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|Image = [[File:Aibuster vol1 cover.jpg|300px]] | |Image = [[File:Aibuster vol1 cover.jpg|300px]] | ||
|Title = .hack//AI | |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 | |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 = | |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 | |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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|Volumes = | |Volumes = | ||
|Medium = | |Medium = | ||
|Dimensions = Length 長：130mm \ Width 寬：180mm <ref>[https://www.taaze.tw/products/11100041221.html AI | |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 | '''.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=== | ===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: | ||
Revision as of 03:33, 16 February 2023
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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: