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This article is about a 2022 live-action film. For a manga series with a same name, see xxxHolic. For a 2005 anime film, see xxxHolic: A Midsummer Night's Dream. For a 2013 live-action miniseries, see xxxHolic (miniseries).

xxxHolic
Directed byMika Ninagawa
Screenplay byErika Yoshida
Based onxxxHolic
by CLAMP
Produced by
  • Fumitsugu Ikeda
  • Mitsuru Uda
Starring
CinematographyDaisuke Sōma
Edited byYoshiyuki Koike
Music byKeiichirō Shibuya
Distributed by
Release date
  • April 29, 2022 (2022-04-29)
Running time
110 minutes[1]
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese

xxxHolic (Japanese: ホリック xxxHOLiC, Hepburn: Horriku) is a 2022 Japanese supernatural dark fantasy drama film based on a manga series with a same name written and illustrated by manga artist group CLAMP. The film is directed by Mika Ninagawa, written by Erika Yoshida, co-distributed by Shochiku and Asmik Ace, and stars Ko Shibasaki as Yuko Ichihara and Ryūnosuke Kamiki as Kimihiro Watanuki. The film was released in Japan on April 29, 2022.[2]

The film marks the first live-action film adaptation for xxxHolic, and the second film following xxxHolic: A Midsummer Night's Dream (2005).[3]

Premise

Kimihiro Watanuki, a boy who is plagued by ayakashi spirits, where he stumbles upon a shop that grants wishes. He meets the owner, Yuko Ichihara, a mysterious witch of many names and esoteric known. For a price, she offers to grants his wish to rid of spirits, but for a price, to become Yuko's part-time cook and housekeeper. Meanwhile, Watanuki connects with his classmates, Dōmeki and Himawari, and he is involved in big mysterious incident.

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Cast

Ryūnosuke Kamiki portrays Watanuki while Ko Shibasaki plays Yuko in the live-action film.
See also: List of xxxHolic characters

Other casts include Shuri and Sakurako Ōhara as Misaki and Guest #2, whom are Yuko's clients that are possessed by ayakashis.

Production

Development

On November 2021, Shochiku and Asmik Ace announced that a live-action film adaptation of CLAMP's xxxHolic manga series was in the works, with Mika Ninagawa directing the film, and Erika Yoshida providing the screenplay.[2][5][6][7][8][9]

Casting

On November 2021, actress and singer Ko Shibasaki and actor Ryūnosuke Kamiki was cast to portray Yuko Ichihara and Kimihiro Watanuki respectively.[2][7][10] The following month, SixTONES idol group member Hokuto Matsumura and actress Tina Tamashiro was announced to portray Shizuka Dōmeki and Himawari Kunogi respectively.[11][12][13], with singer and rapper Daoko and actress Serena Motola being cast as Maru and Moro weeks later.[9] On February 2022, actress Shuri, Nanase Nishino and Sakurako Ōhara were cast as Misaki, Nekomusume and possessed guest respectively.[14][15][16] That same month, Riho Yoshioka was cast as Jōrogumo, while Hayato Isomura was cast as Akagumo, an original character for the film.[17]

Filming

Director Ninagawa stated that filming was completed in November 2021.[7]

Music

Keiichirō Shibuya will compose the music for the film.[9] The theme song for the film is titled "Habit", performed by J-pop band Sekai no Owari.[18]

Release

The film was released in theaters in Japan on April 29, 2022.[2]

Reception

Box office

The film ranked number 5 out of top 10 in the Japanese box office on its opening weekend.[19]

Critical reception

Dale Roll of SoraNews24 gave the film a mixed review, as she praised the costume designs and visuals, but felt the story was poorly executed.[20] Mark Schilling of The Japan Times also gave the film a mixed review.[21]

References

  1. ^ "ホリック xxxHOLiC". eiga.com (in Japanese). April 2, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Pineda, Rafael Antonio (November 22, 2021). "CLAMP's xxxHOLiC Manga Gets Live-Action Film Next April". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  3. ^ "xxxHOLiC Movie "Introduction"". xxxHolic Movie Official (in Japanese). Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  4. ^ "xxxHOLiC Movie "Story"". xxxHolic Movie Official (in Japanese). Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  5. ^ "CLAMP「xxxHOLiC」神木隆之介＆柴咲コウで実写映画化！監督は蜷川実花". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  6. ^ "xxxHOLiC Movie "Staff"". xxxHolic Movie Official (in Japanese). Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c Komatsu, Mikakatsu (November 22, 2021). "Ko Shibasaki & Ryunosuke Kamiki to Star in xxxHOLiC Live-action film for April 2022 Release". Crunchyroll. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  8. ^ Ashcraft, Brian (November 23, 2021). "XxxHolic Manga Getting A Live-Action Film in Japan". Kotaku. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  9. ^ a b c "「ホリック xxxHOLiC」にDaokoとモトーラ世理奈がマル・モロ役、渋谷慶一郎が音楽で参加". Music Natalie (in Japanese). December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  10. ^ "神木隆之介、柴咲コウがダブル主演　映画「ホリック」で18年ぶり共演　構想10年"蜷川ファンタジー"". Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). November 23, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  11. ^ "実写映画『ホリック xxxHOLiC』百目鬼静(ドウメキシズカ)役がSixTONES松村北斗、九軒(くのぎ)ひまわり役が玉城ティナに決定". Famitsu (in Japanese). December 1, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  12. ^ Mateo, Alex (December 1, 2021). "Live-Action xxxHOLiC Film Casts Hokuto Matsumura, Tina Tamashiro". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  13. ^ "xxxHOLiC Movie "Cast"". xxxHolic Movie Official (in Japanese). Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  14. ^ Mateo, Alex (February 2, 2022). "Shuri Joins Cast of Live-Action xxxHOLiC Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  15. ^ Mateo, Alex (February 3, 2022). "Nanase Nishino Joins Cast of Live-Action xxxHOLiC Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  16. ^ "映画「xxxHOLiC」猫娘役を西野七瀬、金魚鉢をうれしそうに見つめるビジュアルも". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). February 3, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  17. ^ "xxxHOLiC Live Action Casts Riho Yoshioka & Hayato Isomura!". Otakumode. February 21, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  18. ^ "神木隆之介×松村北斗の共闘シーンも！『ホリック xxxHOLiC』予告編が公開". Cinematoday (in Japanese). February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  19. ^ "Japanese 2022 Weekend 18". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  20. ^ Roll, Dale (May 14, 2022). "The new xxxHOLIC live-action adaptation is here with stunning visuals and costuming【Review】". SoraNews24. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  21. ^ Schilling, Mark (April 21, 2022). "'xxxHolic': Over-the-top camp casts a lackluster spell". The Japan Times. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
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