Spice and Wolf (2008– )
"Ôkami to kôshinryô" (original title)

Stars:

Jun Fukuyama, Ami Koshimizu, Brina Palencia

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jun Fukuyama	...	Lawrence (13 episodes, 2008)
Ami Koshimizu	...	Holo (13 episodes, 2008)
Brina Palencia	...	Holo (13 episodes, 2008)
J. Michael Tatum	...	Lawrence (13 episodes, 2008)
Yukitaro Namura	...	Shonin (11 episodes, 2008)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

anime | wolf | based on novel

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Taglines:

A journey through the wild spiced with adventure.

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Funimation Entertainment

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

8 January 2008 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Spice and Wolf: The Complete First Season

Company Credits

Production Co:

FUNimation Entertainment, IMAGIN, Kadokawa Pictures

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Connections

Followed by Ôkami to kôshinryô II (2009)

User Reviews

A compelling tale of merchant and wolf.

When I first learned about this series, I was naturally curious because there hasn't been anything like this before. Going into it, I was amazed of how well-made Spice and Wolf really is. Right from the first episode, this series left such an impact on me that it is difficult to describe the beauty of it and the direction the story went through.

So here's how it goes: Young merchant Kraft Lawrence goes from town to town selling products from wheat to furs. While going through the town of Pasloe, he encounters a mysterious being: Holo, the wolf-like deity of harvests in the form of an amazingly beautiful young woman. Together, these two go about traveling from town to town making intricate business deals, getting on each other's nerves, and trying to avoid the attention of the Catholic Church that will like nothing more to destroy poor Holo. As the couple continue heading towards Holo's original homeland, both begin to develop fond feelings for each other.

Spice and Wolf is quite different from other anime I've seen. Character development is superb and the interactions between the characters are a load of fun to watch. The animation is top-notch and the music is incredibly compelling, suitable for certain scenes in the episodes. I am actually moved by all this and any series that can do that certainly deserves more than enough credit.

The two protagonists are the ones that make it all possible. Lawrence is very interesting as he is knowledgeable in the art of trading. He's also a guy you can count on to have your back and he can usually turn a bad situation around no matter the stakes. Holo is probably the best anime woman I have ever seen. She's fun, clever, and is able to stand up for herself. Holo is also very easy on the eyes, from her soft hair to her stunningly beautiful eyes. For all this, this wolf girl is not without complexity as she has some vulnerable emotional qualities that make her pretty sympathetic. The combined qualities and compatibility of Lawrence and Holo are what truly drive this series.

Overall, Spice and Wolf is a compelling tale you would not want to miss. It is so well made that it begs to be more recognized by the world for it's story, characters, animation, and music. It has some good themes to keep it going and the drama really pulls some heartstrings. It is highly recommended that you check this series out and enjoy.