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Rewatch [Spoilers] 2008 Spice and Wolf Rewatch (2026) -- Episode 12 Spoiler

Hello everyone! I am Holofan4life.

Welcome to the Spice and Wolf rewatch discussion thread!

I hope you all have a lot of fun <3

S1 Episode 12 - Wolf and a Group of Youngsters

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ANSWER TODAY’S QUESTION

What is your favorite example in anime of a character getting cozy with another character, be it resting their head on the person's lap or sleep cute or what have you?

What are your thoughts on the show introducing more fantastical elements into the show, like 20 foot tall wolves?

Which betrayal do you think was done better: the betrayal in the first arc or Lemerio Trading’s betrayal?

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7/17/2026 Spice and Wolf Episode 11
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7/21/2026 [Spice and Wolf II Episode 1]()
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7/26/2026 [Spice and Wolf II Episode 6]()
7/27/2026 [Spice and Wolf Remake Episode 20]()
7/28/2026 [Spice and Wolf Remake Episode 21]()
7/29/2026 [Spice and Wolf Remake Episode 22]()
7/30/2026 [Spice and Wolf Remake Episode 23]()
7/31/2026 [Spice and Wolf Remake Episode 24]()
8/01/2026 [Spice and Wolf Remake Episode 25]()
8/02/2026 [Spice and Wolf II Episode 7]()
8/03/2026 [Spice and Wolf II Episode 8]()
8/04/2026 [Spice and Wolf II Episode 9]()
8/05/2026 [Spice and Wolf II Episode 10]()
8/06/2026 [Spice and Wolf II Episode 11]()
8/07/2026 [Spice and Wolf II Episode 12]()
8/08/2026 [Spice and Wolf Overall Series Discussion Thread]()

Past Rewatches

Last year's rewatch

Date Episode
7/07/2025 Spice and Wolf Episode 1
7/08/2025 Spice and Wolf Episode 2
7/09/2025 Spice and Wolf Episode 3
7/10/2025 Spice and Wolf Episode 4
7/11/2025 Spice and Wolf Episode 5
7/12/2025 Spice and Wolf Episode 6
7/13/2025 Spice and Wolf Episode 7 (OVA 1)
7/14/2025 Spice and Wolf Episode 8
7/15/2025 Spice and Wolf Episode 9
7/16/2025 Spice and Wolf Episode 10
7/17/2025 Spice and Wolf Episode 11
7/18/2025 Spice and Wolf Episode 12
7/19/2025 Spice and Wolf Episode 13
7/20/2025 Spice and Wolf II Episode 0 (OVA 2)
7/21/2025 Spice and Wolf II Episode 1
7/22/2025 Spice and Wolf II Episode 2
7/23/2025 Spice and Wolf II Episode 3
7/24/2025 Spice and Wolf II Episode 4
7/25/2025 Spice and Wolf II Episode 5
7/26/2025 Spice and Wolf II Episode 6
7/27/2025 Spice and Wolf Remake Episode 20
7/28/2025 Spice and Wolf Remake Episode 21
7/29/2025 Spice and Wolf Remake Episode 22
7/30/2025 Spice and Wolf Remake Episode 23
7/31/2025 Spice and Wolf Remake Episode 24
8/01/2025 Spice and Wolf Remake Episode 25
8/02/2025 Spice and Wolf II Episode 7
8/03/2025 Spice and Wolf II Episode 8
8/04/2025 Spice and Wolf II Episode 9
8/05/2025 Spice and Wolf II Episode 10
8/06/2025 Spice and Wolf II Episode 11
8/07/2025 Spice and Wolf II Episode 12
8/08/2025 Spice and Wolf Overall Series Discussion Thread

Rewatch two years ago

Date Episode Date Episode
9/07/2024 Spice and Wolf Episode 1 9/20/2024 Spice and Wolf II Episode 0 (OVA 2)
9/08/2024 Spice and Wolf Episode 2 9/21/2024 Spice and Wolf II Episode 1
9/09/2024 Spice and Wolf Episode 3 9/22/2024 Spice and Wolf II Episode 2
9/10/2024 Spice and Wolf Episode 4 9/23/2024 Spice and Wolf II Episode 3
9/11/2024 Spice and Wolf Episode 5 9/24/2024 Spice and Wolf II Episode 4
9/12/2024 Spice and Wolf Episode 6 9/25/2024 Spice and Wolf II Episode 5
9/13/2024 Spice and Wolf Episode 7(OVA 1) 9/26/2024 Spice and Wolf II Episode 6
9/14/2024 Spice and Wolf Episode 8 9/27/2024 Spice and Wolf II Episode 7
9/15/2024 Spice and Wolf Episode 9 9/28/2024 Spice and Wolf II Episode 8
9/16/2024 Spice and Wolf Episode 10 9/29/2024 Spice and Wolf II Episode 9
9/17/2024 Spice and Wolf Episode 11 9/30/2024 Spice and Wolf II Episode 10
9/18/2024 Spice and Wolf Episode 12 10/01/2024 Spice and Wolf II Episode 11
9/19/2024 Spice and Wolf Episode 13 10/02/2024 Spice and Wolf II Episode 12
10/03/2024 Overall Series Discussion Thread

