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| title_name = Ōkami to Kōshinryō
| title_name = Ōkami to Kōshinryō
| image = Ookamitokoshinryo01.jpg
| image = Ookamitokoshinryo01.jpg
| size = 300
| size = 200px
| caption = Ōkami to Kōshinryō
| caption = Ōkami to Kōshinryō
| ja_name = 狼と香辛料
| ja_name = 狼と香辛料
| ja_name_trans = Ōkami to Kōshinryō
| ja_name_trans = Ōkami to Kōshinryō
| demographic = Male
| demographic = [[Seinen]]
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
}}
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Novel
{{Infobox animanga/Novel
| light = yes
| light = yes
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| title =
| author = [[Isuna Hasekura]]
| author = [[Isuna Hasekura]]
| artist = [[Juu Ayakura]]
| artist = [[Jū Ayakura]]
| publisher = {{flagicon|Japan}} [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]
| publisher = {{flagicon|Japan}} [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]
| publisher_other = {{flagicon|Taiwan}} {{flagicon|Hong Kong}} [[Kadokawa Shoten|Kadokawa Media]]
| publisher_other = {{flagicon|Taiwan}} {{flagicon|Hong Kong}} [[Kadokawa Shoten|Kadokawa Media]]
| first_run = [[February]] [[2006]]
| first_run = [[February 10]] [[2006]]
| last_run = ongoing
| last_run =
| num_volumes = 5
| num_volumes = 6
}}
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Manga
{{Infobox animanga/Manga
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| author = [[Isuna Hasekura]] (story) <br> [[Keito Kōme]] (art)
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| title =
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| author = [[Isuna Hasekura]] (story) <br> [[Keito Koume]] (art)
| publisher = {{flagicon|Japan}} [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]
| publisher = {{flagicon|Japan}} [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]
| serialized = [[Dengeki Maoh]]
| serialized = [[Dengeki Maoh]]
| first_run = [[September 27]] [[2007]]
| first_run = [[September 27]] [[2007]]
| last_run = ongoing
| last_run =
| num_volumes =
| num_volumes =
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Anime
| director = [[Takeo Takahashi]]
| studio = [[Imagin (studio)|Imagin]]
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| network =
| first_aired = January 2008
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| last_aired =
| num_episodes = 12
| list_episodes=
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Game
|developer = [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]
|publisher = [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]
|release_date = 2008
|genre = [[Dating sim]]
|ratings =
|platforms = [[Nintendo DS]]
}}
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Footer}}
{{Infobox animanga/Footer}}
'''{{nihongo|Ōkami to Kōshinryō|狼と香辛料|Ōkami to Kōshinryō|Wolf and Spice}}''' is a [[light novel]] series by [[Isuna Hasekura]], with illustrations by [[Juu Ayakura]]. A manga adaptation by [[Keito Koume]] will start serialization in [[Dengeki Maoh]] magazine on [[September 27]], [[2007]]. The [[Obi strip|obi]] on the fifth novel announces an upcoming anime adaptation<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-08-06/wolf-and-spice-televison-anime-in-the-works ANN Article]</ref>. According to the anime official website, as of August, 2007, the series has collectively sold over 500,000 copies.<ref>[http://www.spicy-wolf.com/ Anime Official Site]</ref>
{{Nihongo|'''''Ōkami to Kōshinryō'''''|狼と香辛料||lit. ''Wolf and Spice''}} is a [[Japan]]ese [[light novel]] series written by [[Isuna Hasekura]], with illustrations by [[Jū Ayakura]]. The ''[[Mainichi Shimbun]]'' reported that as of August 2007, over 500,000 copies of the novels have been sold.<ref name="mainichi-500,000">{{cite news|url= http://mainichi.jp/enta/mantan/archive/news/2007/08/10/20070810org00m200037000c.html|title=''Ōkami to Kōshinryō'': The Dengeki Novel Prize Winner is Getting an Anime and a Manga Too|publisher=[[Mainichi Shimbun]]|date=[[August 10]] [[2007]]|accessdate=2007-12-06|language=Japanese}}</ref> The series has been called a "unique fantasy" by ''Mainichi Shimbun'' due to the plot focusing on econimics, trade, and peddling rather than the typical staples of fantasy such as swords and magic.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://mainichi.jp/enta/mantan/manga/archive/news/2006/11/20061130org00m200026000c.html|title=Book Review: ''Ōkami to Kōshinryō''|publisher=[[Mainichi Shimbun]]|date=[[November 30]] [[2007]]|accessdate=2007-12-06|language=Japanese}}</ref> A [[manga]] adaptation illustrated by [[Keito Koume]] began serialization in the Japanese [[seinen]] magazine ''[[Dengeki Maoh]]'' on [[September 27]] [[2007]], published by [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]. The [[obi strip]] on the fifth novel announced an upcoming [[anime]] adaptation which will start in January 2008.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-08-06/wolf-and-spice-televison-anime-in-the-works|title=''Wolf and Spice'' Televison Anime in the Works|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=[[August 6]] [[2007]]|accessdate=2007-12-06}}</ref> A [[visual novel]] based on the series for the [[Nintendo DS]] will be released in 2008 by MediaWorks.

