List of xxxHolic episodes explained

The anime series xxxHolic and its sequels are based on Clamp's manga series with the same name and were developed by Production I.G. It revolves around Kimihiro Watanuki, a high-school student disturbed by his ability to see the supernatural. He meets Yūko Ichihara, a powerful witch, who owns a wish-granting shop. Watanuki requests to have his ability to see spirits removed and as payment, Yūko hires him to work in the shop, resulting in his encounter with various supernatural adventures.

The first season of anime television series adaptation of xxxHolic began airing on Tokyo Broadcasting System Television on April 6, 2006 in Japan and ended on September 28, 2006, with 24 episodes in total.[1] [2] Both the film and the anime series are directed by Tsutomu Mizushima. Ageha Ohkawa, Clamp's director and main scriptwriter, is executive producer of the TV series.[3] The second season,, began airing on TBS on April 3, 2008 in Japan and ended on June 26, 2008, with 13 episodes in total.[4] [5] The main staff and cast remains the same as in the first season.[6] The first season's episodes were also collected in eight DVD volumes published between July 26, 2007 and February 21, 2008,[7] [8] while two DVD boxes were released on August 25, 2010 and October 27, 2010.[9] [10] The second season was released in seven DVD volumes between June 25, 2008 and December 17, 2008,[11] [12] while a second season DVD box was released in Japan only on January 26, 2011.[13]

The first season was licensed by Funimation Entertainment in July 2007.[14] A total of six DVDs were released between March 25, 2008 and October 21, 2008 featuring the first season's episodes,[15] [16] while a DVD box of the first season was released on July 28, 2009.[17] On January 26, 2009, the series made its North American debut on the Funimation Channel.[18]

A two-DVD original video animation (OVA), titled was also released. The first DVD for this OVA was released on February 17, 2009 with the 14th volume of the Japanese manga. The second one was released alongside volume 15 on June 26, 2009.[19] Another OVA titled was shipped with the 17th volume of the xxxHolic manga on April 23, 2010.[20] [21] A direct sequel OVA titled was released on March 9. 2011,[22] and was included with the nineteenth volume from the manga.[23]

Episode list

xxxHolic (2006)

See main article: xxxHolic (season 1).

xxxHolic: Kei (2008)

See main article: xxxHolic: Kei.

OVA

xxxHolic Shunmuki

The opening theme of episode 1 is "Sofa" by Shikao Suga and the ending theme is "Cherish" by Azu. The opening theme of episode 2 is by Shikao Suga and the ending theme is by Tiara.[24]

xxxHolic Rō

The ending theme is by Shikao Suga.

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Episode 1: Inevitable . Production I.G . November 14, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110616082231/http://www.productionig.com/contents/works_sp/43_/s02_/000471.html . June 16, 2011 . dead .
  2. Web site: Episode 24: Memories . Production I.G . November 14, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110616082300/http://www.productionig.com/contents/works_sp/43_/s02_/index.html . June 16, 2011 . dead .
  3. Web site: STAFF & CAST . Production I.G . November 14, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110616082510/http://www.productionig.com/contents/works_sp/43_/s03_/index.html . June 16, 2011 . dead .
  4. Web site: 一話「蜘蛛 クモノス」 . Production I.G . November 14, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110717190734/http://www.production-ig.co.jp/contents/works_sp/1710_/s02_/004012.html . July 17, 2011 . dead .
  5. Web site: 十三話「報恩 オカエシ」 . Production I.G . November 14, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110717190754/http://www.production-ig.co.jp/contents/works_sp/1710_/s02_/004095.html . July 17, 2011 . dead .
  6. Web site: xxxHolic second season announced!. August 17, 2007. Production I.G. December 29, 2010.
  7. Web site: xxxHOLiC Vol.1. CDJapan. November 16, 2010.
  8. Web site: xxxHOLiC Vol.8. CDJapan. November 16, 2010.
  9. Web site: xxxHOLiC DVD Box Part 1 of 2. CDJapan. November 16, 2010.
  10. Web site: xxxHOLiC DVD Box Part 2 of 2 . CDJapan. November 16, 2010.
  11. Web site: xxxHOLiC Kei Vol.1. CDJapan. November 16, 2010.
  12. Web site: xxxHOLiC Kei Vol.7. CDJapan. November 16, 2010.
  13. Web site: xxxHOLiC Kei DVD Box. CDJapan. December 4, 2010.
  14. Web site: Funimation to Release Love Hina, Jyo Oh Sei, Darker than Black, XXXHolic, more Tsubasa, more Negima. July 1, 2010 . Anime News Network. November 16, 2010.
  15. Web site: xxxHOLiC: First Collection. Amazon.com. November 16, 2010.
  16. Web site: xxxHOLiC: Sixth Collection. Amazon . November 16, 2010.
  17. Web site: xxxHOLiC: The Complete Series Box Set. Amazon.com. November 16, 2010.
  18. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20090202111610/http://www.funimationchannel.com/schedule/1_e905.htm. February 2, 2009. Funimation Calendar Mon 26 Jan 2009-Sun 1 Feb 2009. Funimation. February 1, 2009. January 3, 2016.
  19. Web site: New xxxHOLiC, Tsubasa DVD Trailers Posted. February 10, 2009 . Anime News Network. November 22, 2010.
  20. Web site: Bakemonogatari, xxxHOLiC Episodes' Releases Delayed . 2009-11-02 . Anime News Network. 2010-02-12.
  21. Web site: xxxHOLiC Rō, Eden of the East, Working!! Promos Posted. February 5, 2010 . Anime News Network. November 14, 2010.
  22. Web site: New xxxHOLiC: Rō OAD to Ship in Spring 2011. August 28, 2010 . Anime News Network. November 14, 2010.
  23. Web site: xxxHOLiC Clamp Book. CDJapan. November 16, 2010.
  24. Web site: 『XXXHOLiC・籠 あだゆめ』製作快調！. Japanese. Kodansha. January 11, 2011.

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