The beloved anime series “Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf” has been greenlit for a second season, as announced following the airing of its final episode. While no specific release date has been provided, the production is expected to continue under the helm of Passione Studios.
Series Background
“Spice and Wolf” began as a light novel series in February 2006, published under Kadokawa’s Dengeki Bunko label. Its popularity led to a manga adaptation by Keito Koume, which ran from September 2007 to December 2017.
The franchise first received an anime adaptation in January 2008, produced by Imagine studios. A second season followed in July 2009, produced by Brain’s Base and Marvy Jack.
Production Team
- Takeo Takahashi returns as head director
- Hijiri Sanpei directs at Passione Studios
- Kouji Haneda oversees character design and animation direction
- Kevin Penkin composes the soundtrack
Story Synopsis
“Spice and Wolf” follows Holo, a wolf deity, and Kraft Lawrence, a traveling merchant. Once revered in the town of Pasloe, Holo joins Lawrence on his travels, offering her keen insight in exchange for passage to her northern home. Their journey evolves into an unexpected adventure, blending economics, romance, and fantasy.
