Series synopsis
xxxHOLiC, also known as XXX ホリック is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on TBS on April 6, 2006. It ended on June 26, 2008. It stars Jun Fukuyama, Sayaka Ohara, Kazuya Nakai and Shizuka Itoh.
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 c ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jun Fukuyama as Kimihiro Watanuki (voice)
- Sayaka Ohara as Yūko Ichihara (voice)
- Kazuya Nakai as Shizuka Dōmeki (voice)
- Shizuka Itoh as Himawari Kunogi (voice)
- Mika Kikuchi as Mokona (voice)
- Hisayo Mochizuki as Moro (voice)
- Kazuko Kojima as Maru (voice)
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 41 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | February 17, 2009 | March 9, 2011 |
| Season 1 | 24 | April 6, 2006 | September 28, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 13 | April 3, 2008 | June 26, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shunmuki: First Half Watanuki and Dōmeki enjoy meal and drinks with the fortune teller, where Kohane is staying. There, it's explained that everyone changes with every meeting they experience with others, and that all four there, and even Yūko, have changed from meeting Watanuki. Later on, Haruka and Watanuki meet in a dream, in which Haruka asks Watanuki to look for something in the temple's storeroom. However, as they look around, they might step into the realm within the books by accident... Also, Watanuki acts like he appreciates Dōmeki for once. |
February 17, 2009 |
| 2 |
Shunmuki: Last Half Watanuki and Dōmeki continue to search for the four items that Haruka requested. Watanuki unlocks a fifth item that leads to an encounter with someone close to him. Later, Watanuki vows to grant Yūko her wish. |
June 23, 2009 |
| 3 |
Rō Yuuko's time flow finally starts moving again, after being alive for an unknown amount of years she must depart now since she can't be held by the world of the living any longer. During her final moments she faces Watanuki, her loyal servant and friend and makes her final wish, "stay alive". So Watanuki made the promise to remain in the store of the wishes until they meet again. Many years later he still keeps that promise giving hope but also taking important belongings from those who ever come to him to make a wish. |
April 23, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hitsuzen Watanuki's life changes completely when he meets Yūko for the first time. Watanuki is given a job at Yūko's shop, paying off his debt. Mokona, Maru and Moro all make their first appearance in this episode. |
April 6, 2006 |
| 2 |
Falsehood A client seeks Yūko's aid because she has problems with her right little finger; Yūko tells her that it is happening because of a bad habit of hers. Watanuki learns more about Yūko while becoming the shop's cook. Himawari-chan and Doumeki both make their first appearance in this episode. |
April 13, 2006 |
| 3 |
Angel Himawari-chan asks for Yūko's help to solve a series of mysterious incidents occurring at the school, involving a game called angel. Yūko meets Himawari-chan, and Watanuki is forced to work with Doumeki. Doumeki begins to learn about his true nature. |
April 20, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spiderweb Due to an unfortunate incident, Doumeki's right eye is covered by a mysterious spider web. Watanuki, feeling guilty for his condition, takes a drastic measure to revert it. |
April 3, 2008 |
| 2 |
Left Eye Doumeki studies some occult books looking for a way to restore Watanuki's sight, until a strange creature appears and starts to devour its contents. |
April 10, 2008 |
| 3 |
Half After learning that the Zashiki-Warashi disappeared while looking for his right eye's sight, Watanuki rushes to help her. Upon finding her, he also discovers the creature who possesses his stolen eye. |
April 24, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 6, 2006 |
| Last aired | June 26, 2008 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |