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Ookami to Koushinryou

Synopsis: In a world where gods and humans coexist, Holo, a wolf deity of remarkable wisdom and charisma, longs to revive her former glory after being forgotten by the inhabitants of the village of Pasloe. When Kraft Lawrence, an ambitious merchant, crosses her path, Holo offers her partnership in exchange for taking her to his homeland, Yoitsu. Together, they embark on a journey filled with intriguing negotiations and economic challenges, but as their relationship deepens, Lawrence discovers that his business ambitions may be intertwined with something deeper and more meaningful than he ever imagined.

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Anime Titles

Anime Title: Ookami to Koushinryou
Anime title in Japanese: 狼と香辛料
Anime Name in English: Spice and Wolf
Other Names: Ookami to Koushinryou

Production Information

Producers: Victor Entertainment, Pony Canyon, Movic, Kadokawa Pictures Japan
Licensors: Funimation, Kadokawa Pictures USA
Studios: Imagin

Anime Information

Type: 23 min. per ep.
Episodes: 13
Date: Jan 9, 2008 to Mar 26, 2008
Genres: Adventure, fantasy, romance
Topics: Others
Target: Seinen

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Anime Reviews

Note: 8.22
Popularity: 834,394

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Curiosities

"Ookami to Koushinryou" is known in English as "Spice and Wolf".
The protagonist, Holo, is a wolf goddess with the power to ensure good harvests.
The author of the light novel series, Isuna Hasekura, began publishing the story in 2006.
The anime series received two seasons, aired between 2008 and 2009.
A unique feature of the anime is its focus on negotiations and economics, rather than battles or action.
The opening song of the first season, "Tabi no Tochuu", is much loved by fans for its catchy melody.
A successful crowdfunding campaign was held in 2016 to finance a new anime adaptation, "Spice and Wolf VR".
"Ookami to Koushinryou" also has a manga version, in addition to the light novels.

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Main Characters

Holo: A wise and witty wolf goddess who travels with Lawrence.
Lawrence Kraft: A traveling merchant seeking success in his business.
Arendt Norah
Chloe
Liechten Marhait
Tarantino Jacob
Remerio Hans
Liebert Marten
Zheren
Weiz

Summary and Events

Holo, a wolf deity, is worshiped in the village of Pasloe for blessing the annual harvest.
Over time, the population becomes more independent and Holo becomes a local legend.
Kraft Lawrence, a traveling merchant, meets Holo and accepts her partnership proposal.
Holo wishes to return to her homeland, Yoitsu, and offers her special abilities to Lawrence.
With Holo's negotiating skills and Lawrence's business knowledge, the pair aim for economic success.
As they travel, Lawrence realizes that his objectives are becoming something more complex.

What happens in the end?

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The "Ookami to Koushinryou" series has yet to reach a conclusive ending, as the light novel is still being published. This work, which follows the adventures of Kraft Lawrence and the wolf goddess Holo on their journey through a mercantilist world, has developed its plot over several volumes, but has yet to reveal an ending to their story. Therefore, any definitive conclusion is yet to come.

Meaning of Ookami to Koushinryou

Let's see below the translation of each word and the explanation of the anime's name:

狼と香辛料

狼 - Wolf
と - e
香辛料 - Spices

The name of the anime "狼と香辛料" can be translated as "The Wolf and the Spices". This expression reflects the duality between Holo, the wolf goddess, and the trade involving spices, an essential element in economic exchanges at the time the story takes place. Holo's presence symbolizes both protection and blessing in the harvest and the continuity of tradition, while the spices represent the opportunities and challenges of the trade that Kraft Lawrence faces. This dynamic between the two characters and the themes of trade and personal relationships is central to the anime's plot.

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