So... That's It? Seriously?

xxx-Holic is over? With a cop-out? Tsubasa's ending was bittersweet, but not entirely unsatisfying (it would have been without the epilogue), but there has been no mention of an epilogue or continuation or anything other than a new OAD. Expecting that to resolve anything is like expecting rainbow-colored, singing monkeys to fly out of my ass. Speaking of ass-pulls, THAT'S how they end xxx-Holic? WHAT THE HELL?! Oh, oh my god. I hate everything.

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Naruto 437, Tsubasa 214, xxx-HOLiC 174

Okay, right off the bat. HUGE FREAKING SPOILERS for Tsubasa, xxxHolic, and Naruto.

You were warned.

First off, for Naruto... I really freaking hate Pain. He killed Grampa frog and most likely Gramma frog and now... Dear Hinata confesses her love to Naruto only to be slapped down by Pain and stabbed. There's no clear cut killing, but there's a good chance he gave her a fatal wound. Of all the people I'd hate to see die in this series, she was on the top of the list. God damn it. I love Hinata, and I really don't want her to be dead too... Needless to say, Naruto goes insane... Kyuubi-style.


Tsubasa 214 delivers YET ANOTHER of its many many twists, and this one left me thinking that I should have seen it coming. Everything that Syaoran has been working for has been to make up for a moment's hesitation and in what would seem to the story's climax, he grasps Sakura's hand and pulls her from the grip of death. Isn't this what Fei Wang didn't want to happen? No. His stupid smug little ass reveals to a very shocked Syaoran, Fai, and Kurogane, that this is exactly what he planned. What it all means remains to be seen, but in the chapter's last page, Yuuko is seen in a prone position in a flurry of flower petals... Why do I have a bad feeling about this?

That bad feeling is only reinforced by xxxHolic 174... Seeing my all-time favorite Clamp character disappear in a dream after ominously speaking of parting in the previous chapter isn't exactly a good sign. You would do that to me, wouldn't you, Clamp? Jeez. T__T Don't go, Yuuko! I love you so much!!


Please end it well, Clamp... My fangirly happiness depends on it...

xxx-HOLiC 168 and Tsubasa 203

As I'd mentioned before, the link between Syaoran and Watanuki has solidified tremendously. Watanuki unconsciously blames himself for the deaths of his parents (who were originally only Syaoran's parents, ie. CCS Syaoran and Sakura) and that guilt is what causes spirits to attach themselves to him. However, because of the people he has met who love and accept him, he no longer wishes to disappear. Syaoran, who blames himself for what happened to Kurogane's parents and Fai's twin, receives reassurance and acceptance from the two of them. Therefore both Syaoran and Watanuki can move forward. If both wish and believe strongly, and have others who believe as well, the future can be changed with their own hands.

Maru and Moro are trying their hardest to protect the shop so they, too, can stay by Watanuki's side. They thank Yuuko for teaching them important things. Once again, Yuuko becomes the coolest character ever because little by little, she has taught many important things to numerous people for the sake of others. I really love Yuuko. I want her and everyone to come out of this alive... that would be a good enough ending for me.

Clampstuffyay! xxx-HOLiC 167 and Mouryou no Hako 1

Downloading Mouryou no Hako 1 from Aero Subs. I'm glad someone finally got to subbing this! (Obviously, I have to see it because Clamp did the character designs, as you can see...)


Aside from that, everything is coming together in Holic and Tsubasa. Watanuki and Syaoran's connection is revealed, as well as Sakura from CCS. Technically, Syaoran (original) is the son of CCS Sakura and Syaoran, but because of choices he made, Watanuki was born too... Yuuko said they were closer than brothers, because, like Sakura's egg from Tokyo, something that should be one became two. It's complicated, but making more sense now... I hope everyone comes out of this well and alive, including Yuuko. Erbear and I agree that she's Clamp's most awesome character ever...


And also, an OVA! From TOW: A two DVD OVA has been announced for xxxHOLiC. The first DVD for this OVA will be released on January 16, 2009 with the 14th Volume of the manga. Another two DVD OVA which will crossover with this one was also announced for the Tsubasa series. Its first DVD will be released in February of 2009. It is not known if the OVA will continue on after the Himawari story arc to the next story arc, or if it'll be an anime-only ending.

Yay! I can't wait!

Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle 189 spoilers

Found here (FO post), and here (forum thread), this shocking information is not 100% guaranteed to be the real deal, but nevertheless, I am excited... (and confused...)

Now, there are even MORE Syaorans and Sakuras...? and I'm so confused... ;__; YUUKO, YOUR WORDS ARE CONFUSING ME!