The official YouTube channel for singer Hana Hope began streaming a music video for her new CD single song "Tabi no Yukue" ( The Destination of the Journey ), set to release in Japan on May 29. The song was newly written as the opening theme for the spring 2024 TV anime Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf and the title tune has already been available on digital services . Hana Hope "Tabi no Yukue" music video "I was honestly happy to be able to work with a series with a long history," Hope said about the song. "Since it is the opening of a story, I tried my best to make the content exciting. I hope the opening song will lift your feelings. Please enjoy watching the song while anticipating the 'destination of the journey,' which is also the title of the song. It may be even more exciting to watch...
- 4/16/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Holo and Lawrence are back in a brand-new anime series, and so are their original voice actors! A decade and a half on from their first fateful encounter, they'll get a second bite of the apple when the English dub of Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf makes its Crunchyroll debut on Monday, April 15 . Here's the full cast and crew for Episode 1: Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf English Dub Cast Holo voiced by Brina Palencia Lawrence voiced by J. Michael Tatum Yarei voiced by Austin Tindle Myuri voiced by Emi Lo Village Chief voiced by Doug Jackson Additional Voices: Daniel Van Thomas, Charles Nguyen, Ben Stegmair Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf English Dub Crew Voice Director: Michelle Rojas Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Matthew Greenbaum Mixer: Matt Grounds Engineer: Jamal Roberson Related: Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Dubs Include Kaiju No. 8, Konosuba Season 3 and...
- 4/15/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
A new adaptation of Isuna Hasekura’s light novels was a nice surprise when it was announced in 2022 but more excitement came when the first trailer was introduced at New York Comic Con last year. Now, 15 years later, it’s time for the return of beloved deity wolf girl Holo and witty merchant Lawrence because Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf debuted on Crunchyroll on April 1. Let’s celebrate with a refresher on the franchise. How Did Spice and Wolf Start ? Spice and Wolf began as a light novel series written by Isuna Hasekura with illustrations by Ju Ayakura that was published in 2006 and won the Silver Prize at Dengeki Novel Prize. The story focused on a skillful merchant, Kraft Lawrence, and a wolf harvest deity, Holo, and their long and eventful adventure to the North in search of Holo’s hometown. Related: Spice and Wolf: merchant...
- 4/6/2024
- by Asya Zabolotskaya
- Crunchyroll
It’s already been a good 2024 for anime. Most notably, you have “The Boy and the Heron” winning Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, making for the first anime film to win the prize since another Hayao Miyazaki classic, “Spirited Away,” did so back in 2002. But outside of that big accomplishment, the year has also birthed a ton of great shows already, with a strong winter 2024 season that included great new shows like “Delicious in Dungeon,” “Bucchigiri,” and “Sengoku Youko.”
If Winter 2024 was a great start, Spring 2024 promises to be even more packed. That’s mainly because two of the biggest series currently ongoing are debuting their new seasons this April, the type of blockbuster series even non-anime fans might have heard of. Premiering its seventh season and 139th episode, “My Hero Academia” — an action series about the exploits of students at an academy for superheroes — will release on...
If Winter 2024 was a great start, Spring 2024 promises to be even more packed. That’s mainly because two of the biggest series currently ongoing are debuting their new seasons this April, the type of blockbuster series even non-anime fans might have heard of. Premiering its seventh season and 139th episode, “My Hero Academia” — an action series about the exploits of students at an academy for superheroes — will release on...
- 4/4/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf, an upcoming TV anime that adapts the popular fantasy light novel series, has published a credit-free version of its opening animation sequence featuring Hana Hope performing the song “Tabi no Yukue” (“Journey's Destination”). The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on April 1, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup . The original Spice and Wolf novels are written by Isuna Hasekura, illustrated by Ju Ayakura, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from Yen Press. Takeo Takahashi and Hijiri Sanpei direct the Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf TV anime at animation studio Passione. Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf key visual Related: Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf Anime Reveals Continuous Two-Cour Broadcast, New...
