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Ôkami to kôshinryô

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  • 2008–2009
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Ôkami to kôshinryô (2008)
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Kraft Lawrence goes from town to town to make profits as a travelling merchant, with the help of a wolf deity by the name of Holo.Kraft Lawrence goes from town to town to make profits as a travelling merchant, with the help of a wolf deity by the name of Holo.Kraft Lawrence goes from town to town to make profits as a travelling merchant, with the help of a wolf deity by the name of Holo.

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    • Jun Fukuyama
    • Ami Koshimizu
    • J. Michael Tatum
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      • Jun Fukuyama
      • Ami Koshimizu
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    Jun Fukuyama
    Jun Fukuyama
    • Lawrence
    • 2008–2009
    Ami Koshimizu
    • Holo
    • 2008–2009
    J. Michael Tatum
    J. Michael Tatum
    • Lawrence
    • 2008
    Brina Palencia
    Brina Palencia
    • Holo
    • 2008
    Yukitarô Namura
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    • 2008
    Kotaro Namura
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    • 2008–2009
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    • 2008–2009
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    • 2008–2009
    Saeko Chiba
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    • 2009
    Romi Park
    Romi Park
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    • 2009
    Rikiya Koyama
    Rikiya Koyama
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    • 2009
    Kaoru Sasajima
    • Lant
    • 2009
    Leah Clark
    Leah Clark
    • Nora
    • 2008
    Chris Cason
    Chris Cason
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    • 2008
    Kôsei Hirota
    • Arnold
    • 2009
    Hozumi Gôda
    Hozumi Gôda
    • Remerio
    • 2008
    Akeno Watanabe
    • Diana
    • 2009
    Joel McDonald
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    • 2008
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    10Atled

    Come for the wolf-girl, stay for the economics

    In medieval Germany, a travelling merchant discovers a naked wolf-girl in his cart. Naturally, he decides to explain economic theory to her.

    For months.

    Allow me to be brief. Fans of anime who have discovered this anime because of its attractive protagonist will be both disappointed and delighted. Disappointed, perhaps, because every time the show's writers have to choose between showing the pretty wolf-girl and showing coins changing hands, they select the latter. Delighted, however, because the coins rapidly become the stars of the show - and after a few episodes, you'll be as big a fan of them as of Holo.

    Leaping from one economics topic to another without a pause, Spice and Wolf dabbles in currency exchange, stock markets, coin purity, black markets, insider trading, loans, bargains and every manner of trade under the sun. And you'll barely notice the education. Being whisked along by Lawrence's Holmes-like reasoning on the whys and wherefores of each deal makes for a curious yet entrancing adventure, where most of the battles are in the mind. And with the wonderful interplay of the two leads offering a wonderful backdrop and developing storyline for the money to bounce off, it's an adventure you'd be mad to miss out on.

    Absolutely recommended.
    9kevinxirau

    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, having witty and thoughtful conversations, 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.
    6nofunnolife

    Came for the romance, left becuase of the arguing

    Spice and Wolf seemed like a great idea. A merchant meets a wolf wheat goddess who wants to go home, and he decides to help her achieve her goal. Sounds cute and magical, right?

    Well, instead, we got an MC and a love interest who are constantly fighting. And not the little "let's bicker for a bit" type of fighting. No. We get full-on arguments, almost all the time, and it's honestly exhausting to keep watching. The girl is constantly insulting the guy, the guy is constantly ignoring her feelings.

    It gets so bad that whenever a new person who could be a potential new love interest for either of them is introduced, I wish for the wolf or the merchant to go with them.

    Also, the merchant is pretty bad at what he does for a living, taking risky deals and learning nothing from his mistakes.

    I managed to watch this until the middle of the 2nd season, but I just can't stand it anymore. I wanted a fantasy romance. Instead, I got a toxic non-couple relationship.
    7peterfmodel

    Wonderful Adventure and Chemistry

    This is one of the nicest anime I have ever watched. The chemistry between Lawrence and Holo is wonderful to behold. This is not an action series, it's a series about the relationship between Lawrence and Holo and their adventures together. This is a good one for the whole family.
    750fiftillidideeBrain

    ✒ 🍎Holo Lessons °7° °good° 💯%🔍

    "In the beginning there was nothing. There was only North. And then there were the promises that were made... When human beings achieved enough on their own there was no reason to be faithful to their promise anymore."

    When merchant Lawrence Kraft rolls into town they are nearly ready for the harvest festival, and the people are excited. The Earl's new planting methods have yielded a bumper crop. There's no need to pray to that 🐺 anymore. Lawrence unties his wagon to unload and there's a woman sleeping there! Naked! She has Wolf ears! She has a TAIL! She claims her name is Holo. Holo is the old god who has been blessing their crops. Modern methods have made the people believe they don't need her. For most of her 600 years, she's kept her vow and watched over the harvest, but since the people have forgotten her she wants to go home to the north.

