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Quick Answer
- xxxHOLiC - A Midsummer Night's Dream(Movie · 1 eps)
- xxxHOLiC(TV · 24 eps)
- xxxHOLiC◆Kei(TV · 13 eps)
- xxxHOLiC Shunmuki(OVA · 2 eps)
- xxxHOLiC Rou(OVA · 2 eps)
Total: ~42 episodes / 17h watch time
xxxHOLiC Watch Order(2026)
With 5 entries across the franchise, xxxHOLiC can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
5 entries ~17h total2 series1 movie2 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch xxxHOLiC?
Release order. Start with xxxHOLiC - A Midsummer Night's Dream and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of xxxHOLiC?
About 17 hours total across 42 episodes and 5 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 12 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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