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Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, a famed animator and character designer for the Dragon Ball franchise, expressed his thoughts about an inevitable remake of the Akira Toriyama series. He was interviewed by the Db Times during the Made in Asia Spring 2025 event, which took place in Brussels, Belgium, from March 7 to 9, 2025.

Social media user @/Venixys translated the Db Times’ interview with Nakatsuru on X (formerly Twitter). Nakatsuru was asked if he would participate in a Dragon Ball remake if one were to be made. This question comes as the anime industry produces more remakes of old but popular franchises, such as Ranma ½, Spice And Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf and The One Piece. Additionally, with Toriyama’s unexpected passing in March 2024, the recently concluded Dragon Ball Daima and the latest release of Dragon Ball Super, the future of the 40-year-old franchise isn’t as clear as fans had hoped.

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Tokyo Ghoul is one of the most tragic anime adaptations in recent times. The manga had set up a grim-dark reality and attracted many fans, but the anime was unable to depict its essence properly. By heading in an anime-original direction, the anime disappointed fans by being highly disappointing and was a massive failure.

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These are the anime that went down the wrong path and brought an ill reputation to the original work as well. Tokyo Ghoul is one of the biggest examples as due to its anime’s reputation for being just plain bad, the manga has lost out on its popularity as well.

There is a need to do justice to the source material (Tokyo Ghoul manga), which, compared to the anime adaptation, was many miles better. Sui Ishida (the author) himself said it could have been so much better and...

When done right, romance in anime can be one of the few things that truly enhance, or even save, an anime. One of the worst things that could happen is sticking a couple together that have little to no buildup, which creates a bad reputation for romance in anime, but there are many out there that showcase a more organic process that is much more than just romance for the sake of romance.

Those who aren't fans of romances, but want to give the genre another shot, should look for romances that tell more than just a love story. If done right, anime that has a heavy focus on romance can create some of the most beautiful stories about human connection, passion for life or finding their place in the world.

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The popular anime and light novel series Spice and Wolf, most recently known for releasing the anime remake series Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, has teamed up with sake brewing company Tentaka Shuzo for a very special winter beverage. The two have collaborated to release a mead inspired by the series’ heroine, Holo, revealing a limited-edition "Holo’s Apple Mead."

The Tentaka Shuzo website’s description of the mead reads, "It is an elegant and elegant liquor that combines the gorgeous aroma of honey and the refreshing taste of apples. Honey wine is said to be the 'oldest sake' that mankind encountered more than 14,000 years ago, and it is a liquor that has a long history like Holo, including the West. Why don't you recall the story of the two while enjoying easy-to-drink apples and honey alcohol?"

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Tentaka Shuzo , a Japanese sake brewery company located in Tochigi Prefecture, has collaborated with the TV anime Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf to produce a product inspired by the series, "Holo's Apple Mead." Mead is a fermented alcoholic beverage made by adding yeast to honey and water. Tentaka Shuzo began research and development of mead (honey wine) in early 2000, and strated selling it in 2015 as “Japanese Mead” made by a Japanese sake brewery. The company became the first Japanese mead brewery to win a medal at the world's largest mead competition, the Mazer Cup International Mead Competition 2019 in the United States. The heroine of the anime, the wisaewolf Holo has a sweet tooth and loves apples, and is also a heavy drinker, so a project to officially release a sake using apples and honey was born. A collaboration was then realized with Tentaka Shuzo, a company that...

Spice and Wolf is a romantic historical fantasy anime based on the light novel series of the same name. It follows the merchant, Kraft Lawrence, who accidentally ends up taking the wolf deity of the harvest Holo with him while stopping in a small town. Together, the two travel the world, working out business deals and slowly falling in love. The original anime series lasted between 2008 and 2009 for a total of 24 episodes and 2 OVAs. The anime received a remake as Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, which began airing on April 2, 2024.

Spice and Wolf is unique as a series. It has fantastical elements in a historical setting, which is hardly new, but includes the added element of economics for extra intrigue. However, for anime fans seeking a tale reminiscent of Kraft and Holo's journey together, these ten anime bring to mind elements from Spice and Wolf.

