xxxHOLiC English Sub & Dub

About xxxHOLiC

Looking for background on xxxHOLiC (XXX ホリック)? This comedy, drama and horror series by Production I.G (2006) starts out like this. At its core: Watanuki Kimihiro 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.

From there, 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 for him to work at her "store" that grants wishes to people, and thus kicks off Watanuki's adventures through weird and wonderful events.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Jun Fukuyama as Kimihiro Watanuki and Sayaka Oohara as Yuuko Ichihara. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 24 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Production I.G, so the studio's house style defines how xxxHOLiC looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.7/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Jun Fukuyama voicing Kimihiro Watanuki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2006, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.