- Paperback: 183 pages
- Publisher: Del Rey Books (25 Oct 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0345477901
- ISBN-13: 978-0345477903
- Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 1.5 x 19 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 352,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Kimihiro Watanuki takes a welcome break from his grueling service to the time-space witch, Yûko Ishihara, only to find himself mixed up in the strangest parade of the Japanese magical world. But a slipup reveals that Kimihiro is a powerless human! How can he survive the festival without being eaten by its dangerous participants?
Then Kimihiro meets a woman who grieves for her lost son. Since Kimihiro is an orphan, the two form an immediate bond. But what will Kimihiro do when he realizes that his wonderful new friendship may very well kill him?
xxxHOLiC crosses over with Tsubasa, also by CLAMP. Don’t miss it!
Then Kimihiro meets a woman who grieves for her lost son. Since Kimihiro is an orphan, the two form an immediate bond. But what will Kimihiro do when he realizes that his wonderful new friendship may very well kill him?
xxxHOLiC crosses over with Tsubasa, also by CLAMP. Don’t miss it!
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Format:Paperback
There a lot of different version of xxxHolic volume 6 on amazon.co.uk but this is the one I own. First published by Del Rey in 2005. It is in English and my first edition copy contains a couple of coloured pages at the front. The pages a quite yellow though. Not the best quality.
xxxHolic volume 6 contains chapters 33 to 39 plus translation notes.
It is rated T for teen (13+)
Watanuki Kimihiro is a teenage boy who has the power to see spirits (yokai and ayakashi) but he would do anything to get rid of this power. One day he comes across a small mysterious shop and is forcefully dragged inside. The shop apparently grants wishes and the shopkeeper, Yuko Ichihara, tells him that she can get rid of those powers for him. But for a price. He has to work for Yuko as a part-time employee. His job is mainly small household chores and errands, it's not as easy as it sounds though as some of these errands involve the spirit world.
xxxHolic occasionally crosses over with another CLAMP manga, Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle. Reading Tsubasa helps understand xxxHolic more and a couple of chapters don't make much sense without at least knowing the Tsubasa storyline but it isn't essential. All 28 volumes of Tsubasa are available to buy in English.
In volume 6, Watanuki is now quite famous in the spirit world. He and Domeki take part in a hyakki yako, where spirits walk together in a long line whilst holding lights. They are given a hozuki to hold between them so the spirits don't know they are human. They do all this whilst risking their lives just because Yuko wants some nectar/sake.
Watanuki befriends a woman but after a while of meeting her everyday, he starts to feel ill and suddenly collapses.
A lot happens in this volume! Once again the art is amazing. The four CLAMP ladies put a lot of work into their manga, especially xxxHolic because they don't use screen tones. Every line is drawn by hand and there is so much detail!
xxxHolic volume 6 contains chapters 33 to 39 plus translation notes.
It is rated T for teen (13+)
Watanuki Kimihiro is a teenage boy who has the power to see spirits (yokai and ayakashi) but he would do anything to get rid of this power. One day he comes across a small mysterious shop and is forcefully dragged inside. The shop apparently grants wishes and the shopkeeper, Yuko Ichihara, tells him that she can get rid of those powers for him. But for a price. He has to work for Yuko as a part-time employee. His job is mainly small household chores and errands, it's not as easy as it sounds though as some of these errands involve the spirit world.
xxxHolic occasionally crosses over with another CLAMP manga, Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle. Reading Tsubasa helps understand xxxHolic more and a couple of chapters don't make much sense without at least knowing the Tsubasa storyline but it isn't essential. All 28 volumes of Tsubasa are available to buy in English.
In volume 6, Watanuki is now quite famous in the spirit world. He and Domeki take part in a hyakki yako, where spirits walk together in a long line whilst holding lights. They are given a hozuki to hold between them so the spirits don't know they are human. They do all this whilst risking their lives just because Yuko wants some nectar/sake.