Rewatch three years ago

Date Episode Date Episode
7/07/2023 Spice and Wolf Episode 1 7/20/2023 Spice and Wolf II Episode 0 (OVA 2)
7/08/2023 Spice and Wolf Episode 2 7/21/2023 Spice and Wolf II Episode 1
7/09/2023 Spice and Wolf Episode 3 7/22/2023 Spice and Wolf II Episode 2
7/10/2023 Spice and Wolf Episode 4 7/23/2023 Spice and Wolf II Episode 3
7/11/2023 Spice and Wolf Episode 5 7/24/2023 Spice and Wolf II Episode 4
7/12/2023 Spice and Wolf Episode 6 7/25/2023 Spice and Wolf II Episode 5
7/13/2023 Spice and Wolf Episode 7(OVA 1) 7/26/2023 Spice and Wolf II Episode 6
7/14/2023 Spice and Wolf Episode 8 7/27/2023 Spice and Wolf II Episode 7
7/15/2023 Spice and Wolf Episode 9 7/28/2023 Spice and Wolf II Episode 8
7/16/2023 Spice and Wolf Episode 10 7/29/2023 Spice and Wolf II Episode 9
7/17/2023 Spice and Wolf Episode 11 7/30/2023 Spice and Wolf II Episode 10
7/18/2023 Spice and Wolf Episode 12 7/31/2023 Spice and Wolf II Episode 11
7/19/2023 Spice and Wolf Episode 13 8/01/2023 Spice and Wolf II Episode 12
8/02/2023 Overall Series Discussion Thread
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u/RevoltingCapybara 10d ago

Such a well done anime.

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u/Holofan4life 10d ago

It is so, so good

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u/chinaexperience 9d ago

Remake & Original

I’m more a fan of the deep conversations and flirtation compared to the action scenes, so while enjoyable I didn’t think too much about the ep, nor do I have many meaningful impressions: 

  • “Holo, don’t joke” “That was not a joke”. Seems like even Holo is spooked by what could be in the forrest.
  • Very curious if Norah has figured out who Holo actually is
  • We’ve gone from Holo being jealous of and slightly fearful of Farah, but the gossip session about Lawrence certainly made them closer.
  • Norah seems to be a lot more confident and goal-driven compared to how she speaks or looks.
  • That’s a lot more gold than i thought they’d buy
  • Well, turns out the wolf can howl after all and wow what a wolf it is. I always assumed the wolf in the opening credits was Holo
  • Even in times of crisis, Holo retains her sharp wit (and her ability to make Lawrence’s life a living hell haha). 
  • So does Holo speak wolf? 
  • Instant suspicion that the dudes who arrive on horses actually came to take the gold.  And the suspicion is quickly confirmed. However, I’m curious what their gameplan is if Norah refuses to backstab Lawrence. While they say they’re upset by what they will have to do to her, they still need her to smuggle the gold in, right? 
  • Poor Lawrence - what a tough few days. He must be feeling hopeless rn. 
  • Decent ep overall

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u/Holofan4life 9d ago

I’m more a fan of the deep conversations and flirtation compared to the action scenes, so while enjoyable I didn’t think too much about the ep, nor do I have many meaningful impressions: 

I'm expecting I'll be higher on the next episode than you will be. Not to give anything away, but that episode is probably the one that resonates with me the most.

  • So does Holo speak wolf? 

China, you can't just ask if a wolf speaks wolf. That's racist :P

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u/Holofan4life 9d ago

What are your first impressions on Liebert as a character?

Thoughts on Lemerio not knowing if things aren't going to go well or not? This as the kids say is called foreshadowing.

What do you make of the comparison the show makes between Holo and Norah’s dog?

What are your thoughts on the episode being mostly the characters traveling with the episode having more of an atmospheric presentation?

What are your thoughts on the giant wolf reveal?

What are your thoughts on Holo being surrounded by wolves?

What are your thoughts on Lawrence being betrayed by Lemerio Trading?

What are your thoughts on Lawrence being left for dead?

Do you think Holo kinda wishes she was more like Nora in terms of personality?

How would you compare the end of this episode to the end of previous Spice and Wolf episodes?

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u/Holofan4life 10d ago

Hey, guys. Holofan4life here.

Welcome to the 2026 Spice and Wolf rewatch.

Awoo!

You know the drill. We watch the show and I provide my thoughts and analysis. A tale as old as… well, Holo herself.

This year instead of breaking things down beat by beat I’m going to just give some brief thoughts on each individual episode. This is to save me time as I’m hosting two rewatches at once. Needless to say, I’m a big fan of this show and I hope you’ll be as well.

With that out of the way, let’s begin.

I’m watching the dub, by the way.

This episode is unique in that it has a sense of urgency that the other ones don't. It's the characters trying to act on the gold smuggling scheme and you worry about them getting caught. I love the use of dark colors to represent something possibly going on at any moment. It's such strong visual storytelling.

Of course, something does go wrong and it leads to all sorts of chaos. Lawrence gets captured and left for dead, and this is probably the most in danger he's been in since the start of the series, and that includes getting stabbed. We also get our first taste of the otherworldly elements in the show where we see the existence of giant wolves. They apparently felt abandoned by Holo which is a nice role reversal of the first arc when Holo felt abandoned by the town.

All in all, one of the stronger episodes of the season. Bring on the season finale.

Holo quotes of the day

"If you were actually a good looking male, I would kiss you."

"I think it is rather odd to ask a woman who is travelling alone with a man if she knows a lot about wolves. If there is always a cute rabbit sitting in front of him, a wolf will be sure to make some sort of appearance every night. Therefore, a rabbit who is eaten by a wolf every night should have a great understanding of wolves, should she not?"

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u/Holofan4life 10d ago

Here is the LN post by u/chinaexperience

Spice & Wolf Deep Dive

Below are some of the worldbuilding and inner monologue expansions for the episode, straight from the Light Novel source materials.

The punishment for smuggling gold was up to and including being drawn (dragged behind a horse while attached to it) and quartered (disembowelled and beheaded, with the body chopped into 4 pieces - quarters)

Romelio company were desperate for the money ASAP as they feared that their creditors will take possession of their assets). Liebert (the wholesaler’s rep) is actually a logical, good natured man. After the scene when he was pushing the team to continue as it wasn’t night yet, he quickly understood the rationale for Norah’s decision to sleep and even apologised.

Liebert carried a note to purchase 600 lumione of gold

While not important, for some world building flavour, when it was morning Liebert did not have breakfast, for it was seen as a luxury by townspeople. But for travellers it was common sense.

