There are a few things that make it great:
- The interaction between the two main characters, Lawrence and Horo
- Horo
- The focus on the economics side of society
Lawrence and Horo are a great match for one another. There are some highly entertaining scenes between them ^_^ I cannot think of any other anime character that comes close to being anything like Horo, personality wise. She is a wolf god in human form, who has a love for apples. Horo really is adorable, with her tail and wolf ears. I think everyone would have a hard time not liking her.
She is also known as Horo the Wise! With her great intuition, she can tell when people are lying most of the time. This is a part of why the economic aspect of the series is so enjoyable, whereas I thought I would be bored by all the technical talk. It really was not too hard to follow.
As for the actual story, Spice and Wolf tells of the journey Lawrence and Horo take to the north. Several things happen along the way. I gave it an extra point for the unique focus on economics.
The music wasn't all that memorable, except for both the opening and ending songs. The OP was great, I don't think I ever skipped it. I enjoyed the ED with its catchy tune and use of engrish. I do remember the background music fitting the setting of the series. The animation was just great
The way it ends suggests that there will be a second season airing sometime in the future. This will not be the last we see from Horo the Wise!
This is a great watch for people who like smart insightful anime and romantic comedies, as Spice and Wolf is able to bring those two together in a good way. A great anime series 9/10