- 3/28/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Spring brings with it a breath of fresh air in the world of anime, and 2024 is no exception. With a plethora of promising titles on the horizon, it’s time to gear up for a season filled with excitement, adventure, and memorable stories. Here’s our curated list of the top 10 anime to watch out for in Spring 2024:
10. Black Butler: Public School Arc
Release Date: Apr 13, 2024
Studio: CloverWorks
Fans of the iconic “Black Butler” series have reason to rejoice as the beloved franchise makes a comeback with the adaptation of the popular Public School Arc.
Produced by Cloverworks, known for their stellar work on “Wonder Egg Priority” and “Horimiya,” this revival promises to reignite the passion of fans who have long awaited the next chapter in the series.
9. Wind Breaker
Release Date: Apr 4, 2024
Studio: CloverWorks
Get ready for some high-octane action with “Wind Breaker,” a delinquent series poised to...
10. Black Butler: Public School Arc
Release Date: Apr 13, 2024
Studio: CloverWorks
Fans of the iconic “Black Butler” series have reason to rejoice as the beloved franchise makes a comeback with the adaptation of the popular Public School Arc.
Produced by Cloverworks, known for their stellar work on “Wonder Egg Priority” and “Horimiya,” this revival promises to reignite the passion of fans who have long awaited the next chapter in the series.
9. Wind Breaker
Release Date: Apr 4, 2024
Studio: CloverWorks
Get ready for some high-octane action with “Wind Breaker,” a delinquent series poised to...
- 3/18/2024
- by John Berty
- Anime Alert
As far as romance and fantasy titles are concerned, every true animanga fan will know that Spice and Wolf is definitely one of the major titles of the genre. Published in 2006, the light novel series is still ongoing, with 24 volumes published as of the time of writing. Isuna Hasekura’s work was adapted into a 24-episode anime series back in 2008 (2 OVAs were also released), but in 2022 it was confirmed that the anime would be getting a reboot titled Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf.
The fan-favorite romance series will be premiering on April 2, 2024 on TV Tokyo and other networks, while international fans will be able to stream it via Crunchyroll. The series will be produced by Passione and directed by Hijiri Sanpei, with Takahashi returning as chief director, Kevin Penkin composing the music, and Jun Fukuyama and Ami Koshimizu returning to reprise their roles as Lawrence and Holo,...
The fan-favorite romance series will be premiering on April 2, 2024 on TV Tokyo and other networks, while international fans will be able to stream it via Crunchyroll. The series will be produced by Passione and directed by Hijiri Sanpei, with Takahashi returning as chief director, Kevin Penkin composing the music, and Jun Fukuyama and Ami Koshimizu returning to reprise their roles as Lawrence and Holo,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
April will see some hotly anticipated new shows coming to Crunchyroll, along with new seasons of fan-favorites.
As some parts of the United States get buried in snow this week, it can be hard to remember that spring is just around the corner. Thankfully, the world’s largest anime streaming service Crunchyroll is preparing for spring by unveiling a huge schedule of new releases coming to its platform next month. The Sony-owned streamer will release more than 40 titles in April, with seven dropping on April 1.
Crunchyroll has unveiled a release schedule of more than 40 titles for fans to enjoy this spring. Highlights include the new series “Kaiju No. 8,” the return of “Black Butler - Public School Arc” and more. Viewers can subscribe to Crunchyroll for as little as $7.99 per month. 7-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month crunchyroll via amazon.com
Crunchyroll currently has 13 million paid subscribers, an impressive total for a...
As some parts of the United States get buried in snow this week, it can be hard to remember that spring is just around the corner. Thankfully, the world’s largest anime streaming service Crunchyroll is preparing for spring by unveiling a huge schedule of new releases coming to its platform next month. The Sony-owned streamer will release more than 40 titles in April, with seven dropping on April 1.
