xxxHOLiC Rou English Sub & Dub

About xxxHOLiC Rou

Here is what xxxHOLiC Rou (×××HOLiC・籠) is about, retold in plain terms: a mystery, psychological and supernatural anime by Production I.G (2010). In short: 10 years after the events of xxxHOLiC Shunmuki, a melancholic Kimihiro Watanuki has taken over the shop formerly run by the mysterious 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 friend Shizuka Doumeki.

Along the way, while Kohane studies folklore under Doumeki at university, they encounter a case that is perfect for the master of the shop. Before long, 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. Voice work is led by Jun Fukuyama as Kimihiro Watanuki and Sayaka Oohara as Yuuko Ichihara. It will appeal most 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 I.G is the studio behind xxxHOLiC Rou, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The mystery focus matters here: 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.