Comments on: Spice and Wolf

By: Robson Cordeiro

Robson Cordeiro — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:10:23 +0000

It’s an Unique show.
i can’t describe better…

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Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:30:04 +0000

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By: Sair

Sair — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:22:42 +0000

The interaction and dialogue between the two just keeps you on your toes. You don’t know what to expect next.

And yeah, the plot may seem a little shallow but hey, it’s originally a 12 volume (still on-going) light novel.

Now, to unwind the metaphors and analogies…

By: Silencers

Silencers — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:22:16 +0000

The economics of Wolf and Spice is just a premise, an element move the plot forward. It’s an interesting setting, and a refreshing background to use for a romance show. Much like how art is the background of Honey and Clover – the show is all about romance, and the art and design culture behind the show is just the backdrop for the story.

Personally though, I love Holo so much she’s been the subject of my desktop wallpaper for more than a few times now :p

By: freakytiki34

freakytiki34 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:24:45 +0000

@Marigold
Probably not. The first season is really good for all the same reasons as the second. But any good relationship takes time, and things really come to a head in season 2. You don’t want to miss the build up.

Also, excellent review! This is one of the only anime im watching from the recent stuff, and your description is perfect. Now, back to sorting through that beginning metaphor…..

By: Marigold Ran

Marigold Ran — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:07:40 +0000

Is skipping the first season and going to the second a good idea?

By: Epi

Epi — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:36:52 +0000

Spice and Wolf is a pretty good serious overall, but there are a few things which stop it from being a great series which is really a shame.

Firstly the commerce part is the core of the story, and I don’t know if it’s cause of the translation or just poor writing, but it’s often hard to understand what’s going on unless you watch it a few times. I think putting complicated schemes in a 24-minuted animated format is difficult but not impossible and they haven’t tried enough.

Secondly, the animation of the first season is very inconsistent, although the second season is much better.

By: anonymous_object

anonymous_object — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:45:37 +0000

Hmmm, when I originally watched Spice and Wolf last year, I wasn’t too fond of it since the plot seemed quite forced at times. However, I definitely see what you mean about it being character driven. Your description of Horo’s complex personality and relationship with Lawrence is spot on ^^. Perhaps I shall give season 2 a chance after all.
Great review!

By: Mr. Panda

Mr. Panda — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:29:09 +0000

The newest season stands out like a beacon against the current animes being shown. There is no action , no super romance , no gutbusting comedy but i’m drawn to watching it regardless.

By: sukai

sukai — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:41:04 +0000

Agreed. Spice and Wolf is one of the few animes that doesn’t use fan service, but rather, witty dialogue and interesting plots to capture anime fans.

It’s a much welcomed change of scenery from the other recent animes for me.

Glad I’m not the only one who feels that way.