Thursday, July 12, 2012

Manga Review: Xxxholic Vol.2

                                                            Xxxholic Vol.2 Review
This volume starts right were the first one ended with the Tsubasa version of Syaoran and Sakura arriving at Yuko's shop. While Watanuki is getting the Mokonas Yuko explains while speaking through Maru and Moro the concepts of other worlds and people who are the same but different that exist in each world, Watanuki is understandably confused by these concepts. Yuko also mentions that she and Clow Reed made the Mokona's especially to travel through the worlds and to give the white Mokona to Syaoran, Sakura, Kurogane and Fai.

The next few chapters that follow deals with fortune telling what it truly means, how to tell the difference between a real fortune teller and fake. These chapters were very interesting especially with the parts of how fortune telling is truly paid for such as with luck or a soul could be a form of payment, although it's mentioned that taking one souls as payment usually brings misfortune to the person that receives it as well.

The third deals with a ghost story ceremony which came about when Yuko decided that Watanuki should invite Himawari, the girl that Watanuki likes,on a date and since it was summer Yuko thought that ghost story ceremony was the best way and that it should be a group thing. Yuko also insisted that it took place at Domeki's family's temple, Domeki is someone who goes to school with Watanuki that he doesn't really like but people often assume they're friends. The ghost stories that are told at the ceremony are interesting and as are the way they prepared for the ceremony with setting up wards before hand.

I also found it interesting that Yuko revealed that Domeki can exorcise and keep away spirit forces and that because of this most likely he's connected to Watanuki who can attract and see spirits. I really enjoyed this volume it had interesting stories and concepts presented. I also liked getting to see more of the characters all of which I love or like so far. I also continue to like the art style I especially like Yuko's character design and wardrobe and Himawari's hair. I overall loved this volume, please tell me your thoughts on the series.

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