Spice and Wolf 2008
What is Spice and Wolf?
Spice and Wolf is a television series following Lawrence, a traveling merchant seeking profit, who discovers a naked girl with wolf ears and tail sleeping in his cart. The girl identifies herself as Holo, a harvest goddess containing an untamed beast within her who wishes to return to her northern homeland.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 8, 2008
- Last aired
- Sep 24, 2009
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Spice and Wolf is a television series following Lawrence, a traveling merchant seeking profit, who discovers a naked girl with wolf ears and tail sleeping in his cart. The girl identifies herself as Holo, a harvest goddess containing an untamed beast within her who wishes to return to her northern homeland. The series chronicles their journey through rural landscapes as Lawrence employs his business acumen while Holo contributes her supernatural instincts and wisdom. Together they navigate various challenges and encounters during their travels. The narrative explores themes of companionship and human nature while depicting their contrasting backgrounds and goals. Lawrence operates as a practical trader focused on material gain, while Holo represents ancient spiritual forces longing for her forgotten origins. Their partnership combines commercial strategies with mystical knowledge as they pursue both personal objectives and mutual understanding. The series presents their evolving relationship against the backdrop of their shared adventures.
Should you watch it?
“A traveling merchant and a harvest goddess form an unlikely partnership on a journey across the countryside.”
- unique pairing of merchant and deity
- thoughtful exploration of human nature
- slow-paced narrative
- focuses more on dialogue than action
Watch it if you enjoy character-focused stories that blend commerce with fantasy elements.
The series contains mild fantasy themes and focuses on interpersonal relationships.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Wolf and Best Clothes Jan 8, 2008
- E2 Wolf and Distant Past Jan 15, 2008
- E3 Wolf and Business Talent Jan 22, 2008
- E4 Wolf and Her Helpless Partner Jan 29, 2008
- E5 Wolf and Lovers' Quarrel Feb 5, 2008
- E6 Wolf and Silent Farewell Feb 12, 2008
- E7 Wolf and Virtuous Scales Feb 19, 2008
- E8 Wolf and the Shepherd's Lamb Feb 26, 2008
- E9 Wolf and the Swirling Plot Mar 4, 2008
- E10 Wolf and the Biggest Secret Scheme Mar 11, 2008
- E11 Wolf and a Group of Youngsters Mar 18, 2008
- E12 Wolf and a New Beginning Mar 25, 2008
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Wolf and the Inadvertent Rift Jul 9, 2009
- E2 Wolf and the Calm Before the Storm Jul 16, 2009
- E3 Wolf and the Gap that Cannot be Filled Jul 23, 2009
- E4 Wolf and the End of the Shallow Thinking Jul 30, 2009
- E5 Wolf, Hope and Despair Aug 6, 2009
- E6 Wolf and Trustworthy God Aug 13, 2009
- E7 Wolf and Playful Days Aug 20, 2009
- E8 Wolf and a Fascinating Traveler Aug 27, 2009
- E9 Wolf and Reckless Negotiation Sep 3, 2009
- E10 Wolf and Lonely Smile Sep 10, 2009
- E11 Wolf and the Decision to Part Sep 17, 2009
- E12 Wolf and Endless Tears Sep 24, 2009
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A traveling merchant encounters a wolf goddess and agrees to accompany her on a journey to her northern home.
Who are the main characters?
The story centers on a merchant named Lawrence and a harvest goddess named Holo.
Is this a fantasy series?
Yes, the series features a deity with animal traits and mythological elements.
What is the tone of the series?
The show balances travel adventure with reflections on human nature and merchant life.
When was this series released?
The television series was released in 2008.