In an 'imaginary medieval Europe, dominated by large traders and the Catholic Church, a wandering merchant, Lawrence Kraft agrees to accompany even in the far north, the wolf goddess Horo.
are certainly interesting and unusual topics addressed by Spice and Wolf . Rarely is an anime such issues as the role of religion in society, and especially the mechanisms of 'economy.
Of course we're not talking about the REAL medieval Europe, as demonstrated by the states, coins, fictional characters, but it sure does not deviate too much from what could be the 'Europe of the late Middle Ages (if not closer). Horo is an entire underworld of pagan worship, dating back to when the 'man was weaker and therefore, rather than dominate nature, trying to live with it. With the spread of Christianity, however, men seem to have forgotten that part of the tribute to the ancient gods must, which has dropped in recent 'oblivion. Horo, and then, feeling that his time among men is now over, he returns to his homeland in the north. At the same time, however, takes the 'opportunity to travel with a human and deepen his knowledge of this' animal bizarre and arrogant' s the man. And what better way to know than to travel with a merchant, every day in close contact with various types of 'humanity and especially its economy, a mirror of society and its evolution?
A notice to that part of the charm of the series is tied to long discussions on 'economy among the protagonists, which can be as interesting at times seem overly verbose, but given the generally calm pace of the series is not a big problem.
Among the characters steal the show is undoubtedly Horus, whose characterization is less obvious than it may seem to 'start. On reflection, Lawrence is a good co-star, who knows how to hold 'exuberance of the first.
The technical side has ups and downs. A nice design clashes with a fund 's animation in the media, nothing scandalous, but greater care in this front would not be unwelcome. Little to complain about the sound front. The songs are all pleasant (perhaps a little repetitive), and stand out are the abbreviations, d ' beginning and especially closure.
To be honest, the biggest problem Spice and Wolf is "no end". All too clear that the events will be completed in the second series, since it ends with no particular defining event. What I have seen so far but I liked it, so the vote is also based on trust in a worthy conclusion.
Rating: 8
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