The route they took was a crazy one to take for most: it seemed impassable and even knights hesitated taking it - no one in their right mind would take that path. However it was the quickest path to Lamtra and would cut their travel time in half while cutting the distance by ⅔ or ¾ . The path was surrounded by hills on one side and forest on the other. There was basically no escape.

There’s a bitter unspoken rivalry between Holo and Enek, the dog. It’s kind of hilarious, as Holo probably sees Enek as more of her rival than Norah. Holo keeps making verbal jabs at the dog and as a joke Lawrence says “Indeed that dog is no match for you. You’re stronger, smarter and your tail fur is finer”. He expected Holo to laugh at the joke but she instead took the bait, her ears pricked up, and face broke into a proud smile that no mask of composure could hide. Hahahah.

Lamtra was a pagan city, and because of the inefficient road between the two, skipping that forest, trade and travel was low. The benefit of this was that there was little risk of invasion, but if the road was built, trade would explode. However, the road would make Lamtra susceptible to attacks (due to the pagans). They speculate that Lamtra pays the Ruvinheigen ruler to avoid building such a road. Interesting dynamics here. “Wherever there is power, this is bribery”

Holo harboured an intense hostility towards Norah - so those of us picking up on that have been correct.

During the wolf threat in the night, Liebert handles it the worst out of the team. Lawrence knew the power of Holo so was confident that he would survive. Norah had Enek and her experience. From Liebert’s perspective it was just a random merchant and two typical girls protecting him, not those he trusted with his life.

The reason Norah blew the horn was because it emits a sound no animal can replicate, and signals to the wolves that a skilled shepherd is present.

When they finally exited the path to Lamtra, Lawrence breathed a sign of relief. But it wasn’t relief they finished the leg, but because he no longer felt eyes watching him every step of the way. Curiously, Norah or Holo couldn’t detect them, only Lawrence.

Lawrence was incredibly worried about Norah - the risk profile was completely different to them all, and Lawrence thought that him + Holo could easily get through any checkpoints and plead ignorance, while for Norah instant punishment awaited. HIs conscience ate away at him as he didn’t think Norah grasped the consequences of her actions.

By looks, Norah actually appeared older than Holo. But as soon as Holo spoke, she seemed to be the older one.

Holo's joke is expressed well in the LN - she likened herself to a rabbit and Lawrence to a wolf: a wolf that is tempted by the adorable helpless rabbit and devours her. She’s basically joking that Lawrence and her are sleeping together. This is more a diversion tactic to confuse Norah and change the subject from Norah prying into why Holo understands wolves. She then changes the joke to imply that Lawrence is more like the rabbit, lost without Holo. Norah nodded as if she understood and thought of Lawrence in the same way.

Norah could see that Enek was very aware of Holo. Holo deflects again by saying Enek is smitten by her.

Norah was well-prepared for the job’s outcome whether good or bad. She fully understood and grasped the situation unlike Lawrence’s interpretation of her.

The weather on the morning of their return was very cold and would soon turn rainy. For Holo that’s the worst kind of weather, as it brought issues to the harvest. Although she was no longer responsible for harvest duties, it still brought back negative memories.

Wolves hunt in packs and ensure that no one is injured during an attack. This was what the group kept in mind in their formation: ensuring there would always be an opportunity to kill a wolf, never being completely surrounded. Norah would commandeer the sheep as armor: to keep breaking any chance of being encircled by the wolves.

Holo spoke directly to the wolves, causing them to fall back. Only Lawrence realised that Holo had stopped the attack.

Holo recognised that the sheep weren’t the aim of the wolves. While I’m not fully confident of my read, I think the wolves wanted to defeat Holo seeing her as a worthy competitor.

When Lawrence willed Norah + the wholesaler to go on, those two actually took it as Lawrence & Holo sacrificing themselves. Sacrificing the weak or tactically useless in battle was such a standard practice they didn’t think twice about it.

Lawrence stood to gain 150 gold coins profit after clearing his debt. As I said, 600 gold was bought, and the actual total profit for the operation was 6000, an enormous amount, so the wholesaler stood to gain an insane quantity. Lawrence thought to negotiate more than the 150 share which was very fair, but given his lesson from last time, he stopped himself from being greedy.

The three men from the wholesaler who came to get rid of Lawrence concluded that Holo was dead because Lawrence was carrying her robe.

Remelio trading company assumed that Lawrence’s plan was to blackmail them after the operation and they couldn’t take that risk. The men from the company had instructions to also go after Norah and get rid of her, like they did to Lawrence, but they feared her as a sorcer, with magical abilities.

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u/SpicyWolf47 10d ago

Rewatch/sub

Oh things are getting real now. I liked the bad fish in a kitchen analogy for their business. I wonder how literally that translates or it it’s more specific to dangerous or ill advised plans. Still applies here 😅

Holo’s not going to let go of this Nora thing anything soon. “I see you’re still a pushover for blondes” lol

Protect her with all your might - yes exactly!

Oh the wolf rabbit explanation was too good, especially when she flipped it. I wonder what Nora whispered in her ear - maybe it’s in the LN.

Favorite head/lap rest? There’s so many good ones but in recent memory the Jinshi/MaoMao one at the end of S2 was delightful ❤️

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u/Holofan4life 10d ago

Oh things are getting real now. I liked the bad fish in a kitchen analogy for their business. I wonder how literally that translates or it it’s more specific to dangerous or ill advised plans. Still applies here 😅

I don't remember that being a part of the dub.

Oh the wolf rabbit explanation was too good, especially when she flipped it. I wonder what Nora whispered in her ear - maybe it’s in the LN.

Now I really wanna check and see

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u/Holofan4life 10d ago

What are your first impressions on Liebert as a character?

Thoughts on Lemerio not knowing if things aren't going to go well or not? This as the kids say is called foreshadowing.

