xxxHOLiC Rou English Sub & Dub

About xxxHOLiC Rou

Looking for background on xxxHOLiC Rou (×××HOLiC・籠)? This mystery, psychological and supernatural series by Production I.G (2010) starts out like this. In short: 10 years after the events of xxxHOLiC Shunmuki, a melancholic Kimihiro Watanuki has taken over the shop formerly run by the unexplained Yuuko due to a promise he made to her. His companions Maru, Moro, and Mokona live together with him in relative contentment, and some familiar faces arrive every now and then: former rival turned-steadfast companion Shizuka Doumeki.

Further in, while Kohane studies folklore under Doumeki at university, they encounter a case that is perfect for the master of the shop. Eventually, Watanuki receives a visit from Doumeki's grandfather, Haruka. He requests that Watanuki investigates his grandson's dreams.

In a mystery series like this, clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook. Kimihiro Watanuki (Jun Fukuyama) and Yuuko Ichihara (Sayaka Oohara) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like piecing together a puzzle. The run is 2 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Production I.G, which means the visual identity of xxxHOLiC Rou follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on mystery, clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook. At 7.9/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Jun Fukuyama as Kimihiro Watanuki, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2010, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.