Spice and Wolf (light novel)
Aru21 said: -Shuda- said: BashZeStampeedo said: Aru21 said: The anime is really good so it's probably not worth reading the other novels. Many have said that the novels made more sense to them (in terms of the subtler parts like the schemes and the last arc of season 2), but as with anything YMMV. Why wouldn't you want more Spice and Wolf? I re-watch the anime to the point of memorization and own all the translated Novels. What's the loss in more Spice and Wolf? If anything the anime made me like the novels more and the novels made me like the anime more, which in turn just increased my overall Spice and Wolf universe experience. So in the end, they only benefit each other. They both tell the same story but with a little different pacing, and a few minor detail/differences. They are definitely worth it, well, for a true fan at least. Spice and Wolf for life! ^^ Just like I stated before: I often find myself bored when reading something where I know the outcome of. I don’t care about a few minor details if the overall thing’s the same ... BUT if you do, go ahead and read. I’m fine with reading first and then start watching, however, the other way round I just happen to dislike it. Just my two cents ;-) That makes perfect sense, about the reading part. Everyone has a different approach/preference of doing things, and of course I respect that and appreciate your opinion. I just like to encourage/inform as much as possible :). My post wasn't really directed towards you alone as well, though if it seemed negative at all, sorry, that wasn't my intention at all. I just get excited pretty easily when it comes to Spice and Wolf, lol. |
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| Well the complete series on blu-ray goes on sale in September, and i've read interviews with the creator saying that a season 3 at this point will be determined by its sales in japan and america obviously. I've already pre-ordered a copy. I have yet to fill the void that Spice and Wolf left so we all have to support this to get a season 3. And for all the naysayers out there read this, I once used to watch a little anime long ago called "Big O". Of course I watched it on Toonami, and I came to regard it as one of my favorite animes of all time. The show ended with like thirteen episodes so it was just one season. After it ended I felt really sad, cause I knew there was no chance for a sequel. BUT low a behold, eventually we got a sequel, the most interesting part...the sequel was created solely on how popular it was in america, Toonami literally got Big O a second season, I was completly blown away. Never lose hope people, never... |
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| I seriously hope there will be one, I just finished season 2 and I loved it. If it all comes down to seriously no season 3, Im picking up the light novel right away. Is saddening though how long its been...do hope they hurry up soon. |
| actually they were gonna make a decision based on blu ray sales at the end of 2012... so if you want a third season start coughing up the money and buy it... |
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N-TS said: actually they were gonna make a decision based on blu ray sales at the end of 2012... so if you want a third season start coughing up the money and buy it... Woah woah you're asking us to buy anime!?!??!!?!?111!!1? |
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Shuhan said: N-TS said: actually they were gonna make a decision based on blu ray sales at the end of 2012... so if you want a third season start coughing up the money and buy it... Woah woah you're asking us to buy anime!?!??!!?!?111!!1? lol, well someone has to. Since I'm not buying the anime, I am buying all of the translated light novels. I'm currently reading volume 4, and so far it's been amazing. The anime did a great job following the novels. |
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| Well does anyone know how are the sales for the dvd so far? |
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| You mean the old separate season 1 and season 2 blurays or the new bundle they released? (both season 1 and 2 with the OVA's for each) I'm pretty sure the bundle has a better price, but if it doesn't count towards helping make season 3 I'd get the separate seasons. |
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| Now wait a minute.. Even if the sale is a success, we must wait til (the fastest possible time) like mid 2013, since it's based on the sale til end 2012.. Oh my, that's too long.. Still, it's better that none though |
| Yeah, Spice and Wolf 3 not being made is a crime against humanity imo. It has to happen especially after that really inconclusive ending in season 2. Im curious what happens in the light novels though. I need some closure. |
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| Rozen Maiden getting a S3 makes me a little more hopeful that S&W will eventually get one. |
| I watched this on a whim then finished both seasons in 2 days maybe learning Japanese is a good idea after all |
alcurad said: I watched this on a whim then finished both seasons in 2 days maybe learning Japanese is a good idea after all haha tell me why this exactly happened to me! xD loved this series. I really hope they announce a season 3.. |
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| Yea once I started watching this show I couldn't stop. To not conclude it would be so terrible. Naruto refuses to stop and we can't get more Spice and Wolf!?! Best anime I've seen in a while hands down. |
| I really hope we get a season 3... Do the light novels have a better ending? I can’t buy them from my local nerd shops... I guess I’ll have to get them off Amazon |