==Plot==
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Lawrence is a traveling merchant who finds a six-hundred-year-old pagan wolf-deity girl named Holo in his wagon one night. She begins traveling with him, and her wisdom helps increase his profits. However, her true nature draws unwanted attention from the church.

==Media==
===Light novels===
''Ōkami to Kōshinryō'' began as a [[light novel]] series written by [[Isuna Hasekura]], with illustrations by [[Jū Ayakura]]. Originally, Hasekura entered the first novel in the series into [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks']] twelfth [[Dengeki Novel Prize]] in 2005 and the novel won the Silver Prize.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.mediaworks.co.jp/3taisyo/12/12novel3.html |title=''Ōkami to Kōshinryō'' wins the Silver Prize in the twelfth Dengeki Novel Prize|publisher=[[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]|accessdate=2007-12-06|language=Japanese}}</ref> Afterwards, MediaWorks published the first novel on [[February 10]] [[2006]], and as of [[August 10]] [[2007]], five volumes have been published. A sixth will be released on [[December 10]] [[2007]], followed by a seventh in February 2008. The ''[[Mainichi Shimbun]]'' reported that as of August 2007, over 500,000 copies of the novels have been sold.<ref name="mainichi-500,000"/> The light novel series was ranked first in 2007 in Takarajimasha's light novel guidebook ''Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi'' published yearly, and in the same publication, Holo won Best Female Character.

===Manga===
A [[manga]] adaptation illustrated by [[Keito Kōme]] began serialization in the Japanese [[seinen]] magazine ''[[Dengeki Maoh]]'' on [[September 27]] [[2007]], published by [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]].

===Internet radio show===
An [[Internet radio show]] hosted by [[Animate]] called {{Nihongo|''Ōkamikku Radio''|オオカミックラジオ}} began airing on [[December 7]] [[2007]]. One episode is broadcast every other week on Friday. The show is hosted by [[Jun Fukuyama]] who plays Lawrence Craft in the anime, and [[Ami Koshimizu]] who plays Holo.


== Story ==
===Anime===
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An [[anime]] adaptation produced by the animation studio [[Imagin (studio)|Imagin]] will first air in Japan in January 2008. The series is directed by Takeo Takahashi, written by Naruhisa Arakawa, and character designs are provided by [[Kazuya Kuroda]].
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Lawrence is a traveling merchant who finds a 600 year old pagan deity/wolf girl named Horo in his wagon one night. She begins traveling with him, and her wisdom helps increase his profits. But her true nature draws unwanted attention from the church...


== Books ==
====Theme songs====
;Opening theme: {{Nihongo|"Tabi no Tochū"|旅の途中}} by Natsumi Kiyōra
# Ōkami to Kōshinryō ISBN 4-8402-3302-0 ([[February 10]] [[2006]])
;Ending theme: {{Nihongo|"Ringo Hiyori"|リンゴ日和}} by Rocky Chack
# Ōkami to Kōshinryō II ISBN 4-8402-3451-5 ([[June 10]] [[2006]])
# Ōkami to Kōshinryō III ISBN 4-8402-3588-0 ([[October 10]] [[2006]])
# Ōkami to Kōshinryō IV ISBN 4-8402-3723-9 ([[February 10]] [[2007]])
# Ōkami to Kōshinryō V ISBN 978-4840239332 ([[August 10]] [[2007]])


== Anime ==
===Visual novel===
A [[dating sim]] [[visual novel]] based on the series for the [[Nintendo DS]] is being developed by [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]] and will be released in 2008.
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Scheduled for broadcast in Spring, 2008, with production by Imagin. Directed by Takeo Takahashi, written by Naruhisa Arakawa, and character designs by [[Kazuya Kuroda]].