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Few anime series have left as big a mark on anime as Spice and Wolf. Since its debut in 2008, this anime has captivated viewers with its unique blend of economic intrigue, deep world-building, and lovable character dynamics. Over the years, Spice and Wolf has gained a dedicated fanbase and has been so successful that it even inspired a reboot of the original called Spice and Wolf: The Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf, bringing the story of Holo and Kroft Lawrence to a new generation of anime fans.

The influence of Spice and Wolf goes beyond its immediate success. The series set a new standard for how anime can handle complex topics such as economics, trade, and human nature, while still being very entertaining and understandable. It carved a niche for more intellect-based and economic anime, as well as opened the door for more light novel adaptations. Through its character dynamics,...

Spice and Wolf anime’s reboot, titled Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, is officially getting a second season.

The announcement came after the final episode of the first season aired – on Sep 24, 2024.

A new key visual featuring Holo was also released to commemorate the announcement. The visual notes that the journey [of the characters] is set to continue.

The first season of Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf started airing in April 2024 and had 25 episodes.

Takeo Takahashi (who directed the original anime) is serving as the chief director and Hijiri Sanpei is directing the anime at studio Passione. Kevin Penkin is handling the music for the series.

Ami Koshimizu and Jun Fukuyama have reprised their roles as Holo and Lawrence, respectively, from the original 2008 anime.

The reboot anime also covered an arc which was skipped in the previous anime adaptation.

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Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf has been a beloved and expansive 2024 remake of the 2008 classic anime, but with the confirmation of season 2 for the new series, it promises to be the definitive version for fans. Thanks to the official confirmation from the Spice and Wolf website, season 2 was definitively and undoubtedly confirmed to be in production, with a release window at a later date. On top of this news on September 23, 2024, the first season is releasing its finale, episode #25, today for viewers on Crunchyroll.

The Spice and Wolf 2024 anime has undergone plenty of scrutiny with the series facing doubts about whether it'd live up to the original 2008 Spice and Wolf anime. However, with this news, in addition to news about its narrative adapting what the 2008 series didn't, this is an exciting development for fans wishing to see more of Lawrence and Holo, as well as hopefully beyond.

Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf debuted as a reboot to the 2008 series of Spice and Wolf and quickly garnered acclaim as a love letter to the source material, displaying the utmost respect to the narrative and its characters, closely following the light novel and manga. While the adaptation was truly special for many fans, the characters themselves were the highlight of the series, as the main emotional draw of the narrative is due to Kraft Lawrence's relationship with Holo and how the two navigate the deadly world of a merchant.

Speaking of merchants, some of the best characters in a series about business and commerce display a key understanding of economics and trade to such a degree that Spice and Wolf itself can be considered a crash course into basic economic theory within a fantasy world, quite a niche, but the savvy nature of various characters are...

The romance genre offered another strong stream of titles in 2024, with some previously hit shows returning for highly-anticipated sequels and fresh series making their much-awaited debut. As expected of this beloved genre, a multitude of heartfelt stories set the stage and introduced fans to new anime couples and modern love stories. Shows like A Sign of Affection brought back the classic allure of blossoming adoration and the sweet anxieties of first love.

On the other hand, titles like 7th Time Loop elevated the historical romance subgenre by presenting a strong female character with an equally interesting plot to go with it. Although a few anime love stories are yet to strike the audiences hearts, in the meantime, fans can enjoy catching up to the top titles of 2024 so far.

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Following the airing of episode 19, Spice & Wolf‘s reboot anime, titled Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf, revealed that it the will enter a brand new arc with the next episode.

Episode 20 will air in Japan on Aug 19, 2024.

The new arc is titled ‘The Legend of the Pagan Gods’ and follows the events in the 4th volume of the light novel that was skipped in the 2008 anime adaptation of Spice and Wolf.

The plot will focus on Lawrence & Holo who arrive at the village of Tereo, where Holo searches for the legend of her homeland, Yoitsu.

A new key visual and additional cast members were released along with the announcement.

