xxxHOLiC

Same basic idea - a guy that can see the supernatural. Natsume Yuujinchou is little more touching and lighter, while xxxHolic is a bit funnier. 

report Recommended by atlantiza

Read recommendations by 24 more users

Both are about ayakashi and yokai, share a bit of story and they both have a Zashiki-Warashi in it. xxxHolic is pretty dark, while Natsume Yuujinchou is lighter and uses more colours.  

report Recommended by DragonsWhip

The character of Watanuki (xxxHolic) is very similar to Natsume (Natsume Yuujinchou). Even though the stories of the two series are different except for the boy-who-can-see-spirits thing, the "feel" is the same. Also, Nyan-ko sensei is kinda like a cross between kuro-Mokona and the Kudakitsune. 

report Recommended by Vampiress_D

Both series start out very similarly, both of the main characters are being chased by spirits which only they can see. Both are fairly episodic though xxxHOLiC definitely links more episodes together. 

report Recommended by Chicken008

Both main characters are the only one's in the story that can see spirits. They also share the same sense of loneliness that comes with it. There's a few episodes in both Natsume Yuujinchou & xxxHolic that go into true detail about their feelings of being alone. It's drama unlike i've ever seen before, and i love that part about each of these shows, so much. If you've seen one of these shows, then i highly recommend you check out the other. 

report Recommended by Shiroth

Both protagonist can see things others can't and have a best friend who accepts them for that, even though he can't see spirits himself. The protagonist's guardians and loving yet harsh on them, teasing them a lot. I am sure that if you love one you will love the other. Both series' offer a lot of knowledge into Japanese folklore and provide characters you will fall in love with. 

report Recommended by kvhottie

In both anime there's a boy who can see yõkai and want's to get rid of the ability. Involves also a lot of adventures in/with/about the spirit world. 

report Recommended by sabrina19

Both series are about an introvert boy trying to deal with seeing spirits. 

report Recommended by GeniusofIron

Well, as already many ppl said:
both series have main character really similar: Watanuki Kimihiro & Natsume Takashi. They are good guys, with a special ability: they are able to see spirits/ghosts/demons.. They also share the 'loneliness' side, b'cuz of their capacity they are usual to be alone.. Maybe watanuki's personality is a bit more 'funny-comic' than that natsume, but anyway they are both real good ppl with a "golden heart" that help others.
About the story, well both stories are really similar b'cuz of the *oriental japanese tradition* in them, about the traditions to believe in something like typical japanese spirits and about all the atmosphere!
The way how both stories are showed, is simply awesome: delicated, sweet and loveable.
About Natsume, the anime it is really full of amazing colors, and also graphic design is exelent^^
Well, from Holic's side, it's an anime from CLAMP so char design is obviously great.
What else i have to say? they are both awesome. Holic is more known than Natsume, so i suggest you: don't lose that gem that NY is! believe me, watch it ;3 they both worth it!^^ read more 

report Recommended by EtnaEraclea

Lots of similarities. For one both MCs can see supernatural stuff that keeps hunting them down. Both MCs try to solve supernatural problems and have someone to guide them and both series are episodic.

Main difference is that xXxHolic takes a slightly darker approach and tries to bring some horror factor from time to time. 

report Recommended by kitten320

Both of these shows feature a leading male character who can see demons/spirits. They both hope to get rid of their ability, but start to realize how useful it is once they start using it. They also start to figure out who they can trust with their secret. Overall, the plot is fairly similar. 

report Recommended by TearxUlquiorra

Both main character can see spirits, even though both animes are quite different, they both are wonderful o^.^o 

report Recommended by Strawberry_Chan

The protagonist both meet a lot of humans/supernatural beings that would make them realize a lot of lessons in life. They have problems that are quite similar but not all is bad in their new found lifestlyle. 

report Recommended by akira_kuruza

In both series, the main protagonist is able to see spirits and demons, beings that only very few people can see. 

Both series presents stories in an unique way each episode that follows the main protagonist's lives and the situations as he deals with his gift/curse. It is quite well written because the way it presents them with a sort of mystical and serene feeling.

Both series features a lot of interactions between various characters that can be dramatic, comedic, and sometimes emotional. 

Both series are episodic that has a slow pacing which also follows a slice of life feeling. Nonetheless, many themes are explored in both series with the guidance of a senior as they learn more about the world, how to handle their supernatural abilities, and helping others while learning more about themselves. read more

report Recommended by Stark700

-  Both animes have very distinct accult themes.
-  Both protagonists have an unusually strong spiritual sense for a human and often times find themselves in perilous situations involving various non-human entities as a result.   
- despite the above neither is very adept at handling these situations.
- Both have a somewhat tragic male protagonist.
- Both protagonist seem to be orphans.

However Both Natsume and watanuki have very different personalities.
Both XXXHolic and Natsume Yuujinchou tend to have very different atmospheres. 
Natsume Yuujinchou has a more light hearted bittersweet atmosphere and tends to have much milder content than XXXHolic. XXXHolic may come off to some as having a more modern gothic vibe. And can also be very philosophical at times. read more 

report Recommended by onyx_xylo

[Similarities]
Drama, comedy, and supernatural.
Episodic anime about the unseen paranormal creatures- Ayakashi and Youkai. 
The main character, Natsume Takashi/Watanuki Kimihiro, is an orphaned teenager who possesses spiritual abilities and is able to see spirits. 
He has a best friend, Tanuma Kaname/Doumeki Shizuka, who lives in a shrine and has an ability to sense spirits, but his abilities are inferior to the MC.

[Differences]
Natsume Yuujinchou leaves a warm fuzzy feeling. It has a lighthearted atmosphere. 
xxxHolic is macabre, creepy and dark. It includes profound and psychological dialogues. 

report Recommended by shiion_

about japanese folklore, ayakashi and youkai, art, and a lot of other things 

report Recommended by whatcarlos

Episode s are not connected 
they both have characters that can see spirits and stuff... 

report Recommended by ulquiorra_94

These shows focus on a young man who can see spirits. They each use this curse/gift to help others, and through this, they find what they lacked. Each show is episodic with the overall arc being the development of the main character.  

report Recommended by DreamInSong

Both these shows deal with the main character seeing spirits that only they can see. Additionally, both main characters, Natsume and Watanuki develop relationships with powerful characters that can see or are spirits as well. Both can be considered slice of life with fantasy elements.  

report Recommended by indigoyam

Both series have similar world building and writing despite slightly different tones. Both series center around a male protagonist (Watanuki/Takashi) who are able to see supernatural beings (spirits/youkai) that most other humans are unable to see. The protagonists in both series make a deal with one of these supernatural beings (Yuuko/Madara) who become their master to help protect them and teach them about the spiritual world/youkai. Lastly, both series have episodes that involved the male protagonist interacting with other spirits/youkai while, through these interactions, learn a lesson about both the supernatural world and the human world. 

report Recommended by Vinylwolfe

Both have a character that is troubled by being tormented by things he can see that others cannot be able to see. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

