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xxxHOLiC Watch Order
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Also known as xxxHolic, ×××HOLiC, xxxHOLiC Kei, xxxHOLiC Shunmuki, xxxHOLiC Rou, xxxHOLiC movie, A Midsummer Night's Dream, ホリック
Where to start xxxHOLiC: begin with A Midsummer Night's Dream (2005) or xxxHOLiC, episode 1 (2006), then Kei, Shunmuki and Rou. This xxxHOLiC watch order follows Watanuki Kimihiro at Yuuko's shop. The film A Midsummer Night's Dream introduces the shop and works as a first watch or an early side story. xxxHOLiC (Episodes 1-24) and xxxHOLiC Kei (Episodes 1-13) are the TV run. Shunmuki (Episodes 1-2) and Rou (Episodes 1-2) continue the story after Kei. Shunmuki briefly crosses over with Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle; you do not need Tsubasa first. Release order puts the film before the TV series.
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Start with the Midsummer Night's Dream film, then xxxHOLiC (24) and Kei (13).
Checked November 2026
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- 1xxxHOLiC: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Start here, or right after early TV episodes. The 2005 film introduces Watanuki and Yuuko's shop.
Movie
xxxHOLiC
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Episodes 1-24
xxxHOLiC (24 episodes, 2006): Watanuki works off his debt at Yuuko's wish shop through odd jobs.
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xxxHOLiC Kei
#3 · 1 entry
- 3Episodes 1-13
Kei (13 episodes, 2008): continues the shop cases and Watanuki's growth after Season 1.
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Shunmuki
#4 · 1 entry
- 4xxxHOLiC Shunmuki
Shunmuki OVA (2 episodes, 2009): continues after Kei; includes a Tsubasa crossover beat.
OVA
Rou
#5 · 1 entry
- 5xxxHOLiC Rou
Rou OVA (2 episodes, 2010): the anime's last story so far, after Shunmuki.
OVA
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Checked November 2026
Then watch Shunmuki (2) and Rou (2).
Starting with the TV series and treating the film as optional also works.
What to skip
- Watch first
- Start with xxxHOLiC: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Movie).
- What to skip
- Nothing in this order is marked optional.
Side branches
Part of xxxHOLiC, but outside the chronological order above. Each note says when it fits.
Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle
Related CLAMP series
Shunmuki crosses over with Tsubasa. Watching Tsubasa adds context for that beat; it is not required for xxxHOLiC.
The correct order to watch xxxHOLiC, as one listShowHide
Watch xxxHOLiC in this order. 5 entries, chronological.
- Movie: xxxHOLiC: A Midsummer Night's Dream (movie)
- xxxHOLiC: Episodes 1-24
- xxxHOLiC Kei: Episodes 1-13
- xxxHOLiC Shunmuki (OVA)
- xxxHOLiC Rou (OVA)
How this order works
AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special for a franchise in chronological story order, the order the events happen. When an OVA or movie takes place partway through a season, the episode range is split so it sits where it belongs. Entries you can skip are marked optional, and each order says where to start. Release order, sorted by air date, is a secondary view once every entry has a date. The orders began as a hand-curated set, and episode counts and air dates come from AniList. Fans maintain the orders from there. Any signed-in user can edit one. Edits from trusted contributors go live right away and the rest are reviewed first. Every change is versioned and can be reverted, and each order shows when it was last updated and last checked.
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xxxHOLiC watch order FAQ
What order should I watch xxxHOLiC in?
Start with the Midsummer Night's Dream film, then xxxHOLiC (24) and Kei (13). Then watch Shunmuki (2) and Rou (2). Starting with the TV series and treating the film as optional also works.
Where should I start xxxHOLiC?
Either A Midsummer Night's Dream (2005) or xxxHOLiC episode 1 (2006). Then watch Kei, Shunmuki and Rou in order.
Do I need to watch Tsubasa first?
No. Shunmuki has a crossover moment with Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, but xxxHOLiC makes sense on its own. Tsubasa is optional context.
Is xxxHOLiC Kei a second season?
Yes. Kei continues directly after the first TV series.
Is there more xxxHOLiC anime after Rou?
Not yet. Rou (2010) is the last anime entry as of November 2026.
What is the chronological order of xxxHOLiC?
Start with xxxHOLiC: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Movie), then continue with Episodes 1-24 (xxxHOLiC), Episodes 1-13 (xxxHOLiC Kei), xxxHOLiC Shunmuki, and xxxHOLiC Rou. The full xxxHOLiC watch order on this page has 5 entries across 5 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of xxxHOLiC?
xxxHOLiC aired in the same order as the chronological watch order, starting with xxxHOLiC: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Movie).
How many episodes is xxxHOLiC?
xxxHOLiC has 37 TV episodes in this order, plus 1 movie and 2 OVAs.
Where do the xxxHOLiC movies fit in the watch order?
xxxHOLiC: A Midsummer Night's Dream comes first.
Are the xxxHOLiC OVAs and specials required?
Every entry in this order is currently marked essential by the community, so the OVAs and specials are placed where they matter to the story. If you think one is skippable, sign in and add a note to it.
Is xxxHOLiC finished?
Yes. xxxHOLiC has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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