2011-09-24, 22:53 | Link #1 |
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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) |
2011-09-24, 23:06 | Link #2 |
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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. |
2011-09-26, 05:20 | Link #9 |
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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.
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2011-09-26, 11:49 | Link #10 | |
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2011-09-26, 12:04 | Link #11 | |
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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. Quote:
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2013-03-21, 23:55 | Link #15 |
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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.
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2013-03-22, 01:28 | Link #16 |
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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. |
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Will they make a third season that completes the story?
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