwined once they come in contact with the enigmatic Mr. Tokuoka. It is through these events that players are able to see how their actions in the Games Tetralogy impact the computer network beyond the game. <br/>
[[File:Liminality_logo_vol1.jpg|250px|right|alt="Stylized Liminality logo in white text overlaid above a green background with a circuit design."|Liminality Logo for Volume 1]]
 
''Main articles: '''[[Liminality_episode_1|Liminality: In the Case of Mai Minase]] '''''
Installments 1-3 focus on a specific character, for which the episode is subtitled:<br>
===Episode 2. In the Case of Yuki Aihara===
.hack//Liminality: In the case of Mai Minase<br>
[[File:Liminality_logo_vol2.jpg|250px|right|alt="Stylized Liminality logo in white text overlaid above a magenta background with a circuit design."|Liminality Logo for Volume 2]]
.hack//Liminality: In the case of Yuki Aihara<br>
''Main articles: '''[[Liminality_episode_2|Liminality: In the Case of Yuki Aihara]]'''''
.hack//Liminality: In the case of Kyoko Tohno <br>
===Episode 3. In the Case of Kyoko Tohno===
 
[[File:Liminality_logo_vol3.jpg|250px|right|alt="Stylized Liminality logo in white text overlaid above a green background with a circuit design."|Liminality Logo for Volume 3]]
The fourth installment focuses on the culmination of their investigation and efforts as a group:<br>
''Main articles: '''[[Liminality_episode_3|Liminality: In the Case of Kyoko Tohno]]'''''
.hack//Liminality: Trismegistus <br>
===Episode 4. Trismegistus===
This episode is named using the Greek word that means "Thrice Greatest." <br/>
[[File:Liminality_logo_vol4.jpg|250px|right|alt="Stylized Liminality logo in white text overlaid above a magenta background with a circuit design."|Liminality Logo for Volume 4]]
 
''Main articles: '''[[Liminality_episode_4|Liminality: Trismegistus]]'''''
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!<center>'''''[[Liminality episode 1|Liminality: In the Case of]]''''' </center>
<center>'''''[[Liminality episode 1|Mai Minase]]'''''</center>
!<center>'''''[[Liminality episode 2|Liminality: In the Case of]]''''' </center>
<center>'''''[[Liminality episode 2|Yuki Aihara]]'''''</center>
!<center>'''''[[Liminality episode 3|Liminality: In the Case of]]''''' </center>
<center>'''''[[Liminality episode 3|Kyoko Tohno]]'''''</center>
!<center>'''''[[Liminality episode 4|Liminality: Trismegistus]]'''''</center>
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! '''''[[Infection|.hack//Infection]]'''''
!'''''[[Mutation|.hack//Mutation]]'''''
!'''''[[Outbreak|.hack//Outbreak]]'''''
!'''''[[Quarantine|.hack//Quarantine]]'''''
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==Setting==
==Setting==
Counter to most media in the .hack series, Liminality predominantly shows events that take place entirely offline. <br>
===Locations===
===Locations===
Each episode largely takes place in a distinct location in Honshu, Japan's main island. <br>
Episode 1: Kanagawa, Ishikawa Prefecture <br>
Episode 2: Yokohama <br>
Episode 3: Hida-Takayama <br>
Episode 4: Tokyo Bay <br>


==Characters==
==Characters==
''Main articles: '''[[Liminality_Characters|Liminality Characters]]'''''
''Main articles: '''[[Liminality Characters]]'''''
===Primary Characters===
===Primary Characters===
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===Secondary Characters===
===Secondary Characters===
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![[Kasumi, Tomonari]]
![[Makino, Masaya]]
![[Dr. Makino]]
![[Mrs. Minase]]
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=Production=
==Production==
==Staff==
===Staff===


=Media=
==Media==
==Keywords==


=References=
==Extras==
===Keywords===
===DVD Easter Eggs===
[[Liminality DVD Easter Eggs]]


[[Category:Media]][[Category:Anime]]
==Notes==


==References==
<references />


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.hack//Liminality (ドットハック リミナリティ) is a 4 episode Original Video Animation (OVA) that was packaged and released alongside each volume of the Games Tetralogy games. Each episode takes place during approximately the same time as the game it was packaged with, and shows events that occur offline.


Plot

The plot follows three young women as they look into strange occurrences that appear to be tied to the online game, "The World." While initially their search for answers began as a solo effort, their investigations become intertwined once they come in contact with the enigmatic Mr. Tokuoka. It is through these events that players are able to see how their actions in the Games Tetralogy impact the computer network beyond the game.

Installments 1-3 focus on a specific character, for which the episode is subtitled:
.hack//Liminality: In the case of Mai Minase
.hack//Liminality: In the case of Yuki Aihara
.hack//Liminality: In the case of Kyoko Tohno

The fourth installment focuses on the culmination of their investigation and efforts as a group:
.hack//Liminality: Trismegistus
This episode is named using the Greek word that means "Thrice Greatest."

Liminality: In the Case of
Mai Minase
Liminality: In the Case of
Yuki Aihara
Liminality: In the Case of
Kyoko Tohno
Liminality: Trismegistus
.hack//Infection .hack//Mutation .hack//Outbreak .hack//Quarantine

Setting

Counter to most media in the .hack series, Liminality predominantly shows events that take place entirely offline.

Locations

Each episode largely takes place in a distinct location in Honshu, Japan's main island.
Episode 1: Kanagawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
Episode 2: Yokohama
Episode 3: Hida-Takayama
Episode 4: Tokyo Bay

Characters

Main articles: Liminality Characters

Primary Characters

Minase, Mai Aihara, Yuki Tohno, Kyoko Tokuoka, Junichiro

Secondary Characters

Kasumi, Tomonari Makino, Masaya Dr. Makino Mrs. Minase

Production

Staff

Media

Extras

Keywords

DVD Easter Eggs

Liminality DVD Easter Eggs

Notes

References


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