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More Fun and Yuuko-san!, June 19, 2005
This review is from: xxxHOLiC, Vol. 2 (Paperback)
In this 2nd volume of "xxxHOLiC", we cover chapters eight through 14 of the manga. After helping Syaoran-kun save Sakura-chan by sending him and his companions on their journey (as documented in the "Tsubasa -RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE-"), Yuuko-san uses Watanuki-kun's love of Himawari-chan to get him to see a fortune teller that Yuuko-san uses. When they get to the house, it is now occupied by another woman who claims to be a fortune teller. After the session, Yuuki-san explains why that woman was a fraud, then finds the old woman who is a real fortune teller. In getting a real fortune told, Yuuko-san continues to teach Watanuki, something the old lady notices with the symbol of the butterfly.
The next story covers Yuuko-san deciding to set up a group date with Himawari-chan and Doumeki-kun. Using the temple where Doumeki-kun lives as a setting, Yuuko-san sets the stage for telling summer ghost stories only to have these stories cause the "spirits" to attack. Thus Doumeki-kun's abilities with the spirit realm is revealed.
As before, volume two continues to weave an interesting tale. Yuuko-san is such a great character. Without her, I doubt I would enjoy this title as much. As it is, despite her manipulations and fun, it is clear that she is grooming Watanuki for something, but it also appears that Doumeki-kun and Himawari-chan have their roles. Doumeki-kun's role seems fairly clear, but Himawari-chan's role is unclear.
The fun with the "Tsubasa" crossover continues. If you haven't bit and purchased that title, no worries. Del Rey makes sure to point out the crossover joke for the audience in the Extras at the end of the book. Also, Del Rey continues its great Translator notes as well as its look at other CLAMP titles. Del Rey continues to impress with their treatment of Japanese manga!
Bottom line: Well worth purchasing for CLAMP fans as well as fans of good manga as this contains a nice mix of humor, a touch of romance and rivalry, and an interesting tale.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Yuko cracks me up so bad!, July 21, 2005
A Kid's Review
This review is from: xxxHOLiC, Vol. 2 (Paperback)
This series is a must buy! It is packed with laughs and great charaters!!! Also, the illistrations or whatever you would call it are amazing! It is athentic manga, not the cheap american way. (yes it is in english though)
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One of the best., November 1, 2006
A Kid's Review
This review is from: xxxHOLiC, Vol. 2 (Paperback)
This has to be one of CLAMPS better series. You will not be dissapointed! In this volume, they cover the story of "One tales of Ghosts" (or something like that.) And the other half of what is happening in Tsubassa Resivoir Chronicles. The artwork is just stunning. The characters are hysterically funny Especially when Yuuko is going to jokingly "cure" Watanuki with a Peep Show (but it never happens, she was just kidding) This is my favourite series right. And I say buy it!
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