Spice And Wolf: Ookami to Koushinryou Anime Review!

Type :- Tv Series

Episodes :- 13

Status :- Finished

Genres :- Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Historical

Rating :- 13+

Language :- English Subbed, English Dubbed

Synopsis :-

In the quaint town of Pasloe, there's a powerful and revered wolf deity named Holo. Known as 'The Wise Wolf of Yoitsu,' she blesses the annual harvest with her presence.

Over the years, as the villagers become more self-sufficient, they start to rely less on Holo's power. Eventually, she fades into a folk tale, almost forgotten.

One day, a merchant named Kraft Lawrence arrives in town for business. Holo reveals herself to him and offers to be his business partner if he promises to take her to her northern home of Yoitsu. Lawrence, recognizing Holo's keen ability to judge character, agrees, seeing it as a chance to get closer to his dream of opening his own shop.

However, as their journey unfolds, Lawrence finds his ambitions shifting. What started as a quest for business success transforms into a journey of self-discovery in an ever-changing world.

The Review:-

This anime aired in 2008, and I’m just now getting into it, but I really liked it. It’s a bit slower than most of the anime I’ve shared so far, but I appreciate it all the same.

The storyline is easy to follow and not too predictable. I love how Holo, though a deity, is relatable like a young woman reacting to different situations, yet she still maintains the wisdom you’d expect from a deity. There are moments where Lawrence has to rely on Holo and trust her, much like people rely on their deities. This dynamic also highlights the frailty of humans and how they depend on Holo for things to work out in their favor.

I enjoyed watching the plot build up and the unfolding of the problem that needed solving. It was fascinating to see the story develop in a way that surprised me when the antagonist was revealed. I was annoyed that I didn’t recognize them sooner!

The relationship between Lawrence and Holo is also worth mentioning. Initially, Lawrence views Holo as just a business partner. However, as time progresses, you can see a deep connection forming between them, which is refreshing to watch unfold.

The art style matches the setting of the story perfectly. It has an old-tale feel and isn’t very colorful, but I think brighter colors wouldn’t suit the muted tones of the scenes as well as they do.

The music is okay. The opening theme grows on you with each episode, though it might not be very catchy for most people. Personally, I preferred the opening to the closing theme.

Overall, this anime is slower-paced but a great watch after all the fast-paced stuff I’ve been watching recently. I’d recommend it if you want to slow things down a bit and enjoy some historical content!

Spice and Wolf has been rated 8 out of 10, but I’d give it a 7 out of 10.

Is There A Manga? :-

Yes there is and it contains a total of 99 chapters and is ongoing!

Stay tuned for the Openings and Endings !

Anime Openings :-

"Tabi no Tochuu (旅の途中)" by Kiyoura Natsumi

Anime Endings:-

1. "Ringo Biyori (リンゴ日和 ～The Wolf Whistling Song)" by ROCKY CHACK

2. "Tabi no Tochuu (旅の途中)" by Kiyoura Natsumi