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Puddingman · 2011-09-24, 22:53

Hey all! I'm thinking about sometime soon exploring Spice and Wolf. I saw it on TV once or twice and it looked kinda cool. I'm usually into "supernatural" anime or anime with darker themes. And to be honest, I'm a little shy of the semi-nudity about this series (and also what people would think if I told them about the show).
I'm interested to explore different types of shows though too. Would anyone recommend this show to me? Or what are your general thoughts about it? (But please, no spoilers)

XGeneral2000 · 2011-09-24, 23:06

There's some semi-nudity, but it's not played for fanservice and it's pretty tame. S&W isn't really considered a fanservice/ecchi series.

I don't know if it's really that supernatural or dark - it's no Madoka, that's for sure. Spice and Wolf is basically the exploration of Kraft Lawrence's and Holo's relationship with a medieval economic backdrop. The plot can be very slow, and there's little in the way of action. However, Lawrence and Holo are probably my favorite couple in anime, and I felt the romance was handled very maturely. They're not your typical stupid tsundere pair - they're well-adjusted adults that are very aware of their feelings toward each other. Plus, the dialogue can be pure gold.

It's slow, but Spice and Wolf is an excellent show. I would definitely recommend it.

Undertaker · 2011-09-25, 02:47

S&W is a fantastic show, XGeneral pretty much gave you the premises of the show.

If you like fantasy, light romance, and guilds, you would absolutely love it.

HasuMasu · 2011-09-25, 06:56

A little on the dialogue-heavy side, but
if you don't mind such, then I find you could
enjoy it.

Elegance · 2011-09-25, 10:26

Its supernatural but it doesnt rely on the supernatural genre. And the darkness comes and goes. Though the plot is good. Its a slow pace romance between a wolf diety and a merchant. Though i would still recommend this series.

Puddingman · 2011-09-25, 12:26

Thanks all! I'll be sure to check it out in the near future and let you know what I think!

MeoTwister5 · 2011-09-25, 18:14

You watch it and you watch it post haste!

terazax · 2011-09-26, 03:37

i would 100% recommend it, it turned out to be one of my all time favorites =)

NervZero · 2011-09-26, 05:20

It really depends on how much you do not like the nudity.. The show is great and the second season is ok.. The first season is far better than the second.. Yes I would recommend it, howver, i would only do so if the nudity does not bug you to much.

syke123 · 2011-09-26, 11:49

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Originally Posted by NervZero

It really depends on how much you do not like the nudity.. The show is great and the second season is ok.. The first season is far better than the second.. Yes I would recommend it, howver, i would only do so if the nudity does not bug you to much.

There isn't any real nudity excluding holo's skin, and when she does get naked they scale her breasts to the point where you can't even tell if she has any. Compared to other genre in the same ratings, where they resize a 14 year old girls breasts to where you'd think she had implants and then dress her up in a bathing suit, which is excruciatingly degrading to women. Then no I wouldn't call the nudity in spice and wolf, worthy of disrupting the viewers experience. Take in account this is meant for a mature audience.

Spoiler for Spice and Wolf:

Puddingman · 2011-09-26, 12:04

Yea the nudity thing isn't too big a deal. I mean, Holo is cute IMO but I'd be a little shy about talking to people about the anime if they got a bad impression of it or something. And from what everyone is saying it doesn't sound like it's in bad taste.

I'll have to adjust for sure to the story. I don't think I've watched any kind of show where the main focus was a relationship. I did see some of it on TV and the landscapes and things caught my attention enough anyways.

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Also the 2nd season bore less plot to the expense of proving a more conclusive ending

Thanks for that heads up, I'll know how to adjust my preferences for that.

syke123 · 2011-09-26, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Puddingman

Thanks for that heads up, I'll know how to adjust my preferences for that.

They were most likely bracing for the inevitable, also sorry for the spoiler.

Puddingman · 2011-09-26, 22:17

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They were most likely bracing for the inevitable, also sorry for the spoiler.

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No problem at all! Didn't seem to spoil anything for me =)

tedybearsoka · 2013-03-21, 23:45

i would recommend watching it i loved it when i watched but i didn't really like the ending

Vexx · 2013-03-21, 23:55

It is probably one of the most "grown up" anime I can recommend and I mean that in the actual *GROWNUP* sense of the term (not juvenile nude festiness). It has a relationship that develops in a grown up leisurely way, the economic plots are well-researched, the world setting and story plotline is as good as anything on prime time.

My only complaint is that it needs a third season to draw the anime to a close it down (the light novel is complete).

The endings of season 1 and 2 are fair (ending on an adventure's conclusion and progress in the relationship) and the OVAs between the two seasons are worth the time.

kuroishinigami · 2013-03-22, 01:28

Well, since everyone already give their opinion regarding the matter, I will just a litle bit as a fan of Hasekura-sensei. The banter between two main cast in this title is the best I've ever seen in an anime, even surpassing his other work magdala de nemure. The dialogue is witty, sometimes full of sexual tension, yet not blatant enough to be something vulgar. Holo is also one of my favourite female lead too. Clever, witty, cheerful, yet is actually very prone to loneliness and a bit tsundere-ish(in non physical way of tsun).

I guess the downside of the anime is, it's not complete until you read the complete novel. Luckily, yen press seems to be doing a good job with the novel translation so far.

Sackett · 2013-03-22, 08:24

I watch it for the economics.

What? Doesn't everyone?

