xxxHOLiC◆継

xxxHOLiC: Kei (xxxHOLiC◆継), literally "xxxHOLiC: Sequel", is the second season of the anime adaptation of the manga series xxxHOLiC by CLAMP. It was produced by Production I.G, maintaining the same main staff and cast as the first season. xxxHOLiC: Kei aired on TBS from April 3, 2008 to June 26, 2008, with a total of 13 episodes. This season continues the story of Kimihiro Watanuki, a high school student who can see spirits, as he works at the shop of the mysterious witch Yūko Ichihara and encounters various supernatural phenomena. Unlike the first season, xxxHOLiC: Kei delves deeper into themes of human connections, the inevitability of fate, and the meaning of choices. The opening theme is "NOBODY KNOWS" by Shikao Suga, and the ending theme is "Honey Honey" by Seamo. The animation retains CLAMP's distinctive art style and eerie atmosphere, while focusing more on character development and plot depth, which has garnered high praise from fans. It has a strong link to the series Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle, and the events of both series influence each other. It is recommended to view both series to fully understand the story.