xxxHolic, anyone?

[Kesshin]

I've noticed we have several Clamp threads, but none specifically for xxxHolic.
So, anyone out there a fan? Opinions, reviews, info, and comments welcome.

[Aka-chan]

Hm, I've been reading it as it comes out here, but I still can't decide whethere I really like it or not. The art is gorgeous, of course, but the storyline just seems to be getting darker and darker.

Watanuki's great, though. ^__^

[Tenshi no Ai]

This one sure doesn't stand out in the spotlight like Tsubasa does...
I dunno what to say about it. The art style is interesting and very CLAMPY, but something about it just doesn't... overly appeal to me :/ Can't quite put my finger on it either...

[Mangafanatic]

Oh, I as hoping someone would make a xxxholic thread! I just read 9/10ths of the first volume at the book store (all but the last chapter). I LOVED IT!! Iprobably read 200 pages in 20 minutes. Awesome manga. There's alot of really deep dialogue. Some of the things that the Time Witch-- that is her title right-- says just blow my mind. They're not all correct (She says something to the effect that truth is what you make it), but still a very interesting title none the less. I hope I get a mall gift card for Christmas. If I do-- this is the first thing I'm getting. (I'm glad I didn't discover it until there were 3 volumes released. I'm so sick of being excited about series I have to wait MONTHS and MONTHS for!!!)

[Rocketshipper]

I love XXXHolics. It's CLAMP afterall! I like how it crosses over with other series.

[Aka-chan]

The crossing-over is very well done, in my opinion. Sometimes series just seem to make contact out of nowhere, taking me by surprise. I like that. ^__^

[Mave]

*quietly steps in*

Say, can a non-fan comment here? Eh, I'll try to make it quick anyway. I think the art and storyline is great (especially with the crossovers). But, there is something about this title, which makes me uniquely uncomfortable. It's like I can't sleep with the book next to me and have to put it outside of the room. There's something about the practice of magic here, which deeply bothers me such as the concept of being haunted by spirits, and fortune-telling.

I suspect that I feel this way because I grew up in a culture where such magic is practised in real life and ppl, either used it or greatly feared it. It doesn't help that my grandfather used to be a Chinese medium who dealt with such stuff. Before he died, I was told that he was screaming in terror with spirits reaching out to grab and torture him, in which the main character in XXXolic seems to suffer, but perhaps in a lesser and more humorous degree.

I don't mean to scare anyone but pls accept my honest sharing as a Christian. If you're not bothered by this spiritually, by all means, do go ahead and enjoy it. ^_^ But I will be selling or getting rid of my copy.

*steps out*

[Aka-chan]

Thanks for that, Mave. I knew that I didn't like all the dark stuff that was really starting to show up, but I hadn't realized how close to reality it was. I will definitely keep that in mind when choosing whether or not to continue with the series.

[Mangafanatic]

It is a darker title. It hasn't bothered me thus far, but I'll be sure to keep that in mind for the future. Thanks for sharing, Mave.

[Aka-chan]

Out of curiosity, who are your guys' favorite characters and why? We've a few very interesting personalities in this manga already. I, personally, am undecided, but I want to know what you others think...

[Rocketshipper]

Mokona!! It's so cute, n it's always juming out an surpriing Waanuki or annoying him

[Mangafanatic]

I know it's sorta weird, but I think I "like" the time witch. I've only read the first volume, mind you, but her character is just so zany I can't help but think she's fun. Maybe I'll hate her later, but as it stands, I find her the most interesting character.