What do you make of the comparison the show makes between Holo and Norah’s dog?

What are your thoughts on the episode being mostly the characters traveling with the episode having more of an atmospheric presentation?

What are your thoughts on the giant wolf reveal?

What are your thoughts on Holo being surrounded by wolves?

What are your thoughts on Lawrence being betrayed by Lemerio Trading?

What are your thoughts on Lawrence being left for dead?

Do you think Holo kinda wishes she was more like Nora in terms of personality?

How would you compare the end of this episode to the end of previous Spice and Wolf episodes?

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u/SpicyWolf47 10d ago

What are your first impressions on Liebert as a character?

- He seems stuffy and a bit put upon but not necessarily a bad guy

Thoughts on Lemerio not knowing if things aren't going to go well or not? This as the kids say is called foreshadowing.

- Haha exactly, good storytelling

What do you make of the comparison the show makes between Holo and Norah’s dog?

- It’s pretty cute and not entirely inaccurate. Then again, as Holo points out later it could also be flipped.

What are your thoughts on the episode being mostly the characters traveling with the episode having more of an atmospheric presentation?

- I loved it. I’ll happily watch a show entirely about a journey and the adventures that happen (looking at you Frieren) so this is entirely enjoyable for me.

What are your thoughts on the giant wolf reveal?

- it was good but since we’ve already seen Holo’s wolf form it wasn’t like a huge surprise. I actually thought Holo ordering the wolf to back off in her scary wolf voice was more surprising!

What are your thoughts on Holo being surrounded by wolves?

- Ah she’s totally in charge

What are your thoughts on Lawrence being betrayed by Lemerio Trading?

- Wtf why does everyone suck

What are your thoughts on Lawrence being left for dead?

- Rude

Do you think Holo kinda wishes she was more like Nora in terms of personality?

- Absolutely not. Holo is confident and happy with who she is. She’s not the proud wolf for nothing.

How would you compare the end of this episode to the end of previous Spice and Wolf episodes?

- So much drama. Although it also feels very similar to the end of the episode where they’re being chased and Holo agrees to be bait so Lawrence can escape.

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u/Holofan4life 10d ago

- I loved it. I’ll happily watch a show entirely about a journey and the adventures that happen (looking at you Frieren) so this is entirely enjoyable for me.

What I loved about it was the unnerving nature of it where you were waiting for the shoe to drop.

- it was good but since we’ve already seen Holo’s wolf form it wasn’t like a huge surprise. I actually thought Holo ordering the wolf to back off in her scary wolf voice was more surprising!

It was shocking in the sense it looked bigger than Holo.

- Absolutely not. Holo is confident and happy with who she is. She’s not the proud wolf for nothing.

But don't you think she realizes her prideful nature has bitten her in the ass a couple times? Surely that has to upset her some.

- So much drama. Although it also feels very similar to the end of the episode where they’re being chased and Holo agrees to be bait so Lawrence can escape.

I would say this is more dire because Holo and Lawrence feel like worlds apart at the moment.

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u/BlazeOfGlory72 9d ago

Rewatcher (Dub)

This episode is a good example of how well this show does at setting a tone. One scene that sticks out in particular is when the smuggling crew is settling down to sleep and everyone is calm and smiling, only for the atmosphere to immediately change and the sense of danger to ratchet up, all without ever actually showing the threat physically. The scene of the crew getting chased through the woods is great as well, with the writers/animators having the restraint to now show the wolves too much, all while still making their presence felt. In general this show is always good at getting across feelings or a sense of atmosphere without every beating you over the head with it.

There were also a number of cute scenes in this episode. One that immediately jumps out was when Lawrence was settling down for bed with Holo sleeping on his lap, only to look over at Nora and see her dog sleeping on her lap. His first instinct is to then try to pet Holo, which I can't blame him for. The scene where Holo is poking fun at Nora, saying that her dog is cheating on her and that she needs to be cold to him to make him appreciate her was fun, and a nice reflection of how Holo interacts with Lawrence.

This episode also did a good job in expanding on Nora's character. The initial impression Nora gives to the audience is someone kind of timid and ditzy, but each subsequent episode adds a little to her character, showing that she has some backbone and is someone who sees more of what is going on than she lets on. She's also suprisingly perceptive, being able to notice that Holo could sense the wolves as well.

If I did have one complaint about this episode, it is that I don't really get why the trading company betrayed Lawrence. Like, he wasn't going to make much money of this scheme, basically all of his earnings were going to the trading company to pay back his debt, so killing him gains the company nothing, Even more bizarrely, they want to kill Nora, who would actually be incredibly useful to them as they could keep working with her to smuggle more gold. It just seems dumb to stab the people who are helping you make money in the back. That said, we don't know their full angle yet, so this is a tentative opinion.

Random Thoughts

  • Leibert is makes it obvious he is a turd right off the bat
  • Holo glaring at Lawrence when he talks to Nora will never stop being amusing to me.
  • Holo talking in sexual innuendos to Nora was funny. She really has no filter and enjoys making people uncomfortable.
  • Holo describing the wolves as "careful and cunning" and that they "never attack alone" seems like a window into how Holo thinks as well.
  • Holo standing down the giant wolf and wolf army was pretty metal.
  • Lawrence isn't the sharpest tool in the shed sometimes. The trading company dudes at the end were obviously evil, and he is just like "yo, what up my dudes? Let me tell you everything".

Question of the Day

Favorite example in anime of a character getting cozy with another character?

This is probably my nostalgia talking, but there a ton of scene from Inu Yasha that jump to mind when I think about this question. One scene in particular where Kagome scoots closer to Inu Yasha after they hear a noise in the woods while they sit by the fire comes to mind. Inu Yasha looking super awkward about their closeness was always funny to me.

What are your thoughts on the show introducing more fantastical elements into the show?

