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| Nice and comfy - sort of the slice of fantasy that I had expected. Looking forward to this being my weekly chill time. |
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| ima wait for ep 2 🙏 |
| I don't know if it's because it's been too long I don't remember much of the "original Spice & Wolf" anime....but this ep 1 seems to make "more sense" [to me personally] than what I remember from the other one. And what I mean by that is that I remember Holo in the "original anime" being super vague and technical [since day 1] to the point I got super annoyed with it half-way through. To be fair this IS only the 1st episode so I'll see... edit: I have to say the tiny scene with (I'm guessing is) Holo talking to a "younger" girl also intrigues me. I'm not familiar with the source material at all but I can already theorize whom that is and if I'm correct... (please no one spoil me. I want to find out myself) then all the more reason I will try to sit through this series again despite my mixed feelings from the "original anime" |
IkanoApr 4, 7:30 PM
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| As someone who hasn't watched the original but has heard of it before and got interested in it after the reboot got announced and got a lot of hype, I can say that I'm already liking this a lot! Looking forward to the next episode! |
| I haven't seen the original, but I like it so far. I can see the two main characters banter is gonna be the main appeal of the show. I already love their chemistry lol |
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| If the first episode was all that, I can't wait to see the next ones >.< It arrived with EVERYTHING!!!! I loved Holo and her energy, their journey will be full of adventure and action. That little spoiler right at the beginning with that child... huuuuum we already know how the two will end up eheh. |
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| Nice first episode, the begin of a travel and a new adventure!!! Well, animation quality with doubts! Nice OP. She wants to return to the North!!! kekeke |
| 1st i have to say i watched season1 like 4 years ago and since then i wanted to watch s2, but because of seasonals i don't have time/patience to watch old ones... watching her again in this episode almost made me cry ... yeah i'll clearly watch this and rate it a 10 no matter what :D |
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| The premiere looked good, in terms of visuals, animation, music, vibes, and the voice work. It's eerie to hear Holo in the new art style sounding basically the same as before. It's still a little strange to me how they chose the remake route, especially with the same story, staff and voice actors. At this point it doesn't feel like a re-interpretation or an improvement of the source material, it's just the same show all over again. |
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The premiere looked good, in terms of visuals, animation, music, vibes, and the voice work. It's eerie to hear Holo in the new art style sounding basically the same as before.
It's still a little strange to me how they chose the remake route, especially with the same story, staff and voice actors. At this point it doesn't feel like a re-interpretation or an improvement of the source material, it's just the same show all over again.
It's still a little strange to me how they chose the remake route, especially with the same story, staff and voice actors. At this point it doesn't feel like a re-interpretation or an improvement of the source material, it's just the same show all over again.
| @perseii I think their aim is not to reinterpret the first season but to lay the foundation for the adaptation of the whole LN series and the spin-off series Wolf and Parchment. They of course could have just resumed where the original series ended but after one and a half decade it is reasonable to start anew the whole project by a new studio to give a consistent look to its art style, and not just that, but a new adaptation provides an opportunity to introduce the franchise to a new generation who otherwise would have shunned it if it just continued with a third season, |
IshitatesoApr 5, 6:18 PM
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@perseii I think their aim is not to reinterpret the first season but to lay the foundation for the adaptation of the whole LN series and the spin-off series Wolf and Parchment. They of course could have just resumed where the original series ended but after one and a half decade it is reasonable to start anew the whole project by a new studio to give a consistent look to its art style, and not just that, but a new adaptation provides an opportunity to introduce the franchise to a new generation who otherwise would have shunned it if it just continued with a third season,
| @Ishitateso Yeah I get that it was a tricky decision to make, but still, if you (the producer/studio) are telling the same story again, shouldn't you bring something new/better to the table? Wouldn't you want to? Like a brand new cast, or even a drastically different art style? I can see I'm being a little too grumpy about this, and it's obvious there's a lot of enthusiasm here for the remake (which makes a lot of sense financially, too). If people discover Spice & Wolf through this show, good for them. I also admit I'm pretty allergic to the idea of remakes in general (I shouldn't have watched so many Disney live-action remakes), especially if there's not much to justify its own existence or set itself apart. I hope this doesn't start a trend of shameless copy-paste remakes (unless it already has...). |
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@Ishitateso Yeah I get that it was a tricky decision to make, but still, if you (the producer/studio) are telling the same story again, shouldn't you bring something new/better to the table? Wouldn't you want to? Like a brand new cast, or even a drastically different art style?
I can see I'm being a little too grumpy about this, and it's obvious there's a lot of enthusiasm here for the remake (which makes a lot of sense financially, too). If people discover Spice & Wolf through this show, good for them.
