Spice and Wolf II Season 2 OVA#2's appeal and reviews: A must-see sequel for fans

The appeal and evaluation of "Spice and Wolf II" Season 2/OVA#2

The second season of Spice and Wolf II, OVA #2, was included with Spice and Wolf: Wolf and the Golden Ears of Barley, which was released on April 30, 2009. This OVA further deepens the worldview of the original Spice and Wolf light novel, making it an indispensable work for fans. Below, we will introduce the appeal and reviews of this OVA, as well as related information, in detail.

story

OVA #2 of "Spice and Wolf II" tells the story of the journey of traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence and the wolf god Holo. Lawrence meets Holo in the village of Pasloe, where they visit to trade wheat, and they travel together to her hometown of Yoitsu in the north. After adventures in the port town of Pazio and the church city of Rübinheigen, the two come to understand each other and deepen their bond, and head for Kummersun, a town where someone may hold records of Holo's hometown. New adventures and challenges await the two in the town bursting with festivals.

Commentary

Spice and Wolf is a work by Hasekura Isuna that won the Silver Prize at the 12th Dengeki Novel Prize (held in 2005). Since the first volume was released in February 2006, the series has sold over 4 million copies, earning high praise as a fantasy novel. What makes it unique is that it does not feature "swords and magic," but focuses on economic activity in a medieval European worldview. This has attracted many readers as a new type of fantasy.

cast

The main cast of this work is Jun Fukuyama as Kraft Lawrence and Ami Koshimizu as Holo. Jun Fukuyama's calm voice and Ami Koshimizu's cute voice bring out the charm of the characters to the fullest. In particular, the character of Holo is made even more lovable by Ami Koshimizu's acting, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

Main Staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of Spice and Wolf II. The original story was written by Isuna Hasekura, the original character designs were by Ju Ayakura, the director was Tsuyoshi Takahashi, and animation was handled by Brain's Base and Marvie Jack. Additionally, the music was composed by Yuji Yoshino, and the sound director was Hajime Takakuwa. Thanks to the cooperation of these staff members, the worldview of the original work was faithfully reproduced, deeply moving viewers.

Main Characters

Holo is a character with the appearance of a pretty young girl with wolf ears and a white tail, and calls herself the "Wise Wolf of Yoitsu." She was once worshipped as the god of good harvests residing in wheat. Meanwhile, Lawrence is a young traveling merchant who dreams of having his own shop. Through his encounter with Holo, he secretly begins to fall in love with her.

subtitle

The episode is subtitled "Act 0: The Wolf and the Amber Melancholy" and was released on April 30, 2009. The episode depicts a new chapter in Holo and Lawrence's journey, delving deeper into their relationship and growth.

Related Titles

OVA#2 of "Spice and Wolf II" is positioned as part of the series. Related works include "Spice and Wolf", "Spice and Wolf Unaired Episodes", "Spice and Wolf II", and "Spice and Wolf II Holo Short Anime". By watching these works, you can enjoy the world of "Spice and Wolf" more deeply.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme of this work is "Honey's Dawn", with lyrics, composition and singing by Akino Arai. The ending theme is "Perfect World", with lyrics by Yuho Iwasato, composition by Taro Yamashita & noe and singing by ROCKY CHACK. These songs are important elements that liven up the atmosphere of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

OVA #2 of "Spice and Wolf II" is a must-watch not only for fans of the original work, but for anime fans in general. The relationship and growth of Holo and Lawrence are carefully depicted, deeply moving viewers. It also stands out from other works as a new type of fantasy with the theme of economic activity.

I would especially recommend this to fantasy fans and those interested in economics. The story, which combines Holo's cuteness and Lawrence's sincerity, has the power to draw viewers in. The beautiful music and detailed drawings are also highlights. Please watch this OVA and enjoy the world of Spice and Wolf.

More Information

The details of this work are summarized below.

• Release Media : OVA
• Original Media : Light Novel
• Release date : April 30, 2009
• Released and sold by : Publisher/ASCII Media Works
• Duration : 25 minutes
• Episode number : 1
• Original author : Isuna Hasekura
• Director : Takeo Takahashi
• Production : Animation Production: Brain's Base, Marvie Jack, Production: "Spice and Wolf II" Production Committee (Pony Canyon, ASCII Media Works, Kadokawa Pictures, Movic, FlyingDog)
• Copyright : © Isuna Hasekura/ASCII Media Works/Spice and Wolf II Production Committee

Above, we have provided detailed information and reviews about the second season and OVA #2 of "Spice and Wolf II." Be sure to experience the journey of Holo and Lawrence through this work.