Xxxholic, Vol. 2

Have you started this series yet?You should.You're missing out on great art, a fantastic story and a good laugh.Although it's heavy a read, it's worth it.It's delves into the world of Japanese myth, lore, magic and superstition.Ghosts and odd occurances abound in this delightful series and I look forward to each ne eddition.

Watanuki had no idea what he was getting into when he asked Yuko to get rid of his ability to see spirits. Now he's forced to be her indentured servant until he works off his debt. At the beginning of this volume, Yuko has some strange guests that just happen to become another world. Fans of Tsubasa will recognize the characters and situations from the first volume of the Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle manga. The second half of this volume is much more horror centered. In a desperate attempt to get a date with Himawari, Watanuki agrees to visit the house of one of his biggest rivals. Here, the three students and Yuko tell ghosts stories. Unfortunately, it looks like the spirits are refusing to stay in their stories! The second volume of xxxHolic has many of the strengths of the first. The artwork is typical CLAMP fare but there is something about it that gives it a mysterious touch. The bold and colorful covers, I think, are probably the best manga covers that I have ever seen. The characters remain their lovable selves, and continue to get in humorous situations that you'll find yourself chuckling over. The story is a little different from the first volume. Instead of just focusing on Yuko's clients, we get to see her interact with the Tsubasa characters, and signs of a more complex plot in future volumes. xxxHolic is a truly unique series. I cannot wait until I get to read the next volume!

This has to be one of CLAMPS better series. You will not be dissapointed! In this volume, they cover the story of "One tales of Ghosts" (or something like that.) And the other half of what is happening in Tsubassa Resivoir Chronicles. The artwork is just stunning. The characters are hysterically funny Especially when Yuuko is going to jokingly "cure" Watanuki with a Peep Show (but it never happens, she was just kidding) This is my favourite series right. And I say buy it!

This series is a must buy! It is packed with laughs and great charaters!!! Also, the illistrations or whatever you would call it are amazing! It is athentic manga, not the cheap american way. (yes it is in english though)

In this 2nd volume of "xxxHOLiC", we cover chapters eight through 14 of the manga. After helping Syaoran-kun save Sakura-chan by sending him and his companions on their journey (as documented in the "Tsubasa -RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE-"), Yuuko-san uses Watanuki-kun's love of Himawari-chan to get him to see a fortune teller that Yuuko-san uses. When they get to the house, it is now occupied by another woman who claims to be a fortune teller. After the session, Yuuki-san explains why that woman was a fraud, then finds the old woman who is a real fortune teller. In getting a real fortune told, Yuuko-san continues to teach Watanuki, something the old lady notices with the symbol of the butterfly. The next story covers Yuuko-san deciding to set up a group date with Himawari-chan and Doumeki-kun. Using the temple where Doumeki-kun lives as a setting, Yuuko-san sets the stage for telling summer ghost stories only to have these stories cause the "spirits" to attack. Thus Doumeki-kun's abilities with the spirit realm is revealed. As before, volume two continues to weave an interesting tale. Yuuko-san is such a great character. Without her, I doubt I would enjoy this title as much. As it is, despite her manipulations and fun, it is clear that she is grooming Watanuki for something, but it also appears that Doumeki-kun and Himawari-chan have their roles. Doumeki-kun's role seems fairly clear, but Himawari-chan's role is unclear. The fun with the "Tsubasa" crossover continues. If you haven't bit and purchased that title, no worries. Del Rey makes sure to point out the crossover joke for the audience in the Extras at the end of the book. Also, Del Rey continues its great Translator notes as well as its look at other CLAMP titles. Del Rey continues to impress with their treatment of Japanese manga! Bottom line: Well worth purchasing for CLAMP fans as well as fans of good manga as this contains a nice mix of humor, a touch of romance and rivalry, and an interesting tale.