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2013-03-22, 08:44

Guys (especially to tedy who necrod this thread), you do realize that the OP was asking this question in 2011 right? And he already got his answers a long time ago.

Vexx · 2013-03-22, 13:02

Yes, but there are always new fans to ensnare.

Urzu 7 · 2013-03-22, 20:55

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Originally Posted by Vexx

It is probably one of the most "grown up" anime I can recommend and I mean that in the actual *GROWNUP* sense of the term (not juvenile nude festiness). It has a relationship that develops in a grown up leisurely way, the economic plots are well-researched, the world setting and story plotline is as good as anything on prime time.

My only complaint is that it needs a third season to draw the anime to a close it down (the light novel is complete).

The endings of season 1 and 2 are fair (ending on an adventure's conclusion and progress in the relationship) and the OVAs between the two seasons are worth the time.

Will they make a third season that completes the story?

2011-09-24, 22:53	Link #1
Puddingman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Age: 35	Would you recommend "Spice and Wolf"? Hey all! I'm thinking about sometime soon exploring Spice and Wolf. I saw it on TV once or twice and it looked kinda cool. I'm usually into "supernatural" anime or anime with darker themes. And to be honest, I'm a little shy of the semi-nudity about this series (and also what people would think if I told them about the show). I'm interested to explore different types of shows though too. Would anyone recommend this show to me? Or what are your general thoughts about it? (But please, no spoilers)

2011-09-25, 02:47	Link #3
Undertaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S.	S&W is a fantastic show, XGeneral pretty much gave you the premises of the show. If you like fantasy, light romance, and guilds, you would absolutely love it. __________________

2011-09-25, 06:56	Link #4
HasuMasu Senior Member Artist Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Middle Way	A little on the dialogue-heavy side, but if you don't mind such, then I find you could enjoy it. __________________

2011-09-25, 18:14	Link #7
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2011-09-26, 05:20	Link #9
NervZero RAWR!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United States Age: 38	It really depends on how much you do not like the nudity.. The show is great and the second season is ok.. The first season is far better than the second.. Yes I would recommend it, howver, i would only do so if the nudity does not bug you to much. __________________ Anime-Planet.com - anime \| manga \| reviews

2011-09-24, 23:06	Link #2
XGeneral2000 Member Join Date: Apr 2009	There's some semi-nudity, but it's not played for fanservice and it's pretty tame. S&W isn't really considered a fanservice/ecchi series. I don't know if it's really that supernatural or dark - it's no Madoka, that's for sure. Spice and Wolf is basically the exploration of Kraft Lawrence's and Holo's relationship with a medieval economic backdrop. The plot can be very slow, and there's little in the way of action. However, Lawrence and Holo are probably my favorite couple in anime, and I felt the romance was handled very maturely. They're not your typical stupid tsundere pair - they're well-adjusted adults that are very aware of their feelings toward each other. Plus, the dialogue can be pure gold. It's slow, but Spice and Wolf is an excellent show. I would definitely recommend it.

2011-09-25, 10:26	Link #5
Elegance Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011	Its supernatural but it doesnt rely on the supernatural genre. And the darkness comes and goes. Though the plot is good. Its a slow pace romance between a wolf diety and a merchant. Though i would still recommend this series.

2011-09-25, 12:26	Link #6
Puddingman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Age: 35	Thanks all! I'll be sure to check it out in the near future and let you know what I think!

2011-09-26, 03:37	Link #8
terazax ISO my Holo Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: arizona Age: 34	i would 100% recommend it, it turned out to be one of my all time favorites =)

2013-03-21, 23:45	Link #14
tedybearsoka Member Join Date: Dec 2012	i would recommend watching it i loved it when i watched but i didn't really like the ending

2013-03-21, 23:55	Link #15
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	It is probably one of the most "grown up" anime I can recommend and I mean that in the actual GROWNUP sense of the term (not juvenile nude festiness). It has a relationship that develops in a grown up leisurely way, the economic plots are well-researched, the world setting and story plotline is as good as anything on prime time. My only complaint is that it needs a third season to draw the anime to a close it down (the light novel is complete). The endings of season 1 and 2 are fair (ending on an adventure's conclusion and progress in the relationship) and the OVAs between the two seasons are worth the time. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2013-03-22, 01:28	Link #16
kuroishinigami Ava courtesy of patchy Join Date: Jan 2009	Well, since everyone already give their opinion regarding the matter, I will just a litle bit as a fan of Hasekura-sensei. The banter between two main cast in this title is the best I've ever seen in an anime, even surpassing his other work magdala de nemure. The dialogue is witty, sometimes full of sexual tension, yet not blatant enough to be something vulgar. Holo is also one of my favourite female lead too. Clever, witty, cheerful, yet is actually very prone to loneliness and a bit tsundere-ish(in non physical way of tsun). I guess the downside of the anime is, it's not complete until you read the complete novel. Luckily, yen press seems to be doing a good job with the novel translation so far.

2013-03-22, 08:24	Link #17
Sackett Cross Game - I need more Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: I've moved around the American West. I've lived in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Oklahoma Age: 44	I watch it for the economics. What? Doesn't everyone? __________________ Cross Game - A Story of Love, Life, Death - and Baseball. What more could you want?

2013-03-22, 08:44	Link #18
Obelisk ze Tormentor Black Steel Knight Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indonesia	Guys (especially to tedy who necrod this thread), you do realize that the OP was asking this question in 2011 right? And he already got his answers a long time ago. __________________

2013-03-22, 13:02	Link #19
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Yes, but there are always new fans to ensnare. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!