On a journey, the young traveling merchant, Kraft Lawrence, finds a stowaway sleeping under the cover of his cart one night after leaving the village of Pasloe for business transactions. The stowaway is a girl with wolf ears and a tail, who introduces herself as Holo, the Wise Wolf of Yoitsu.
During her wanderings away from her far northern homeland of Yoitsu, Holo was a wolf that had taken up residence in the wheat of Pasloe village. Holo, who was called a god, had been contributing to the bountiful wheat harvest of the village for many years, but with the advancement of agricultural technology, she felt that she was being neglected and her homesickness intensified. Finally, on the day of the harvest festival, she escaped the village by jumping onto a bundle of wheat on a passing cart.
Lawrence, who learned that the girl is the incarnation of a wolf, took her as a companion on his journey. The two of them, while getting involved in various troubles during their travels, set out on a journey to Holo’s hometown.
Character
支倉凍砂『狼と香辛料』IMAGIN
支倉凍砂『狼と香辛料』IMAGIN
Kraft Lawrence The protagonist of this work. He is a young traveling merchant affiliated with the Roen Commercial Guild. Dreaming of setting up his own shop someday, he travels around various places with a small cart, procuring various items such as wheat and fur, and spends his days peddling in different villages and towns. Although he says that profit is his first priority, he has a soft spot for sentiment. On his journey, he often gets outsmarted by Holo, but he also enjoys their journey together.
Holo The heroine of this work. She is the incarnation of a wolf that has been revered as a god of fertility in the village of Pasloe for hundreds of years. As times changed, she was neglected and harbored a strong desire to return to her homeland, so she snuck into Lawrence’s cart when he visited the village. She speaks in an old-fashioned tone and says things that test people. Her ears that can discern human lies and her glossy, fluffy tail are her pride.
The charm of this work
This anime is not just a story. It’s a unique fantasy set in a medieval European-style stage, combining economic movements and psychological warfare. The reason many anime fans are attracted to this series is not just the story and characters, but the deep economic and psychological elements in its background.
The protagonist, Lawrence, is a calm traveling merchant, and his relationship with Holo, who travels with him, forms the core of the story. From their interactions, you can learn about business knowledge directly related to business and the delicate balance of human relationships.
Also, this anime is highly rated for its educational aspects. It is very useful for understanding the bargaining as a merchant and the principles of economics. It is a work that continues to be supported by many people because it provides value beyond just entertainment for viewers.