Both shows involve a protagonist who can see mysterious creatures called yokai.  The protagonist in xxxholic works to solve some problems with yokai like that of Natsume.  xxxholic story involves the protagonist working at a shop to rid himself of his ability in which both series show the negative impact seeing these creatures had on the protagonist.  Both MCs of xxxholic and Natsume have friends that help them with some quest involving these yokai.  Overall, if you liked the supernatural elements of Natsume it is likely that will find xxxholic to be a joy to watch. 

report Recommended by rohan121

xxxHOLiC is like Natsume Yuujinchou in an urban setting, both personify psychological problems as youkai. The human MC can see them and is aided by a very powerful and mysterious supernatural friend. Natsume is serious and visually pleasant, while xxxHOLiC has weird shoujo-esque CLAMP character designs. Also it's Boke and Tsukkomi type comedy between the two male MCs is very Japanese and not for everybody. 

report Recommended by inim

A boy inherits the power to see yokai and finds it to be more of a curse than a blessing. His parents are dead, forcing him to live an independent life where he must conceal his ability from others. Eventually, he becomes involved with the yokai world to the point where he is a target for yokai, and he relies on his shoulder-riding yokai companion to protect him from the forces of darkness. A mostly episodic series involving yokai relations to the human world. 

report Recommended by Eziprez

Mushishi addpermalink

Both series involve mysterious encounters with supernatural creatures and events. And neither of them have high amounts of action. 

report Recommended by Chicken008

Read recommendations by 15 more users

Mushishi and XXXHolic are very similar. Both have main characters that can see spirits and help people or other spirits. And both are very good.^^ 

report Recommended by DarkRoseOtaku

Both deal with ordinary people and their interaction with the supernatural. 

report Recommended by Ketuekigami

both the same supernatural feeling, and the same aspect of not having one storyline, but many covered in each episode. xxxholic has humour, whilst mushishi is more mature, still both brilliant watching with a strange warming sense to both. 

report Recommended by sugarplumfairy

Is also about the supernatural that only few can see. The main character of Mushishi is a traveler that helps people with their problems involving Mushi. They are neither plants nor animals. They differ from other forms of life such as the micro-organisms and the fungi. Instead they resemble the primeval body of life and are generally known as "Mushi". 

report Recommended by Grimwind

Both anime are very strong in the use of the supernatural and spirits.
Both feature a unique artstyle and have a mysterious
feeling about them. 

report Recommended by Lithia

if you like stories about ghosts, legends, folklore opr fairytales you'll really enjoy these animes. 

report Recommended by aya09

Both animes are episodic and sometimes feture dark themes amidst  unbelievable things. Both include many different moral lessons and themes. 

report Recommended by kirafan1013

The protagonists attempts to solve the "supernatural" (not necessarily ghosts) problems of people they meet. A lot of lessons to be learned. 

report Recommended by akira_kuruza

Both series contain supernatural elements focused on a non linear storyline through the usage of Japanese culture.

The main characters in both series attracts the supernatural and tries to solve problems that these creatures have created. Both these series are slow paced and contains a lot of drama and mystery. 

These two series are dialogue driven in an episodic basis that have an insightful way of telling stories. 

report Recommended by Stark700

Supernatural? check.
Slice of Life? check
Casual tone? check
Different cases? check
Know-it-all-person-who-fixes-cases-upon-request? check.
Basically, Mushishi is alot like XXXHolic mostly because it's pretty similar in aspects of how the anime is approached in terms of supernatural beings, except it focuses on Mushi, and instead of people coming to Yuuko, it's Yuuko coming to them. 

report Recommended by kurai-chan

Both have main characters who can see creatures that regular people can't.
Both are episodic series with some recurring characters.
Both have magic worlds with their own individual spirit creatures. 

report Recommended by Phivo

- similar episodic format
- deals with the supernatural in the forms of spirits/mushi
- melancholy/bittersweet, creepy at times 

report Recommended by Sorcerouss

Main character in the both series can see spirits and where one tries to run away from it, other tries to figure out it.The mystery behind these spirit and their resolve to solve it is eventually showed in episodic manner style story.

The important difference here is this,While xxxHOLiC has more comedic stuff,Mushishi has more slice of life element to it. 

report Recommended by Spike_Boy

-The Japanese supernatural and mythology are prominent in both anime
-Seinen vibes, relatable and realistic MC in my opinion
-Somewhat episodic, different cases cause the plot to advance and initiates character development 

report Recommended by Annadabanana

An episodic series dealing with the price one must pay when they abuse the supernatural, though there is a greater focus on comedy and slapstick.  

report Recommended by CureFaith

Bakemonogatari addpermalink

The two series dive head first into Japanese urban myths, each taking their unique spins on what these urban myths do, which in turn is a form of nightmare fuel for those involved yet an absolute dream for those looking for plots driven by urban myths (and some classic ones as well) in the way they are in these two series. 

report Recommended by Yemi_Hikari

Read recommendations by 15 more users

We have Holic and Bakemonogatari who are both mystery and supernatural genre.
Starting from this, both series can be considered somewhat similar. Here's why:
- both deal with strong supernatural elements who leads people (clients) in asking for help to someone who understand those phenomenons.
- both have a "supernatural expert" (Yuuko for Holic and Oshino Meme for Bakemonogatari) who are very good in what they do, usually always show a calm demeanor but as well are quite enigmatic to read and full of mystery.
- both series have quite particular main characters, who are definitely not "the average type of character" you often find in anime.
- overall both share an intriguing pace that slowly brings more questions
- both stories show some inventive and creative cases and both also have a few cases who tell about stories of creatures from ancient japanese traditions

That's why i think that if you liked one of those, you might like the other as well! Just give it a try ;3 read more 

report Recommended by EtnaEraclea

Well, let's see... Mysteries, or the so-called oddities in Bakemonogatari somewhat coincides with the cases that Yuuko solves in xxxHolic. And their way of solving these cases are quite similar too in a way that they derive complicated solutions to get the situarion done. 

report Recommended by ranzo777

Both series revolve around supernatural afflictions and the ways to cure them. 

report Recommended by ariapokoteng

Both series focus around the main character solving "oddities" or supernatural phenomena that occur with other characters. There are also parallels between the mentors of each main character. Yuuko (xxxHolic) & Oshino (Bakemonogatari) both provide insight as to how Watanuki (xxxHolic) & Araragi (Bakemonogatari) can solve the ailments spotted. Main difference is that in xxxHolic the solving of these oddities is more of price for service to customers, whereas in Bakemonogatari, the service is free of charge and deal with the protagonists close friends. Still both are enjoyable to watch and offer a lot of humor. 

report Recommended by MotionBlue

Both have similar supernatural things that the main characters have to deal with. both the main guy is somewhat attracting "oddities" and is surrounded by supernatural phenomenon and there's an adult who is the expert at dealing with it. Both anime's are good. Must watchXD 

report Recommended by CommanderOfDeath

Both anime relate supernatural phenomena with everyday problems. Both also have a seemingly normal protagonist, who tries to help people who are involved with the "oddities". Both also have some sort of specialist in the supernatural stuff. 

