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Nov 26, 2009 10:02 AM

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It's started nicely. Art looks good and the ending has a pagan feeling to it that suits the plot well

A sidenote for the Ayako subs, church neither claims people with strange defects as possessed by demons, nor kill them in the name of God. That's how it used to be in the XV century, not nowadays.

Dec 5, 2009 9:30 AM

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Eh, I didn't really care for this. I did like the feudal setting and the concept of a "god" no longer being needed by man. Its pretty interesting. I'll have to watch a few more episodes. Also I watched the Eng dub, and felt that there wasn't really any chemistry with Holo and Lawrence, it sounded awkward. I'll have to try the sub too.
Feb 18, 2010 8:19 AM
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Medieval anime? Fuck yes!
This gives it a unique feeling, which I like a lot.
Feb 21, 2010 9:59 AM
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I just finished watching this episode and I enjoyed it. There were some parts where I was a little confused with what was going on but it's only the first episode so I'm sure I'll understand more as the story goes on. I generally like watching movies or shows about this time period but have never seen an anime for it so I'm very interested in what more will come out of this series.
Feb 26, 2010 1:54 PM

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I watched the dub version, since I prefer to dubs when ever possible but I might just switch to the sub before I watch the second season.

I saw a lot of hype about this anime and its one of the reasons I decided to watch it. It seems interesting, and I like the time era that they have chosen.

Holo reminds me of CC and maybe that the primary reason I'm watching this. She is adorable.

It seems like Lawrance is not oblivious but I would have hit that girl that was clearly throwing herself at him.
Mar 10, 2010 1:20 PM

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I really liked the opening and closing songs and animations.

The episode was good as far as first episodes go. The festival themes were interesting; the ones that were shown anyway.

Can't say much for characters or story yet.

     
Mar 12, 2010 1:22 AM

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May 28, 2010 1:53 PM

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Really like it so far, hope it continues to be as good.

And I loved the ED~
Jun 6, 2010 4:06 AM

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I love how Lawrence had zero reaction to Holo being naked for almost all the episode.
Jun 23, 2010 4:12 AM

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I like the pacing and the ost. The opening is really nice too and the fact that she's nude but doesn't provide any fanservice is pure win.
Jul 25, 2010 8:05 PM

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It's really cute imo; I think the plot is kinda special too!
And for some mysterious reason I wasn't bothered by Horo being nude unlike other fanservices haha~
Aug 4, 2010 9:11 AM
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MagicalEmi said:
I admit that I kept thinking of Bleach when watching this. 'what? She's a Hollow?' :P :P


it made me think of one piece more than bleach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhJfOUzE0bI
Aug 14, 2010 2:23 PM

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way too much talking for a first episode >.<
Sayonara,papa!


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Aug 14, 2010 2:43 PM
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clannad4ever said:
way too much talking for a first episode >.<


If you liked Clannad's first episode, then you shouldn't have a problem with this one ;)
Aug 14, 2010 3:02 PM

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BashZeStampeedo said:
clannad4ever said:
way too much talking for a first episode >.<


If you liked Clannad's first episode, then you shouldn't have a problem with this one ;)


and if I say i didn't like the first clannad episode?:p
Sayonara,papa!


"Just how a mirror reflects you,people will also reflect your heart."
~Athena Glory,Aria

"Whatever happens,happens"
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Aug 14, 2010 5:13 PM
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clannad4ever said:
and if I say i didn't like the first clannad episode?:p


Then just watch the rest of Spice and Wolf, and see whether it grows on you like Clannad seems to have :)
Sep 25, 2010 6:04 AM

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... I liked it. :> I didn't really know what to expect after reading the synopsis, but it was unexpectedly good. I'm not a big fan of the art style at the moment, but I can see it growing on me. The concept was interesting and the characters are immediately likable. :D I'll keep watching, as many others have done~
Oct 31, 2010 5:43 PM

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What a cute ED xD
Dec 25, 2010 6:48 AM

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Really cute! ^^

Loved it!
Jan 22, 2011 9:46 AM

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The "forget to thank the harvest goddess" thing remind me of Harvest Moon magical Melody. I like Holo's English dub voice.
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Feb 3, 2011 9:47 AM

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ClementIV said:

Holo reminds me of CC and maybe that the primary reason I'm watching this. She is adorable.



+1. This show is like the sequel to R2, after the world became peaceful and everyone started riding around on carts...well, CC did, anyway.
Feb 18, 2011 12:47 AM

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Feb 18, 2011 12:47 AM

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I Really had no idea what to expect from this anime but I really enjoyed the first ep although the whole harvest thing was a little confusing
Feb 20, 2011 11:26 AM
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haha this was better than i expected, i also like the fact that alot of the VA are the same from C.G :P lawrence has the same va as lulu, chloe has the same as nunnaly and horo has the same as kallen xD though horo reminds me of C.C a bit :] Just finished C.G and I still find it weird for these VA to voice act another role :P
Apr 20, 2011 9:05 AM
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ClementIV said:

Holo reminds me of CC and maybe that the primary reason I'm watching this. She is adorable.

Really? I found CC annoying but Holo seems fine to me. I actually think I'm gonna like her.

