This fleet, efficient first episode serves as both a cozy, nostalgic blanket for fans of the original and a welcoming and earnest introduction for those new to the series. Shrewd but solitary Kraft Lawrence happens to be carrying wheat, the medium through which the wolf girl Holo can transport herself.
In a scene that really nails the grandeur of the original, Kraft finds Holo sleeping in his cart, awakened by the moonlight. He isn’t sure what to make of her, but by the end of the episode boom, he’s got himself a mysterious and slightly haughty yet charming demi-human traveling partner. Adventures await.
Spice and Wolf was one of the first two-cour fantasy anime series I ever watched, and I loved it. It had a wonderful warmth and dignity and air of profundity to it. Now it’s being rebooted by Passione with a modern design, big budget, the same voice cast, and a Kevin Penkin score. It’s a hard combo to ignore … so I won’t!
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