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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Tense
- Tension7
- Spectacle6
- Fast Pace5
Heart
Wondrous
- Wonder7
- Romance6
- Melancholy6
Humor
Some absurdist humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Absurdist Humor5
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Dark Humor3
World
Fantasy and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Ambiguity7
- Novelty7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue8
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Standout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
- Visual Stylization8
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
All heart traits
- Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Spiritual6Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
LowSome absurdist humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some absurdist humor.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor5Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Eccentricity6Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumFantasy and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around fantasy and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Fantasy8Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Surrealism7Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Mystery6Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Spiritual6Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Crime5Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
HighStandout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the visual style stand out.
All style traits
- Visual Stylization8Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality7The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
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To be free of his dark visions, Kimihiro Watanuki will work for Dimensional Witch Yūko, a mystical woman quick to help those in a bind—for a fee.
Supernatural MysteryDimensional WitchJapanese FolklorePsychological AnimeVisually StrikingMystical AtmosphereDark VisionsIntriguing Premise
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Is xxxHOLiC worth watching?
58
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is xxxHOLiC rated?
Disturbing imagery
Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
How long is xxxHOLiC?
1 h 50 min
xxxHOLiC runs 1 h 50 min.
What language is xxxHOLiC in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
In how many countries can I watch xxxHOLiC?
18
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What tropes does xxxHOLiC use?
The Dulcinea EffectBunny-Ears LawyerGambit RouletteDead All AlongThe World TreeImpossibly Low NecklineAnguished Declaration of LoveOmniscient Morality LicenseDeaf ComposerCharacter WitnessMysterious PurpleThe Mourning Afterand 164 more
TV Tropes lists 176 storytelling tropes for xxxHOLiC, including The Dulcinea Effect, Bunny-Ears Lawyer, Gambit Roulette.