report Recommended by Leap250

Both series features the protagonist dealing with the supernatural. 
Both series has a unique cast of characters.
Both series contain humor expressed in a different way.
Both series contain heavy dialogue usage.
Both series involves many interactions with the other characters. 

report Recommended by Stark700

If you like youkai, supernatural, you will like it. Although xxxHolic is a bit more "focused" into supernatural thingy. 

report Recommended by Metaretru

Although Bakemonogatari and xxxHolic have completely different plots, both main characters deal with strange abberations. Both Araragi and Watanuki have a sort of teacher that they turn to when help is needed (Meme and Yuko). Also, both animes have interesting dialogue with very interesting characters.  

report Recommended by Sp00kyTanuki

Both animes are quite different, but both use mysticism and Japanese folklore to develop the atmosphere of their story, which makes it completely magical and surreal. 

report Recommended by Izayoi_Sakamaki

xxxHolic is the only anime that, I've felt, has given me a similar "vibe" as Bakemonogatari while watching. In both animes:
- The protagonist has a link with the supernatural and helps people deal with problems that are supernatural and realistic all at once.
- There's a cool, mysterious mentor.
- There are two "tones" (one whimsical and humorous, the second more serious and cool) and they are well-balanced so that there are both enough humourous moments and enough serious moments (though xxxHolic possibly leans a bit more towards serious than Bake). 
- The supernatural is mixed into the personal struggles of the characters in very interesting ways.
- Finally, the supernatural elements are drawn from Japanese folklore, giving the feel that those anime really could only have been created in Japan, which to me is pretty cool. read more 

report Recommended by inkessa

Both series feature a form of spiritualistic view of the world and people rooted in japanese folklore. Such as characters feelings and problems take form or are caused by an appiriration or spirit. The main characters are faced with theese situations and deal with them by helping the people resolve their problems. or not. Both series also featrure at least one character who is very cryptic and mysterious. 

report Recommended by alb388

With a touch of supernatural, Bakemonogatari is an anime that feels a lot like the first season of xxxHOLiC. With progression in arcs the comedy, feel, and life lessons are both very similar in both of these anime. 

report Recommended by TheZarrox

Both series deal with supernatural beings and how humans interact with them. Nisio Isin once wrote a xxxHolic spin-off, so it's not a stretch to say that Bakemonogatari was inspired by it. 

report Recommended by a_guirre

Both series focus on supernatural things as well as a sense of mysticalness to it and sharp animation and artstyles and quirky characters as well too. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

Jigoku Shoujo addpermalink

Both of them grant requests, just that one deals with wishes and one deals with revenge. Also, both require compensation.
Ai looks like a mini version of Yuuko with the long flowing black hair, they have assistants as well 

report Recommended by ZJun

Read recommendations by 11 more users

xxxHolic and Jigoku Shoujo are very similar because both are talking about woman that grants wishes, and in both animes, if u want to grant your wish, u have to pay a price.
Both are horror animes and even have the same atmosphere. 

report Recommended by Lyle

Well,the protagonists characters look almost the same and the stories resembles: Enma Ai is a young girl who grants vengeance in exchange for your'  soul.The subject of your revenge will be taken to hell. 

report Recommended by SailorKagome

Both are about granting wishes. In both you must pay or sacrifice something important to make your wish come true. Even Ai and Yuuko are similar - not only their hair ^^ 

report Recommended by Autre

Although Jigoku Shoujo is the more serious of the two, the same theme is in the show; a person who grants a wish, and a price to be paid.

^_^;  

report Recommended by Cantaloupe

it's because both grant wishes but one is desire and other is revenge, both require compensation as well. And Ai looks like a mini Yuuko with the long black hair and the red eyes. both have assistants as well. 

report Recommended by Wybock

Both hell girl and xxxholic are a horror anime. They both allow wishes to be granted and specify that there always has to be a price....nothing less and nothing more of you wish. 

report Recommended by animelover796

Both of these shows deal with a girl/woman who grants varieties of people wishes. In Jigoku Shoujo, Enma Ai- the Hell girl (Jigoku Shoujo) grants people the wish of vengeance, while in xxxHOLiC, a variety of different wishes are granted, such as a customer wishing to be ridden of their bad habits, or something completely different and supernatural. Both of these shows are very enjoyable, although I loved Jigoku Shoujo more (since it was my first anime). Holic was a delight to watch as well.. both of the series have amazing original soundtracks which I enjoyed a lot. Anyone who loved Holic or Jigoku Shoujo should definitely watch the other. Both of the shows are psychological, mystery and supernatural anime. Jigoku Shoujo is listed as a horror, which Holic isn't, but I actually think Holic had scarier episodes then Jigoku Shoujo.
XXXHOLiC has comedy as a genre, but you will enjoy the mystery, supernatural episodes and horror episodes the best. These are both episodic shows, but Holic doesn't feel episodic. Both of the shows build backstories on the characters, so there's no need to worry of them being completely episodic, although Holic has more of a 'spread-out' backstory while Jigoku Shoujo has the main character development in the last few episodes. Both are VERY enjoyable.. these are 2 of my favorites!

This was my first recommendation, so don't be harsh ^^  read more 

report Recommended by LoveEnmaAi

different peoples stories around a central theme each episode and with the appearance of the main characters each episode though in xxHolic it is a larger proportion main charcter. They both have a "darkness in the human heart" theme going. In xxxHolic it's various sins, in Hell Girl it's seeking out revenge at the cost of your soul. xxxHolic has a fair bit of comedy to it that Hell Girl doesn't have . 

report Recommended by wichysteria

Both have a connection to the supernatural
Both have great  main female characters (Yuuko ichihara/ Enma Ai)
Both have traditional japanese symbols along the storyline
 

report Recommended by turquoise_neko

These two have rather dark setting featuring the deals provided by the service of not this world creatures though possessing human appearance. However the cost might be too high. So only the choosen can make these deals. 

report Recommended by highfeel

Both are supernatural themed stories that deal in ironic punishments to clients as well as a dark visual and artstyle with a female mc in it as well too. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

Ghost Hunt addpermalink

In the world there are things we can't see but are of great importance. Ghosts, curses, dreams, superstitions and many other unexplained but commonly known phenomena. 

