xxxHOLiC: xxxHolic Kei
Still working to get his wish complete, Watanuki finds himself into more mess than he can handle when certain facts about his everyday life gets revealed and when he needs to learn the lesson of Yuuko the hard way. Throughout this progression, Kimihiro Watanuki remains a high school student who is plagued by ayakashi spirits. The narrative continues to follow his experiences as he navigates these challenges while dea
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Kimihiro Watanuki is a high school student who is troubled and plagued by ayakashi spirits and monsters that are invisible to everyone else.
- Watanuki stumbles, seemingly by chance, into a mysterious shop owned by Yuko Ichihara, a beautiful witch of many names and esoteric renown.
- Yuko Ichihara grants Watanuki's wish to no longer be able to see the spirits, but there is always a price required for her services.
- Watanuki continues working to get his wish complete while navigating the complicated mess and lessons that come with the shop and his everyday life.
Season overview
Still working to get his wish complete, Watanuki finds himself into more mess than he can handle when certain facts about his everyday life gets revealed and when he needs to learn the lesson of Yuuko the hard way. Throughout this progression, Kimihiro Watanuki remains a high school student who is plagued by ayakashi spirits. The narrative continues to follow his experiences as he navigates these challenges while dealing with the realities of his everyday life and the lessons imparted by Yuuko, the mysterious witch who owns the shop that grants wishes. Even as certain facts about his routine existence come to light, he must continue working toward the completion of his wish, managing both the supernatural burdens he faces and the demanding lessons that arise from his association with the shop and its owner.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Spiderweb
Apr 3, 2008 · 25 min
Due to an unfortunate incident, Doumeki's right eye is covered by a mysterious spider web. Watanuki, feeling guilty for his condition, takes a drastic measure to revert it.
Left Eye
Apr 10, 2008 · 25 min
Doumeki studies some occult books looking for a way to restore Watanuki's sight, until a strange creature appears and starts to devour its contents.
Half
Apr 24, 2008 · 25 min
After learning that the Zashiki-Warashi disappeared while looking for his right eye's sight, Watanuki rushes to help her. Upon finding her, he also discovers the creature who posse
Dream-Buying
Apr 24, 2008 · 25 min
Watanuki and Yūko encounter a strange creature who deals with dreams and items which come from them.
Affinity - Kohane
May 1, 2008 · 25 min
Watanuki meets Kohane Tsuyuri, a little girl who is famous medium, and he discovers that they have much in common.
Peace - This Flower
May 8, 2008 · 25 min
Even without knowing the rules, Watanuki is dragged by Yūko and friends to play some mahjong at Doumeki's place, unaware of their true purpose.
Water Cat
May 22, 2008 · 25 min
By the request of the Neko-Musume, Watanuki and Doumeki work together to take the water from a well back to the shop. But they grow more and more suspicious of a woman standing in
Sound of Bells - Whisper
May 22, 2008 · 25 min
A girl claiming her house is filled with scary and strange noises seeks Yūko's aid.
Rumor
May 29, 2008 · 25 min
After learning that Kohane is being harassed by the public as many believe her powers are a fraud, Watanuki pays a visit to her.
No Return - Awareness
Jun 5, 2008 · 25 min
Tired of seeing Kohane being harassed by the media and mistreated by her own mother, Watanuki takes her to the shop.
Secret - Alone
Jun 12, 2008 · 25 min
Watanuki's little finger continues to hurt and he becomes more suspicious of Himawari. In the following day, he suffers a serious accident just after she touches him.
Truth
Jun 19, 2008 · 25 min
Watanuki learns that Doumeki and Himawari became Yūko's clients in order to save his life and hears from Himawari the truth about her.
Repaying Kindness
Jun 26, 2008 · 25 min
All is well now and Watanuki is now doing his regular errands for Yūko. Upon coming home from grocery shopping, he meets the Fox who is the son of the oden shop owner. He wanted to