Spice and Wolf (light novel)
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| I just got a noise complaint from my neighbor because I was yelling too much at the confession and kiss. So, uh, that's a first. Fantastic episode! Best in the arc, though I almost wish that the arcs had switched places, since the Fleur one was far more lackluster than Amatary's. Still, FINALLY we get a kiss! |
| Will have to read the novel or manga. 9/10. |
| just re-finished watching the entire series... both seasons... but honestly that wasn't a good ending... it was definitely a cliff hanger than a clear end for the Anime... ei is just going to expect 100% that a new season is in progress... It can't end like this... an end with no meaning whatsoever... :/ sigh~ yeah, new season will probably come out in a year or two... wait, after checking the release dates of both seasons, probably soon!! aw man, what's up with the late release of season 3...?? T.T As a hardcore romance fan ei is, Horo and Lawrence need to get deeper!! Much much deeper into relationship... then it's satisfactory!! >3< ei-kun |
| Wait is that guy referring to himself in the third person LOL? Anyway after watching this series, I think it's great. But it lacked one thing for me, they didn't show enough affection. The kiss sucked, period. The confession sucked, period. The hugging was cool, but the girl always had to make jokes to ruin the intimate moments. That was annoying. I can't say it wasn't well made, so i gave the series an 8/10. If I wasn't so annoyed by some elements then it'd probably be a 9. Just my 2 cents. |
| I cantt wait for the sex sean in ceasers 3 |
| Wait...that was a kiss? I guess I've just been spoiled too much by other series but usually when it's a scene that you know is very much anticipated by the viewers, you make sure it's emphatic and is of significance. That scene was just...eh. I haven't read the LN yet (going to start tomorrow) so I don't really know how that scene should have been but oh well... Still good but definitely a step down from S1. I'd give it a 7 but for the love of Holo: 8/10 |
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness." "May those who defy their fate be granted glory." |
| Glad the ending wasn't as bad of a cliffhanger as I thought it was going to be. That kiss scene was seriously the worst of romances I've seen so far, but their interaction throughout the series was very nice and refreshing. Time to continue the LN. |
TazuOct 23, 2013 6:21 PM
| I was actually waiting for more romance...the kiss was bad, you know? u watch 23 eps of an anime, is supposed they would actually do a better kissing scene. If they do a 3rd season they better put a better put more romance there. 7/10 |
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| All that pent up excitement while waiting for a kiss and they gave us a peck?! There better be a 3rd season. Like most of the series, I didn't completely follow every plot twist and the sudden pick-up in the pace of the story at the climax but it was definitely enioyable. Everyone acclaimed this anime to be the best, a definite 10/10, I've heard. I just didn't see that, it was still exceptional but it gets a 8.5/10 from me. |
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| The first season was better but it was still a good season. Now its time to read the light novels. 8/10 |
anime-cat said: All that pent up excitement while waiting for a kiss and they gave us a peck?! There better be a 3rd season. Like most of the series, I didn't completely follow every plot twist and the sudden pick-up in the pace of the story at the climax but it was definitely enioyable. This. I felt cheated having watched 26 episodes just to see such a sheepish ending. It wasn't bad but not particularly good either. On a side note, I don't think anyone understood every single plot point and conversation in Spice and Wolf. To be honest, about a 1/3 of the series went straight over my head as the MC and his female companion have a nasty habit of using analogies for every single conversation ("It wouldn't be sheep I'd be counting on top of my bed" etc.) |
"The feels man, the feels..." |
| Awwwnnn, now I understand why people are mad there's no third season :( Ève was so greedy, I guess it shouldn't be surprising, but still, I thought she would have been a better person. That salt thing was bugging me, now I understand why. So they're was a kiss in the end :) |
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| Kinda weak for an ending, but the first half (ep 1-6) of the series was really good so i gave it 8/10. + Holo + Holo's voice + Great supporting characters + Awesome OP song - No Nora - Weak ending |
My DeviantArt and Pixiv and still waiting patiently for a 3rd season of Spice & Wolf :'| |
| I agree that the ending was a tad weak, but overall it was concluded in a manner I am satisfied with. What I liked about this anime from Episode one to the ending was the slow and gentle pace and the light storyline. Anime are nowadays packed with wayyyy too much scifi action harem stuff and Spice and Wolf did the trick for me by reverting to an everyday - merchant setting. The romance was well executed and the confession was good (albeit a bit emotionless). This anime is in the top half of my list :) |
