“Merchant Lawrence and wolf-goddess Holo journey north, trading wits and goods while testing their bond.”
Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf
狼と香辛料 MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF
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Synopsis
Merchant Lawrence and wolf-goddess Holo journey north, trading wits and goods while testing their bond.
With a cartload of fur pelts in tow, traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence stops by the village of Pasloe. According to local folklore, centuries ago, one of the villagers made a promise with the wolf deity Holo, who swore to bless Pasloe with bountiful harvests of wheat. Yet, as time passed, such stories became little more than relics of the past. After quickly finishing his business in the village, Lawrence sets out to his next destination. His journey, however, takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a nude, animal-eared girl sleeping among his pelts. Even more surprisingly, the youthful-looking woman claims to be Holo—the wolf of legend. Holo wishes to return to her hometown in the north, and though their first encounter is rocky, she convinces Lawrence to accompany her on her travels. In return, she vows to earn her keep, using her quick wits and lifetime of experience to help her newfound companion in his dealings. As they continue their journey, Lawrence and Holo take advantage of whatever economic opportunities they come across, often landing in situations that put both their business skills and their relationship to the test.
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What 70 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.88 · split reception
5.1 pts
Recommenders 9.1 · others 4.0
↓ 0.84
Running avg · Apr 2024 → Feb 2026
- 10 “Anime is on a masterpiece level. Characters are well written, no big villains or enemies, has a realistic world in a medieval timeline. Compared to the first adaptation, which was releasted in the...”
- 10 “100% recommended If you want to see a story that takes place in a medieval world but is not a typical isekai anime with harem and powerful protagonists, because yes, Spice and Wolf is the solution....”
- 10 “I have to admit, I tried watching the old version and I couldn't get past first few episodes. As I started watching this new animation I was struggling as well. It's true what people say that it's...”
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- Format 25 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 9h 35m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2024 – Sep 2024 Spring 2024
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-21701 catalog
Produced by
- TV Tokyo Producer
- Movic Producer
- TOHO animation Producer
- Good Smile Company Producer
- Kadokawa Producer
- Enishiya Producer
- Hayabusa Film Producer
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- Crunchyroll Licensor