Lynn, who is known for voicing Miorine from Gundam: The Witch From Mercury, will voice Elsa Schtingheim. Elsa is a young girl who serves as a deputy priestess at the church in Tereo.

Meanwhile, Atsushi Abe, who is...

The remake of Spice and Wolf will now adapt volume #4 of the light novels, something skipped over in the original anime. Adapting volume #4's "Legend of the Pagan Gods" arc finally allows the remake to diverge from the original anime. Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf's new arc hints at a complete adaptation of the original story.

If theres been any point of criticism toward Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, it's that it hasnt done enough to differentiate itself from the original 2008 anime. While the updated visuals and animation are great, every episode of the new series has largely gone the same way as the corresponding episode of the original series, all of which defeats the point of it having a remake, to begin with.

Spice and Wolf's remake hasnt done much to differentiate itself from the original anime, but thats about to change.

2024 Spice & Wolf has superior visuals, lush outdoor scenes, and improved character designs. The voice acting in both series is strong, but the 2024 anime has better music choices for a fantasy setting. The pacing and depiction of Holo and Lawrence's dynamic set the 2024 adaptation apart from the 2008 version.

For the discerning anime viewer who wants a medieval romance adventure infused with a brilliant dose of economics, Spice & Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf is a standard recommendation. This anime is among the more relaxed viewing experiences of the Spring 2024 anime season, yet it's surprisingly deep and endearingly written. But as many already know, it is not the first anime adaptation of Isuna Hasekura's 2006 light-novel-turned-manga series, Spice and Wolf.

Spice & Wolf had an original anime adaptation, which aired between 2008 and 2009, animated in parts by Imagin, Brain's Base, and Marvy Jack studios. To many, it holds special significance as a heartwarming,...

Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf is the 2024 remake of the beloved 2008 original series. Fans have long awaited another season of the classic anime, but a remake was hardly on anyone's radar. Thankfully, the fans' patience paid off with such a fantastic reboot. Holo the Wise Wolf is one of the most popular characters in anime history, but her story was never fully adapted into an anime format.

The 2024 remake refined what made the original series great with stunning visuals, fantastic characters, and the return of most of the original voice actors. While the 3D visuals aren't the best in anime, they don't detract from an otherwise phenomenal reboot that captured what made the original so special. Not to mention, the pacing of the story is just better, taking its time when it needs to, but never dragging.

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It’s been around a decade since I first watched the original Spice and Wolf anime, and I still remember thinking at the end that it’d be a great watch for the characters alone. Now, so many years later, Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf is here as a reminder of why that is. Spice and Wolf ’s plot is interesting enough on its own (navigating the world of medieval economics is a unique and clever hook), but what really elevates it is Lawrence and Holo’s relationship. Not only do they complement each other’s skills in navigating the world of merchants, but even when they’re just sitting and talking, every second is compelling. Related: Everything You Need to Know About Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Take Episode 2, for example. On paper, very little happens. Lawrence and Holo travel, stay at an inn,...

The adventures of Holo and Lawrence continue into the summer! The second cour of Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf joins the summer 2024 anime season, and a new set of episodes means a new opening theme! Check out the creditless opening video for the new run of episodes, featuring new theme song "Sign" by Aimer: Related: Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Reveals Aimer Theme Song in New Trailer Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf has Takeo Takahashi as chief director and Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu assistant director) as director at studio Passione. Ami Koshimizu and Jun Fukuyama reprise their roles as Holo and Lawrence, respectively, from the original 2008 anime . Crunchyroll is streaming the series as it airs in Japan , describing the story as such: Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart. One day, he arrives at a...

The list is highlighted by old favorites like ‘My Hero Academia’ and new releases like ‘Twilight Out of Focus,’ but there’s a ton more to see on Crunchyroll this summer.

Is it time to dub 2024 The Summer of Streaming? Data recently published by Nielsen shows that in May 2024, streaming services accounted for a bigger percentage of total TV viewing than they had in any previous month. Streamers could see viewership reach even greater heights during the summer months, and the anime-focused service Crunchyroll is taking advantage. This week, Crunchyroll announced its summer lineup of new, returning and continuing shows, a schedule that runs more than 40 titles deep.

