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[Fynn]

A couple of the reviewers who read Nightmare Inspector also recommended xxxHOLiC, apparently they're similar in some ways. Would you say it's worth investing my time in, Fynn?

Hmm... Let me put it this way. I have not read Nightmare Inspector, but since someone says it's similar and you liked that, then go for it. I started with the anime and have yet to finish the manga, but I can definitely recommend it. I do have one warning, however. This manga is very closely tied to Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle - and I mean really close. They basically share the main storyline with some loose threads from one resolved in the other, so it's basically a necessity to read them both to understand it all. Hell, you should be reading them at the same time to know what is being referenced when

But don't be discouraged. xxxHolic is one of the best manga/anime I have ever seen/read. Its premise is very interesting, the characters seem cliche at first but the twists on them are incredible, IMO. The storyline is actually quite loose and episodic in nature, which is actually nice and fresh, but the main line that resonates with Tsubasa is really incredible. I say give it a shot, especially if you're into quasi-philosophical, supernatural mystery stuff.