Crunchyroll has unveiled a release schedule of more than 40 titles for fans to enjoy this spring. Highlights include the new series “Kaiju No. 8,” the return of “Black Butler - Public School Arc” and more. Viewers can subscribe to Crunchyroll for as little as $7.99 per month. 7-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month crunchyroll via amazon.com
Crunchyroll currently has 13 million paid subscribers, an impressive total for a...
- 3/14/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf , an upcoming TV anime that adapts the popular fantasy light novel series, has revealed that voice actor Mai Nakahara will reprise her role as Nora Arendt (pictured below) in the upcoming series. Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf will broadcast in Japan beginning on April 1, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The original Spice and Wolf novels are written by Isuna Hasekura, illustrated by Ju Ayakura, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from Yen Press. Takeo Takahashi and Hijiri Sanpei direct the Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf TV anime at animation studio Passione. Nora Arendt character visual Related: Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf Anime Debuts on April 1 Crunchyroll describes...
- 3/14/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf , an upcoming TV anime that adapts the popular fantasy light novel series, has revealed that it will broadcast in Japan on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, and TV Aichi beginning on April 1, 2024, with additional broadcasts to follow later on Bs TV Tokyo and At-x. The series will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The original Spice and Wolf novels are written by Isuna Hasekura, illustrated by Ju Ayakura, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from Yen Press. Takeo Takahashi and Hijiri Sanpei direct the Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf TV anime at animation studio Passione. Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf key visual Related: Holo Looks Pretty in Pink in Latest Spice and Wolf: merchant meets...
- 3/11/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
'Tis the season for cherry blossoms, so Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf 's monthly visual for March sees Holo bask in pink petals ahead of the anime's April 2024 arrival. Visual Related: Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf Anime Hits the Road in New Trailer Based on the light novels by Hasekura Isuna and Ju Ayakura, Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf is being chief-directed by Takeo Takahashi and directed by Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu assistant director) at studio Passione. Ami Koshimizu and Jun Fukuyama reprise their roles as Holo and Lawrence, respectively, from the original 2008 anime . Crunchyroll will stream the new series as it airs in Japan, describing the story as such: Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart. One day, he arrives at a village and meets a beautiful girl with the ears and tail of an animal!
- 3/1/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf , an upcoming TV anime that adapts the popular fantasy light novel series, has published a new seasonal visual for the month of February, this time with a Valentine's Day theme. The new visual (below) depicts Holo dining on a box of Valentine's Day chocolates with a tagline that reads: “What, you want to eat this, too?” Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf will debut in Japan in April 2024, and the series will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup. Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf February seasonal visual The original Spice and Wolf novels are written by Isuna Hasekura, illustrated by Ju Ayakura, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from Yen Press. Takeo Takahashi and Hijiri Sanpei direct the...
- 2/1/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
AnimeJapan, the annual source of so many thrilling anime-related announcements, today revealed a stacked lineup of stage events for its upcoming eleventh show, taking place on March 23-24 later this year at Tokyo Big Sight. Check out the full schedule below and further details about guests here . Related: AnimeJapan Reveals Visual, Exhibitor Details for 2024 Event Saturday, March 23 (Jst) Red Stage 9:15-9:50 — Suicide Squad Isekai 10:25-11:00 — Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation 11:35-12:10 — i☆Ris the Movie - Full Energy!! - 12:45-13:20 — The Apothecary Diaries 13:55-14:30 — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba 15:05-15:40 — Ojamajo Doremi 16:15-16:50 — Boukyaku Battery 17:45-18:20 — Blue Box 18:55-19:30 — Sound! Euphonium Season 3 Green Stage 9:50-10:25 — An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride 11:00-11:35 — Delico's Nursery 12:10-12:45 — The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse...