Key Details: New series releases start on June 26, and continue until August. Continuing shows on Crunchyroll include mega-hits like “My Hero Academia” and “One Piece.” Most new arrivals will have subtitle options only, but a few will also offer English dubs.

Following the first one featuring the opening theme "Tabi no Yukue" ( Destination of the Journey ) sung by Hana Hope , another special collaboration music video featuring the Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf TV anime's ending theme "Andante" performed by anisong duo ClariS is now streamed on Toho animation's official YouTube channel . The clip consists of scenes depicted in the second arc of the anime story, "The Shepherd Girl." ClariS "Andante" x “Spice and Wolf” special music video Related: Spice and Wolf Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Anime Releases Opening Theme Special Music Video Featuring Highlight Scenes As CrariS' 28th single, the CD single of "Andante" released in Japan on May 8, 2024, ranking 17th in Oricon's weekly single charts. ClariS "Andante" music video Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf anime creditless ending movie Time-limited production edition CD jacket Regular edition CD jacket ClariS artist illustration for...

The official Twitter account for the spring 2024 TV anime Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf announced on May 13 the account had attracted a total of 100,000 followers since its launch in June 2021. To celebrate the achievement, the account posted a celebratory illustration featuring Holo, newly drawn byJu Ayakura, the Spice and Wolf novel series' original illustrator. He has worked on series since 2006, when its first volume was published in Japan. Additionally, a campaign to give 20 people a chance to win a copy colored card of this illustration was launched. To participate, follow the anime's official account ( @Spicy_Wolf_Prj ) and repost the campaign tweet below. The campaign will run until May 24 at 23:59 (Jst). Related: Spice and Wolf Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Anime Releases Opening Theme Special Music Video Featuring Highlight Scenes Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf , a new TV anime adaptation of Isuna Hasekura's fantasy light novel series,...

Spring 2024 boasts a diverse and enticing anime selection. With the season well underway, fans can find a plethora of new and returning anime to dip their toes into. No matter the genre, Spring's 2024 anime season is sure to have a series to please viewers.

Favorites like My Hero Academia and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime continue their journeys, while new contenders like the monster-battling Kaiju No. 8 offer fresh thrills. Whether fans crave action, romance, or slice-of-life comedy, there's an anime waiting to capture their attention this season.

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Related Japanese Streaming Services Rank Their Most-Watched Anime for Spring 2024 Data from the popular Japanese streaming services Abema Video and Niconico Douga reveals the most popular Spring 2024 anime based on view count.

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Koneko no Chi Ponponra Natsuyasumi (“Chi the Kitten Ponponra Summer Vacation”), an upcoming 3Dcg anime based on the Chi's Sweet Home manga about the everyday adventures of an adorable kitten, has revealed new cast members, a new key visual, and a new trailer. The series will stream on Netflix beginning in July 2024. Aina voiced by Yu Serizawa (Rae Taylor in I'm in Love with the Villainess ) Aina and Yu Serizawa Tida voiced by Aimi Tanaka (Myuri in Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf ) Tida and Aimi Tanaka Umikaji voiced by Kanae Kuninaka Umikaji and Kanae Kuninaka Champuru voiced by Rikako Aikawa (Pioran in To Your Eternity ) Champuru and Rikako Aikawa The original Chi's Sweet Home manga by Konami Kanata was serialized from 2004 – 2015 in Kodansha's Weekly Morning manga magazine, and an English language version is available from Vertical Inc.. Kiminori Kusano directs the Koneko no Chi Ponponra Natsuyasumi...

Data from the popular Japanese streaming services Abema Video and Niconico Douga reveals the most popular Spring 2024 anime based on view count, with some likely surprises for U.S. fans.

X (formerly Twitter) user Ranking Stalker revealed the most popular anime from Abema and Niconico over the last 24 hours and since the Spring 2024 season began. While highly anticipated Spring 2024 anime like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensura) ranked well, it was another reincarnation anime that took the top spot, with Tsumugi Akita's I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability at #1 with 1.32 million views. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ranked #2 with 1.30 million views, and An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride came third with 1.24 million. Readers can check out the top 50 most viewed Spring 2024 anime below, with the left infographic indicating the last 24 hours and the right indicating overall figures.