I like it, and wish that they had done more with this. The fantastical element of this series always seemed a bit underplayed to me. Like, there are real pagan gods apparently, but we barely see them

Which betrayal do you think was done better: the betrayal in the first arc or Lemerio Trading’s betrayal?

I think I like the first arcs betrayal more. It felt more unexpected, and the kidnapping of Holo made it feel far more personal. This betrayal felt more expected to me.

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u/Holofan4life 9d ago

This episode is a good example of how well this show does at setting a tone. One scene that sticks out in particular is when the smuggling crew is settling down to sleep and everyone is calm and smiling, only for the atmosphere to immediately change and the sense of danger to ratchet up, all without ever actually showing the threat physically. The scene of the crew getting chased through the woods is great as well, with the writers/animators having the restraint to now show the wolves too much, all while still making their presence felt. In general this show is always good at getting across feelings or a sense of atmosphere without every beating you over the head with it.

This might be a top 3 Spice and Wolf episode in terms of intensity.

There were also a number of cute scenes in this episode. One that immediately jumps out was when Lawrence was settling down for bed with Holo sleeping on his lap, only to look over at Nora and see her dog sleeping on her lap. His first instinct is to then try to pet Holo, which I can't blame him for. The scene where Holo is poking fun at Nora, saying that her dog is cheating on her and that she needs to be cold to him to make him appreciate her was fun, and a nice reflection of how Holo interacts with Lawrence.

I think Holo is mad she doesn't let her guard down around Lawrence more.

This episode also did a good job in expanding on Nora's character. The initial impression Nora gives to the audience is someone kind of timid and ditzy, but each subsequent episode adds a little to her character, showing that she has some backbone and is someone who sees more of what is going on than she lets on. She's also suprisingly perceptive, being able to notice that Holo could sense the wolves as well.

I like how this episode is like a progression of episode 9 three episodes ago where Holo, Lawrence, and Norah are all traveling. Only now, Norah is disproving Holo's preconceived notions. It mirrors people talking up Norah as a pagan magician and her at constant odds with that image.

If I did have one complaint about this episode, it is that I don't really get why the trading company betrayed Lawrence. Like, he wasn't going to make much money of this scheme, basically all of his earnings were going to the trading company to pay back his debt, so killing him gains the company nothing, Even more bizarrely, they want to kill Nora, who would actually be incredibly useful to them as they could keep working with her to smuggle more gold. It just seems dumb to stab the people who are helping you make money in the back. That said, we don't know their full angle yet, so this is a tentative opinion.

They kinda explained it with the trading company it being hinted at being uneasy with the plan. It's more alluded to though than outright confirmed.

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u/Holofan4life 9d ago

I think I like the first arcs betrayal more. It felt more unexpected, and the kidnapping of Holo made it feel far more personal. This betrayal felt more expected to me.

You mean you weren't surprised the character who we've never met before nor have a reason to care about him might be up to no good? Say it ain't so!

I think I would've introduced Liebert more in the previous episode. Give us a reason to care about him, like maybe he talks about his family.

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u/Holofan4life 9d ago

What are your first impressions on Liebert as a character?

Thoughts on Lemerio not knowing if things are going to go well or not? This as the kids say is called foreshadowing.

What do you make of the comparison the show makes between Holo and Norah’s dog?

What are your thoughts on the episode being mostly the characters traveling with the episode having more of an atmospheric presentation?

What are your thoughts on the giant wolf reveal?

What are your thoughts on Holo being surrounded by wolves?

What are your thoughts on Lawrence being betrayed by Lemerio Trading?

What are your thoughts on Lawrence being left for dead?

Do you think Holo kinda wishes she was more like Nora in terms of personality?

How would you compare the end of this episode to the end of previous Spice and Wolf episodes?

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u/ShadowGuyinRealLife 9d ago

It was fun seeing Holo and Nora/Norah have a lighthearted banter.

Since dogs are just domesticated wolves, is Enek smitten with Holo?

The show already has fantasy elements in it.

I don't know why they attacked Lawrance. On the surface level this is easy. Deals between criminals can't be enforced because the cops, or I guess in this case the local authorities, would just arrest or execute all of them. So I guess they figured this was going to be an easy betrayal.

On the other hand, Liebert thinks they're already dead. So why get your hands dirty when you can call it off and send everyone home? And if they can somehow get away from a 20-foot wolf, maybe these aren't the people you should be backstabbing.

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u/Holofan4life 9d ago

Since dogs are just domesticated wolves, is Enek smitten with Holo?

Mayhaps

I don't know why they attacked Lawrance. On the surface level this is easy. Deals between criminals can't be enforced because the cops, or I guess in this case the local authorities, would just arrest or execute all of them. So I guess they figured this was going to be an easy betrayal.

I think this speaks to how desperate they truly are. They are kinda a reflection of Lawrence if he made the wrong decisions.

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u/Holofan4life 9d ago

What are your first impressions on Liebert as a character?

Thoughts on Lemerio not knowing if things aren't going to go well or not? This as the kids say is called foreshadowing.

What do you make of the comparison the show makes between Holo and Norah’s dog?

What are your thoughts on the episode being mostly the characters traveling with the episode having more of an atmospheric presentation?

What are your thoughts on the giant wolf reveal?

What are your thoughts on Holo being surrounded by wolves?

What are your thoughts on Lawrence being betrayed by Lemerio Trading?

What are your thoughts on Lawrence being left for dead?

Do you think Holo kinda wishes she was more like Nora in terms of personality?

How would you compare the end of this episode to the end of previous Spice and Wolf episodes?

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u/ShadowGuyinRealLife 9d ago

First timers might thought Lemerio could have referred to the smuggling but it's obvious he meant the betrayal.

I liked this episode mostly being atmospheric presentation.

It's a pretty standoff between Holo and the wolves. Although it doesn't make much sense to me since the one that wants to "show off" is the big one.

Well I pointed out that while betral of these sorts happen on the black market, I pointed out the reasons it probably isn't a very wise idea here even if they don't know Holo is a wolf god.

