The official Twitter account for the spring 2024 TV anime Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf announced on May 13 the account had attracted a total of 100,000 followers since its launch in June 2021. To celebrate the achievement, the account posted a celebratory illustration featuring Holo, newly drawn byJu Ayakura, the Spice and Wolf novel series' original illustrator. He has worked on series since 2006, when its first volume was published in Japan. Additionally, a campaign to give 20 people a chance to win a copy colored card of this illustration was launched. To participate, follow the anime's official account ( @Spicy_Wolf_Prj ) and repost the campaign tweet below. The campaign will run until May 24 at 23:59 (Jst). Related: Spice and Wolf Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Anime Releases Opening Theme Special Music Video Featuring Highlight Scenes Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf , a new TV anime adaptation of Isuna Hasekura's fantasy light novel series,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Koneko no Chi Ponponra Natsuyasumi (“Chi the Kitten Ponponra Summer Vacation”), an upcoming 3Dcg anime based on the Chi's Sweet Home manga about the everyday adventures of an adorable kitten, has revealed new cast members, a new key visual, and a new trailer. The series will stream on Netflix beginning in July 2024. Aina voiced by Yu Serizawa (Rae Taylor in I'm in Love with the Villainess ) Aina and Yu Serizawa Tida voiced by Aimi Tanaka (Myuri in Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf ) Tida and Aimi Tanaka Umikaji voiced by Kanae Kuninaka Umikaji and Kanae Kuninaka Champuru voiced by Rikako Aikawa (Pioran in To Your Eternity ) Champuru and Rikako Aikawa The original Chi's Sweet Home manga by Konami Kanata was serialized from 2004 – 2015 in Kodansha's Weekly Morning manga magazine, and an English language version is available from Vertical Inc.. Kiminori Kusano directs the Koneko no Chi Ponponra Natsuyasumi...
- 4/25/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
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
Disney+ Unveils Trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire”
A month away from its debut, the new Disney+ and Lucasfilm animated shorts series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” has received its first trailer and key art.
The second installment of “Tales” series, following the critically acclaimed 2022 series “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” the Dave Filoni-created “Tales of the Empire” travels deep inside the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on separate paths and in different eras: young Morgan Elsbeth, who is navigating “the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance,” and former Jedi Barriss Offee, who is doing “what she must do to survive a rapidly changing galaxy.
Watch the trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” below:
The voice cast of the six-episode series is led by Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka...
A month away from its debut, the new Disney+ and Lucasfilm animated shorts series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” has received its first trailer and key art.
The second installment of “Tales” series, following the critically acclaimed 2022 series “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” the Dave Filoni-created “Tales of the Empire” travels deep inside the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on separate paths and in different eras: young Morgan Elsbeth, who is navigating “the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance,” and former Jedi Barriss Offee, who is doing “what she must do to survive a rapidly changing galaxy.
Watch the trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” below:
The voice cast of the six-episode series is led by Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka...
- 4/5/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
The official YouTube channel for anisong duo ClariS has started streaming a music video for their 28th CD single song, "Andante." The song, which is filled with their typical transparency and cuteness, is now featured as the ending theme for the TV anime Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf . "We were really fired up to do our best to color the ending of the wonderful anime, Spice and Wolf," ClariS said about the song. "After checking the anime's story, we were excited that the song would give you a new feel of ClariS, so we can't wait for the anime to air! Now that the song is actually completed, we are looking forward to listening to it through the anime!" The CD single of "Andante" is set to release in Japan on May 8, 2024. Ahead of the CD release, the title tune has been already available digitally since April...
- 4/2/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Ahead of tonight's broadcast premiere in Japan, fantasy anime Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf unveiled a creditless version of its ending theme sequence that features "Andante" by ClariS. Related: Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Anime Reveals Credit-free Op Sequence Based on the light novels by Hasekura Isuna and Ju Ayakura, Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf is 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! Her name is Holo the...
- 4/1/2024
- 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 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
Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf Anime Reveals Continuous Two-Cour Broadcast, New Visual
Fans who've waited well over a decade for Holo and Lawrence's return to anime are being rewarded for their patience, following today's announcement at AnimeJapan that the upcoming Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf series will run for two consecutive cour! Following the new trailer just released yesterday , a brand-new key visual was also unveiled ahead of the April 1 premiere in Japan. Key Visual Another new seasonal visual was also released , following previous seasonal visuals , this time labeled the "Abundant Harvest." Related: Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf Anime Tunes in With New Trailer Previewing Theme Songs Based on the light novels by Hasekura Isuna and Ju Ayakura, Takeo Takahashi acts as Chief Director for Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf with Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu assistant director) as Director at studio Passione. Ami Koshimizu and Jun Fukuyama reprise their roles as Holo and Lawrence,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
With a little over a few weeks until Holo and Lawrence return to screens in the latest adaptation of the Spice and Wolf novels written by Isuna Hasekura and illustrated by Ju Ayakura, Toho Animation released a brand new trailer tonight for the Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf TV anime. The trailer previews the opening and ending themes from Hana Hope and ClariS, respectively. Related: Goku Voice Actor Masako Nozawa Performs the Kamehameha in Memory of Akira Toriyama 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 and describes the story as such: Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart.
- 3/21/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
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
Ahead of a much-anticipated April 1 premiere, the upcoming Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf anime today announced that "Tabi no Yukue" by Hana Hope ( The Kingdoms of Ruin Op) and "Andante" by ClariS ( Lycoris Recoil Op) will serve as the series' opening and ending theme songs, respectively. Furthermore, a new trailer previewing the pair will be released on March 21 at 19:00 Jst. Related: Crunchyroll Announces Spring 2024 Anime Season Lineup! 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 and describes the story: Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart.
- 3/17/2024
- 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 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
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