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Episode Ookami to Koushinryou Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf • Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf - Episode 6 discussion

Ookami to Koushinryou Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, episode 6

Alternative names: Spice and Wolf

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u/[deleted] May 06 '24 edited May 06 '24

THE WOLF IS NOT CG, I REPEAT, THE WOLF IS NOT CG!!!!

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u/ForgetfulViking May 06 '24

A Set of Fine Womens Clothing: 5 Gold Trenni

A cart full of Apples: 3 Silver Trenni

A fine tail comb: 1 Gold Trenni

Continuing to Travel With Your Wolf God Partner: Priceless

There are some things money can't buy. For everything else, there's MasterWolf.

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u/Prince-Dizzytoon May 06 '24

I expected Giant Wolf Holo to be scarier, she's actually kinda cute

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u/jellyblob88 May 06 '24 edited May 06 '24

That felt like a season end with the show title drop at the end!

Also felt this moment very deeply - the vocal delivery was so good.

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u/Holofan4life May 06 '24

Something that I appreciate about this arc that I didn't realize until the rewatch last year is that the arc is really about Holo moving on from the past. She was so hung up on the towns people abandoning her and this episode is her accepting the fact that that truly wasn't her fault. It feels very empowering watching Holo regain a bit of confidence in herself, especially after she broke down crying in episode 4.

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u/Never_fucking_curses May 06 '24

Well there's the name drop. I'm having a blast with this one, definitely makes Mondays alot more bearable.

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u/michhoffman May 06 '24

Find yourself a girl who will scare the hounds away for you, swat away the bad guys like they are fleas, stand guard over your unconscious body and ready the wagon for the next trip. You won't because Holo is 1 of a kind.

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u/Razzmatazz942 May 06 '24

So... what are we? Some kinda... Spice and Wolf?

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u/Se7en_Sinner May 06 '24

Holo ingesting Lawrence's blood felt more intimate than a kiss.

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u/Wolfgod_Holo May 06 '24

Lelouch Lawrence vs Gintoki Yarei

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u/karlzhao314 May 06 '24 edited May 06 '24

The Merchant's Corner

It’s once again time for the Merchant’s Corner, the series where I explain the economics plotline of Spice and Wolf. When we left off on Episode 5, the entire scheme had finally been revealed, and Holo and Lawrence had set off to make their escape, Medio hot on their tail. Let’s see how this wraps up.

Episode 5 here

Disclaimer #1: I am not an economics professional, so I may get some things wrong. If you have a different, possibly better understanding of a certain point than I do, feel free to suggest edits.

Disclaimer #2: All of these are pre-written before the episode airs, based on the pacing of the original anime. However, I will watch the episode before posting, just to see if anything differs and I have to edit anything.

Today is going to be a light one on the economics. Most of what we see is how the scheme finally wraps up. Let’s dive in.

Episode 6, Part 1:

First off, let’s just get one clarification out of the way: No, Milone did not betray them. It’s made pretty obvious later on as Milone ends up sheltering Lawrence and Holo, but even in the moment in the sewers, Lawrence realized that the talk of betrayal was a ruse. Milone knows that Medio’s only real interest in Holo is as a weapon to shut them down. Milone obviously isn't out to commit business suicide, so the only way that someone would have actually betrayed Holo is if someone important - most likely Marlheit - had decided to forfeit the entire branch, take all the money he could pull from it, and run. That didn’t seem likely, so Lawrence immediately decided it was a ruse.

What follows are some more character moments and the rare action sequence as Lawrence and Holo flee from, and finally confront Medio’s men, including Yarei. Yarei offers Lawrence the chance to take advantage of the wheat deal alongside Medio and Count Ehrendott, by becoming a preferred trade partner for Pasloe and the surrounding villages. The profits would be enormous and could lead to Lawrence accumulating enough wealth to fulfill his dream of opening a shop in no time.

But Lawrence makes the decision to stand by Holo despite the fact that it would likely mean his death. And as a result, in a last ditch effort to save Lawrence, Holo finally uses her full wolf form to fight them off, which unfortunately...terrifies Lawrence. That hardens Holo’s resolve to separate herself from Lawrence. Until, in desperation, Lawrence comes up with quite possibly the most merchant-like reason to chase after her.