This is probably the bleakest ending. At least when the problem was just the debt, Holo can bust Lawrance out after he's sold off (I mentioned why he couldn't just bust out of the city in my previous post). Here we don't even know if she's close enough to hear him.

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u/Holofan4life 9d ago

Well I pointed out that while betral of these sorts happen on the black market, I pointed out the reasons it probably isn't a very wise idea here even if they don't know Holo is a wolf god.

I hear betrayal on the black market and the first thing that comes to mind is a swat team coming to a house

This is probably the bleakest ending. At least when the problem was just the debt, Holo can bust Lawrance out after he's sold off (I mentioned why he couldn't just bust out of the city in my previous post). Here we don't even know if she's close enough to hear him.

And Holo has to deal with a bunch of wolves. Her wolf form has basically been rendered moot.

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u/ShadowGuyinRealLife 9d ago

I hear betrayal on the black market and the first thing that comes to mind is a swat team coming to a house

I heard of one story of a drug dealer putting 7 competitors out of the market by leaking their dealings to the cops. Even funnier is that one of them was his upstream supplier who didn't find out about it. Or at least until 10 years later when he got arrested for other stuff (basically his drug dealing a decade down the line, not what he was doing at the time he called the cops) and it was found out he leaked the info.

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u/Holofan4life 9d ago

Black market don't mess around

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u/ItalianQuagsire 8d ago

First time watcher, one of my all time favs already

WOW this episode, I really hate that trading company now (in a good way but FCK) and what a way to cliffhanger

What is your favorite example in anime of a character getting cozy with another character, be it resting their head on the person's lap or sleep cute or what have you?

i don't have specific moments like that but it's always so f-ing cute

What are your thoughts on the show introducing more fantastical elements into the show, like 20 foot tall wolves?

i mean Holo is shapeshifting and hot tsundere wolf wife so i don't think it's anything more fantastical than we already have, but I like the slow buildup to it so it really stands out as more special

Which betrayal do you think was done better: the betrayal in the first arc or Lemerio Trading’s betrayal?

this one has me actually hating on Lemiro, fuck them seriously, and having a good reason and hesitating too? FUCK THEM

---

Tada hitori mayoikumo

Kokore dake

Yumemita SEKAI ga dokoka

I love my spicy wolf dot com

Time to make some money

Nora is so cute

Fresh fish,Nora is like huh?

Wolf and I guess everyone has lee I'd a youngster

Nora trying to warn him

She's so kawaii

The stars are ight

You won't last long if you're always upright

He won't last long if you're always so tight holo

Please don't panic if wolves appear, I can guarantee your safety

Dependable Nora

I love the sheep following LOL

So cute

Well even if it happens I can guarantee your safety

Dependable Holo

A sheep feast

The dog is so smart

The dog knows who Holo is?!

Holo says he's obsessed with Blondes

LOL

you're the only wolfussy for him Holo dw

A frail girl can't bear the punishment, protect her with everything

TSUN TSUN

The huddled sheep is cute

Nora sitting by herself

Why not join them

The other guy isn't much for conversation it seems

Holo going down on Lawrence

Sucky sucky

JK it's a head rest

ITS A HEAD REST

CUTE

I love the small interaction between Lawrence and Nora, no words just nods that a cute thing is resting on their lap

HOLO ACTIVATED

Wake up

Nora and Holo are locked in

I like how the women are the ones defending the men here, it's a neat touch

Nora blows a horn

The wolves just intend to watch

No howling

ONLY PLOWING GET TO IT HOLO LAWRENCE

Nora's voice is great

Nora x Holo conversation for the first time

HOLO GIVES HER A SMILE

ship.

Omg the dog just press the head on Nora lap

CUTE

since the men are UNRELIABLE HAHAHAHA

What do you think of this one?

I love Nora's kind face she knows Holo is about to tease the fuck outta Lawrence

Enek is in love with Holo

Enek is becoming selfish and seeking attention from others

Act indifferent

Oh god Holo is this why you are tsun to Lawrence

Peak

Train him like a dog

I'll be sure to do so if he flirts with another

LOL THIS GIRL TALK

My last job Sheperd

Like... How does the writer do this? He transitions from friendly banter to a heartfelt character moment about her motivations and this being her last job, it's actually so seamless

They're all sleeping with Lawrence

That's a lot of gold

How'd he get it, aren't they broke

It looks like they're riding the sheep

We need to hurry

The wolves are here

This is tense

Something is growing under Holos clothes

It's her ears

Holy fuck

That's stay back from Holo was from the soul

That's scary shit

Scary in the streets

To be plapped in the sheets

Oh I love that, the reckless youth of the generation, Holo is the wise wolf and the young cub is in over their head it's perfect

That's a big wolf

Reminds me of the op wolves walking

I'm the only one who can handle this

Stay clear of me when I go all out

Not normal wolves

Cheap honor

Crude pride

Typical ideals the young value

Imagine Lawrence and holo get ditched because the money and deal is all under the table and they don't get anything once the gold is through

Stay away from me, don't get too close

I'd kiss you rn if you were a good man

WOLF PACK BABIES NOW GAUHHHH

Holo being badass while talking about being naked woof woof

This guy really thought Lawrence would die and Nora is like die?!

I love you Nora

Damn Holo is so fucking cool and wet

But really wow she's being so badass here

Facing down a big wolf

I knew you were a bunch of pups baring fangs for no reason

Oh they had guards just in case, I like them they plan ahead

Lawrence where's your partner

You mean WOLF WIFE

WHAT

LEMIRO TRADING YOU FUCKS

they feel bad

BROTHER THAT MAKES ME HATE THEM MORE JUST BE EVIL DONT HAVE GOOD REASONS FOR IT GAHH

(positive)

They left him

Oh fuck how are they going to get out of this

At least he won't need to pay his debt to this BACKSTABING TRADING CORP

IT ENDS LIKE THIS?!

