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| The fact that Lawrence confessed his love to her, and then kissed her (which surprised her), not to mention her crying, was just awesome. It ended a little weirdly for me, but hopefully when the third season comes out (crosses fingers), we'll get a little more closure on that. I can't believe there were votes on this being a bad episode. I mean, a 1? Really? |
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kevin_video said: The fact that Lawrence confessed his love to her, and then kissed her (which surprised her), not to mention her crying, was just awesome. It ended a little weirdly for me, but hopefully when the third season comes out (crosses fingers), we'll get a little more closure on that. I can't believe there were votes on this being a bad episode. I mean, a 1? Really? Ignore the trolls giving it a 1. It annoys all of us somewhat. (IBT "were trolls because our opinions different?") |
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Zilpzalp said: noteDhero said: Bad. What a bad ending. Probably the most anticipated moment of the whole series is done in one of the most anticlimactic ways possible. And on top of that, Holo didn't reciprocate a bit, and the animation was terrible. It looked like two paper cut outs closing in on one another. 5/10 Although I rated it better than you did, I absoposilutely agree with you. I'm still thinking about downgrading it to a 7/10. You say that as if 7/10 is a bad score. Do people not read what it says next to the numbers? 7 has "good" next to it in the drop down menu. If you agree with that poster then how does "Good" equate to "bad"? |
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| 5 is "average." |
| 5/10 is also well within drop territory. Who wants to sit through twelve episodes of averageness when there are so many 6/10 series out there, just waiting for you to discover them? That's the trouble with 1-5/10 titles; I drop them early, long before looooow ratings are equivalent to my feelings. Hell, 6/10 is often pushing it for me when it comes to keeping going. |
| I thought the second arc was much weaker than the first due to how convoluted they made parts of it. First arc was much better and clearer with much stronger emotions attached. The whole kiss and ending was a little weak though as I would have liked more details about the ending of the rebellion and what happens immediately next. |
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| there SHOULD be a third season... but possibly it might make it worse -_-" Season 2 lost the charm season 1 had because it was already a given that they were going to be together, however it still retained its good moments, but for me it didn't have as much of an impact... In my opinion, if they can think of something that will revitalise the series, and not simply [insert tsundere and random moe moments here, add a bit of merchanting] it would be great.... whether or not that will really happen remains to be seen... This episode i gave a 7, for the whole season i give a 8... it could have been epic... but something was missing... (btw, i doubt they will end it with Holo never getting to Yoitsu, so I think that it's ok to assume that there will be a season 3) |
| I guess I'm one of the few who thought this season, in particular this arc, was an improvement on the first? It's funny how people complain about how down played the kiss scene was, I don't think it's in Spice & Wolf's nature to make it more than it is. It's only a kiss, after all, maybe the chance to move forward in their relationship. I for one think the way they handled that scene, and the entire romance in general, refreshing. 9/10 |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| If there were not to be a 3rd season,I do not think those creators shoulder ever think about having a save night of sleep ever again 0.o It was written all over this last episodes last minutes that this could not be the real ending anyway. I looooved this bloody show,christ. couldn't wait for the next day or something to watch the next episode. It was addicting and loveable withut doubt. A strong 9/10 as I cannot rank it 9.5 :P |
| It ended beautifully but I hate it when I know there'll be a sequence follow since they'll have to get their money back (and how long do I have to wait?). Since they travel from town to town, the main casts from the first season never show up which is very disappointing. :( |
Jigero said: Uh ending was very lackluster in my opinion. The kiss and him saying I love you was very really uneventful and down played, wasn't as exciting as I thought. also did Lawrence get hit enough? Almost had to report Horo for spousal abuse. I agree. It mised any EMOTION! There were huge tension between them whole second season and they end it in such an unsuitable way? Come on. Now I can not rate it 10. I give it a third chance with new season;) |
