 An official website for the new Ookami to Koushinryou (Spice & Wolf) television anime remake opened on Thursday and revealed the main cast, staff, concept visual (pictured), and the first promotional video. The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2024.Jun Fukuyama (Ansatsu Kyoushitsu) and Ami Koshimizu (Kill la Kill) are reprising their roles from the original series as Lawrence Kraft and Holo, respectively. Staff Chief Director: Takeo Takahashi (Ookami to Koushinryou, Citrus) Director: Hijiri Sanpei (Joshikousei no Mudazukai, Watashi no Yuri wa Oshigoto desu!) Music: Kevin Penkin (Made in Abyss, Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari) Producer: Enishiya Studio: Passione The series adapts Isuna Hasekura's fantasy romance light novel which was originally submitted at the Dengeki Novel Prize in 2005 and won the Silver Prize. Media Works (later ASCII Media Works, now Kadokawa) began publishing the series through its Dengeki Bunko label in February 2006, featuring illustrations by Juu Ayakura. Kadokawa shipped the 24th volume on January 7. Hasekura launched the spin-off light novel Shinsetsu Ookami to Koushinryou: Ookami to Youhishi (Wolf & Parchment: New Theory Spice & Wolf) in September 2016. The eighth volume shipped in August last year, with the ninth volume scheduled to release on July 7. The first television anime by animation studio Imagin premiered in 13 episodes in Winter 2008, followed by an original video anime the following April. Brain's Base and Marvy Jack produced a second anime season in Summer 2009. PV Official site: https://spice-and-wolf.com/ Source: Comic Natalie |
DatRandomDudeJun 29, 2023 7:49 AM
STOP SLEEPING ON ODD TAXI |
| I would've fancied a season 3 to be honest instead of a full-fledged remake, as whatever we had was already top-notch. Also it's Passione so... ... they better not start throwing some random fanservice shots just because they feel like lol. Need to suppress that DNA. Also great they retained the original VA's. I mean they're still very much active, so it makes sense anyways, but still good. Though anyways just hyped. |
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Good staff. Its gonna be peak, I just hope the adaptation stays faithful to the source material.  |
| The trailer looks amazing but I am still little bit scared, Passione is known for there borderline hentai anime and they might oversexualized Holo which I don't want to see. |
Softhenic03 said: I would've fancied a season 3 to be honest instead of a full-fledged remake, as whatever we had was already top-notch. Also it's Passione so... ... they better not start throwing some random fanservice shots just because they feel like lol. Need to suppress that DNA. Also great they retained the original VA's. I mean they're still very much active, so it makes sense anyways, but still good. Though anyways just hyped. ZXEAN said: tbf the director of the original anime series is here as chief director so it shouldn't be too bad and out of control when it comes to fanservice lolThe trailer looks amazing but I am still little bit scared, Passione is known for there borderline hentai anime and they might oversexualized Holo which I don't want to see. |
| STOP SLEEPING ON ODD TAXI |
| Two main leads have their roles reprised which is a total win. I would also want composer to remain the same, but Kevin is also a win. Anyways, let's rehear this joyful ED; |
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DatRandomDude said: That guy have directed lots of hentai and now he is working for Passione. I can't trust him either. The only thing we can do right now is wait.Softhenic03 said: I would've fancied a season 3 to be honest instead of a full-fledged remake, as whatever we had was already top-notch. Also it's Passione so... ... they better not start throwing some random fanservice shots just because they feel like lol. Need to suppress that DNA. Also great they retained the original VA's. I mean they're still very much active, so it makes sense anyways, but still good. Though anyways just hyped. ZXEAN said: tbf the director of the original anime series is here as chief director so it shouldn't be too bad and out of control when it comes to fanservice lolThe trailer looks amazing but I am still little bit scared, Passione is known for there borderline hentai anime and they might oversexualized Holo which I don't want to see. |
| Never thought I see this again, remake huh !? I prefer season 3 though |
| Really glad Ami Koshimizu will be there to voice Holo again. |
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| Holo's character design is definitely more faithful(?) to the LN, I guess it would've been better if it's more polish if anything. Still excited regardless, definitely my favorite part of this series is the adventure and character dynamics, I'm glad the VA stayed the same + Kevin Penkin is quite a match made in heaven. |
"......If I told you that I was a real witch, would you believe it?"  |
| "Jun Fukuyama (Ansatsu Kyoushitsu) and Ami Koshimizu (Kill la Kill) are reprising their roles from the original series as Lawrence Kraft and Holo, respectively." This makes me very happy |
ZXEAN said: The trailer looks amazing but I am still little bit scared, Passione is known for there borderline hentai anime and they might oversexualized Holo which I don't want to see. Great news! I, for one, welcome as much sexualization and fanservice as they could possibly add. |