At a general level people don't really believe in them, but sometimes they need to. So if, you are a part of those unbelievers who are in need to learn more about the other side of the world - the unseen and unknown side, you may be more than interested to do it while watching either Ghost Hunt, or xxxHolic. Both series provide much valuable and interesting information (personally, I leart alot just from watching!) 

report Recommended by TotallyLovable

Read recommendations by 7 more users

They are both scary when watched at night. I had goosebumps,especially that episodes of 100 tales of horror and the girl with blue dress, just like whenever i watch cases of ghost hunt where they have to deal with different supernatural events. The feel is so the same. Both are REALLY GREAT! 

report Recommended by docalion

Both anime revolve around businesses that solve people's supernatural problems. While xxxHOLiC is more comical and lighthearted, both series have a creepy atmosphere and some unsettling scenes. 

report Recommended by Rarity

If your looking for a horror and episodic kind of series then there's no anime who do it better like these two. 

report Recommended by mrsLEE

Both revolve around solving supernatural cases, although xxxHolic is more about youkai rather than ghosts and solves the cases via supernatural methods, while Ghost Hunt revolves around spirits and solves cases via scientific equipment and exorcisms. 

report Recommended by bessimajamal

Both anime include hunting ghosts/spirits.
The aim is to help other people.
In Dubbed both anime have the same voice actors for most of the main characters. (Kazuya = Kimihiro) (Mai = Himawari) (Lin = Doumeki) (Ayako = Yuuko).
Both supernatural.


I personally like the art style better in Ghost Hunt and feel it's a more realistic anime. There's more character development in Ghost Hunt and the characters are more likable.
 

report Recommended by dxscribed

SIMILARITIES:
*They are both horror anime which deal heavily with sprits and spiritual powers.
*The main character (Mai/Watanuki) is a high school student with spiritual powers. 
*They encounter a mysterious person with dark hair and pale skin (Naru/Yuuko) who runs a mysterious business that deals with the supernatural.
*They end up in the mysterious person's debt in some way, and are hired as their assistant to work off the debt.
*Some of the same voice actors (Mai and Himawari are voiced by Cherami Leigh, Naru and Watanuki are voiced by Todd Haberkorn, Ayako and Yuuko are voiced by Colleen Clinkenbeard and Lin and Doumeki are voiced by J. Micheal Tatum).
*In addition to sounding similar, Mai and Himawari are quite similar personality-wise, as are Lin and Doumeki.

DIFFERENCES:
*"Ghost Hunt" follows an arc format, while "xxxHolic" is episodic.
*Mai doesn't discover her powers until a few arcs in, while Watanuki is aware of his from the beginning (and, in fact, they're the very reason he ends up working for Yuuko in the first place).
*"Ghost Hunt" has a larger cast, having 7 main characters while "xxxHolic" has 4.

Horror/supernatural fans should enjoy both, though I think "Ghost Hunt" is slightly better, as it has better art and is more character-driven. read more 

report Recommended by Joe_Devaney

There are supernatural events in both anime, in addition; there are people who are going to solve the problems, however xxxholic is more in to Japanese folklore. 

report Recommended by IdaB

Petshop of Horrors addpermalink

They're both about a supernatural shop; one that grands wishes to the customer and one that sells rare animals, but both the shops claim to fulfil the dreams of their customer. In the end both shops are there to teach the customer a wise lesson. 

report Recommended by SonnyGoten

Read recommendations by 6 more users

Please read the whole thing so you know where I'm coming from for this.

Petshop of Horrors is only 4 eps, as to where xxxHolic is 24. xxxHolic is only similar in the first few eps I suppose, but even so they seem compatible.

Firstly, they have the same atmosphere in which both are horror based. (xxxHolic might be toned down a bit more than Petshop).

Count D and Yuuko are similar to where they can be serious when it comes to their jobs, but other times they can be a completely different person. This mostly happens when they aren't working.

Both Yuuko and Count D own a particular shop and both are quite spiritual.

Where Count D is infatuated with certain sweets, Yuuko has her love for sake or any sort of alcohol.

During the first few episodes of xxxHolic, Yuuko encountered people who asked her for advice, but their lives took a turn for the worst after aquiring objects from her. (Ex: The rings, the monkey hand). Even when she tells them not to do something or asks them about their bad habits, they lie or do what they're not supposed to. This applies with Count D as well. He gives certain animals to people and tells them the do's and don'ts of them. The people always do what they're not supposed to and end up in dispair at the end. read more

report Recommended by StarPebblit

Both have strange "shops" or something like it and strange owners, who help to fulfill one's dream, taking something not usual in return(for example sweets and sake).  

report Recommended by akaruihonoo

It is a little similar to xxxholic. They both have a shop, not an ordinary shop! 

report Recommended by nume-chan

Both have supernatural shops that fulfill dreams of their customers. In exchange, Yuuko require equally valuable thing to keep up the balance whereas Count D demands some specific conditions through a contract. 

report Recommended by 14theparadox

Similar premise concerning an out of this world shop. Though Petshop of Horros focuses more on the horror aspect. 

report Recommended by gw12dk4

 both protagonists have mysterious stores to serve troubled humans, and with lessons at the end of each episode 

report Recommended by Biarogs

Fukigen na Mononokean addpermalink

Same type of story, a boy that want to someone help him with a yokai and finished with a due, and help his heroe

Without a house like xxxholic, fukigen have a room that move out to call it, but only a person can make other see that 

report Recommended by gabyana_1309

Read recommendations by 6 more users

A shopkeep/master help a boy who is plagued with afflictions because of yokai. In exchange for their help, the boy ends up working for them to pay off their debt. WHile both are enjoyable, Fukigen na Mononokean has a more lighthearted air about it while xxxHolic occasionally is serious. Both are still a great watch though! 

report Recommended by Hamaneko

-Both animes about yokai
-Main character is in debt, and has to pay it off so they get hired as an assistant 
-Both go on adventures 
-Help out other yokai/humans 

report Recommended by gubbitwee

When I first read the summary, I thought it was almost exactly the same. A high school boy who is being troubled by yokai finds a mysterious stranger to help him. However, the price is that he has to work for the exorcist until he pays off his debt for being free of the yokai.  

report Recommended by wrightjg

In these series you'll explore various settings of the spirit world and its inhabitants, some are well meaning while others have devious plans. 

report Recommended by prozente

-Both are about yokai
-Main character is being troubled by yokai and  finds a mysterious person to help him
-Main character is hired as an assistant to pay off his debt
 

report Recommended by Shefin

A protagonist who seeks help from an employee of a mystical store to get rid of supernatural problems and after having his wish granted ends up in debt and needs to work in the store as a helper.

- The shop owner is mysterious, and we don't know anything about his history. He is a righteous person who deals with sad and bad situations.

- The protagonists are curious, noisy, hardworking, and kind.

- Both animes are about a store that caters to both spirits/yokais and humans.

- Very cute mascots accompanying the protagonist

report Recommended by Biarogs

Mononoke addpermalink

Mononoke and Xxxholic are kindred souls. Thematically both focus on nefarious spirits and their interaction with inherently human flaws and in terms of style the two anime have a very edgy usage of colour that combined with highly original sets help give a truly surreal ambience. In both cases typically Japanese traditions are recreated artistically and the Asian imagery that permeates them is flawlessly is used as medium of communication to tell the story, as much as the dialogue. Mononoke is stranger and genuinely eerie while Xxxholic is perhaps more conventional but both push the envelope in terms of supernatural horror in anime.
 

report Recommended by Nocturnal

Read recommendations by 6 more users

Both are all about spirits, creatures and bad-ass people that deal with those supernatural beings.
 

report Recommended by Patty_chan

The art is similar, the stories deal with Japanese myths and beliefs, and the characters in both anime is involved with spirits.