- 1/20/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
The Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- anime —which adapts the light novels by Kei Azumi and Mitsuaki Matsumoto—is officially back! The first episode of Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 premieres today on Crunchyroll, and we have a wealth of information to transport you to another world all over again. Read on for everything you can expect from the new season, including an absolute avalanche of anime characters, cast, trailers, synopsis, key staff and more. Watch Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 on Crunchyroll! In This Guide Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Release Date: Where Can I Watch? Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Characters and Cast Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Staff Watch Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Official Trailers Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Art & Key Visuals Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Synopsis Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Additional Information Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Release Date: When Can I Watch? Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy-...
- 1/8/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Following the November 2021 announcement of upcoming releases from Yen Audio at Anime NYC, Yen Press, LLC has announced the narrators for these new audiobook adaptations of beloved light novel series.
Spice and Wolf Vol. 1 will be narrated by J. Michael Tatum. J. Michael Tatum is an actor, writer, Adr director, and adaptive scriptwriter. Nurtured by anime classics, Tatum has lent his voice to several popular anime franchises over the years. After being cast as Rikichi in 2005’s Samurai 7, Tatum was able to attain a slew of dream roles, most notably Kyoya Ootori in Ouran High School Host Club, suave, demonic Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler, France in the Hetalia franchise, Tomoe in Kamisama Kiss, and the equal parts maniacal and vulnerable Rintarou Okabe from Steins;Gate. Recently, he can be heard in the epic My Hero Academia as Tenya Iida. Most relevantly, he also played Kraft Lawrence in the 2009 anime adaptation of Spice and Wolf.
Spice and Wolf Vol. 1 will be narrated by J. Michael Tatum. J. Michael Tatum is an actor, writer, Adr director, and adaptive scriptwriter. Nurtured by anime classics, Tatum has lent his voice to several popular anime franchises over the years. After being cast as Rikichi in 2005’s Samurai 7, Tatum was able to attain a slew of dream roles, most notably Kyoya Ootori in Ouran High School Host Club, suave, demonic Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler, France in the Hetalia franchise, Tomoe in Kamisama Kiss, and the equal parts maniacal and vulnerable Rintarou Okabe from Steins;Gate. Recently, he can be heard in the epic My Hero Academia as Tenya Iida. Most relevantly, he also played Kraft Lawrence in the 2009 anime adaptation of Spice and Wolf.
- 3/5/2022
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
New York, NY (11/21/21)—For the first time since the news of the Yen Audio imprint was shared with the world, Yen Press, LLC announced new audiobook series at the Yen Audio Panel at Anime NYC. Three fan-favorite Yen On series will have full audiobook adaptations in 2022—Spice & Wolf (March 2022), So I’m a Spider, So What? (April 2022), and Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (June 2022). Voice actors for the three upcoming audiobook series will be announced at a later date.
Spice and Wolf
Story by Isuna Hasekura
The life of a traveling merchant is a lonely one, a fact with which Kraft Lawrence is well acquainted. Wandering from town to town with just his horse, cart, and whatever wares have come his way, the peddler has pretty well settled into his routine—that is, until the night Lawrence finds a wolf goddess asleep in his cart. Taking the form...
Spice and Wolf
Story by Isuna Hasekura
The life of a traveling merchant is a lonely one, a fact with which Kraft Lawrence is well acquainted. Wandering from town to town with just his horse, cart, and whatever wares have come his way, the peddler has pretty well settled into his routine—that is, until the night Lawrence finds a wolf goddess asleep in his cart. Taking the form...
- 11/22/2021
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Evangelion 4.0 may be the title that some anime fans were expecting for the end of the Evangelion rebuild movie series. Instead, fans of the Neon Genesis Evangelion movie series will finally be treated (maybe) to watching the ending in 2020 with the oddly titled Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0 (Shin Evangelion Gekijoban). Why a maybe? This isn’t the first rodeo for anime fans since the Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0 release date was originally slated for 2015. The delay has been so long that anime fans joke about it coming out before Spice And Wolf Season 3, No Game No Life […]
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- 7/21/2018
- by Patrick Frye
- Monsters and Critics
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