xxxHOLiC (2006)
A surreal, dreamlike world unfolds as a witch grants wishes for a price, freeing a student from spirits.
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.
How intense is xxxHOLiC?
xxxHOLiC is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-PG.
What xxxHOLiC feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalsurrealatmosphericdreamlike
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream xxxHOLiC
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Is xxxHOLiC for you?
Is xxxHOLiC scary?
Only a little. xxxHOLiC has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is xxxHOLiC gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is xxxHOLiC sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is xxxHOLiC OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is xxxHOLiC?
Episodes run about 25m.
Where can I stream xxxHOLiC?
xxxHOLiC is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does xxxHOLiC have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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