A arte é semelhante ,as histórias tratam de mitos e crenças japonesas ,e os personagens de ambos os animes tem envolvimento com espíritos .

report Recommended by Ronin-dono

Mononoke and xxxHolic are very similar. Both involve encounters with supernatural creatures from Japanese mythology and have the same mysterious atmosphere with unique and expressive art. 

report Recommended by IfsSkygirl

Both series deal with the supernatural, and the Apothecary from Mononoke is a similar character to Ichihara Yuuko - both are experts in spirits, apparitions and the like. Both xxxHolic and Mononoke also have quite unique, "trippy" imagery when it comes to portraying encounters with the ghosts. 

report Recommended by a_guirre

Both are somthing like "old school japanese anime" that contains spirits and some crazy colture of japan, so if you liked xxxHolic you will probably like Momonoke too.
Both are old made animes and when you see random people in both animes you can see that they doesnt have a face / head 

report Recommended by CaNNaBizZ

In both, there is a character that appears in lives of the people when they need it, to fix a problem that has something to do with japanese folklore. Also both have very unique aesthetics. 

report Recommended by Anthemis_

Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei addpermalink

There are very similar to each other, although xxxHolic has a much darker perspective than Sayonara Zetsubuo Sensei, and Sayonara Zetsubuo Sensei has a much funnier comedic perspective? 

report Recommended by underMebius

Read recommendations by 5 more users

Kuroshitsuji addpermalink

Characters really do look a like! i think that Sebastian from kuroshitsuji is male version of Yuuko from xxxholic. also at first sight i thought that kuroshitsuji was product of Clamp, but i guess i was simply mistaken. 

report Recommended by Ni2no

Read recommendations by 4 more users

Noragami addpermalink

Solving problems, offering deals, and dealing with spiritual apparitions. Noragami and xxxHOLiC offer an experience like no other with its supernatural themes.

Both series' main male protagonist are involved with dealing with conflicts that deals with supernatural phenomenons. They take place in a traditional/modern setting with various gags. The supporting characters also play various roles that influences each conflict. There is a good mixture of comedy, drama, and emotional basis that makes both series enjoyable. 

report Recommended by Stark700

Read recommendations by 4 more users

Shiki addpermalink

If you like dark/mystery anime like Shiki, you should watch xxxHolic, and the other way around. I couldn't get through with Shiki, but xxxHolic is a lot better. It is simplistic yet surprising, and the story is easy to follow. 

report Recommended by GeniusofIron

Read recommendations by 3 more users

Death Parade addpermalink

xxxHolic is about a wish granting shop that's run by the wise enigmatic Yuuko and her apprentice Watanuki. The client expresses their wish, and they have to give back something of equal value in return. In Death Parade, when two people die at the same time, they're sent to be judged. The two people who just died are forced to play a game that's decided at random (billiards, a video game, darts, etc), and one is sent to Hell, and the other is sent to be reincarnated based on their behaviour and tactics during the game (they are not told that they are dead, and that they are playing for their lives, which changes someone's outlook pretty quickly). Both shows are overall episodic, and can make you question your morals. What would you be willing to do or give up in exchange for your heart's deepest desire?  And what would you do if your life was on the line during a game against a stranger, or a loved one? read more 

report Recommended by Ocean_Tide

Read recommendations by 3 more users

Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun addpermalink

Both have this spooky and goth like atmosphere and focuses around the misadventures of the character and the comedy too. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

Read recommendations by 3 more users

Watching Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun really reminded me of my experience watching xxxHOLiC. Like Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun, xxxHOLiC revolves around a normal human getting involved with supernatural mysteries. Both are more focused on comedy than normally expected from this kind of show. I prefer Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun because xxxHOLiC has weird animation, but they are both good and worth a watch. 

report Recommended by SebCyrSC2000

Both of them deal with spirits and have comedy elements 

report Recommended by Aloofaang

The protagonist for both of these shows end up under contracts with someone who's linked with the spirit world and end up having to do labour for them..... these shows have very similar beginings and both have a lot of Japanese folklore in them.

They're both comedies with some serious elements and an deeper overarching plot.
The arcs are short spanning from 1-2 episodes.
(The similarities go on and on......I'll stop now...)

Hanako-kun has a few shounen like moments which I thought didn't really fit with the style of the show. On the other hand, Holic limits fighting scenes unless they are absolutely necessary and has more of a "day to day life" vibe. 

The biggest difference between them is probably the art style; Hanako-kun has cute chibi-esque proportions and Holic is basically the polar opposite, with super tall proportions which might take some getting used to (Yuko's outfits are amaaaazing though). Both art styles have their perks, but seeing as Hanako-kun is a 2020 anime and XXXHolic is 2007, Hanako-kun's may seem nicer.

XXXHolic is one of my favourite childhood animes and Hanako-kun is just as enjoyable to watch. If you like one you'll love the other!! read more 

report Recommended by WCC_bubble

Mahoutsukai no Yome addpermalink

Both Chise and Watanuki are plagued by their ability to see spirits/monsters. They both encounter a wise and powerful sorcerer, Elias and Yuuko who teach them magic and how to deal with otherworldly creatures. Chise and Watanuki are exceedingly kind people but lack a sense of self-worth and will give to the point of harming themselves - something they must learn to overcome if they want to understand what it means to love those important to them. 

report Recommended by xxxATiON

Read recommendations by 2 more users

Bleach addpermalink

when i first watch xxxHolic i really think that is similar to Bleach cause both of the main characters involve with spirits <watanuki and ichigo> then when they met a girl <yuuko and rukia> their life started to changed  

report Recommended by yuki_00

Read recommendations by 2 more users

Kai Byoui Ramune addpermalink

Both series revolve around spiritual themes and consequences of wrong life actions.  

report Recommended by Picturing

Read recommendations by 2 more users

Jigoku Shoujo Futakomori addpermalink

A Supernatural gil who gants wishes, in exchange for someting improtant of equal valu in xxxHolic, and your soul which will be sent to hell after you die in Jigoku Shoujo 

report Recommended by underMebius

Read recommendations by 2 more users

Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou addpermalink

Both have characters that can see supernatural beings. Both are pretty slice of life shows with some comedy and adventure. They are fairly episodic and have some darker moments.. 

report Recommended by Chicken008

Read recommendations by 1 more user

Fullmetal Alchemist addpermalink

Both shows revolve heavily around the concept of equal exchange, and both follow the adventures of one boy (xxxHOLiC)/2 brothers(FMA) on a quest to get their original bodies back(FMA)/lose a curse that has plagued them(xxxHOLiC). 

