.hack//Another Birth  

.hack//Mou Hitotsu no Tanjou

These books recount the story of akira hayami, also known as blackrose in the world. unlike the original four .hack video games that followed kite's adventures, these books tell the tale from akira's perspective. after her younger brother fumikazu falls into a coma while playing the world, akira embarks on a journey to uncover the reason behind his condition. along the way, she encounters kite and orca, who are also searching for answers about their own comas. together with new friends they discover the secrets of the world.

.hack//Another Birth was published in English by Tokyopop from June 13, 2006 to July 3, 2007.