As for the episode itself, I thought it was really good. It was better than I expected - that's for sure. The setting is pretty nice, the art is great and so is were the interactions between the characters. I liked how they gave no focus to the fact that Holo was naked as the important thing was really who/what she was and what she was doing there. In fact, it was portrayed so naturally it didn't feel like fanservice at all.
May 9, 2011 12:28 PM

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This episode is pretty good, at least it is better than what I had expected I wonder what her true form is? I sure hope that I can see it.

May 16, 2011 11:50 PM

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Like the op and the ending song.

1st ep made me yawn only going to continue watching this because

ClementIV said:

Holo reminds me of CC and maybe that the primary reason I'm watching this. She is adorable.
Jun 28, 2011 8:46 PM

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I really don't know if i liked it or not :S i will just keep watching but yeah is lacking some "spice"
Jul 3, 2011 6:15 AM

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The OP caught me -- for real.
Jul 31, 2011 9:20 PM
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looks like this is going to be a good anime. very entertaning. liked how Horo walked around the whole episode naked and at the end she put cloths on and was told to strip. this is to funny
Aug 3, 2011 2:25 AM

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Finaly I found something good and hooking. >.>
I definitely have superpowers. I can feel it in my balls.
Aug 20, 2011 12:20 PM
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Great first episode, really liking Holo's character and her witty choice of words. The ED song however was just...uh.
Nov 17, 2011 8:53 PM

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I've read the first few light novels, so it's taking me all that I have not to compare the anime to them, but even with the differences, I'm enjoying it. Horo's character is going to be so enjoyable.

And screw everyone, I went and listened to the ED, like, four times. I thought it was cute.
Dec 30, 2011 10:46 AM
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This anime was recommended by friend of mine and why not, I decided to give it a try. From what I have seen so far I have to say that I'm pleased with the unique plot, beautiful art and catching music in Spice and Wolf :) Also, I found Horo's personality quite interesting and her decision to stay with the trader (forgot his name) :D
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Jan 3, 2012 3:28 PM

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This first episode was nice.
Jan 5, 2012 5:22 PM

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I love it. Holo really is a 'lone wolf', though she hates being lonely. ;O
Jan 23, 2012 7:37 AM

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Re-watching. This makes me feel pretty fucking good.
I definitely have superpowers. I can feel it in my balls.
Feb 29, 2012 12:42 AM

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Interesting first episode... xD
Apr 3, 2012 5:10 PM

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I really like how the anime added Cloe. In fact, I feel the anime handled the beginning of the story better than the light novel and the manga.

Holo is also one of the best characters I seen in anime, she has genuine wit.
Apr 3, 2012 5:49 PM

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mp said:
haha this was better than i expected, i also like the fact that alot of the VA are the same from C.G :P lawrence has the same va as lulu, chloe has the same as nunnaly and horo has the same as kallen xD though horo reminds me of C.C a bit :] Just finished C.G and I still find it weird for these VA to voice act another role :P


Coincidentally, I'm in the same position. But Fukuyama Jun and Koshimizu Ami are acting their roles very differently, as they should be (and I do agree that Holo is much closer to C.C. than Kallen).
Jun 15, 2012 6:12 AM

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Great episode, but this is pretty strange.
I wonder why this is rated so high, time to watch some more and find out.
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Aug 10, 2012 2:22 PM

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Horo was pretty darn kawaii in the ED. I'm liking the pacing and characters so far.
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Aug 24, 2012 4:17 PM

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Holo the wise! This is where it starts =D.

"I like to expose what people hide. I'm an intellectual rapist." - Furudo Erika
Sep 27, 2012 4:31 PM

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Interesting start of this anime the concept and story behind this first episode was quite interesting, I do think this could be a promising story in the long run if they play it good and have a good strong story line that has a decent plot at the end.

Either way nice start of this first season of Spice and Wolf let's see what these next 12 episodes will bring us!
Nov 5, 2012 3:48 PM

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I quite liked it, will definitely continue.
Feb 23, 2013 3:50 AM

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This looks really promising. I'm excited for the next episode.
Feb 28, 2013 4:36 PM

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Put this off for a while, WHILE in my plan to watch list.

Honestly I didn't know what to expect from this anime

Although I am glad that the male lead is a bit older and mature.
And that they didn't do the typical fanservice/ecchi crap they usually do in this type of anime.
And typical how? Well young ordinary boy encounters Extraordinary young female whom clings on to him and they begin their adventures. And for a genre change, to umm harem for example, it's the same, they just add more females. :/blah.

anyways for that I am glad that it wasn't like those. Horo seems interesting and mysterious.
And that other girl,forgot her name, what will become of her??
It seemed serious how they went to get her at the warehouse.

And spice and wolf?
She is the wolf, who is the spice? The other girl? Her hair is red, and she has her moments, so she would be more befitting of that title.

But anyways maybe they just wanted to add spice to the title and it has nothing to do with the story.

Anyways whatever, I will give the 2nd ep a try.
1st ep didn't impress me or anything, was kinda slow and didn't show any plot paths or anything.
Apr 2, 2013 5:29 AM
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Ahh, easy and peaceful to watch.

Edit: I think the other girl was just a side-character. I don't think we will see her again.
May 1, 2013 7:28 AM

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Finally decided to give this one a try. First episode was interesting, hope this anime delivers.
May 3, 2013 4:55 PM

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Great first episode.
I'm looking forward to the character interactions between Lawrence and Horo.
NOT looking forward to the midevil time economics talk.
Maoyuu Maou Yuusha really was boring and poorly executed, this will be better.
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