xxxHOLiC: Rei Manga Hints at 'Final War' Plan
xxxHOLiC: Rei manga appears to be approaching the final act of its over-a-decade-long story. This sequel to CLAMP's legendary series hinted in its latest chapter published on June 14, 2026, that there is a plan for a 'final war'. According to Anime News Network, the mangaka group aims to finally conclude the series with this move.
Recall: xxxHOLiC was a supernatural horror-fantasy manga serialized between 2003 and 2010. It focused on the protagonist Kimihiro Watanuki meeting the mysterious witch Yūko Ichihara, who grants wishes. The series was also connected to CLAMP's Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle universe, with the two series offering a complementary narrative.
xxxHOLiC: Rei, which started in 2013, takes place immediately after the original story and depicts Watanuki taking over the shop in Yūko's absence. However, the manga frequently went on hiatus and followed an irregular release schedule. Therefore, the 'final war' reference is interpreted as a signal of the long-awaited conclusion for fans. CLAMP wrapping up such a complex universe is also significant, especially for Tsubasa fans.
Details are still unclear; what the 'final war' entails and which characters it will involve are unknown. However, based on past connections, characters from Tsubasa may also play a role in this war. Considering CLAMP's tendency in recent years to conclude other series (for example, Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card), this move is not surprising.
We expect to see more clues in upcoming chapters. An official final date has not been announced yet, but it is likely that CLAMP will end the series with this 'plan' in 2026 or 2027. An exciting period begins for xxxHOLiC fans — Watanuki's story will be presented one last time.
