sashas_books's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
I had picked this one up some years ago, when I hadn’t yet read a lot of manga. I “didn’t get it” then. (Manga novices, take note: nothing to see here… ;)) This time, I enjoyed it very much. I know the tricks of the genre better and they make me happy.
I liked both Yuka the witch and Watanuki. Yuka runs a wish-granting shop and tricks Watanaki into working for her. Now stuff can happen, while Watanuki spends the rest of the volume reeling. Naturally, nothing is simple and nothing is what it seems when it comes to people’s wishes. Magic, horror, humour and slapstick were an enjoyable mix.
The drawing style is beautiful, with Art Nouveau influences. Sometimes it felt too pretty, but it’s not something to complain about in this case.
There is a cliffhanger at the end, it must be a sign that I’ll be reading more of this series :)
kitsunebi_reads's review against another edition
5.0
See my review of xxxholic vol 1 contained in xxxHolic Omnibus#1.
shelbymarie32's review against another edition
5.0
I can never get enough of CLAMP. xxxHolic is one of my personal favorites. Supernatural comedy. Life lessons. Cute outfits. And the artwork is always so stunning to me. And the show definitely mirrors the manga. Overall it is awesome and I need to read more.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
“There is no such thing as coincidence, only hitsuzen.”
I decided it was high time to re-read (re-re-re??) one of my favourite series of all time: xxxHolic! Yesterday I was waiting for the person who lived her before us to pick up her mail (still coming in) and decided to grab a random manga from my shelves. It was xxxHolic that I picked.
I was immediately sucked in again. Immediately invested again.
We go to the first meeting between Watanuki and Yuuko, how one moment he was battling the spirits and the next is being dragged by his long noodle legs to Yuuko's home. To how he is now working for her, to seeing Watanuki again and not always be a fan of his behaviour. I get that he probably became this way because of how everyone left him, how he can see things that no one else can and how that is a struggle for him, but still he pisses me off at times. Thankfully, I know that he will grow. It will take a while, but I know he will become better, he will get more mature, more grown-up. Plus, despite his anger issues you can see he is a hard worker and he doesn't mind caring for Yuuko that much (even though he will complain all he can).
It was great fun to see Yuuko again, I just love her. She can be lazy one moment and the next be superserious. I love her outfits and her character design is just perfection.
I just love seeing various characters from other CLAMP series (or hear about them) + now that I know what Watanuki is... it makes a better read.
I am also happy to see Himawari again, though I also feel sad. Can't wait to see a certain character next and see the bickering start. Not sure if I am totally happy with that bickering, but I guess now I can also see that these two truly care about each other. Even though they, especially Watanuki I guess, may deny it with big words.
There is plenty of humour, enough seriousness (and philosophy) , and of course tons and tons of supernatural going-ons. For instance the girl with the bad habit, I felt sorry for the girl, and I kept wishing she would find out about her habit.
I just loved the premonition near the end and what that led to. I still remember when I first read this manga and was just absolutely OMG-ing because of what happens. This time I know, but I was still squeeing in delight.
And of course the art is just gorgeous. Yes, the people are mostly noodle-ish, but I still love the designs and all the little details you can find everywhere. The outfits on the characters are just beautifully drawn. Especially when Yuuko goes in full fortune telling/wish granting mode she wears some exquisite things.
I am not entirely sure about the translation, at times it felt a bit weird/off.
Going to be reading the other volumes soon. Upping my rating to 4.5 stars.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I decided it was high time to re-read (re-re-re??) one of my favourite series of all time: xxxHolic! Yesterday I was waiting for the person who lived her before us to pick up her mail (still coming in) and decided to grab a random manga from my shelves. It was xxxHolic that I picked.
I was immediately sucked in again. Immediately invested again.
We go to the first meeting between Watanuki and Yuuko, how one moment he was battling the spirits and the next is being dragged by his long noodle legs to Yuuko's home. To how he is now working for her, to seeing Watanuki again and not always be a fan of his behaviour. I get that he probably became this way because of how everyone left him, how he can see things that no one else can and how that is a struggle for him, but still he pisses me off at times. Thankfully, I know that he will grow. It will take a while, but I know he will become better, he will get more mature, more grown-up. Plus, despite his anger issues you can see he is a hard worker and he doesn't mind caring for Yuuko that much (even though he will complain all he can).
It was great fun to see Yuuko again, I just love her. She can be lazy one moment and the next be superserious. I love her outfits and her character design is just perfection.
I just love seeing various characters from other CLAMP series (or hear about them) + now that I know what Watanuki is... it makes a better read.
I am also happy to see Himawari again, though I also feel sad. Can't wait to see a certain character next and see the bickering start. Not sure if I am totally happy with that bickering, but I guess now I can also see that these two truly care about each other. Even though they, especially Watanuki I guess, may deny it with big words.
There is plenty of humour, enough seriousness (and philosophy) , and of course tons and tons of supernatural going-ons. For instance the girl with the bad habit, I felt sorry for the girl, and I kept wishing she would find out about her habit.
I just loved the premonition near the end and what that led to. I still remember when I first read this manga and was just absolutely OMG-ing because of what happens. This time I know, but I was still squeeing in delight.
And of course the art is just gorgeous. Yes, the people are mostly noodle-ish, but I still love the designs and all the little details you can find everywhere. The outfits on the characters are just beautifully drawn. Especially when Yuuko goes in full fortune telling/wish granting mode she wears some exquisite things.
I am not entirely sure about the translation, at times it felt a bit weird/off.
Going to be reading the other volumes soon. Upping my rating to 4.5 stars.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
zingsho's review against another edition
5.0
Oh again! Clamps Ladies I adore You. Intertwining cardcaptors_tsubasa chronicles_ xxxholic series. Time travel, a paradox, the crazy beautiful witch, and the special boy Watanuki. Everything had a message and led to a story to balance the universe, away from ambitious dark Clow reed.
The story looks like it's about a normal clumsy Watanuki and the witch, a demanding character dealing with strange events. But it goes deeper and I found out why it was fate that the boy was meant to cross path with the witch and the others. Why he was the most IMPORTANT BOY that lived in this story.
I was hoping for some *love* fufufufu
but I knew it was coming....the ending was painful. It leaves you hanging, while Watanuki takes over the witch's profession and as an overseer of the universe.
Oh, I do want to write who really Watanuki is..but I don't want to spoil your read!!
I LOVE YUUKO!
The story looks like it's about a normal clumsy Watanuki and the witch, a demanding character dealing with strange events. But it goes deeper and I found out why it was fate that the boy was meant to cross path with the witch and the others. Why he was the most IMPORTANT BOY that lived in this story.
I was hoping for some *love* fufufufu
but I knew it was coming....the ending was painful. It leaves you hanging, while Watanuki takes over the witch's profession and as an overseer of the universe.
Oh, I do want to write who really Watanuki is..but I don't want to spoil your read!!
I LOVE YUUKO!
morag's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nooneinteract's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pastel_princess's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
augustgreatsword's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
tobyyy's review against another edition
3.0
A fun intro to the world of a “space-time witch.” I think I would have enjoyed it a little more had I understood some of the cultural background/puns from other manga and anime series that were used in the story. But overall a solid beginning to what appears to be an interesting series!