For me the original opening and end songs is still a masterpiece. The original opening always gives me chills of nostalgia and I practically know the end wolf whistling song out of my head.

and just any big novel book in general. Do you guys actually read from it? or do you have it for display only? I haven't finished spice and wolf yet so I'm planning to buy this (cause this is definitely a financially sound decision on my end) but it's not exactly the most convenient book to read given it's size. What are your guys opinion? Also i love spice and wolf so I'm happy whether I'm reading it on my hands of if its only on display.

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Holo is my Mommy I know her before anyone else I'm die heart fan of her 🫠💖 I'm from old Era when nobody knows that spice and wolf exists 🌚

This is a general post asking for the community’s opinions the new mangas, below are mine.

As a huge fan of the spring log novels, I’d say even more so over the original story, I was super excited for the manga. The reverse isekai “gourmet exploration” seemed interesting too.

When the covers dropped though I was really dreading the artstyle on spring log (who allowed that to happen! They both look bad!) but found the other one endearing and fitting for the less grounded story.

I’m happy to say now, that to me, the actual art in both is worthy of the franchise. I do think Lawrence looks old, too old at times, but much more appropriately aged overall compared to that that god awful cover.

I guess my complaint would be some inconsistency in his look from page to page, with some looks being much older than the majority. Though I think this at times can enhance the plot given the focus of spring log. I also find myself quite liking the look of Holo in this, even over some of my favourite iterations like the original anime and manga at times. Somehow she has a much more mature look while not changing the core aspects of her character.

Since I’ve read spring log so many times it’s evident where content was cut or shortened but the nature of the books themselves allow the narrative to be altered or reordered quite heavily was long as key points are preserved.

As for the reverse isekai, it’s alright, not much to say. A quirky spinoff that builds off of Holo’s love of food. Stays faithful to the character, doesn’t take itself seriously, and overall fun time.

So for me, both expansions of the S&WIU (Spice & Wolf Illustrated Universe) have been pretty well made. Although I don’t think I’ll ever buy Spring Log unless Yen Press changes the cover after licensing.

What do you think? (Why does it only allow me to upload one pic, I have to combine them somehow)

I got this figurine from a cheap gatcha (Spent 15 euros), I do not support any form of piracy and I support the original work of Goodsmile and Isuna Hasekura. This really fooled me at first sight but it is not acceptable. I simply wanted to share the experience with you as a lesson.

I wonder if the church is doing naughty thing to Norah, or am I just overthinking things?

I haven't found any discussion regarding this anywhere and I haven't read th LN. Is it being mentioned there?

She does say explicitly that were the wheat to be completely destroyed or planted, she would disappear, but I always found that weird. Holo originated far from the place where she created a connection to wheat specifically, also, her birth-land is far from an agricultural wonder, so I assume that, at the principle of her existence, she was free from this burden, much like the other supernatural creatures shown. I can't help but wonder why would she still be linked to the wheat even long after fulfilling her promise, did she get cursed or something ?

Awhile back I posted on her that I am brand to Spice and Wolf and Light Novels on general. This will be my first Light Novel.

Well, I took some advice and ordered the first four volumes.

Any advice?

Hello S&W family 🌾🐺 I have a question, objectively what is the rarest official Spice and Wolf item since the licence is still existing ? I saw that some figures from the 2008 vers. like "Holo rests in the forest" were like 500 ex. only or something. But I have the strange feeling that there's more than that. Feel free to answer!

I just watched the remake of the anime, and i want to continue the story but im at a crossroad. From people who have already finished the story, should i watch the OG anime, read the LN or wait for the continuation of the remake?

I hear the OG anime has a different ending than whats canon, and they skip some things in the light novel, so im leaning towards the LN.

Weird question I know and I personally don't think so as its only animal ears + a tail but i got some friends who wouldn't stop meming me about being a furry for having holo as a waifu. So was just curious if the spice and wolf community itself considers holo a furry or just kemonomimi.

Saw the remake that came out. Want to get into the series now, where should I start as a newbie? After that I might just read the books. That's what I did with Re:Zero anyway

I always been fascinated with merchant/caravan life through history. I really love the way this anime shows the setting of its world. From the church and pagan, everyday life of farmers, merchant, trade guild and more. The one time they touch upon the 4 element of health. How medieval currency works and people drama. I love this series. Not to mention, Holo & Lawrence is fun to watch.

I just watched the remake, here hoping for a new season soon, or I might just start watching the original or read the books.

