Ookami to Koushinryou II: Holo no Short Anime
Spice and Wolf II Specials / 狼と香辛料II ホロのショートアニメ / Ookami to Koushinryou 2 Specials / Spice and Wolf 2 Specials
| Genres: Adult Cast, Supernatural | |
| Themes: Adult Cast | |
| Studios: Brain's Base, Marvy Jack | |
| Producers: Kadokawa Pictures Japan, Movic | |
| Licensors: Funimation | |
| Rating: 7.05 / 10 | |
| Rank: #4263 | |
| Popularity: #3012 | |
| Users Listed: 63,520 | |
| Users Scored: 30,091 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 10/08/2024 | |
| Aired: October 7, 2009 – November 4, 2009 (Fall) | |
| Type: special | |
| Source: Light Novel | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 2 |
Synopsis:
This collection of vignettes offers glimpses into the everyday life of Holo, a powerful spirit residing in a secluded forest. Set against a backdrop of ancient woodlands and quiet village life, the series explores her interactions with humans – often marked by curiosity and a subtle longing for understanding. These short stories delve into themes of connection, loneliness, and the complexities of bridging different worlds. Rather than grand conflicts, the narrative focuses on nuanced moments: shared meals, quiet observations, and the gentle unfolding of unexpected friendships. The animation style emphasizes atmosphere, using detailed backgrounds to create a sense of place and highlighting Holo’s ethereal presence within the natural world. It's an introspective look at a being navigating a world she doesn't fully comprehend, inviting viewers to consider perspectives beyond the familiar.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Studying with Holo (Aired: 10/07/2009)
- Episode 2: Stretching with Holo, Yoitz Style (Aired: 11/04/2009)
Characters:
- Holo (Main) - Voice Actors: Koshimizu, Ami
Staff:
- Ayakura, Juu (Original Character Design)
- Hasekura, Isuna (Original Creator)
- Yoshino, Yuuji (Music)
Reviews:
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User Robiyn (Score: 8/10):
If you notice the length of each episode, you figure out pretty quickly that these two mini-sodes are really just cuteness. The first is a neat one about the bread and alcohol in the show, while the second one is a fan-service of Horo showing how to stretch. No real story to speak of, and with that, not much in the character section. The art was done by one of the animators of the show, so while it is slightly different from the main style, it's not particularly noticeable. They used the sounds that you're probably used to if you've seen the rest ofSpice & Wolf, so no surprises there.nOverall, it's pretty cute, but mostly useless fluff. -
User KitsunehimeMilhi (Score: 7/10):
There are shows with better specials than these, but these 2 episodes are still a good way to spend about 10 minutes of your life. They don't really add anything important, but it's fun to watch. It's worth the watch just to see Holo again. The first one gives a little history about the food they eat and the wine. The second one is just an episode with. Holo showing off how she stretches. Overall, it's nice to see Holo again and it's a decent watch. Don't expect anything major from these specials. A 7/10 is agood score here, but don't take it as a bad thing
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