xxxHOLiC
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Kimihiro Watanuki is a high school student plagued by ayakashi spirits, both of which are invisible to everyone else but him. The series begins when Watanuki stumbles, seemingly by chance, into a shop that grants…
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Synopsis
Kimihiro Watanuki is a high school student plagued by ayakashi spirits, both of which are invisible to everyone else but him. The series begins when Watanuki stumbles, seemingly by chance, into a shop that grants wishes. The shop is owned by Yūko Ichihara, a mysterious witch of many names and esoteric renown. For a price, she offers to grant Watanuki's wish to be rid of the spirits. The price, according to Yūko, must be of equal value; so, as payment, he must become Yūko's temporary, part-time cook and housekeeper.
About
xxxHOLiC premiered on April 6, 2006. It falls under the Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 37 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on TBS. and concluded its run on June 26, 2008.
Why viewers enjoy xxxHOLiC
xxxHOLiC targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
xxxHOLiC was animated by Production I.G, and broadcast on TBS.
Critical reception
xxxHOLiC holds a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 796 user reviews on TMDB, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated viewership.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout xxxHOLiC include: magic, based on comic, bromance, based on manga, seinen, japanese mythology, anime, psychological. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Jun Fukuyama
Sayaka Ohara
Kazuya Nakai
Shizuka Itoh
Mika Kikuchi
Hisayo Mochizuki
Kazuko Kojima
Eri Sendai
Yoko Honna
Yumiko Kobayashi
Production credits
- Direction
- Tsutomu Mizushima · Shinsuke Terasawa · Tarou Iwasaki
- Writing
- Michiko Yokote · Nanase Okawa · Miharu Hirami
Release dates
Premiered
April 6, 2006
Last aired
June 26, 2008
Seasons & episodes
Season1
xxxHolic
April 6, 2006·24episodes
Season1
xxxHolic
April 6, 2006·24episodes
Kimihiro Watanuki can see spirits and other assorted supernatural creatures, which is quite a bothersome ability he strongly dislikes. On the way home one day, while plagued by some spirits, he is inexplicably compelled to enter a strange house. There, he encounters Yuuko, a mysterious woman who claims to be able to rid him of the ability to see and attract the troublesome creatures—for a price. She demands that he work at her "store" that grants wishes to people, and thus begins Watanuki's adventures through weird and wonderful events.
Season2
xxxHolic Kei
April 3, 2008·13episodes
Season2
xxxHolic Kei
April 3, 2008·13episodes
Still working to get his wish complete, Watanuki finds himself into more mess than he can handle when certain facts about his everyday life gets revealed and when he needs to learn the lesson of Yuuko the hard way.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- magic
- based on comic
- bromance
- based on manga
- seinen
- japanese mythology
- anime
- psychological
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Frequently asked questions
When did xxxHOLiC premiere?
xxxHOLiC premiered on April 6, 2006.
How many seasons does xxxHOLiC have?
xxxHOLiC has 2 seasons and 37 episodes in total.
What genre is xxxHOLiC?
xxxHOLiC is classified under Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
What networks did xxxHOLiC air on?
xxxHOLiC aired on TBS.
Is xxxHOLiC finished?
Yes, xxxHOLiC concluded its run on June 26, 2008.
How long is each episode of xxxHOLiC?
Each episode of xxxHOLiC runs for approximately 25 minutes.
Where is xxxHOLiC from?
xxxHOLiC is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of xxxHOLiC?
xxxHOLiC holds a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