report Recommended by RoarkTenjouin

Read recommendations by 1 more user

Kobato. addpermalink

They are both made by the same author and have a similar feeling. They both have supernatural elements and take place in the same universe and have great stories. They're mysterious and interesting, though quite different. 

report Recommended by JungTaco

Read recommendations by 1 more user

Tsubasa Chronicle addpermalink

The characters are connected after all, if you wanted to know better about the whole ''CLAMP Universe'' its a good way to start it with xxxHOLIC first. Since the anime will not only explain the storyline of its own but also the other animes (basically a spin off)

Especially the Shunraiki (OVAs) you can definitely see those two connecting. 

report Recommended by U1Q98m-Sei

Read recommendations by 1 more user

Chocolat no Mahou addpermalink

Both involve a shop ran by a mysterious girl with elegant clothing that grants wishes. It is very episodic in that every tiny arc is tied to a wish granted by the shop. You always find the shop when you need it or have use for it. People often end up regretting going to the shop and exchanging a prized possession in return for a wish. While the shop is there to help people, it usually is more melancholic and ends up not going well for the one that made the wish. 

report Recommended by HimeCrycho

Read recommendations by 1 more user

Kaibutsu Oujo addpermalink

Similar main characters with both being slaves to a powerful woman. Supernatural theme with monsters and spirits. 

report Recommended by Buruno

Read recommendations by 1 more user

Tactics addpermalink

Both are supernatural, and deals with human and supernatural creatures coexisting in the same place and the many events that takes place around them and how human beings deals with them. Both has comedy involved and creates suspense and horror at times. 

report Recommended by pyroserpent

Read recommendations by 1 more user

Mayonaka no Occult Koumuin addpermalink

-Both are about yokai
-Both series share similar supernatural themes and some other western myths as well
-Helping out other yokai and human 

report Recommended by Shefin

Read recommendations by 1 more user

Boogiepop wa Warawanai addpermalink

Both have got a spooky feel going. Boogiopop Phantom is a whole lot more confusing, though. It never explains itself. 

report Recommended by Zonecommander26

Mokke addpermalink

Both series involve mysterious encounters with supernatural creatures, curses, possessions, and other events. Both are episodic and involve main characters that can see things that others cant.  

report Recommended by richter3456

Pupipo! addpermalink

Like Himeji Wakaba (Pupipo!), Watanuki Kimihiro (xxxHolic) can see things that others can't; spirits. Both are bothered by this ability. That is, until Watanuki stumbles upon a strange house inhabited by Yuuko (a witch), and Wakaba stumbles upon a pink monster she calls "Po-chan." Po-chan protects Wakaba from the spirits she sees, and Yuuko similarily protects Watanuki (but in an abstract and teacher-like fashion). Unlike Watanuki, Wakaba doesn't have the possibility to get rid of her spiritual sight. In this respect, Watanuki is more like Naoya Yuuki (Pupipo!), a boy who would give anything to get rid of his spiritual sight.

-Pupipo! is a cute supernatural anime, in an elementary school-type  setting.
-xxxHolic is a dark supernatural anime, focused on Yuuko's store, and a grown-up environment.
*Both animes are a beautiful watch, and the art style indeed seems to have a resemblance to one another. If you like supernatural animes, you'll like either of these. Enjoy!
 read more 

report Recommended by smolbeanaria

Hyouka addpermalink

Both anime's delve into the concept of solving mysteries, despite xxxHOLIC focusing more on supernatural mysteries. Both Hyouka and xxxHOLIC also end it's episodes or arcs with real life morals for viewers to learn and consider. 

report Recommended by animerulezzzz

Tasogare Otome x Amnesia addpermalink

It's funny how both main female characters in both series are named Yuuko and have a mystery surrounding them.  Both series also contain a boy who is able to see ghosts/spirits. They both include humor thrown into it, but the type of humor is different.  

report Recommended by gigglingidiot

Serial Experiments Lain addpermalink

Dealing with the concept of non-linear reality. 

report Recommended by dancefloor

Mob Psycho 100 addpermalink

The main protagonist is an introvert and lonely boy who can see ghosts, have a dumb master that loves doing things for money, a funny entity, they both like a super sweet girl. In my head Mob is for the guys and XXXholic is for the girlys (joking) 

report Recommended by SasakiTouha

Kamisama Hajimemashita addpermalink

They have a similar feel: both concern the supernatural and a human learning about the youkai world slowly as someone who is part of both worlds. 

report Recommended by twinkling_sheep

Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica addpermalink

Both deal with making a wish and a price. Both are pretty dark. While Madoka is darker,and XXXHolic is just gothic. XXXholic implies the price of making a wish even more since it's implied throughout the whole series.  

report Recommended by Palamon

Gintama addpermalink

Based "organization" is helping the people and fulfills their desires .
Both anime have different references, orientation rather on the Japanese audience, difficult to understand foreigners without footnotes .
Often each series - single episode .
 

report Recommended by fischermori

Shokugeki no Souma: San no Sara addpermalink

Both shows are upbeat with overly dramatic characters with quick mood swings. 
Both main characters are excellent cooks and both shows have plenty of sake and fancy dishes. 
While xxxHolic is about life lessons with a side focus of food and culture, Food Wars is all about cooking; from ingredient sourcing to history behind the dishes. 
Another great thing about Food Wars is that the fan Wiki has a recipe book written by chefs who watched the show and recreated the dishes for others to try making for themselves.  

report Recommended by DHawth13

Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyou addpermalink

It's a bit more ridiculous. However what can be found is similar types of characters, along with a few strange storylines that Holic is accustomed to. Inu To Hasami probably was inspired by Holic if anything.  

report Recommended by UkiSes

Koukyuu no Karasu addpermalink

This anime strongly reminds me of xxxHolic's adventures, where the female powerful character resembles a goddess and solves the problems and wishes of others, with limits based on the story's reality. 

Both series portrait strong female protagonists and mystery solving, with a wonderful and powerful storytelling based on myths, religion and gods. They also portrait spirits and supernatural entities. 

report Recommended by luciojb

Tiger & Bunny addpermalink

Two male protagonists with opposing personalities work together to fight evil, also contains comedy and (arguable) BL subtext and themes of friendship.  

report Recommended by angelfish10

Ookami to Koushinryou addpermalink

If you like Holo's character you will most likely like Yuko and vice versa. 
Both shows showcase unique and compelling relationships, great characters, great dialogue, and complex themes. xxxHolic takes a  generally darker tone, is more modern, and more fantastical than Spice and Wolf. Spice and Wolf more obviously positive. Both shows fill a similar place and if you like one, chances are you will like the other. Just keep in mind that both are unique. 

report Recommended by memotran

Anime: Utsukushiki Sei no Dendoushi Reirei

Utsukushiki Sei no Dendoushi Reirei addpermalink

Rei Rei is basically the pulp fiction version of xxxHOLIC. In both episodic shows a powerful female with god-like powers and in skimpy clothing meddles with humans in difficult life situations. Both heroines are shrouded in supernatural mystery, can alter reality, and have supernatural aides. The main difference is that xxxHOLIC is CLAMP-grade psychology and explore character flaws and weaknesses, while Rei Rei is plot-with-soft-porn and solves complicated love polygon dilemmata with simple and robust ecchi methods. 

report Recommended by inim

Katanagatari addpermalink

Both animes have long and slow dialogue. (Slow doesn't mean it's bad). Both draw heavily from ancient Japanese culture and both feel like a fairy tale story.

