xxxHOLiC: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of xxxHOLiC Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Spiderweb
Apr 3, 2008
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
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
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
Watanuki and Yūko encounter a strange creature who deals with dreams and items which come from them.
Affinity - Kohane
May 1, 2008
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
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
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
A girl claiming her house is filled with scary and strange noises seeks Yūko's aid.
Rumor
May 29, 2008
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
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
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
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
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