Spice and Wolf｜Anime

2024.06.29

“Spice and Wolf” is a Japanese light novel by Isuna Hasekura and related works such as manga, animated television series, video games, and radio dramas based on the light novel.
This work won the Silver Prize at the 12th Dengeki Novel Award in 2005, and is Isuna Hasekura’s debut work.
In 2007, this work was adapted into a manga based on it, and in 2008 it was adapted into an animated TV series and a video game.

Synopsis

The story begins when Lawrence, a peddler who stops at a customer’s place of business on his journey, meets Holo, a wise wolf, a kind of god who presides over a good harvest, and asks him to accompany him on his peddling journey to return to his home in the far north.

On his journey to the north, various incidents occur in the towns and villages he stops at.
Each time, Lawrence’s talent and knowledge as a peddler, as well as Horo’s wisdom and quick wit, help him to get out of the way.
The highlight of these incidents is the commercial battles that take place, using real-life examples such as the silver content of silver coins, currency exchange, and credit transactions.

Spice and Wolf | Recommendations

“Spice and Wolf” is a good animation, though not flashy. The opening and ending, which fit the medieval Scandinavian worldview, are wonderful and make me want to watch it every time.
The story focuses on economic distribution in a different world, and the heroine, Holo, is a very capable girl. However, she is not perfect at all, and sometimes her cute side comes out without being calculated, which is attractive.
Lawrence grows up little by little. The relationship between these two is so good that you will want to watch this story for a long time.
I recommend this film, so please watch it.