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| Well now I know why people strongly rally for a season 3. Very enjoyable sequel. Although I enjoyed the Pyrite arc exponentially more than this one, it was still intriguing and the confrontation with Eve was intense. The confession and sudden outpour of emotions was satisfying, even if the kiss was underwhelming. I like how they ended with the bell ringing and the beautiful scenery, it made the last part all the more powerful. Overall this was an enjoyable continuation of S&W. I loved the various dialogues and conversations that went on, especially between Horo and Lawrence. It was great to see Lawrence getting wittier and more clever with his words, leaving even Horo speechless at times. The focus of this season was also different, since there was less emphasis on world and lore building and more attention to the romantic development. Going to say either an 8 or 9/10, at this point I don't expect a sequel but I'll perk up as quickly as Horo when she smells fine wine and meat should one ever get announced. |
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| Oh man that's such a good ending... fitting for a couple like Lawrence and Horo. |
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| Really liked this anime, I hope we get another season. 9/10 |
| Good season but not nearly as good as the first. It's probably because there wasn't enough horo screentime and most the screentime between the 2 was huge drama instead of their fun back and worth banter. Also, that kiss was awful, no funny comments from horo or embarrassment from Lawrence, there was no reaction to it what so ever. For their first kiss, it seemed anti-climatic and like something an old couple would do out of habit. It was also probably the most poorly animated part of the entire show. |
appidoJun 14, 2014 6:35 AM
| Wow, what a weak ending. I just can't... I still can't believe it ended like that 5 years ago. I need more Holo. Give me the third season. Mushishi had one after 8 years if I recall correctly, then there is still hope I guess. Let's hope it doesn't take 8 years too. I won't put to much hope though, so I'll get into the LN right away! |
| I have to admit it was pretty confusing to follow some of the events that transpired in this episode but after going through this thread and reading some very nice discussion in page 7 by Bash and Aironic, everything does make more sense and I find myself appreciating this ending (or actually, the entire second arc tbh) a whole lot more. It was definitely great to see Lawrence find a way to get himself out of this lose-lose situation with Holo so he can fulfill his new desire and continue to stay by her side while this journey continues. Not to mention how nice it was to see him taking charge like that and confessing his love for her while also going in for a kiss(?). Ahh, that whole scene was just so satisfying to see. Hopefully, there eventually will be a third season because I definitely need to see more of the perfect duo of Holo and Lawrence. Definitely going to keep an eye out for the continued releases of the novel and manga translations though. |
ZeroZxAug 1, 2014 1:16 AM
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| Beautiful ending, i hope there'll be the 3rd season since the novel ended 3 years ago, and that kiss scene doe it was strange but cute at the sametime and finally Lawrence said that he love Horo.. Overall score 9/10 |
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Sicilian said: Ending was just beautiful... |
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| All good things must come to an end I suppose :'( |
| I didn't like the ending that much, probably because I knew there's more material and it doesn't have a season 3, if it had more seasons I'd probably like this ending (despite the animation in the kissing being really shitty) however since it only had this season I can't accept this as being "THE" end. I jsut can't, give us a season 3 already |
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| It's amusing to me, seeing people react to Holo's lack of a reaction at the end of this episode when that has been one of her defining traits up until now. In situations that would get most people upset or flustered, she remains calm and reasonable. Despite this, she bawled in front of Lawrence moments before they kissed and did indeed flush a few moments afterwards. It's not the kiss that embarrasses her, but the relationship/commitment. It was a beautiful moment. Then, instead of a happily ever after, we are shown a scene which emphasizes that, rather than the end, this is only the beginning. The doors slam shut behind Lawrence and Holo. The security they once had, both literally and emotionally, is gone. Yet, the world is still moving. Snow slowly falls to the ground; buildings are burning; ships set sail; and their livelihood's sum is escaping. A harsh world lies before them, but now they're facing it together, hand in hand. Needless to say, I could care less if I disagree with over 90% of this thread's posters. That was a superb ending. This improved on the first season in every way. The side characters were no longer irrelevant (like Chloe); the plot (Holo's destination) got more focus; and the relationship between Holo and Lawrence's developed more. Plus, we still got the interesting economics that made the first season so unique. I see nothing worthy of discrediting this a 10. I'll certainly try to follow up with the light novels. I hardly ever find stories I love both critically and subjectively. |