danann said: Avarage Monogatari fan.ZXEAN said: The trailer looks amazing but I am still little bit scared, Passione is known for there borderline hentai anime and they might oversexualized Holo which I don't want to see. Great news! I, for one, welcome as much sexualization and fanservice as they could possibly add. |
| I checked the LN page and looks like it's still ongoing so why the remake? Was the previous adaptation not faithful to the source material? I've heard lots of good things about it so I've been wanting to watch this for a long time now. |
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Maou_heika said: Old adaptation diverged quite a lot on the second season to the point of skipping a whole volume and lefting out one particular character that would be really important later on.I checked the LN page and looks like it's still ongoing so why the remake? Was the previous adaptation not faithful to the source material? I've heard lots of good things about it so I've been wanting to watch this for a long time now. |
sowtteJun 29, 2023 9:26 AM
| I guess I should be happy with this remake even though the CGI looks bad and cheap in same scenes in the trailer. It is hard to imagine this adaptation will make me again as obsessed with the story and its characters as the original anime did. On the other hand it makes it possible that the other novels of the LN series be adapted and that is a good thing in itself. Who knows maybe we will get to see the adaptation of its spin-off as well in the future. |
IshitatesoJun 29, 2023 9:36 AM
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ZXEAN said: If you are such a huge puritan that you can't handle a little fanservice then don't watch it . Nobody pointed a gun in your head to watch it . The trailer looks amazing but I am still little bit scared, Passione is known for there borderline hentai anime and they might oversexualized Holo which I don't want to see. |
on Ishitateso said: Omg you people started already complaining about the CGI ,stop having unrealistic expectations from a simple romance anime . No everything needs to have Fate's level of CGI quality I guess I should be happy with this remake even though the CGI looks bad and cheap in same scenes in the trailer. It is hard to imagine this adaptation will make me again as obsessed with the story and its characters as the original anime did. On the other hand it makes it possible that the other novels of the LN series be adapted and that is a good thing in itself. Who knows maybe we will get to see the adaptation of its spin-off as well in the future. |
Yubisoft said: Why are you getting triggered ? I don't think I have said anything offensive lol. I just want to experience a wholesome light hearted romance without unwanted fanservice that's all. ZXEAN said: If you are such a huge puritan that you can't handle a little fanservice then don't watch it . Nobody pointed a gun in your head to watch it . The trailer looks amazing but I am still little bit scared, Passione is known for there borderline hentai anime and they might oversexualized Holo which I don't want to see. And yes if I don't like it I will definitely drop it. No need to worry 😉 |
ZXEAN said: Why I should be triggered ? Your comment does neither affect me(because I am gonna still watch it) nor the studio . I just don't understand why some people assume things about a studio for example : oversexualizing anime . The anime you are thinking about had already oversexualized source material (which is not a bad thing). A studio won't do anything if the author and publisher won't agree , food for thought right there. Also the first thing you notice is the studio name ? Are you not happy that this gets a remake ?Yubisoft said: Why are you getting triggered ? I don't think I have said anything offensive lol. I just want to experience a wholesome light hearted romance without unwanted fanservice that's all. If you are such a huge puritan that you can't handle a little fanservice then don't watch it . Nobody pointed a gun in your head to watch it . And yes if I don't like it I will definitely drop it. No need to worry 😉 |
Yubisoft said: I am happy that it's getting remake although doesn't like the studio choice.ZXEAN said: Why I should be triggered ? Your comment does neither affect me(because I am gonna still watch it) nor the studio . I just don't understand why some people assume things about a studio for example : oversexualizing anime . The anime you are thinking about had already oversexualized source material (which is not a bad thing). A studio won't do anything if the author and publisher won't agree , food for thought right there. Also the first thing you notice is the studio name ? Are you not happy that this gets a remake ?Why are you getting triggered ? I don't think I have said anything offensive lol. I just want to experience a wholesome light hearted romance without unwanted fanservice that's all. And yes if I don't like it I will definitely drop it. No need to worry 😉 Anyway I want them to supprise me and prove me wrong. |
| I'm so happy, I feel like crying. Having the original cast return is just enough for me! |
| HOLO IS BACK! HOLO IS SAVING THE WORLD! WE MUST FIGHT TO PROTECT AND DEFEND HOLO FROM THOSE WHO SEEK TO MAKE SPICE AND WOLF FAIL! THE POWER OF HOLO IS WITH US AND THE POWER IS WITHIN HOLO, WHICH MEANS THAT WE WILL BE VICTORIOUS! |
| This looks so good! I love the studio I can't wait to watch it!!! |
| Passione? How ecchi do they want to do it? |
RobertBobertJun 29, 2023 8:11 PM