| This series was so amazing I still cant beleive how much I enjoyed it I had to add it to my list of favorites just to show how epic it was I havent craved another season for an anime like this in a long time I cant wait to see what the do with spice and wolf III ok im done with my fanboy rant |
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Frostwake said: I think it was great... Im glad they avoided the cheesy hollywood kissing scenes, and went for something quick and realistic instead Great ending, great season, need more I agree. Having Lawrence giving Horo a passionate kiss out of the blue would just seem out of character for such a reserved man like him. At the whole I really liked all the suspense and tension in this season even if animation was lacking. |
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| that kiss lasted 1 second.... and the kick was pretty random o.O overall i really liked this season ... hoping for Spice and Wolf III! :D |
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rpn101 said: that kiss lasted 1 second.... and the kick was pretty random o.O overall i really liked this season ... hoping for Spice and Wolf III! :D I agree! I thought both seasons were great. And, I hope for a third season as well! |
Oosran said: ٩๏_๏)۶ (my face right now) Anyway, all the people who went around with weapons, they more or less look like zombies walking around xD ...wait, where did Abe get that meat cleaver?O.o Hey, Lawrence is pretty skilled in hand-to-and combat, although he's waaaay too naïve, he let up too early. Woaah! That's a pretty fluffy tail xD He finally said it huh? （￣ー￣） I'd say that's just about time : ) And that's a sweet "this is sparta"-kick, followed by a kiss, at last : D Ah~ the bells ringing sounded quite fitting, and now I'm really craving for another season, hope it doesn't take as long as between the first and second >.< Also, I gave this a 9/10, same as I gave the first season ... OH SHI- carp I just have to give it a 10 instead >.> And I'll also raise the first season to 10 xD.. Edit: vinesage said: who would have thought, the opening is the ending. :-) I thought about that for a while.. It was great actually, a pretty subtle way of improving things : D vinesage said: anyway, the way they end this season makes me very worried about if there will be a 3rd season at all. Its just all too perfect, like in fairy tale: "and then they all lived happily ever after.... THE END" :-( Don't say that, there will be another season.. There must be another season, and even if it takes many years, I'll be content just knowing that there will be another one, some time in the future xD I agree with everything >.< |
| I just finished re-watching the orgasmic 1080p blu-ray version and I curse myself for having bitched at this season while it aired. It was on par with the first, maybe a bit better with all the "drama." I'm really hoping for a 3rd season, though it looks like it is going to be hard. |
| ^The blu-rays are wonderful, aren't they? : D |
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| OMG! Finaly he said it!!! He has really kissed her? But why Horo is so cold after kiss? Anyway Lawrence owned! But like Lawrence or Horo I'm afraid for their relations. It's very fragile. Awwww, I like series where you worry with characters~ Also I'm out of words. It was amazing. I'm enjoyed every second of this show. Tension in every episode and quiet end. And of course Horo teasing us again - one little fast kiss in last minutes of last episode and "it would be troublesome for me to fall in love with someone like you." HNGHHH.. I want more~ 10/10 and waiting Spice and Wolf III. Horo, I'll miss you~ Oosran said: ^The blu-rays are wonderful, aren't they? : D Sure ^_^ Especially when you watching first time =p |
| 10/10. The kiss was a perfect end to the season. I was scared that the kiss/confession that (I hoped) was coming all season would be overplayed. It isn't in either of their personalities or their vibe as a couple, to do something blatant. For Horo & Lawrence, the quick kiss and "it would be troublesome for me to fall in love with someone like you." is comparable to screaming ILU in front of a crowd. I cannot believe how amazing they work together. Ahh~! |
| Nice second season! Somehow every season ends up with Lawrence having a wound on his left cheek and church bells ringing lol |
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| 8.5 /10 No More than that. Im not a big fan of these kinda animes but I enjoyed watching this 1 ^_^ |
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| worst kiss i saw in anime... but oh well its spice and wolf so i forgive cant wait III season. |
