The pace and the setting was clearly established in about 10 minutes, and the plot flowed wonderfully to the very end. Although the technical aspects of this OVA definitely lacked the wow-factor, it was incredibly well-directed. Voice acting, once again, is very well done. Music was very nice, and effectively used to create the eerie and suspenseful mood in certain scenes. The story in "xxxHOLiC Rou" is about a request for a mission brought by Doumeki to find a hidden relic in an old mansion.Īnimation has not improved much from the previous OVA, but character proportions are much more realistic compared to "Kei", and much easier on my eyes. From what I've read in Japanese blogs, the setting is similar to manga, except more time has passed. Doumeki is now an assistant professor at nearby university, but runs errands and goes on missions on behalf of the 'shop' (like Watanuki in his high school days), but still shows Watanuki no respect. However, there's the same care-free atmosphere in the 'shop' with Maru, Moro, and Mokona running around the house,Īnd his role as the cook has not changed. No longer a jumpy and clumsy high school kid, Watanuki has an air of authority and confidence. Watanuki was the new master at the 'shop' when he opens his eyes. Watanuki makes a promise that he will wait for her return, and that he believes dream will come true as long as he believes in it.
The story begins with Ghibli-evil-assimilation-like disappearance of Yuuko, whether a dream or reminiscence, we are not certain.
OVA "xxxHOLiC Rou" is set 10 years after Watanuki's part-timer years in the anime series.
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