    It's a road trip! She ends up taking a ride with Lawrence and they have many adventures on their journey. Early on, after Holo proves her worth, Kraft promises to escort her north (maybe it's just an excuse to hang on to her). Holo is quick witted, she's a better negotiator than he, she's scorchin hot, and she's always hungry.

    S&W is a 2008 Imagin Studios release that is rated 8.21 on MAL. It is 2 seasons consisting of 13 23-minute English dubbed episodes each, with CC available. There is a Sequel (OVA Ookami to Koushinryou II: Ookami to Kohakuiro no Yuuutsu), and they actually remade this in 2024 with the same English speaking lead actors. The show is merchant operations 101. In that limited way it reminds me slightly of Farming Life in Another World-7.7, which is civilization 101 and Novice Alchemist, which is setting up shop 101. It's as educational as it is entertaining. People are drawn with simple features and minimal lines and shading. They take some liberties with hair and eye color, sizes, and shapes. It is a fantasy tale, afterall. Backgrounds are flat, muted and simplistic with scattered detail. They melt away into insignificance.

    For the English voice acting, Brina Palencia is Holo and J. Michael Tatum is Kraft Lawrence in both productions. I prefer the 2024 version. 2008 Holo is too smug sounding for me to find her likable, though she has her finer points. Holo sounds like an elder statesman at an official dinner. I suppose that's a god's privilege. Apples. Holo is obsessed with 🍎🍎🍎. It reminds me of the Shinigami from Death Note. What is it with anime and 🍎🍎🍎? Their personalities mostly take a back seat to the plot, but we finally get a peek at what she's capable of in ep6.

    As ep12 began I still felt neutral. The show is so popular that there appeared to be little question that I would love it, but I was closer to just existing with it. The tutorial on business is laudable, and the show is relaxing. That's good. The biggest deficiency is the romance. Love does bloom and grow, but they could have handled it better. Consequently, I don't mind this, but I don't love it. I decided to watch the remake as I like the story and I want to see how the two versions compare. Straightway, in the 2024 version, I see that most of my needs-improvement list has been managed: There is more romance, the art is more refined (most likely because of tech advances) and Holo doesn't sound as smug. I'm enjoying the 2024 release quite a bit.

    It's possible that the letdown (this show not matching my expectations that were based on the rating) has caused me to judge it harshly. I do like S&W-08, I just think it should be better.

    Ep12 is awesome: Things get more exciting as S1 winds down. S2 is similarly up and down with the action. Whatever else is going on, Kraft will be thoroughly sifted, just like wheat flour, by the end. He will be forced to choose, once and for all, what REALLY matters to him. Maybe it isn't owning that shop he's always dreamed of.

    My biggest takeaway is that I want to make honey-pickled peaches someday. That seems to be what really matters to Holo, with Kraft a close second.

    QUOTE🗣

    Remember the lesson, not the disappointment

    IMHO〰🖍

    📣6.5 📝7 🎭7 💓5.5 🦋5 🎨7.5 🎵/🔊7 🔚? It doesn't really end ▪ 🌞4 ⚡4.5 😅3 😭2 😱3.5 😯2.5 🤢3 🤔5 💤2 🤗4

    Shazams: Tabi No Tochuu, by Natsumi Kiyoura is the opening credits song. It's quite nice.

    Age 12+ Nondescript nudity, sexual innuendo and content; Rated TV-PG-13: Parents Cautioned

    Re-📺? From the ratings I expected better. This is more for a young audience, I suppose. This one's in the good-to-pass-the-time category, but I may never pass this way again....

    If romance is your thing, from lite&trite to heavy&serious, here's some recs ~

    Ouran High School Host Club-8, Ao-chan Can't Study-7.8, Special A Class 8.2, Maid Sama-10, Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion-8.4, Mischievous Kiss, Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun-7.7, Colourcloud Palace-7.5, Hakkenden, 7th Time Loop-7.9, Honey & Clover, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Princess Principal 8.6, Sugar Apple Fairy Tale-7.5 My Happy Marriage-8.3, My Happy Marriage-8.3, Real Girl-7.5, My Happy Marriage-8.3, Your Lie In April-9, Violet Evergarden-9.5

    Oddball love and other romances ~ After the Rain 7.6, Beyond the Boundary 7.8, Castle in the Sky 8.4, Chaika The Coffin Princess 8.4, The Dragon Prince-8.7, Emma-7.8, Here Comes Miss Modern-8.

    Love Chunibyo And Other Delusions-8.4, Made in Abyss-9.

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      • January 8, 2008 (Japan)
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    • Languages
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