| 9/10 All around good ending to the season, if a bit rushed. Those who wanted some lovey dovey confession with a drawn out french kiss are gonna be disappointed, but it would have sucked if it turned out that way. Lawrences quick peck and Holo's reaction was way more in character and had just as much impact. From what I hear about the novels, the next story arc takes place on a boat. I assume Horo and Lawrence are gonna be chasing down Eve to get the money she took but that's all second hand though so I don't know. |
PfhorMay 19, 2010 11:20 AM
| It might take awhile before we'll be seeing season III, probably mid/late-summer, but it will be worth the wait. I really didn't mind the kiss that much, it's not poorly animated, I think they intended to do it like that. Lawrence and Holo do really make a nice team. As for season II, I thought some episodes were lacking severely, but all in all it was a decent/good season for me. 8.5/10. @person above me, that's indeed a possibility. They're walking to a boat near the ending of this episode, so that might be what they're going to do indeed. |
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| one of my favourites but it couldve been better |
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| awww it ended. At least there was a kiss ON THE LIPS. and Lawrence did say I love you to Horo. XD |
| Too bad the kiss was only a millisecond long and is it just me or did it seem like Horo didn't really give a f*** when he kissed her? |
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| I'm still confused about something ... Did they kicked the crap out of Abe ? I hope they did :( . Overall 8/10 because the kissing scene was poorly made and for Horo's absence most of the time ... Season 3 pls ! and moar Horo >_> !! |
| That was a kiss on the lips? I thought he just smelled her or something like what he said about the scent and w.e. I thought this was the last season, but thankfully it isn't. ;O 8/10 Neat anime I enjoyed it a lot. |
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MelbShaw said: That was a kiss on the lips? I thought he just smelled her or something like what he said about the scent and w.e. I thought this was the last season, but thankfully it isn't. ;O 8/10 Neat anime I enjoyed it a lot. Yeah it was so subtle I thought he whispered something in her ear or something, didn't realize it was a kiss until reading here a bit. The first season got a 10 from me but I'm giving this an 8, guess I just expected a bit too much seeing this had a higher rating than the 1st season but it didn't have as much of an impact. edit: woodyfly on the previous page explained the shortcomings pretty nicely (and the strengths of season 1). Definitely looking forward to, hoping for and expecting a 3rd season. |
RammurgJul 27, 2010 3:48 PM
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| Yeah... Uh... The ending was a bit empty in my opinion. After such a long wait, and so many events, Holo does a Sparta-Kick to knock Lawrence down. Lawrence kisses her (more like a peck on the lips). That was the kiss I was waiting for?!!! Didn't Holo point out in Episode 0 (The OVA) that rubbing noses with wolves was the equivalent of a kiss? Lawrence should have done that for Holo to understand how he felt about her... Looks like she didn't care about the fact that he kissed her on the lips at all. I'm definitely hoping that a third season of Spice and Wolf arrives. |
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BashZeStampeedo said: It was hilarious when he realized he had just shot himself in the foot with all of this, because he was clearly hoping that she would finally give him an inch. Oh god yes, that face was hilarious. =) BashZeStampeedo said: After re-watching the series and feel I finally understand what was going on, I think the animation during their confrontation was actually well-directed. Me the same. BashZeStampeedo said: Here, it was just a tiny, frustrating step. I don't think so, now horo knows really about his feelings and its mean but she can desire what she want, lawrence will do it. So now its up to horo, she always want to hear the 3 words what she will do now? But all people expected more and so its maybe a little hint for a 3rd season, with a real kiss or that nose to nose thing... BashZeStampeedo said: It sucks that we have to wait for more Yeah... |
removed-userAug 20, 2010 8:20 AM
| Hmm...in her dream she kiss him...no wait, that damn nose to nose thing...so i guess she love him and it's normal that she want his love too. She even would take him when she have to choose between her wolf family and lawrance (in her nightmares). So it's definitely not a backstep for her to hear the 3 words. Yeah here is the nice pic which all of you want to see. So in my opinion she wants to hear it but has to much pride and fear to say the same things to him. But that doesn't matter, we will see the successions from episode 12 in season 3. =) |
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