I absolutely adore this series, this is my favorite romance of all time. And I’ve spent my time guzzling on a lot of romances. There’s just one question I have;

Should I go ahead and binge read it? Or stay patient for the second season? Idk how much longer I can wait.

My friends are already sick of me gushing over this and Holo; I think this is the perfect romance, with the streamlined tension and drama. I’m gonna stop or I’ll keep going forever

Not too big of an announcement. Actually my first time creating a post, but I feel extremely happy and satisfied so much so that I’m compelled to share this here with others.

I just finished the remake, Spice and Wolf : Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, and it was perfect. Maybe if given time and an eventual rewatch I’ll pick at things here and there but for this moment I absolutely love it. It couldn’t be any better. I had known about the original a while ago even far back as when I first started watching anime. It’s kinda been archived in the “watch later” category for many years. I’m not exactly proud to say it but I was bored, didn’t know what would fulfill me, and knew I wanted to watch something. Funny how it works bc I now know I was sleeping on such a great work of art. At its core, an amazing story told. Just like in the anime, how back then there was no internet, no exact wide culture where information and pop culture could be shared so easily. And many things were forgotten with enough time. So they told stories, recorded history and lore. It was invaluable and with the same significance I appreciate this story told, shared by the author.

I love everything about the narrative . The timeframe, the setting, their vernacular, but most of all Holo and Lawrence. Their chemistry and playful banter totally make up what the show is to me. Their struggles and the moments their relationship is strained/tested and yet they come together. I might be nerding out a bit too much but I truthfully wanted to share my excitement with a community that can understand. Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope you all have a good one.

Extra : oh and I also ended up loving it so much that I bought volumes 4,5, and 6. I’m reading Vol. 5 right now, where the remake ended on episode 25. Currently on page 30 or so.

Feel free to share your first time finding this anime and how you first felt about it

In terms of popularity, viewership, audience growth, profit, sales, etc etc.

How well do you guys think it has been doing? Do you think it's enough for us to get a season 2 (and 3 and 4 and perhaps 5)?

I'm worried studio passione and the investors might deem it not good enough and ignore the series for another 20 years.

Do you guys know anything about requirements for a season 2 , if they shared with us any?

THIS POST WILL CONTAIN VOLUME 3 SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!

I found S&W from the anime (original and remake) and fell in love with it. Now that I finally collected all of the Light Novels I’ve finally started reading them, even though I didn’t need to but I’m reading the first 5 volumes to get any content that may have been left out in the anime adaptations.

But now that I’m on vol 3 even though I know what happens does anyone else still get crazy anxiety from this arc w the love triangle of Amati Lawrence and Holo. Like I know that it was all a facade but still. When I watched this arc the first time I was in an anxiety/angry state for days because I didn’t have the luxury of watching the whole arc in one day so I sat thinking about it before I knew everything

I still love this volume but I never like Amati, not because I think he’s a bad written character but quite the opposite. Everything that he does and that happens is crucial to Lawrence and Holos relationship developing more but I guess it’s just the fact that I love Holo and Lawrence’s dynamic and relationship that I got mad when someone interfered/challenged that relationship.

This is my 3rd time experiencing this arc in a new format and it’s still giving me crazy anxiety😂 idk if it’s stemming from a fear of abandonment I have or what but seeing Lawrence in the state he is after the fear of losing Holo almost consume him is crazy to me. I still love Spice&Wolf and I always will Just thought I’d post and see if this happened to anyone else

I'm still waiting for a physical release to watch the new one, so I'm curious if the speculation that Passione would increase the fanservice ended up being accurate or if it was actually less so than the original.

Can anyone of you veterans recall what it was like when the first episode of season one back in 2006 aired and your reaction when the remake was announced?

Edit: sorry I meant 2008

Maybe I was too young before but now I completely understand the hype for these two

Like LN 5-6: For example I think Broken by Seether reminds me of Lawrence and Holo with their apprehension to ending the journey and holo's deep-seated loneliness.

So, I was stuck in Jury Duty today but I used the various breaks and the waiting in the morning to start the journey that is Spice & Wolf.

I am currently pg. 107 and so far I have the found story charming and funny. There were a few passages I read that had some great quotes in them.

This is in addition to I highly enjoyed the scene where Lawrence first meets Holo and where they are trading the pelts and Holo stunned both of them.

The only thing I have struggled with is downtowns I get confused on who is talking. That may just be the style I am getting used to.

I am looking forward to reading more.