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Spice and Wolf (2008)
Popularity 18.3
Overview
Lawrence, a traveling merchant searching for profit, finds a naked girl with the ears and tail of a wolf asleep in his cart. Her name is Holo – a harvest goddess with an untamed beast lurking inside who longs to return to her beloved northern home. Armed with his street smarts and her animal instincts, a simple peddler and a forgotten deity begin a journey through the wild countryside. Along their path, the riches of happiness shall be reaped, even as the bankruptcy which dwells in the human heart is exposed.
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Top Cast
Jun FukuyamaKraft Lawrence (voice)
Ami KoshimizuHolo (voice)
Mai NakaharaNora Arendt (voice)
Kaori NazukaChloe (voice)
Daisuke NamikawaSoren (voice)
Hochu OtsukaLiechten Marheit (voice)
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Isuna HasekuraNovel
Kazuyoshi FukubaExecutive Producer
Naoko KoyamaExecutive Producer
Naomi TokudaProducer
Takeo TakahashiSeries Director
Tatsuya IshiguroProducer
Tomohiro FujitaProducer
Tomoko SuzukiProducer
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Specials
4 episodes · First aired 2008-05-30
E01
Wolf and Tail of Happiness
2008-05-30 · 24 min
While in the town of Patzuille, Lawrence decides to purchase a better set of clothes for Holo. However, Lawrence only has a gold piece, too large denomination to purchase clothes. They return to Weiz, intending to exchange it for silver and agree to meet later at a tavern for drinks. Lawrence uses a "secret technique" to buy clothes for Holo that were once worn by a noble. He first buys cheap blankets at an inflated price to buy the expensive clothes at an extremely cheap price, made even cheaper by Holo's charm. Though the clothing merchant makes a profit on the blankets, he loses money on the entire deal because of the more expensive clothes.
E02
Wolf and the Amber Melancholy
2009-04-30 · 24 min
Holo, Lawrence, and Nora sit down to have dinner together, but Holo's animosity toward Nora prevents her from enjoying it. Later, Holo falls ill due to fatigue and is forced to rest for a few days. She dreams and reminisces about her past and her journey so far with Lawrence, realizing her affection for him is intensifying. Lawrence treats Holo's fever and fatigue by feeding her and balancing the four states, the hot, cold, dry, and wet. Over the course of her sickness, Holo grows closer to Lawrence, but Holo's aversion to Nora continues to cause problems. Nora visits Holo, however, and makes amends after sharing a joke at Lawrence's expense.
E03
Studying with Holo
2009-10-07 · 3 min
Extra short anime featuring Holo from Volume 1 Bluray Disc.
E04
Stretching with Holo, Yoitz Style
2009-11-04 · 3 min
Extra short anime featuring Holo from Volume 2 Bluray Disc.
Season 1
12 episodes · First aired 2008-01-08 · ★ 8.3
E01
Wolf and Best Clothes
2008-01-08 · 24 min
The 25 year old peddler, Kraft Lawrence goes to the town of Pasroe, during the time of their festival, for some trade. On the moonlit night he is startled when he discovers a wolf-like girl in his wagon. She then tells him that she is the wolf god of that village and her name, Holo. The next day he leaves the town for more trade and Holo goes along with him.
E02
Wolf and Distant Past
2008-01-15 · 24 min
Lawrence and Holo are now travelling together but it is cut short when they have to seek refuge, from the rain, in a nearby Church. There Lawrence discusses various trade issues with a man and following this a young man named Zheren approaches him. He offers Kraft some information to do with the trade of coins but this could be false information. Once the weather returns to its pleasantness, Lawrence and Holo head off but they end up discussing some distressing topics.
E03
Wolf and Business Talent
2008-01-22 · 24 min
Lawrence and Holo arrive in a large village centered around trade. After spotting some apples, Holo tells Lawrence she wants some, so he gives her some money and she manages to fill the wagon full of apples. Later as Lawrence tries to sell his furs, Holo steps in and manages to increase how much the furs are sold for by a large amount.
E04
Wolf and Her Helpless Partner
2008-01-29 · 24 min
With the knowledge of Zheren's plan, Holo and Lawrence head to the Milone Company. Can they make it in time to stop Zheren from tricking other people with his scheme?
E05
Wolf and Lovers' Quarrel
2008-02-05 · 24 min
Lawrence find out that the royal family has economical problems, and this may be related to Zheren's plan. Lawrence then goes on to save Holo, and they escape. However, when a certain someone is hunting them, how will things turn out?
E06
Wolf and Silent Farewell
2008-02-12 · 24 min
Lawrence and Holo continue their escape through the sewers. When Holo hears noises in front of them, the two try to backtrack, but run into more men. After eluding them, Lawrence is attacked by two other men. Although he manages to defeat them, he is stabbed during the fight. After arriving at a dead end, Chloe shows herself to Lawrence and when Lawrence refuses to hand over Holo, she orders for him to be killed. Fortunately for Lawrence, Holo refuses to let that happen.
E07
Wolf and Virtuous Scales
2008-02-19 · 24 min
While at a bar, Lawrence and Holo learn about a magician attacking people with wolves. After completing their trading, the two head off for the next town, that is until they learn that group of bandits have been raiding caravans on the main road to the next town. Now Lawrence and Holo are forced to go down the path where the attacks have been. Are they the next victims?
E08
Wolf and the Shepherd's Lamb
2008-02-26 · 24 min
After receiving a prayer of safe passage from the shepherd, Lawrence and Holo are surprised when she asks them to hire her to protect them from wolves. Although Lawrence is reluctant and Holo doesn't want her joining them, Lawrence agrees to hire the shepherd, who introduces herself as Nora. With Nora traveling alongside them, Holo and Lawrence must take great caution in order to keep Holo's secret from Nora.
E09
Wolf and the Swirling Plot
2008-03-04 · 24 min
After finishing up the paperwork at the trading guild, Lawrence and Holo head to the market place to sell the armor. Upon arriving at the place they were going to sell the armor, they find things nearly empty. Upon trying to leave, Lawrence is called on by the head of the company. Upon speaking with him, Lawrence finds out that armor no longer has any value and he is now in debt.
E10
Wolf and the Biggest Secret Scheme
2008-03-11 · 24 min
Returning to the inn, Lawrence apologizes to Holo for before and gives her the little money he managed to collect, to use for traveling expenses. As Lawrence is leaving, he is surprised when Holo throws the money at him. After making up, Holo informs Lawrence of a dangerous plan to get him out of debt.
E11
Wolf and a Group of Youngsters
2008-03-18 · 24 min
Lawrence, Holo, and Nora meet at the gate. With Liebert from the Remelio Company joining them, the group starts their journey to Ramtora. After making it there and get the gold without a problem, the group starts their return trip. Things don't go as smoothly as before, when a group of wolves attack. Knowing the wolves are not normal ones, Holo has Lawrence and the others go off without her.
E12
Wolf and a New Beginning
2008-03-25 · 24 min
After freeing himself from his bonds, Lawrence goes in search of Holo. Instead of finding her, she finds him. When Lawrence informs her of the situation, Holo agrees to help him save Nora. Can they make it in time to save her?