== References ==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{ja icon}} [http://www.spicy-wolf.com Official website for the anime]
*[http://www.spicy-wolf.com ''Ōkami to Kōshinryō'' official website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.mediaworks.co.jp/contents/spicy-wolf/index.php MediaWorks' official ''Ōkami to Kōshinryō'' website] {{jp icon}}
*{{ann anime|id=8537}}


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Revision as of 09:01, 6 December 2007

Spice and Wolf
Ōkami to Kōshinryō
GenreFantasy
Manga
Written byIsuna Hasekura
Published byJapan MediaWorks
Manga
Written byIsuna Hasekura (story)
Keito Kōme (art)
Published byJapan MediaWorks
Anime
Directed byTakeo Takahashi
StudioImagin
Video game
DeveloperMediaWorks
PublisherMediaWorks
GenreDating sim
PlatformNintendo DS

Ōkami to Kōshinryō (狼と香辛料, lit. Wolf and Spice) is a Japanese light novel series written by Isuna Hasekura, with illustrations by Jū Ayakura. The Mainichi Shimbun reported that as of August 2007, over 500,000 copies of the novels have been sold.[1] The series has been called a "unique fantasy" by Mainichi Shimbun due to the plot focusing on econimics, trade, and peddling rather than the typical staples of fantasy such as swords and magic.[2] A manga adaptation illustrated by Keito Koume began serialization in the Japanese seinen magazine Dengeki Maoh on September 27 2007, published by MediaWorks. The obi strip on the fifth novel announced an upcoming anime adaptation which will start in January 2008.[3] A visual novel based on the series for the Nintendo DS will be released in 2008 by MediaWorks.

Plot

Lawrence is a traveling merchant who finds a six-hundred-year-old pagan wolf-deity girl named Holo in his wagon one night. She begins traveling with him, and her wisdom helps increase his profits. However, her true nature draws unwanted attention from the church.

Media

Light novels

Ōkami to Kōshinryō began as a light novel series written by Isuna Hasekura, with illustrations by Jū Ayakura. Originally, Hasekura entered the first novel in the series into MediaWorks' twelfth Dengeki Novel Prize in 2005 and the novel won the Silver Prize.[4] Afterwards, MediaWorks published the first novel on February 10 2006, and as of August 10 2007, five volumes have been published. A sixth will be released on December 10 2007, followed by a seventh in February 2008. The Mainichi Shimbun reported that as of August 2007, over 500,000 copies of the novels have been sold.[1] The light novel series was ranked first in 2007 in Takarajimasha's light novel guidebook Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi published yearly, and in the same publication, Holo won Best Female Character.

Manga

A manga adaptation illustrated by Keito Kōme began serialization in the Japanese seinen magazine Dengeki Maoh on September 27 2007, published by MediaWorks.

Internet radio show

An Internet radio show hosted by Animate called Ōkamikku Radio (オオカミックラジオ) began airing on December 7 2007. One episode is broadcast every other week on Friday. The show is hosted by Jun Fukuyama who plays Lawrence Craft in the anime, and Ami Koshimizu who plays Holo.

Anime

An anime adaptation produced by the animation studio Imagin will first air in Japan in January 2008. The series is directed by Takeo Takahashi, written by Naruhisa Arakawa, and character designs are provided by Kazuya Kuroda.

Theme songs

Opening theme
"Tabi no Tochū" (旅の途中) by Natsumi Kiyōra
Ending theme
"Ringo Hiyori" (リンゴ日和) by Rocky Chack

Visual novel

A dating sim visual novel based on the series for the Nintendo DS is being developed by MediaWorks and will be released in 2008.

References

  1. ^ a b "Ōkami to Kōshinryō: The Dengeki Novel Prize Winner is Getting an Anime and a Manga Too" (in Japanese). Mainichi Shimbun. August 10 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-06. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Book Review: Ōkami to Kōshinryō" (in Japanese). Mainichi Shimbun. November 30 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-06. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Wolf and Spice Televison Anime in the Works". Anime News Network. August 6 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-06. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Ōkami to Kōshinryō wins the Silver Prize in the twelfth Dengeki Novel Prize" (in Japanese). MediaWorks. Retrieved 2007-12-06.
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