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| I haven't paid attention to the studio until rereading your replies to the news and it now kinda makes me worried. Not because of the ecchi per se (though not a fan, I won't mind it if it is not immature) but because of the sub par quality anime they have delivered until now. The average rating I have given the anime they have made in the past is below 4... and that is a lot more worrying than the CGI I mentioned above. Anyway, just like @ZXEAN said, I want them to supprise me and prove me wrong. And if they won't there is still the old adaptation to be rewatched. |
IshitatesoJun 29, 2023 8:37 PM
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| Okaeri nasai, Holo *_______________* The idea of returning old voices causes endless respect *_* |
| May be some anime? |
| The publisher is really bent on milking this series huh... I'm not going to say no to more S&W, but I don't think the first season adaptation was a bad adaptation, so there's tons of dengeki bunko adaptations out there that deserved a remake more than this one. Obviously it won't bring as much money as this one heh. Softhenic03 said: I would've fancied a season 3 to be honest instead of a full-fledged remake, as whatever we had was already top-notch. Also it's Passione so... ... they better not start throwing some random fanservice shots just because they feel like lol. Need to suppress that DNA. Also great they retained the original VA's. I mean they're still very much active, so it makes sense anyways, but still good. Though anyways just hyped. They've also done Rokka no Yuusha, which had zero fanservice scenes and is still one of the most faithful LN adaptation in anime we've had so far, so that's that. They do use CGI quite regularly AFAIK though, which may not please everyone. |
ZefyrisJun 30, 2023 12:08 AM
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Zefyris said: If they do it the way they did Rokka no Yuusha, then this being one of the best things next year is already set in stone.The publisher is really bent on milking this series huh... I'm not going to say no to more S&W, but I don't think the first season adaptation was a bad adaptation, so there's tons of dengeki bunko adaptations out there that deserved a remake more than this one. Obviously it won't bring as much money as this one heh. Softhenic03 said: I would've fancied a season 3 to be honest instead of a full-fledged remake, as whatever we had was already top-notch. Also it's Passione so... ... they better not start throwing some random fanservice shots just because they feel like lol. Need to suppress that DNA. Also great they retained the original VA's. I mean they're still very much active, so it makes sense anyways, but still good. Though anyways just hyped. They've also done Rokka no Yuusha, which had zero fanservice scenes and is still one of the most faithful LN adaptation in anime we've had so far, so that's that. They do use CGI quite regularly AFAIK though, which may not please everyone. |
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| Oooooh, it's a remake... not sure if I'll watch it then, we'll see. |
| Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!! I can't wait!! |
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| Chills. I also had a feeling this announcement was close since it felt like Ami-san was warming up for Holo with Kilmaria. Particularly in her Maria form. At first I thought they actually looked closer to Ayakura's design but now I'm thinking it looks more like Koume's style. I'm good either way. As one who still adored the first adaptation, they have to stick closer to the source this time though. They skipped too much the first time around. Don't let me down, Passione. #JusticeForCole |
NTADJun 30, 2023 7:33 AM
| Studio Passione makes sense since the OG director is one of the studio's founding members. Why shouldn't he direct the show at his own studio? It's even goes as far as them being on the production comitee. Meaning that this is basically a passion (pun intended) project for the director and studio. So I wouldn't worry too much that this is some cheap cash grab. Mind you, it can still turn out bad, but that's another topic. |
| Normally i wouldnt care about anime getting bastardized by CGI as trailer had questionable quality and their other works also dont really paint a pretty future... It was a bit jarring for me to watch the trailer especially the field full of static generic posed villagers that got copy pasted all over the place and those horse animations gave me Berserk 2016 PTSD But this one is rather special to me, so im not sure if im even ready for this as my expectations are pretty high Core members are there i just hope they will have good funding and spend it wisely and that the rest of the team are capable as this is not their first anime already Like it wont be as bad as Berserk 2016 or Kamikatsu CGI and i dont expect Fate levels of funding and quality but i really hope its on the higher end of that spectrum and not some generic middle of the road quality that smaller studios are stuck with due to lack of funding or just forced to being rushed Because if i was the OG director that was responsible for the original adaptation, that was part of the team that started this studio and messed this project up with the people he was partially responsible hiring i wouldnt be able to sleep and it would haunt me for sure |
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