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by Clamp (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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Although it contains many familiar manga elements, this tale's goth sensibilities, stunning art and nonstop philosophizing sets it apart. Watanuki Kimiharo appears to be an ordinary guy, but he's able to see spirits, who are following him around and causing trouble. One day Watanuki finds himself unwillingly drawn to the shop of Yuko, a beautiful witch. She helps him, but there's a price: he must become her servant. As things progress, Yuko extracts bargains from other damned souls, such as a woman whose constant lying is symbolized by a cloud of black smoke around her, and Hana Hana, an Internet addict whose attempts to ditch the monkey on her back may resonate with many readers. Throughout, Yuko expounds endlessly on fate, predetermination and self-control. Created by Clamp, the all-female artists' collective behind the hit Chobits, this work avoids the more obvious sexual aspects of Watanuki's situation, instead plunging readers into an Edgar Allen Poe-esque world of melting candles, castles beyond time and doomed protagonists. Although the story can be garbled, the art is exquisite, possessing a stunning Pre-Raphaelite sensibility. This book should greatly appeal to teens, especially those with a goth bent.
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Watanuki Kimihiro is haunted by visions of ghosts and spirits. Seemingly by chance, he encounters a mysterious witch named Yuuko, who claims she can help. In desperation, he accepts, but realizes that he’s just been tricked into working for Yuuko in order to pay off the cost of her services. Soon he’s employed in her little shop—a job which turns out to be nothing like his previous work experience!

Most of Yuuko’s customers live in Japan, but Yuuko and Watanuki are about to have some unusual visitors named Sakura and Syaoran from a land called Clow. . . .

XXXHolic volume one crosses over with Tsubasa volume one!
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Includes special extras after the story!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mangaholic!, Jul 14 2005
By Joyce (Canada) - See all my reviews
Upon reading Tsubasa, I thought I'd dislike xxxHolic since they are supposed to be somewhat related but independent stories at the same time, plus they are both created by CLAMP.

I did not enjoy Tsubasa and decided to trade my copy in for xxxholic, and boy am I glad I did! This is a wonderfully witty manga. There are many things where you'll chuckle at, but other times, you'll gasp at how true to life some things Yuko says are.

Basically, this is about a boy named Watanuki who somehow ends up working for Yuko, a witch, but not quite willingly. Yuko runs a very unique "shop". I can't say much more about the story before I go and give away the plot. There are some cultural jokes and cameos from previous CLAMP work (when I say cameo, please take it lightly, i.e., the may show a photo of a previous character).

The artwork is very unique as well, and a little bit different from the usual CLAMP style.
Even if you did not like Tsubasa, it definitely does NOT mean you won't like xxxHolic.

I highly recommend this to anyone who prefers witty stories.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Xxxholic is a Nice Beginning, Jul 19 2004
By Ione Axelrod (California) - See all my reviews
Love the art, love the story. The reason this gets four out of five instead of five/five, is because of all the references and crossovers within the CLAMP universe. Also distracting is the japanese pop-culture (there isn't enough of them to be too distracting though) jokes, which thankfully are explained in the back of the book.

However, this first installment of the manga is gripping and definately worth the buy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Really Cool!, Jul 15 2004
By A Customer
This is the first Manga I have ever bought, and I couldn`t be happier. I thought it was gonna kinda suck, the summary sounded a tad bit boring, but after reading it, I soon found out I was wrong. Quite wrong. I`ve had it for less then 24hrs. and already I want to go out and buy the next one!

I loved the art, and the story is really good.

I`d say it was money well spent. =D

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!
CLAMP never, ever ceases to amaze me. How they can just crank out these amazing books is just...amazing! And trust me, this book is no exception.

xxxHOLiC is a masterpiece. Read more

Published on Jun 29 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The best in clamp (besides chobits)
Im just gonna say this. YOU HAVE TO HAVE TO HAVE TO BUY THIS BOOK ITS SOOOOOO AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! its very funny, andd mysterious, plus the clothes the characters wear are fab! Read more
Published on Jun 22 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars as confusing as ever clamp
As usual CLAMP proves to be the best in storytelling. XXXholic is about a boy who can see ghosts and other things humans cannot normally see. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2004 by nikzez

4.0 out of 5 stars Crowded Drawing, Good Plot
The plot and dialogue is pretty good in XXXholic, it's interesting, creative, and ends in a great cliff hanger. Read more
Published on Jun 13 2004 by Newbia

5.0 out of 5 stars Submitted for Your Approval
How these ladies can keep cranking these books out like sausage without them feeling like they were cranked out like sausage is beyond me. Dont' struggle, just accept. Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004 by Doc Agony

5.0 out of 5 stars Great new Manga
This is an awesome manga from the amazing Clamp team. Forming a parallel story with another now project, Tsubasa, XXX Holic is easily the better of the two works. Read more
Published on Jun 5 2004 by Kalika

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best mangas
XXXholic is one of the best mangas I have ever read. Yuko the main charachter is so cool and funny. The manga is funny but also serious. Read more
Published on May 24 2004 by tweedldum65

5.0 out of 5 stars Deep, entertaining...and delightfully creepy.
I have only been a medicore fan of CLAMP ever since I had first heard of them. That having been said, I was truly impressed with this manga. Read more
Published on May 18 2004 by Gregg R Carrier

4.0 out of 5 stars Kinda chaotic... Just the way I like it!
A great manga with humor but no set plot.

Watanuki Kimihiro has been haunted by ghosts and spirits all his life. Read more

Published on May 1 2004 by Litwolf

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