Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf

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Synonyms: Spice and Wolf

Japanese: 狼と香辛料 MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF

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Type: TV

Episodes: 25

Status: Currently Airing

Aired: Apr 2, 2024 to ?

Premiered: Spring 2024

Broadcast: Tuesdays at 01:30 (JST)

Producers: TV Tokyo, Movic, TOHO animation, Good Smile Company, Kadokawa, Enishiya, Hayabusa Film

Licensors: None found, add some

Studios: Passione

Source: Light novel

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Theme: Adult Cast

Duration: 23 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 8.23¹ (scored by 14,877 users)

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Ranked: #334²

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Popularity: #1664

Members: 134,929

Favorites: 646

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Synopsis

Holo is a powerful wolf deity who is revered in the small town of Pasloe for blessing the annual harvest. Yet as years go by and the villagers become more self-sufficient, Holo has been reduced to a mere folktale. When a traveling merchant named Kraft Lawrence stops at the settlement, Holo offers to become his business partner if he takes her to her northern home of Yoitsu. The savvy trader recognizes Holo's unusual ability to evaluate a person's character and accepts her proposition.

Now in the possession of both sharp bargaining skills and a charismatic negotiator, Lawrence inches closer to his goal of opening his own shop. However, as Lawrence travels the countryside with Holo in search of economic opportunities, he begins to realize that his aspirations are slowly morphing into something unexpected.

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Adaptation:	Ookami to Koushinryou
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Characters & Voice Actors

Holo

Main

Koshimizu, Ami
Japanese

Lawrence, Kraft

Main

Fukuyama, Jun
Japanese

Arendt, Norah

Supporting

Nakahara, Mai
Japanese

Myuuri

Supporting

Tanaka, Aimi
Japanese

Liechten, Marhait

Supporting

Ootsuka, Houchuu
Japanese

Tarantino, Jacob

Supporting

Remerio, Hans

Supporting

Gouda, Hozumi
Japanese

Zheren

Supporting

Namikawa, Daisuke
Japanese

Yarei

Supporting

Sugita, Tomokazu
Japanese

Weiz

Supporting

Hanawa, Eiji
Japanese

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Sotokawa, Akihiro

Producer

Hosoi, Shunsuke

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Yamauchi, Mirai

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Fujita, Mikito

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Opening Theme

"Tabi no Yukue (旅のゆくえ)" by Hana Hope

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Ending Theme

"Andante (アンダンテ)" by ClariS

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Apr 15, 2024

Ellenwitch

Recommended

Preliminary (3/25 eps)

SPICE AND WOLF IS BACK BAAAABBBBYYY.

This series is near and dear to my heart, and more likely the same to most of you. For a number of reasons. It's more likely one of your first animes that you've finished. Or read for that matter. Or at the very least, one of the few series you remember seeing around as a kid. As for new faces, they'll be welcomed to the gem that is this series. Spice and Wolf deserves not only a watch, but deserves to be red, to be appreciated, and so much more.

Story and characters: 9
You might look at the premise, and how ... it's presented, and sure, a thought might be that with 'so many action packed anime, why does an anime centered around harvest, and merchant business tricks, the church practices, get so much rave reviews?' To put it simple, it's down to the world itself, but also Lawrence and Holo themselves. Holo is a treat herself, wise as her name suggests. But Lawrence really comes off as a solid character, that only gets greater as the show goes along. But most of all, the pairing between them, is stand alone such an excellent pairing, that sure, will have bumps in the road, but experiencing every inch of it's story and contents, not only makes for such a well written story, but such deep and well written characters to boot.

The story will have many hooks, twists and turns, that'll be quite a watch from start to finish. It'll be one of the stand outs of the season for a reason, and a large part of that is the story.

Art and sound: 8
Any time I think of this series in terms of the Art and Sound. I always have flashbacks to that opening, which I'd honestly rank so highly, as that OP will always be one of my favorites, hell might be my favorite opening of all time. This adaptation's version is stellar in itself. As you can tell there has been a lot of effort and detail has gone into the product of the whole entire musical aspect. Really capturing the vibe of this show. But not only that, there is a certain charm about it. A charm that really gets you hooked on Spice and Wolf as a concept, and the show itself. Presentation is very key after all. They have to hit it out the part, as making a new adaption, will bring to joy to long term fans, but also put it on a spotlight for new fans who'll get into this series. While it's not breath taking by any chance, but it's quality of production has really done the business. To actually finish it from start to finish, which this series so rightly deserves. It's art, producing, and sound are making a solid start, which will only grow and grow over time. A great job all round.

So, so so glad that Spice and Wolf has returned, I couldn't be happier, and many will enjoy this gem all over again, and get even more love that it so rightly deserves. Watch it now!

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Apr 19, 2024

TheMageDalamar

Recommended

Well-written

Preliminary (3/25 eps)

Ah, "Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf," a timeless classic reborn from the annals of anime history—a tale as enchanting as it is nostalgic. As a connoisseur of fine storytelling, I found myself drawn once more into the whimsical world of spice and commerce, eager to rediscover its charm anew.

This remake, while faithful to its predecessor, boasts subtle enhancements that breathe fresh life into its familiar tapestry. The artistry, though not radically different, bears the mark of refinement—a testament to the enduring legacy of the original. And oh, the joy of revisiting beloved characters, each exquisitely crafted and imbued with depth and nuance.

Ah, ...

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Apr 18, 2024

blizar

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (3/25 eps)

Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf is a remake of a 2008 adaptation of the same title. However, this is my first experience viewing any sort of Spice and Wolf media, so this review will be based solely on the first three episodes and won't be influenced by any knowledge of future events in the storyline.

The premise of Spice and Wolf is quite simple. Much like Frieren, which aired last season, it focuses on slow, tensionless adventures as the main characters travel from place to place. Given the protagonist's role as a merchant, a significant portion of each episode delves into explaining various ...

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