The official YouTube channel for singer Hana Hope began streaming a music video for her new CD single song "Tabi no Yukue" ( The Destination of the Journey ), set to release in Japan on May 29. The song was newly written as the opening theme for the spring 2024 TV anime Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf and the title tune has already been available on digital services . Hana Hope "Tabi no Yukue" music video "I was honestly happy to be able to work with a series with a long history," Hope said about the song. "Since it is the opening of a story, I tried my best to make the content exciting. I hope the opening song will lift your feelings. Please enjoy watching the song while anticipating the 'destination of the journey,' which is also the title of the song. It may be even more exciting to watch...

Disney+ Unveils Trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire”

A month away from its debut, the new Disney+ and Lucasfilm animated shorts series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” has received its first trailer and key art.

The second installment of “Tales” series, following the critically acclaimed 2022 series “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” the Dave Filoni-created “Tales of the Empire” travels deep inside the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on separate paths and in different eras: young Morgan Elsbeth, who is navigating “the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance,” and former Jedi Barriss Offee, who is doing “what she must do to survive a rapidly changing galaxy.

Watch the trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” below:

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The official YouTube channel for anisong duo ClariS has started streaming a music video for their 28th CD single song, "Andante." The song, which is filled with their typical transparency and cuteness, is now featured as the ending theme for the TV anime Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf . "We were really fired up to do our best to color the ending of the wonderful anime, Spice and Wolf," ClariS said about the song. "After checking the anime's story, we were excited that the song would give you a new feel of ClariS, so we can't wait for the anime to air! Now that the song is actually completed, we are looking forward to listening to it through the anime!" The CD single of "Andante" is set to release in Japan on May 8, 2024. Ahead of the CD release, the title tune has been already available digitally since April...

Ahead of tonight's broadcast premiere in Japan, fantasy anime Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf unveiled a creditless version of its ending theme sequence that features "Andante" by ClariS. Related: Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Anime Reveals Credit-free Op Sequence Based on the light novels by Hasekura Isuna and Ju Ayakura, Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf is chief-directed by Takeo Takahashi and directed by Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu assistant director) at studio Passione. Ami Koshimizu and Jun Fukuyama reprise their roles as Holo and Lawrence, respectively, from the original 2008 anime . Crunchyroll will stream the new series as it airs in Japan, describing the story as such: Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart. One day, he arrives at a village and meets a beautiful girl with the ears and tail of an animal! Her name is Holo the...

Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf, an upcoming TV anime that adapts the popular fantasy light novel series, has published a credit-free version of its opening animation sequence featuring Hana Hope performing the song “Tabi no Yukue” (“Journey's Destination”). The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on April 1, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup . The original Spice and Wolf novels are written by Isuna Hasekura, illustrated by Ju Ayakura, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from Yen Press. Takeo Takahashi and Hijiri Sanpei direct the Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf TV anime at animation studio Passione. Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf key visual Related: Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf Anime Reveals Continuous Two-Cour Broadcast, New...

For years, Crunchyroll has consistently been the most popular streaming platform among anime enthusiasts, thanks to its diverse collection of series and weekly simulcasts. Whether you're looking for a popular anime from the 2000s or a brand-new ongoing series, Crunchyroll is the go-to destination. In fact, the streaming service upped its game in March 2022 when it acquired Funimation, which boasts the largest library of English anime dubs.

With hundreds of titles and millions of paid subscribers using the platform, Crunchyroll regularly adds new anime shows and movies. In Winter 2024 alone, we've seen the releases of Solo Leveling, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and Classroom of the Elite, but this spring will be much more exciting. From the most awaited remake of a successful light novel-based anime to a highly anticipated sequel to an isekai series, here's every anime series coming to Crunchyroll in April 2024.