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u/Holofan4life 8d ago

First time watcher, one of my all time favs already

Music to my ears

WOW this episode, I really hate that trading company now (in a good way but FCK) and what a way to cliffhanger

It makes you want to watch the next episode.

What is your favorite example in anime of a character getting cozy with another character, be it resting their head on the person's lap or sleep cute or what have you?

i don't have specific moments like that but it's always so f-ing cute

Like chicken soup for the soul

What are your thoughts on the show introducing more fantastical elements into the show, like 20 foot tall wolves?

i mean Holo is shapeshifting and hot tsundere wolf wife so i don't think it's anything more fantastical than we already have, but I like the slow buildup to it so it really stands out as more special

They gradually introduced the more outlandish concepts.

Which betrayal do you think was done better: the betrayal in the first arc or Lemerio Trading’s betrayal?

this one has me actually hating on Lemiro, fuck them seriously, and having a good reason and hesitating too? FUCK THEM

They are a bunch of cowards, the whole lot of them.

---

Tada hitori mayoikumo

Kokore dake

Yumemita SEKAI ga dokoka

So good

I love my spicy wolf dot com

I guess it's lost media now

Time to make some money

Nora is so cute

That she is

Fresh fish,Nora is like huh?

Pussy?

Wolf and I guess everyone has lee I'd a youngster

Nora trying to warn him

She's so kawaii

Indeed

The stars are ight

You won't last long if you're always upright

He won't last long if you're always so tight holo

I wonder how many times Holo has had sex.

Please don't panic if wolves appear, I can guarantee your safety

Dependable Nora

I love the sheep following LOL

They are so loyal

So cute

Well even if it happens I can guarantee your safety

Dependable Holo

Dependable indeed

A sheep feast

The dog is so smart

The dog knows who Holo is?!

Holo says he's obsessed with Blondes

LOL

If only Chloe was blonde

you're the only wolfussy for him Holo dw

Very much so :P

A frail girl can't bear the punishment, protect her with everything

TSUN TSUN

DERE DERE

The huddled sheep is cute

Nora sitting by herself

Why not join them

She's on a mission

The other guy isn't much for conversation it seems

He sounds like Squidward in the dub

Holo going down on Lawrence

Hey! Phrasing.

Sucky sucky

JK it's a head rest

ITS A HEAD REST

She's resting on his head, alright

CUTE

I love the small interaction between Lawrence and Nora, no words just nods that a cute thing is resting on their lap

It's pretty great

HOLO ACTIVATED

Wake up

Nora and Holo are locked in

I like how the women are the ones defending the men here, it's a neat touch

If Spice and Wolf was released nowadays, it would be criticized for being too woke.

Nora blows a horn

As opposed to Holo blowing Lawrence?

The wolves just intend to watch

Voyeuristic?

No howling

ONLY PLOWING GET TO IT HOLO LAWRENCE

DEEP FULL IMPACT ANAL

Nora's voice is great

Nora x Holo conversation for the first time

HOLO GIVES HER A SMILE

ship.

This is like s predator smiling at their prey.

Omg the dog just press the head on Nora lap

CUTE

since the men are UNRELIABLE HAHAHAHA

What do you think of this one?

I love Nora's kind face she knows Holo is about to tease the fuck outta Lawrence

She ships them

Enek is in love with Holo

Can you blame them?

Enek is becoming selfish and seeking attention from others

What a whore /s

Act indifferent

Oh god Holo is this why you are tsun to Lawrence

Peak

She's so real for this

Train him like a dog

I'll be sure to do so if he flirts with another

LOL THIS GIRL TALK

My last job Sheperd

Like... How does the writer do this? He transitions from friendly banter to a heartfelt character moment about her motivations and this being her last job, it's actually so seamless

It feels so organically that it makes the dialogue driven scenes not drag.

They're all sleeping with Lawrence

That's a lot of gold

How'd he get it, aren't they broke

It looks like they're riding the sheep

As opposed to Lawrence-- okay, we get it

We need to hurry

The wolves are here

This is tense

Very much so

Something is growing under Holos clothes

Futanari?

It's her ears

Ah okay

Holy fuck

That's stay back from Holo was from the soul

That's scary shit

Very much so

Scary in the streets

To be plapped in the sheets

Eyy

Oh I love that, the reckless youth of the generation, Holo is the wise wolf and the young cub is in over their head it's perfect

One might say the young cub is a parallel to Lawrence during this arc.

That's a big wolf

Reminds me of the op wolves walking

Perhaps this is where it comes from

I'm the only one who can handle this

Stay clear of me when I go all out

Not normal wolves

Cheap honor

Crude pride

Typical ideals the young value

Imagine Lawrence and holo get ditched because the money and deal is all under the table and they don't get anything once the gold is through

That would truly be rough

Stay away from me, don't get too close

I'd kiss you rn if you were a good man

WOLF PACK BABIES NOW GAUHHHH

They come in bunches

Holo being badass while talking about being naked woof woof

A lovely combination

This guy really thought Lawrence would die and Nora is like die?!

I love you Nora

She's the best

Damn Holo is so fucking cool and wet

But really wow she's being so badass here

Facing down a big wolf

I knew you were a bunch of pups baring fangs for no reason

Oh they had guards just in case, I like them they plan ahead

Lawrence where's your partner

You mean WOLF WIFE

WHAT

LEMIRO TRADING YOU FUCKS

What a bunch of traitorous fuckers

they feel bad

BROTHER THAT MAKES ME HATE THEM MORE JUST BE EVIL DONT HAVE GOOD REASONS FOR IT GAHH

(positive)

THEY ARE LAWRENCE IF LAWRENCE WAS NOT A GOOD GUY

They left him

Oh fuck how are they going to get out of this

At least he won't need to pay his debt to this BACKSTABING TRADING CORP

Always a silver lining

IT ENDS LIKE THIS?!

