Plot Summary
Watanuki Kimihiro can see spirits. Not only that, but they follow him around, bothering him on a daily basis. When he wishes for them to go away, he finds himself walking into a strange building. Inside he meets Yuuko Ichihara, a sorceress who can grant him his wishes - but not without a price. Now working at her wish shop, he must learn about the hidden mysteries in life while putting up with her crazy antics.
Story
The story of xxxHolic flows very well. It has its whimsical moments, its funny moments, its creepy moments, and its emotional moments. While the anime is more episodic, they all knit together in a deep and beautiful story.
It touches on a lot of aspects of life, both in theory and in manifestation. Each theory adds to the anime, and each episode has something to offer.
The ending is probably one of the best, if not the best, that I've seen in an anime. It's emotional and at the same time keeps you on your toes. It's deep and beautiful and... amazing.
8.9
Characters
The character development is amazing. The characters have their own likable personality, and are something new and fresh.
The development of the friendship between Watanuki and Doumeki is what makes this anime really great, though.
9.1
Music
The opening is amazing. From the time I first heard it I kept listening to it without even having finished the series.
The endings are decent. They're not amazing, but good enough to listen to a few times.
The background songs are beautiful. A lot of them are enjoyable enough to listen to outside of the anime.
8.7
Animation
The animation is unique, especially in the character designs. The characters are a lot taller than in most anime, and while that throws some people off, others don't mind it. It brings a fresh new perspective.
Also the animation still has beauty to it.
9
Overall
This anime brings many new and fresh things to the table. The only turn-away is the great difference in style of animation from the usual anime style. Definitely one I'd recommend.
Full Moon
8.93
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