Comments on: Spice & Wolf II – Episode 0 (OVA)

By: 0rion

0rion — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:09:08 +0000

@ 2DT & Kabitzin

Unfortunately that’s entirely too close to reality. =P

@ Martin

In the novels Lawrence isn’t nearly as much as the “dumb but loyal” archetype as he’s made out to be in the anime. It’s actually rather disappointing at times, as there’s so much more that could be done with his character.

@ Matt

Definitely; as enjoyable as the first season was, I think the second season is even better.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:09:20 +0000

Such a nice intro to bring us back to the characters… Though late in review, i hope all will give the first season a look. The second season has been so far, much more enjoyable, if that was even possible..

By: Martin

Martin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:36:56 +0000

It pretty much reminded me why I enjoy this series so much, although I’m starting to warm to the economics side of things in the second series. The character-driven aspect drew me in and continues to be what keeps me watching, mainly because Horo is made up of such an unusual assortment of traits and motivations that female anime leads don’t have. Lawrence is still a bit dumb but he makes for a neat ’straight guy’ of their double act.

Spice and Wolf is a refreshing change overall really.

By: Kabitzin

Kabitzin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:54:20 +0000

But I dislike how Nora and Horo seemed to reach an instant understanding afterwards, like some kind of shared feminine enlightenment.

Isn’t that how it always is in real life though?

By: 2DT

2DT — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:32:28 +0000

“Men = Sheep,” was the sense I got out of it. But I dislike how Nora and Horo seemed to reach an instant understanding afterwards, like some kind of shared feminine enlightenment.

By: 0rion

0rion — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:17:50 +0000

And yes, I know this OVA came out ages ago. I just wanted to include it in chronological order in my series of Spice & Wolf posts while I blog the next few actual episodes to catch up. =P