| To answer some possible questions here... There are 17 Light Novels in total. - 7 have been "officially" translated by Yen Press as of this December. - 3 will be translated per year as of 2013 - Anime season one covers volumes 1 and 2 - Anime season two covers volumes 3 and 5 (4 was skipped as it is more of a side-story) |
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Onlin3Mast3r said: Shuhan said: N-TS said: actually they were gonna make a decision based on blu ray sales at the end of 2012... so if you want a third season start coughing up the money and buy it... So today is 2013 already and I've been in Spice and Wolf II forum for one year and still waiting... any news of the sales? |
Brownie12 said: I'm a huge fan of Spice and wolf so I currently own all seven translated novels and preordered number eight.....I'm also up to date on the manga but only own 3 Volumes (1-3). I also bought the DVD set including both seasons....I have doubts about a season 3 but I have no doubts about the release of the next few light novels....get what I'm trying to say, I would rather get the novels and enjoy more Holo and Lawrence than keep waiting another year for season 3. I'm in the same situation as you. I wouldn't be happy, but it wouldn't really affect me at all if a S3 didn't come out. I have everything possibly available for Spice and Wolf in North America, have re-watched both seasons over 9 times and re-read my copies of the novels every now and then at random. I am waiting on "official" translations of volumes 8-17 now, THOUGH, I have read up to Volume 12 with "non-official" translations in the past. Unfortunately I can't point anyone in the right direction for those as I no longer have access. Anyway, it's not fun reading off a screen anyway, that's what the anime is for, it takes away the whole purpose of the novels for me. I like to lay back on my bed indoors, or on good days, sit out in the backyard on the swing with the novel in hand and just join the duo in their universe, without a single care in the world! Though all is cool for people like us, the novels don't appeal to as many people, as the pacing and detail is different as opposed to the anime (I love both). There is no music, Seiyuu and the charm is "different". I love them both for their own aspects and purposes but they are DEFINITELY not the same thing; even though it's the same content, it's presented differently. I'm a reader and watcher, but not everyone is. |
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| I brought 2 copies of each season. One for me and one for my brother... I was doing my part now I’m just hoping to get a third season... |
| damn this series was one of those animes where i just marathon through like a boss. I finished each season in a day lol. I've become so attached to the characters D:. I was skeptical about an anime about a merchant. It sounded pretty damn boring to be honest but boy was I wrong. I enjoyed the dialogue and interactions between Horo and Lawrence though some may think it's excessive. I really hope they have a season 3 some where in the future. It makes me sad because I don't like the lack of a conclusion or closure in animes. |
| Well I just finished the second season today, and I must say, the possibility of a third season seems quite high to me (This series was just the bees knees for me). Just have to buy the light novels and DVDs...it'll be worth it in the end though. |
| I just watched all S1 and S2 in a row, absolutly loved this anime. I'm prepared to buy all novels/dvd's available, but would like the forums help on 2 questions: 1-How many LN are in the anime. 2-How many LN have been translated and are available to be bough in english say in amazon.co.uk (I'M IN EUROPE) |
| S1 adapted vol. 1 and 2, S2 adapted vol. 3 and 5 -- 4 was skipped. |
JavierR said: Delnoch said: I just watched all S1 and S2 in a row, absolutly loved this anime. I'm prepared to buy all novels/dvd's available, but would like the forums help on 2 questions: 1-How many LN are in the anime. 2-How many LN have been translated and are available to be bough in english say in amazon.co.uk (I'M IN EUROPE) 1. I'm not 100% but I think the anime adapted 4 novels and skipped 1. There are 17 in total 2. the translations are being done by http://www.yenpress.com/spice-and-wolf-novel/ currently 7 are translated There are 17 novels each with around 200 pages?????????????????????????????????????????? thats a lottttttttttttttttttt nice :), how long till all are translated, wanted to ship them all at once if possible, because whenever i start reading something i like I DO NOT STOP |
| I'm glad they're continuing the serialization of the LNs in English, but back to the subject at hand... it's been almost 4 years now, since the last season aired! I really hope that Brains Base picks this up again soon. They certainly have enough material, since they've used 2 LNs per series, and there are 13 they haven't touched yet... |
| I marathon-ed the whole S1 and 2 and im sad thats theres still no news of a S3 yet. Sign... Time to learn Japanese so that i can read the LN though i hate reading but ill endure it for the story |
| I don't know if we can trust this but... Take a look! http://thecartdriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Summer-2013-Anime-Chart.jpg |
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FujisawaTaira said: Read the text on the bottom, it explains that it's a fake, and it's obvious from the anime in the chart. Also one of the urls where they got the info is from stopfallingforobvioustrolls.com.I don't know if we can trust this but... Take a look! http://thecartdriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Summer-2013-Anime-Chart.jpg |
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ArcanaTrace said: I marathon-ed the whole S1 and 2 and im sad thats theres still no news of a S3 yet. Same here. I marathon-ed it too and now I have those feels where you finish something great and want more of it. |
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