Sep 23, 2024
As a huge enjoyer of the original, and especially the story, I'm happy to say that the remake is a very welcomed addition. Don't get me wrong, is not the most awe inspring, jaw dropping thing in world of anime, but it's still Spice and Wolf, a story that moved so many readers/watchers. At it's core, the remake captures what the story is, and I'm grateful it exists, and that it gives us hope we'll see a full telling of the story.
STORY: 9/10
It follows the original's story bit by bit, except for the addition of the missing arc that the original didn't adapt (volume 4),
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and the remake ends one arc earlier then the second season of the original, meaning that season 2 will start more than likely with the end of the original.
Aside from that, it's still Spice and Wolf, the thought out stories and economy schemes are still here, with the same impact as before, which is what we've all hoped. The only downside for some is that it's pacing is on the slow side which may be off putting.
CHARACTERS: 10/10
You can't talk about Spice and Wolf without mentioning the two main protagonists. They're the focal point of the entire story, and the dynamic is still as entertaining and endearing to watch as ever, the pair rivaling the best of the best in the industry. If you crave for bantering, flirting, joking and all in all a duo that plays off each other masterfully, than you came to the right place.
ANIMATION: 7.5/10
The animation is what I was expecting from the studio. Some really great scenes, but on the other hand, many others where you can easily see the cut corners. Overall, this is one of the better works the studio's done, but still I was hoping maybe for that little bit more, that would elevate the final product to new heights.
Compared to the original, the remake has higher highs, but at the same times lower lows.
MUSIC: 8/10
What we've got is really good, but it can get a little repetitive, and is not as cohesive as it was in the original, which had the OST mesh wonderfully with the kind of story, tone and period the anime takes place in. Both the openings are standalone good pieces, less so the endings, and the rest of the soundtrack has some really good tracks, but is reused a bit to excessively throughout the season.
ENJOYMENT: 10/10
This section as the title suggest is heavily biased, because I adored the old version, and I still got the same vibes, and for me clicked as hard as the first time. So it gets full marks, and I'll eagerly wait for season 2 to come around and see new adventures that the original did get to show us.
OVERALL: 9/10
The story is not for everyone, as is the case for any series, but if this kind of story clicks with you, it will click really hard, and you'll get a new gem to add to you collection. The strong aspects overpowers the rest and carries the whole to an higher overall verdict than the sums of it's parts, and it's worth at least the time to watch the first few episodes and see if you enjoy it or not.
And here I'm hoping that we'll get the whole story this time around, and that the entire series will rise even higher. One can only hope...
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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