I also admit I'm pretty allergic to the idea of remakes in general (I shouldn't have watched so many Disney live-action remakes), especially if there's not much to justify its own existence or set itself apart. I hope this doesn't start a trend of shameless copy-paste remakes (unless it already has...).
I can see I'm being a little too grumpy about this, and it's obvious there's a lot of enthusiasm here for the remake (which makes a lot of sense financially, too). If people discover Spice & Wolf through this show, good for them.
I also admit I'm pretty allergic to the idea of remakes in general (I shouldn't have watched so many Disney live-action remakes), especially if there's not much to justify its own existence or set itself apart. I hope this doesn't start a trend of shameless copy-paste remakes (unless it already has...).
| @perseii If they had come up with a new cast or an experimental art style you can be sure this thread would have been full of pissed-off fans of the original series :) (this and the other threads are already full of comments of hair-splitting over the smallest differences between the new and the original adaptation and the LNs). I wouldn't be a fan of a new adaptation just like you, if it won't mean the possible adaptation of the whole story (even though the quality of light novels dropped after a few volumes) |
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@perseii If they had come up with a new cast or an experimental art style you can be sure this thread would have been full of pissed-off fans of the original series :) (this and the other threads are already full of comments of hair-splitting over the smallest differences between the new and the original adaptation and the LNs).
I wouldn't be a fan of a new adaptation just like you, if it won't mean the possible adaptation of the whole story (even though the quality of light novels dropped after a few volumes)
I wouldn't be a fan of a new adaptation just like you, if it won't mean the possible adaptation of the whole story (even though the quality of light novels dropped after a few volumes)
Ishitateso said: If they had come up with a new cast or an experimental art style you can be sure this thread would have been full of pissed-off fans of the original series :) Probably. But frankly, fans should get over it. It's a new show, they can't expect everything to stay the same. As long as the remake preserves the story and does a good job telling it, most people will get over it. I wonder if the producers even need to worry about those complaints. Drawing newcomers is the biggest reason why they're starting over from the beginning instead of continuing where they left off, and not a lot of those people will care that much about the changes. If the remake manages to capture a lot of new fans, it won't matter if some fans of the original don't like the changes. But I guess the producers just went with the safest option, where the product is somewhat redundant but no one would get really upset. |
| Holo and Lawrence are back : ) Looks as interesting adaptation, from both audio- and animation point of view. :3 |
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| A great start for this remake. The music, art and animation are all on point. They really put effort in this project. The first scene makes me think that there is a chance for a complete adaptation of the LN, finally after all these years! The OP is really good, both music and visuals. But I still think the first OP of the original adaptation is overall superior. The ED is perfect! I love that kind of happy pop with celtic vibes. When I read that ClariS would be perfoming it, I instantly knew that it was going to be good! Years pass, but they maintain quality. I love them. I'm glad to watch our lovely Holo again, also a good oportunity for new generations to meet the supreme waifu and have a brief introduction to kemonomimi girls. |
ParkroverApr 7, 10:13 AM
| It's an absolute delight to see Spice and Wolf return to our screens after all these years, and the reboot is off to a promising start. With the classic cast and staff back in action, including Ami Koshimizu as Holo and Jun Fukuyama as Kraft Lawrence, there's a sense of nostalgia and excitement in the air. Hana Hope's OP perfectly captures the essence of the reboot, setting the stage for the timeless journey ahead. And with Kevin Penkin's masterful OST accompanying the scenes, it's clear that this reboot is paying homage to its roots while also bringing something fresh to the table. The episode itself stays true to the light novel and feels reminiscent of the original anime, with Lawrence's mature character adding depth to the story. Holo's introduction is surreal yet captivating, thanks to the impeccable soundtrack and voice acting. The vibrant character designs breathe new life into the series while maintaining its charm. As we embark on this new adventure with Lawrence and Holo, it's clear that Passione has a gem on their hands. While there's always a hint of apprehension with reboots, especially from studios with mixed track records, this first episode instills confidence that Spice and Wolf is in good hands. Here's to hoping that the rest of the season continues to do justice to this beloved classic.  |
| First time watcher and I am already hooked. This anime has been very popular in the anime community, and I know people have been waiting for a new season. Now we are getting a brand new adaptation, which is cool for people like me who have yet to pick up the original (I still plan to watch the other one as well at some point). We got brief introductions to Holo and Kraft, and I can’t wait to learn more about them in future episodes. (8/10) |
| Okay, so - newcomer to the series here - I will be honest though, I've always been aware of this show, but the fact that you are greeted with an image of a naked wolfgirl every time you so much as google the title has always been a massive turn off that kept me from ever trying the original show. Still, I could see the love fans had for this series and knew that it must have earned that kind of popularity, so I decided with this new adaptation, I could at last push passed that old bias and finally give Spice and Wolf its day in court. Out the gate, the character dynamic between Lawrence and Holo is pleasantly engaging, and I sincerely appreciate how Holo's nudity was underplayed while still subtly portraying Lawrence's discomfort with it. So much more genuine than the nonsense fanservice of other shows. Will be back for Episode 2 to see how the story develops. |