Although katanagatari looks like a fighting anime (and it is), even when the opponents go to fight, they talk for 4 minutes and the fight only lasts 20 seconds. Dialogue weighs much more than combat. 

report Recommended by Diegolan

Anime: Subarashiki Kono Sekai The Animation

Subarashiki Kono Sekai The Animation addpermalink

Both focus on cynical teenagers being caught up in strange supernatural scenarios in a modern day Japan setting as well as also trying to find out the root cause behind it and also cheerful female mc and his personality changing to more optimistic as time goes by. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

Mieruko-chan addpermalink

watching spirits comes here
but style is very different at least for me
it is smash or pass for you
both can see spirits but guess xxxholic is made up for girls mieruko for perverts
but i can be wrong.
maybe it is time to rescore xholic 

report Recommended by ArchNiki

Undead Girl Murder Farce addpermalink

Both titles are about investigation of mystical crimes. Both have an older experienced woman with hime-cut as a main hero. And the apprentice is also present. 

report Recommended by susano-amaterasu

Moyashimon addpermalink

Both feature a boy who can see stuff normal people can't see (spirits in xxxHOLiC, microbes in Moyashimon) getting roped into stuff (working for a shop in xxxHOLiC, helping college students find valuable microbes in Moyashimon). 

report Recommended by RoarkTenjouin

Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro addpermalink

The same type of protagonists - Neuro and Yuko have a lot of common. They are both supernatural creatures, both are mighty and both deal with different detective stories, which in the end are connected with mystic and supernatural. There are also their apprentices in human world - for Yuko it's Watanuki, for Neuro - Yako. And both Yuko and Neuro give their apprentices knowledge, a place to help people and expierence... for to leave them in future. 

report Recommended by Laora-inn

Anime: Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi

Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi addpermalink

Both shows are very disturbing (although in different ways)
Both deal with the supernatural
Both shows have female leads with very similar personalities - who coincidentally are both voiced by Colleen Clinkenbeard in the dubs of each show

However, Mnemosyne is much more...shall we say graphic than xxxHolic (whereas xxxHolic is more comedic), so keep that in mind. 

report Recommended by RoarkTenjouin

Noragami Aragoto addpermalink

Both series revolve around the concept of granting wishes in return for a price 

report Recommended by RoarkTenjouin

Anime: Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror

Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror addpermalink

Both shows deal with classical Japanese culture, mythology, superstition, spirits, and mysticism. The characters Kusuriuri and Yuuko Ichihara both have similarities in personality and knowledge as well! The more I watched the more I started to equate the two of them  

report Recommended by eclecticdancer

Fukigen na Mononokean Tsuzuki addpermalink

Both series are centered around humans who can see yokai and through story learn to live with their gift. There are episodic monsters and overarching stories. Both series also have humorous side to them, although xxxHolic is more dramatic in tone from time to time. 

report Recommended by rabi3187

Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin addpermalink

Both are supernatural shows with events that are out of this world. 

report Recommended by Nerdo

Ouran Koukou Host Club addpermalink

The main characters are both forced to work somewhere and are slowly enjoying it, learning some lessons and enduring embarassing moments:D 

report Recommended by foxgirl

Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu addpermalink

Hare and Watanuki are very similar characters as well as Guu/Weda work the same way as Yuuko. Both are funny in their own weird way^__^ 

report Recommended by foxgirl

Fruits Basket addpermalink

Both Watanuki and Tohru are very good at cooking and get famous around the spiritual world:) And both anime take a lot from japanese tradition - in FB the concept of zodiac and in Holic almost all the unnatural things that happen:) 

report Recommended by foxgirl

Ga-Rei: Zero addpermalink

They both include interesting supernatural elements and beings, also there's a lot of fantasy. 

report Recommended by Grega

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni addpermalink

Both are somewhat disturbing (though be warned Higurashi has A LOT of blood in it)
Both have the common theme of fate
Both have different story lines every couple of episodes  

report Recommended by lalazoe

Death Billiards addpermalink

A Guide helps them in a supernatural setting. Both have the same feel. 

report Recommended by rpn101

Kuuchuu Buranko addpermalink

This may seem crazy, seeing that xxxHolic is a supernatural show and Kuchu Buranko is about psychological disorders, but if you look beyond their genre they really are rather similar.
Both shows involve the main characters and their sidekicks solving people's problems; both make you look at things from a different perspective; and both have problem solvers who are rather crazy, Irabu in one and Yuuko in another. Effective, but crazy.
Plot-wise, xxxHolic and its sequel are more developed as there are way more episodes, but they're both equally entertaining. 

report Recommended by Athena

Zombie-Loan addpermalink

both animes are about main character(s) that are forced to wor in some shops to pay of their dept alldo zombie loan has better animation... and they have similar genres supernatural, comedi... 

report Recommended by janthewhite

Sekiei Ayakashi Mangatan addpermalink

Demons, helping people get rid of them. 

report Recommended by W8DontDie

Touka Gettan addpermalink

Both anime's are focused around spirits, magic and the old japan. and both have the side elements of humor, ecchi and romance. they both have the same atmosphere. and where both drawn bij amazing artists. 

report Recommended by MistressRip

Anime: Kyougoku Natsuhiko: Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari

Kyougoku Natsuhiko: Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari addpermalink

Both have quite dark, mystical atmosphere. Folk tales, mythological stories and mysteries are the main thing in both anime. XXXholic may be is more "lighter" anime, but stories are similar. 

report Recommended by tuscias

Jormungand addpermalink

They both have a female leader that is crazy and weird with an obsession of drinking, but at times can be serious when the situation calls for it! 

report Recommended by maoyasama

Kyousou Giga (2012) addpermalink

Quirky supernatural humour with some action thrown in. It's hard not to draw parallels between Yuuko and Lady Koto.  

report Recommended by m0g

Shigofumi addpermalink

both are episodic, brilliant dramas, with lots of action, tension, horror and twists and turn to each unique story. both have excellently thought out characters and their influence on each arc. shigofumi is more violent and psychological, whilst xxxholic is more comedy based, however both are supernatural and have a dark meaningful insight into the ways of humans. 

report Recommended by sugarplumfairy

Shinreigari addpermalink

Ghost Hound has nicer art, but if you like a good Japanese ghost story and like interactions with the spiritual be sure to check this out too! 

report Recommended by allegro665

Umineko no Naku Koro ni addpermalink

Both of these shows have a witch, and both of these witches are often referred by Witch of Dimensions (or the likes), are presented by butterflies, talk about granting wishes and receiving payments, and both are voiced by Ohara Sayaka. 

