In order to promote the future release of the Blu-ray compilation volumes of the new anime adaptation of the light novel “Spice and Wolf” (Ookami to Koushinryou), the official media of the series have presented to the public a series of special illustrations that will be used for a special occasion.
These illustrations will mostly feature Holo, the main female character of the series’ story, and Kraft Lawrence. In these visuals, we can see how the production committee of the new Spice and Wolf anime have decided to show the most attractive side of Holo, who has been portrayed in some of these illustrations in a way that becomes irresistible to the eyes of the viewer for the content of these.
Spice and Wolf’s Holo will take your breath away in visuals for Blu-Ray
As previously mentioned, these fascinating Holo visuals will be used for a special occasion and it is the creation of a line of products that will be given to the public as a benefit for those who purchase the Blu-Ray volumes of the anime “Spice and Wolf” in some specialized stores in Japan.
Along with the revelation of these visuals, it was also confirmed that the new anime of the light novel “Spice and Wolf” will consist of a total of 25 episodes, which will be compiled in 4 Blu-Ray volumes. Below, we will present the respective release dates of these packages.
- First Volume Blu-Ray/DVD:
- Launch date: August 21, 2024
- Contents: Episodes 1 to 6 of the series
- Second Volume Blu-Ray/DVD:
- Launch date: September 18, 2024
- Content: Episodes 7 to 13 of the series
- Third Volume Blu-Ray/DVD:
- Launch date: November 20, 2024
- Contents: Episodes 14 to 19 of the series
- Fourth Volume Blu-Ray/DVD:
- Launch date: December 18, 2024
- Contents: Episodes 20 to 25 of the series.
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.
Other staff members involved in the production of the series include Kouji Haneda, who will be in charge of character design and director for the anime’s animation. Kevin Penkin will be in charge of the soundtrack composition.
The anime “Spice and Wolf” immerses us in the world of Kraft Lawrence, a wily traveling salesman whose heart beats to the rhythm of dusty roads and bustling markets. For seven years, he has crisscrossed towns and cities, pursuing the dream of opening his own store. His destiny changes drastically when, on a quiet night in Pasroe, he discovers Holo, an enigmatic young woman with a millennia-old secret.
At first glance, Holo looks like a fifteen-year-old maiden, except for her distinctive wolf ears and tail that defy logic. She claims to be the goddess of the harvest, blessing the village with countless years of bountiful wheat harvests. Yet her heart yearns for the far north, her forgotten home of Yoitsu, where she believes faith in her has waned and her promise of prosperity is no longer needed.
Together, these wandering souls embark on a journey into the unknown. Holo longs to explore a world that has remained alien to her eyes for too long, while Lawrence embarks on a journey that could lead him to the realization of his dreams. Their alliance not only transforms their lives, but also pushes the margins of wealth and knowledge, thanks to Holo’s cunning and wisdom.
However, their journey is marked by the need to keep the truth about Holo’s nature hidden, as the church and its secrets loom menacingly over them. Thus, in this world where the threads of destiny intertwine, an enveloping plot of adventure, commerce and mystery unfolds, inviting us to explore the complexity of dreams and promises that intertwine as time goes by.
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