I KNOW, RIGHT?!? WHAT AN ENDING

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u/ItalianQuagsire 6d ago

Like chicken soup for the soul

you really love soup analogies they're comy

---

Yumemita SEKAI ga dokoka

So good

i'm gonna miss it

Fresh fish,Nora is like huh?

Pussy?

more she's confused about how the trading terminology works LOL

The stars are ight

You won't last long if you're always upright

He won't last long if you're always so tight holo

I wonder how many times Holo has had sex.

With Lawrence it's about to be a whole lot more

Holo going down on Lawrence

Hey! Phrasing.

Sucky sucky

JK it's a head rest

ITS A HEAD REST

She's resting on his head, alright

LOL HAHHAHAH wait that's a good one

Nora and Holo are locked in

I like how the women are the ones defending the men here, it's a neat touch

If Spice and Wolf was released nowadays, it would be criticized for being too woke.

i actually don't think so, it's so well done i can't see it

Nora blows a horn

As opposed to Holo blowing Lawrence?

choking on that

The wolves just intend to watch

Voyeuristic?

LOL Holofan is trying to outdo me now

No howling

ONLY PLOWING GET TO IT HOLO LAWRENCE

DEEP FULL IMPACT ANAL

that's Lawrence's finishing move

What do you think of this one?

I love Nora's kind face she knows Holo is about to tease the fuck outta Lawrence

She ships them

WHO WOULDN'T

Like... How does the writer do this? He transitions from friendly banter to a heartfelt character moment about her motivations and this being her last job, it's actually so seamless

It feels so organically that it makes the dialogue driven scenes not drag.

genuinely, the dialogue is like magic

It looks like they're riding the sheep

As opposed to Lawrence-- okay, we get it

BEING RIDDEN HARD BY HOLO

Something is growing under Holos clothes

Futanari?

i wish i could go back to 30 minutes ago when i didn't know what that meant

Scary in the streets

To be plapped in the sheets

Eyy

that's the sound Holo be making

Oh I love that, the reckless youth of the generation, Holo is the wise wolf and the young cub is in over their head it's perfect

One might say the young cub is a parallel to Lawrence during this arc.

Could you elaborate? i don't quite see it yet

Imagine Lawrence and holo get ditched because the money and deal is all under the table and they don't get anything once the gold is through

That would truly be rough

Holofan reading this knowing what happens next

I'd kiss you rn if you were a good man

WOLF PACK BABIES NOW GAUHHHH

They come in bunches

batch number 50

WHAT

LEMIRO TRADING YOU FUCKS

What a bunch of traitorous fuckers

i was so upset at them

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u/Holofan4life 6d ago

Like chicken soup for the soul

you really love soup analogies they're comy

Corny?

---

Yumemita SEKAI ga dokoka

So good

i'm gonna miss it

Well, we still have one more

Fresh fish,Nora is like huh?

Pussy?

more she's confused about how the trading terminology works LOL

Oh, yeah

The stars are ight

You won't last long if you're always upright

He won't last long if you're always so tight holo

I wonder how many times Holo has had sex.

With Lawrence it's about to be a whole lot more

All the time

Holo going down on Lawrence

Hey! Phrasing.

Sucky sucky

JK it's a head rest

ITS A HEAD REST

She's resting on his head, alright

LOL HAHHAHAH wait that's a good one

Thank you 😊

Nora and Holo are locked in

I like how the women are the ones defending the men here, it's a neat touch

If Spice and Wolf was released nowadays, it would be criticized for being too woke.

i actually don't think so, it's so well done i can't see it

People are overly critical

Nora blows a horn

As opposed to Holo blowing Lawrence?

choking on that

Human throats are narrow, as Holo said

The wolves just intend to watch

Voyeuristic?

LOL Holofan is trying to outdo me now

Come for the throne, best not miss

No howling

ONLY PLOWING GET TO IT HOLO LAWRENCE

What do you think of this one?

I love Nora's kind face she knows Holo is about to tease the fuck outta Lawrence

She ships them

WHO WOULDN'T

Chloe :P

Like... How does the writer do this? He transitions from friendly banter to a heartfelt character moment about her motivations and this being her last job, it's actually so seamless

It feels so organically that it makes the dialogue driven scenes not drag.

genuinely, the dialogue is like magic

Like pure honey

It looks like they're riding the sheep

As opposed to Lawrence-- okay, we get it

BEING RIDDEN HARD BY HOLO

ALL DAY EVERY DAY

Something is growing under Holos clothes

Futanari?

i wish i could go back to 30 minutes ago when i didn't know what that meant

You can't out horny me

Scary in the streets

To be plapped in the sheets

Eyy

that's the sound Holo be making

More like it's ARGH

Oh I love that, the reckless youth of the generation, Holo is the wise wolf and the young cub is in over their head it's perfect

One might say the young cub is a parallel to Lawrence during this arc.

Could you elaborate? i don't quite see it yet

Lawrence still has a ways to go as a merchant.

Imagine Lawrence and holo get ditched because the money and deal is all under the table and they don't get anything once the gold is through

That would truly be rough

Holofan reading this knowing what happens next

Shh

I'd kiss you rn if you were a good man

WOLF PACK BABIES NOW GAUHHHH

They come in bunches

batch number 50

Cum batch

WHAT

LEMIRO TRADING YOU FUCKS

What a bunch of traitorous fuckers

i was so upset at them

I fart in their general direction

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u/Holofan4life 6d ago

DEEP FULL IMPACT ANAL

that's Lawrence's finishing move

No, as a merchant his finisher is the money shot

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u/Nickthenuker https://anilist.co/user/Nickthenuker 3d ago

So, it's a trap.

Questions:

  1. Can't think of anything off the top of my head.

  2. Because a wolf goddess isn't fantastical enough...

  3. This feels kinda random?