report Recommended by Cloud668

Otome Youkai Zakuro addpermalink

They both have different types of spirits, although sometimes xxxHolic gets a little bit darker and psychological than Otome Yokai Zakuro. But both have plenty of humor! 

report Recommended by deathbusters

Cardcaptor Sakura addpermalink

For those of us who are watching Tsubasa Resevior Chronicle due to the appearance of Sakura-chan and many of CLAMPs other characters from works such as X/1999 and Chobits, xxxHolic is going to be something a little different, but as the story progresses, we see the connection between the two storylines. These are two sides of the same story, really, shown from very different points of view that only overlap when necessary, so there is no barrage of repetition. Fans of CCS, old and new, should be able to enjoy this series thoroughly. Though classic characters aren't as prevalent in this series as some would hope, the ideas that CLAMP has always worked with are still very much there. Magic, hope, destiny, and the ability to decide one's own future are all part of what makes this series a great addition to any collection.  read more 

report Recommended by Aysel

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood addpermalink

Both shows have wonderfully developed characters and each deal with subjects like equivalent exchange and what matters most to a person in very different ways.  

report Recommended by kcam44

Yumekui Merry addpermalink

it kinda as the same situation of story, the same mix, yumekui merry involves dreams and supernatural stuff, xxxholic also deals with supernatural/magic stuff; it takes you in to a different worlds and situations both animes take you through weird and wonderful events. 

report Recommended by BerryChanx

Hanada Shounen-shi addpermalink

Slightly similar to Hanada. Both main characters can see spirits and not very happy about that, but still helping them (for various reasons) 

report Recommended by DEsolitor

Shinrei Tantei Yakumo addpermalink

Both main characters are able to see spirits and they are involved in supernatural events. 

report Recommended by Yuki_Giou

Shinigami no Ballad. addpermalink

Both anime feature a supernatural "force" that helps people overcome their struggles.
As opposed to Shinigami no Ballad, xxxHOLiC has more comedy and of course a longer story, but I think that with Shinigami no Ballad only having six episodes, it livens up the subject matter and adds to the mystery. xxxHOLiC does, though, have have similar serious moments as those in Shinigami no Ballad. Overall, if you are a fan of dramatic or supernatural stories with a touch of Japanese spiritualism, you would probably enjoy these series. 

report Recommended by Valkyrie_Wings

Anime: Sekai Seifuku: Bouryaku no Zvezda

Sekai Seifuku: Bouryaku no Zvezda addpermalink

Both have some magical kind of shop/HQ powered by exotic sources. Both have a male character whose main purpose seems to be cooking for others. Both have powerful female personalities. 

report Recommended by Seyfert

Nurarihyon no Mago addpermalink

xxxHolic has the same athmosphere with Yokai. Another similarity is that both main characters are weak even through in Nurarihyon the character transforms into a strong Yokai 

report Recommended by deebam2010

Anime: Nurarihyon no Mago: Sennen Makyou

Nurarihyon no Mago: Sennen Makyou addpermalink

Both deal with the spiritual world and both man characters are powerful, but powerless because they don't know how to use it.  

report Recommended by skyscan

InuYasha addpermalink

Both are supernatural in nature and involve spirits based around asian mythology. Both also have comedy as well as action and adventure. xxxholic is more serious in nature than Inuyasha though,even though it does have some comedic moments. The spirits in xxxholic aren't visible to most people and the series is set in the modern world. Inuyasha is in a fantasy version of Japan's fuedal past where the nature spirits(yokai) are part of everyday life and completely visible to the humans.  

report Recommended by caninesrock

Arakawa Under the Bridge addpermalink

The main character finds a strange place and his life changes because of a woman.Also,  both characters are surrounded by really strange creatures. 

report Recommended by kaiteshin-daichi

Kaidan Restaurant addpermalink

Both animes have  similar feel to the stories and both have similar stories in them. 

report Recommended by faiii

Natsume Yuujinchou Shi addpermalink

I'd recommend the whole xxxHolic series. It's also about a boy who can see the supernatural and spirits bother him. Natsume Yujinchou is more focused on interaction with youkai though, while xxxHolic focuses on supernatural cause and effect. xxxHolic also has more action and is a bit darker. 

report Recommended by Guile00

Rental Magica addpermalink

If your looking for an anime with a supernatural setting that have certain individuals with strange powers, then either xxxHolic or Rental Magica maybe what you need. In xxxHolic we have the main Watanuki who can see spirits and in Rental Magica we have Itsuki who has the glam eye that see's the weaknesses in magic. Due to their power, they are forced to join a motley crew who handle the weird when it comes to the supernatural. Both series are a fun watch, and can provide you hours of information on the weird and supernatural of Japanese culture. 

report Recommended by TensaiShonen

Anime: Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World

Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World addpermalink

On the surface, xxxHOLiC and Kino's Journey don't look like they would have a lot in common. The characters and circumstances are a bit different, and most of the stories that happen through out each series don't relate to each other at all, but there are some similarities between the two that can be shown through, mainly, the story.

First off, both series are very episodic, meaning that each episode could, potentially, stand alone by itself and still make sense to someone that hasn't really seen earlier episodes. Another thing is that Kino, from Kino's Journey, and Watanuki, from xxxHOLiC, develop their characters through the trials that they're put through and grow stronger as they go on through their travels.

For characters, I can see Doumeki, from xxxHOLiC, being very similar to Kino, from Kino's Journey, in the sense that they both don't have a very wide range of emotions. Doumeki doesn't show as much emotion as Kino does, however, and Kino does have her moments of caring deeply for people she doesn't know, like Watanuki does, but for the most part, Kino and Doumeki are similar.

Really, the thing that made me realize they were similar was their feel. Sure, xxxHOLiC is surrounded by more supernatural things than Kino's Journey, but for the most part, Kino's Journey and xxxHOLiC have similar emotional ties to the audience that make the audience watch more and care for the characters, even some of the minor ones. read more

report Recommended by MoWriter

Natsu no Arashi! Akinaichuu addpermalink

if you are into the supernatural, this one is a must. Clever comedy mixed with dark mysteries.  

report Recommended by kibak

Natsume Yuujinchou San addpermalink

Supernatural incidents and creatures exist & the main character can see those creatures in both animes. Characters are more diverse, interesting and funny in xxxHolic. Natsume Yuujinchou is a bit more slowly paced anime. 

report Recommended by nekopaw

Inu x Boku SS addpermalink

Both stories are about a lonely outcast who has supernatural abilities (with Watakuki it is seeing spirits). The stories show them meeting others like them and making friends, growing. They are both lighthearted with an element of drama. 

report Recommended by bananasfoster

xxxHOLiC

Alternative Titles

Information

Statistics

Available At

Resources

Streaming Platforms

Recommendations

MoreTop Anime

MoreTop Airing Anime

MoreMost Popular Characters