| Nothing else left to say except MORE!! I haven't had enough of Holo haha! I wasn't fully satisfied with the ending but they ended it with a kiss so no problem~ Although I would prefer it if they ended a great show with more flare.. Nonetheless, this is a great anime with a good storyline and awesome character interactions/developments (mostly Lawrence and Holo).. Overall, I enjoyed watching this and definitely a recommendable show to watch.. ~ 9/10 ~ |
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| Just finished both seasons. Great anime, that's for sure. Just splendid. Loved most of it. As for the ending, well, it wasn't much of an ending, more like unfinished and I don't really like that as it seems there isn't another season coming. Well in any case, great story. Liked both of the seasons although I might agree that the drama in the second one was bit too much, but the romance played greater part too, so it's fine. I am probably gonna read the novel once I am done with what I'm reading now. 10/10 |
ImaishiDec 14, 2014 3:08 PM
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| woah that must be the worst kiss scene I've seen |
Stay in yesterday 時を止めて |
| Not as good as S1 imo,but still pretty good 7/10. Sucks a S3 is unlikely at this point. |
| now i know why people want a 3rd seasond |
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| I must say that I'm pretty disappointed on some level with this episode. The most anticipated moment of the whole series and it seemed like they got their 3rd choice animator to do the kiss and confession scene. Come on! Anyway, the entirety of S&W is a very enjoyable watch. The relationship between Lawrence and Holo is one of the better accomplished ones in anime and provided me with plenty of smiles and laughs along the way. |
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| Well it was good but not as good as S1. Wasn't a fan of the silly love battle which took the first half of S2. The rest was alright but overall a bit stressful to watch at times. Then there's also the fact that S3 still hasn't been made : / |
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| Ookami to Koushinryou was a great series. I liked the second season even more than the first one. This series had the best female main character I've seen. The character development was also nearly perfect. And the steadily evolving relationship between the two main characters was the best romantic relationship I've seen. I truly hope that someday they will make a season 3 for this series. |
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| How this series doesn't have 6 seasons, and a movie really baffles me. The story is too freaken good not to be animated. I now know how most of you feel. Was Spice and Wolf not popular in Japan? Only thing I can think of. |
| That was dumb |
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| lawrence is love. finally a level headed male protag who doesn't blush and stumble at every hurdle! a charming intelligent guy too. it feels like it has been a while lol. they have great chemistry :> |
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| Just watched the two seasons and this is one of the best anime that already watch. I was very sad to see that the anime did not finish the story, and the fact that already makes nearly 6 years and there is no sign of a third season is very depressing. All that remains is to read the light novels to see the end of the story. I do not know if I can watch this anime again since the end left a huge void that no other anime can complete. it is a shame that the light novels have not been released here in Brazil. I would really love to read the light novels in my native language. |
DanilloMartinsApr 10, 2015 9:49 AM
| If you are from Brazil, did you tried to look on the web? There are tons of translations made by your country .. weird not finding one :O I didn´t liked the last episode. Just heart broken (in a bad way) .. what a horrible end to such a beautiful series. Such realationship should have an ending. I don´t know how it didn´t had success ... It took way the 9/10 that i had for this anime. The simplicity and the beauty of their relationship has no equal (at least so far i didn´t saw anything close to it). Well the only thing we can do now, is wait .. maybe when i get thirty i will be able to watch the third season *.* |
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