Watanuki befriends a woman but after a while of meeting her everyday, he starts to feel ill and suddenly collapses.
A lot happens in this volume! Once again the art is amazing. The four CLAMP ladies put a lot of work into their manga, especially xxxHolic because they don't use screen tones. Every line is drawn by hand and there is so much detail!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Keeps getting better and better!
3 Nov 2005
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xxxHolic just keeps getting better and better. While last volume we saw a major progression with the plot with Yuko battling a mysterious villian's quest, here we get some BIG personal development between Watanuki and Domeki with heaps of romantic suggestions and Watanuki actually being forced to ponder what Domeki means to him.
It also becomes apparent that Yuko "hired" Domeki for a much greater reason that simply to repay a fee. Several characters mention or speculate on Domeki's destiny and where he's headed with in becoming obvious that big changes are instore for him in future volumes (having seen the next volume in Japanese I can say this is definitly the case!).
The art is of course first class and I simply loved the translation notes in the back (5 pages!). This manga continues to educate me in the Japanese language and culture.
5+ stars for this baby!
It also becomes apparent that Yuko "hired" Domeki for a much greater reason that simply to repay a fee. Several characters mention or speculate on Domeki's destiny and where he's headed with in becoming obvious that big changes are instore for him in future volumes (having seen the next volume in Japanese I can say this is definitly the case!).
The art is of course first class and I simply loved the translation notes in the back (5 pages!). This manga continues to educate me in the Japanese language and culture.
5+ stars for this baby!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Touching
1 Dec 2005
Format:Paperback
XXXHolic volume six finds Watanuki on his own, as Yuko has gone to "make gods" in Tsubasa, the crossover manga starring Sakura and Shaoran. Watanuki had become a kitchen slave, making treats for Yuko and Motonoki as they downed gallons of alcohol. At last, he is going to get a vacation! But rather than have free time, Watanuki becomes embroiled in a friendship that might kill him.
In the park, he meets a beautiful woman. They quickly become like a mother and son. But something is wrong, and Domeki might have to take drastic measures to help his friend. This story takes up the last two-thirds of the volume. The first third is a cute story where Domeki and Watanuki journey to the spirit world with the help of a magical lantern.
The cultural notes in the back are interesting and helpful, more so than any other manga I have read. Anyone who has read all the notes from XXXHolic will have an above-average knowledge of Japanese culture.
And, as usual, Yuko's outfits are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!! Just look at the cover!!! The CLAMP studio is SO skilled at designing clothes.
In the park, he meets a beautiful woman. They quickly become like a mother and son. But something is wrong, and Domeki might have to take drastic measures to help his friend. This story takes up the last two-thirds of the volume. The first third is a cute story where Domeki and Watanuki journey to the spirit world with the help of a magical lantern.
The cultural notes in the back are interesting and helpful, more so than any other manga I have read. Anyone who has read all the notes from XXXHolic will have an above-average knowledge of Japanese culture.
And, as usual, Yuko's outfits are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!! Just look at the cover!!! The CLAMP studio is SO skilled at designing clothes.
O blasted cliffhanger!
19 Aug 2008
Format:Paperback
CLAMP, xxxHolic vol. 6 (Del Rey, 2005)
Will Yuko stop at nothing to get liquor? This time she ropes Watanuki and Domeki into attending a spirit parade in order to collect nectar. The second episode concerns a woman grieving for her son, who would be Watanuki's age, and the friendship that forms between the two of them. Uncharacteristic cliffhanger ending for this volume, so get your hands on vol. 7 at the same time. ***
Will Yuko stop at nothing to get liquor? This time she ropes Watanuki and Domeki into attending a spirit parade in order to collect nectar. The second episode concerns a woman grieving for her son, who would be Watanuki's age, and the friendship that forms between the two of them. Uncharacteristic cliffhanger ending for this volume, so get your hands on vol. 7 at the same time. ***
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