XXXHOLiC (TV)

Pantagruel · Conscript Joined: Jan 10, 2005 Posts: 125

Anime-Source Synopsis & Reviews

There wasn't really a synopsis so you know.

The intro movie for this show was awesome. That's what it must be like in an opium den.

So far this show is strange in a fun and interesting way. I hate that annoying black thingy. If I was that character, I'd throw it like a football. Maybe I can make a perfect spiral with it. And the earwings will help it glide. The character shapes look like those in Tim Burton films.

Reizka · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 5:23 pm Post subject:

Now this was suprising that wish granting woman is no other than the dimensional witch from Tsubasa Chronicles! Now i know why black Mokona stayed and only the white one left Smile

First episode was promising, this just may be series worth watching!
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PolyGuru · Gokenin Samurai Joined: Oct 11, 2004 Posts: 1049

I agree, the character designs with thier long slender bodies and legs reminded me of Nightmare Before Christmas.

Initially I taught I would have difficulty adjusting to the artwork but somehow it seems to fit just right for this series.

What made the first episode instantly likable to me was the humour. So reminded me of FMP:Fumoffu. Very funny in all the right places.

Skittles · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:54 pm Post subject:

Well i really like the manga for holic so ill bew watching this, at least for now. Character designs are pretty mych the same as TRC and the xxxholic manga so i was expecting that. Started off a little slow but its got the humour which is what i liked about the manga but only to an extent. Anyways ill watch a few more before and see how they turn out...

Keitarou · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:19 am Post subject:

This anime has some high standards to live up to and I hope it can pull it off. I'm a little worried that it took so long for this adaptation to occur that it might be overly hyped at this point. On the other hand, it followed TRC season 1, which is an interesting twist, and it's not as though it doesn't have a very solid story foundation to stand on. As long as the production company can give us a solid theme, some good animation, a decent sound track, and decent acting; then everything else is already done! Hrm... guess that's still a lot to pull off.

It's hit or miss with these works... hopefully this one will be a hit.
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deviln3 · Conscript Joined: Jan 27, 2006 Posts: 162

I read volume one of the manga .. couldnt find the second volume so might as well watch the anime.. it wasn't as good as i thought it would be.. its funny at some parts but kinda hard to force myself .. but i liked it towards the ending so i guess i'll keep watching it... Confused

Kidder · Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:22 am Post subject:

Watanaki moves really weirdly. His arms and legs flail in every direction and sometimes it looks like he's dislocated a shoulder or something. It kind of makes him look like a marionette/puppet. Also he overreacts to a lot of things which is funny in most situations but sometimes is over the top.

enygma · Yari Ashigaru Joined: Apr 05, 2005 Posts: 348

I'm a bit disappointed by the overall animation. It's a bit too.....cartoonish, for the lack of a better word. The characters' voices also threw me off a bit. They're not what I imagined at all. Laughing

The manga is so dark and sensual, but I don't get that feeling at all from the anime. Hopefully, it (the anime) will improve.

Oh well.

Panda3035 · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:18 pm Post subject:

FIrst of all,I really like the OP song! The ED was good too! The drawing was the same as TRC and the manga and also the movie. The movie basically outlined the beginning similar. What I didn't like about it was that the Black Monkona came out when it wasn't supposed to. How will the adapt when TRC will show up?
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Bigoversoul · Heimin (Commoner) Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 63

PM the location where i can get this please or if it aint out can you find out if there is english subs for it if it comes out.

Nocturnal · Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:58 am Post subject:

What should I watch first, the movie or the series? I haven't read any of the manga, so I don't know if the movie gives anything away or is it just introductory.

kfm · Conscript Joined: Jun 28, 2005 Posts: 133

I beleive the movie takes place after the series is started, so if you wanted to watch in chronological order, i'd start with a few eps of the series then watch the movie. I watched the movie then started on the series but it didnt really ruin anything.

Anyway, wasnt really impressed with the movie or series but that's me. watch and decide for yourself.

Panda3035 · Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject:

Kidder · Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:28 am Post subject:

the OP single is now available on torrents ^^ 19sai by Suga Shikao

you can either get it via direct download from gendou.com (you need to be a member) or go to the Nipponsei tracker http://nipponsei.minglong.org/ and find the whole single CD there for torrent download

Panda3035 · Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:55 pm Post subject: