Spice and Wolf

Spice and Wolf astounds Japan with its popularity

This Monday with the premiere of episode number 1 of the remake of “Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf” (Ookami to Koushinryou) once again and after almost 16 years, fans of this legendary anime were able to see the return of Holo the goddess of the harvest in the form of a wolf. Evidently, this was a long awaited anime by fans in Japan, as this work is one of those that has earned the status of “cult work” due to a plot that rules moments of reflection and moments of fun alike, but there was something that left fans on that side of the world very surprised.

Spice and Wolf astounds Japan with overseas popularity

Spice And Wolf La Popularidad Del Anime Fuera De Japon Sorprende A Los Fans

It turns out that Japanese fans have been surprised by the enormous popularity of the new anime adaptation of the light novel “Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf” is having abroad, as in the Japanese forum “Yaraon!“, the Japanese have been amazed that this anime has debuted in the first place of popularity within the platform “MyAnimeList“. This evidently in reference to seasonal anime and not the historical top of the page, and what most surprised the fans in Japan was that the new “Spice and Wolf” anime was positioned with a score of 8.34 for its first episode.

The surprise was even bigger for the Japanese when they saw that more than 84 thousand users had the anime “Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf” in their respective lists. This was quite interesting, as the reactions from fans and users were very excited to learn that the anime that tells the story of how Holo became the goddess of crops in the town of “Pasroe”, her subsequent meeting, adventures and journey with Kraft Lawrence had the same popularity outside the country.

Remake De Spice And Wolf

The new anime adaptation of the light novel “Spice and Wolf” began broadcasting in Japan on April 1 this year. The Passione animation studio is in charge of its production and will have Takeo Takahashi as the chief director, while Hajiri Sanpei will be in charge of directing the anime. Recall that the series will consist of a total of 25 episodes.

The original “Spice and Wolf” anime was aired in 2008, a time when social networks were in their early stages and were not as widespread among the population. So its popularity was at its highest peak when as a result of the growth of the internet many fans found this cute story about a wolf and a merchant years later, popularity that has been enhanced, thanks to the announcement and subsequent issuance of this new remake of the work now in the year 2024.

Spice And Wolf

One day Kraft Lawrence, a 25 year old merchant, arrives in the town of Pasroe in the middle of the harvest celebration, Kraft has traveled through several towns and cities doing business and raising money so that one day he can fulfill his dream, which is to open his own store. This will be the beginning of the encounter between Holo and Kraft who, motivated by their respective objectives, begin a new journey together, which will make them understand the passage of time and how the wisdom acquired through experience is fundamental.

Spice And Wolf” immerses us in the fascinating story of Holo, a deity more than 600 years old who has made a pact with the villagers to watch over the wheat crops of the town of Pasroe, in order to have good harvests every year. With the passage of time and although the deity has faithfully fulfilled its promise, the belief in the powers and favors of this goddess in the form of a wolf has faded among the inhabitants. Holo, seeing this, considers leaving the town and returning to her home in the north, as she no longer has any motivation to keep her promise.

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