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| Lovely first episode! I've known about this series for so long but never could get myself to watch the original. Curious to see if I'll finally be able to stick with it, because I love the color palette already. |
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| I remember that I once lost the first episode of this anime, but the remake promises to be very good. Interesting atmosphere, I feel such a rural atmosphere, the soundtrack is also very pleasant, it really adds a lot of charm to some scenes, especially the scene when the MC meets the she-wolf for the first time, I checked the original and this scene in the remake is 10x better. A journey with two characters I immediately liked? I'm all for it xD now I wonder why I gave up on the original. 5/5 |
| I guess I'm not as big a fan of Spice and Wolf as I thought I was because I felt this first episode was just so-so. I didn't even manage to reach the end credits. The new soundtrack in particular just didn't click with me. The original medieval themed music was mostly understated and in the background and felt like it was woven into the setting, but in the remake it sounds more like Riverdance. I don't want to hear that fiddle-di-de crap in every episode. It wouldn't be fair to give this a low score after watching less than one episode, and I'm obviously not the intended audience for this remake anyway, but for me it feels like one big letdown. |
Aletheia_xxxApr 7, 11:58 AM
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Aletheia_xxx said:
I guess I'm not as big a fan of Spice and Wolf as I thought I was because I felt this first episode was just so-so. I didn't even manage to reach the end credits. The new soundtrack in particular just didn't click with me. The original medieval themed music was mostly understated and in the background and felt like it was woven into the setting, but in the remake it sounds more like Riverdance. I don't want to hear that fiddle-di-de crap in every episode.
It wouldn't be fair to give this a low score after watching less than one episode, and I'm obviously not the intended audience for this remake anyway, but for me it feels like one big letdown.
I guess I'm not as big a fan of Spice and Wolf as I thought I was because I felt this first episode was just so-so. I didn't even manage to reach the end credits. The new soundtrack in particular just didn't click with me. The original medieval themed music was mostly understated and in the background and felt like it was woven into the setting, but in the remake it sounds more like Riverdance. I don't want to hear that fiddle-di-de crap in every episode.
It wouldn't be fair to give this a low score after watching less than one episode, and I'm obviously not the intended audience for this remake anyway, but for me it feels like one big letdown.
God your attention span is that of a goldfish. The Music is extremely good and captures the atmosphere perfectly. Kevin Penkin is one of the best composers in the industry
| @AshTheChamp Well in my (wholly subjective) opinion the new Kevin Penkin music drags everything else down with it. It's too overbearing and stifles any scene that it's in. If you believe otherwise then you're obviously the target audience for this modern remake and I'm pleased for you. |
| I had been meaning to watch the original, but I had never gotten to it. I even have volume one of the manga, but I just haven't started reading it. It feels weird having this be my introduction to this, but I'll take it. It's fine so far. |
| Watching after a friend said this is a remake and that the original series is peak This is actually pretty good, I gotta watch the original sometime now lmao |
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| gg, mal mods are not doing the job of keeping people from making spoilers or "discuss material beyond this episode" I wish people commenting spoilers would be banned and their comments removed. seeing this is really disappointing, I can already see how newcomers to this anime or new people who would love this anime get turned off after seeing so much spoilers... gg mal, gg. |
| Amazing! 10/10 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, |
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When you think anime keeps getting better, studio Passione hits us with AI generated animations...
Why did they event take these series on if they didn't plan to animate it properly, thats pitifull mess. The original didnt even age enough to justify a remake, whats the point of iterating good work with this half-assed creation.
Why did they event take these series on if they didn't plan to animate it properly, thats pitifull mess. The original didnt even age enough to justify a remake, whats the point of iterating good work with this half-assed creation.
| @jesiolek "hits us with AI generated animations..." You serious or is this a joke? If not, sauce? |
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| It's gonna be interesting watching this after having read all of the published novels somewhat recently. Plus I never watched the original anime. The voices of Holo and Lawrence really threw me off. Nothing like that I was thinking in my head when I read the novels. The first scene could imply they might actually finish the entire series, but I'll take far more than 25 episodes - even if they mostly skip the side colour novels which aren't super relevant to the main story. If they do, I hope they do it justice. I guess they only need to adapt up to vol 17 to get the "main" story end, but the never ending epilogue has been a lot of fun and would be cool to see adapted. Anyway... I don't believe Lawrence actually returns to speak with Yarei in the novel. He basically continues his conversation with Holo after she does a partial transformation. They hit all the same beats that happen at his lodging in this episode though. |
| Being a big fan of the original, I'm looking forward of whats comes out of this series. |
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