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Fans who've waited well over a decade for Holo and Lawrence's return to anime are being rewarded for their patience, following today's announcement at AnimeJapan that the upcoming Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf series will run for two consecutive cour! Following the new trailer just released yesterday , a brand-new key visual was also unveiled ahead of the April 1 premiere in Japan. Key Visual Another new seasonal visual was also released , following previous seasonal visuals , this time labeled the "Abundant Harvest." Related: Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf Anime Tunes in With New Trailer Previewing Theme Songs Based on the light novels by Hasekura Isuna and Ju Ayakura, Takeo Takahashi acts as Chief Director for Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf with Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu assistant director) as Director at studio Passione. Ami Koshimizu and Jun Fukuyama reprise their roles as Holo and Lawrence,...

With a little over a few weeks until Holo and Lawrence return to screens in the latest adaptation of the Spice and Wolf novels written by Isuna Hasekura and illustrated by Ju Ayakura, Toho Animation released a brand new trailer tonight for the Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf TV anime.  The trailer previews the opening and ending themes from Hana Hope and ClariS, respectively. Related: Goku Voice Actor Masako Nozawa Performs the Kamehameha in Memory of Akira Toriyama Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf  is being chief-directed by Takeo Takahashi and directed by Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu   assistant director) at studio Passione. Ami Koshimizu and Jun Fukuyama reprise their roles as Holo and Lawrence, respectively, from the  original 2008 anime . Crunchyroll will  stream  the new series as it airs in Japan and describes the story as such: Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart.

As far as romance and fantasy titles are concerned, every true animanga fan will know that Spice and Wolf is definitely one of the major titles of the genre. Published in 2006, the light novel series is still ongoing, with 24 volumes published as of the time of writing. Isuna Hasekura’s work was adapted into a 24-episode anime series back in 2008 (2 OVAs were also released), but in 2022 it was confirmed that the anime would be getting a reboot titled Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf.

The fan-favorite romance series will be premiering on April 2, 2024 on TV Tokyo and other networks, while international fans will be able to stream it via Crunchyroll. The series will be produced by Passione and directed by Hijiri Sanpei, with Takahashi returning as chief director, Kevin Penkin composing the music, and Jun Fukuyama and Ami Koshimizu returning to reprise their roles as Lawrence and Holo,...

Ahead of a much-anticipated April 1 premiere, the upcoming Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf anime today announced that "Tabi no Yukue" by Hana Hope ( The Kingdoms of Ruin Op) and "Andante" by ClariS ( Lycoris Recoil Op) will serve as the series' opening and ending theme songs, respectively. Furthermore, a new trailer previewing the pair will be released on March 21 at 19:00 Jst. Related: Crunchyroll Announces Spring 2024 Anime Season Lineup! Based on the light novels by Hasekura Isuna and Ju Ayakura, Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf is being chief-directed by Takeo Takahashi and directed by Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu assistant director) at studio Passione. Ami Koshimizu and Jun Fukuyama reprise their roles as Holo and Lawrence, respectively, from the original 2008 anime . Crunchyroll will stream the new series as it airs in Japan and describes the story: Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart.

Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf , an upcoming TV anime that adapts the popular fantasy light novel series, has revealed that voice actor Mai Nakahara will reprise her role as Nora Arendt (pictured below) in the upcoming series. Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf will broadcast in Japan beginning on April 1, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The original Spice and Wolf novels are written by Isuna Hasekura, illustrated by Ju Ayakura, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from Yen Press. Takeo Takahashi and Hijiri Sanpei direct the Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf TV anime at animation studio Passione. Nora Arendt character visual Related: Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf Anime Debuts on April 1 Crunchyroll describes...

Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf , an upcoming TV anime that adapts the popular fantasy light novel series, has revealed that it will broadcast in Japan on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, and TV Aichi beginning on April 1, 2024, with additional broadcasts to follow later on Bs TV Tokyo and At-x. The series will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The original Spice and Wolf novels are written by Isuna Hasekura, illustrated by Ju Ayakura, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from Yen Press. Takeo Takahashi and Hijiri Sanpei direct the Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf TV anime at animation studio Passione. Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf key visual Related: Holo Looks Pretty in Pink in Latest Spice and Wolf: merchant meets...