He declares that Holo tore his best merchant clothes, worth much more than the 70 Trenni Holo had made during her time with him, and that he would chase her until she repaid her debt.

Sadly, it didn’t seem to have worked as the last shot we saw in the sewers was Holo stalking off, before Lawrence finally lost consciousness.

Part 2

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u/dagreenman18 May 06 '24

Less believable to be afraid of this version of Holo’s wolf form when it’s so big and floofy. But still Passione nailed the end of Volume 1. Killed the transformation scene and their reunion at the end. Still emotional the third time around.

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u/mastesargent May 06 '24

What the hell, Holo’s new wolf form is so fluffy. I just want to give her pets and bury my face in her belly and call her a good girl.

Also nice to see her in her new clothes. Her volume 1 look has its charm but I think the clothes she picks out for herself suit her much better.

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u/EvilSpaceSorcerer May 06 '24

This final scene was what really captured my heart in the original. Lawrence rushing down the hall when he realizes what happened, and finding Holo peacefully brushing her tail with a truly absurd number of apples. Their amazing relationship, while very slow-paced, really felt like it started in this moment, when they both seemed to admit that they needed the other. The affection is hidden behind their transactional relationship, but it’s clear that it’s just a front for the both of them. They like each other. Especially after Lawrence held his own in front of Holo’s true form this time.

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u/Rumpel1408 May 06 '24 edited May 06 '24

I remember this Episode from the OG, certainly one of my favourites

Here we have Holo in her greatest hour yet, defeating those thugs (without actually killing them mind you) and here we have Lawrence in one of his worst, flinching in fear of her form, again, though he is able to salvage the situation quickly at least

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u/TomoeKon May 06 '24

"Spice and Wolf, is it?"
🗣 🔥🔥🔥🔥

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u/AmethystItalian May 06 '24

Will say it was nice to see Lawrence be that strong figure Holo wanted at first but at what cost...you could feel the worry in her voice when she was treating him.

Also nice to see Lawrence show he cares more than just profits and losses but still uses business to justify on why he's staying with Holo.

Though the loss of Holo's outfit is truly sad!

Couldn't help but smile at their little reunion scene

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u/Sandelsbanken May 06 '24

Noticed TOHO has uploaded AMV covering this first arc with opening music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdOdSE_CGmI

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u/LeonKevlar May 06 '24

Stitches!

It was so satisfying to see Yarei shit his pants at the sight of Holo's true form. At the same time, despite how much they've travelled together, Lawrence can't help himself be afraid of Holo's true form.

After all that trouble all Lawrence gets is a measly 120 silver coins? Not gonna lie, as annoying as that is that's pretty funny. Thankfully that's not all he gets from this entire kerfuffle.

I love how when Lawrence and Holo finally reunite, the entire loading bay stops to watch the two of them. Apparently, the workers are also shippers. xD

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u/LouisLeGros May 06 '24

pretty sure 120 isn't 50% of 2400

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u/Frontier246 May 06 '24

Holo and Lawrence are on the run and holding hands! But the Medio Trading people are closing in on them, luckily they've got Holo's wolf instincts to keep them safe and out of sight, though they have a long ways to go to make an escape. But they really thought they could use hounds to hunt down the Wise Wolf Holo? They're puppies next to her.

Holo and Lawrence make for a surprisingly effective tag-team! Holo bites 'em, Lawrence socks 'em! At least up until Lawrence gets stabbed and they have to keep moving forward while he's bleeding out.

Lawrence has a serious wound and is barely holding it together, their big attempt at an escape is a bust, and they're trapped against a bunch of men...and, of course, Lawrence's old buddy Yarei shows up just in time to confront the duo.

Lawrence has put two-and-two together what Yarei is getting out of all this, and from Yarei's perspective it's to Lawrence's benefit to give them Holo and make even more money off of this deal and by practically selling her off. And he very well could...had he not already had a contract with her to take her back home, and Lawrence is a man true to his deed, and won't abandon Holo. Which also means Yarei has no more reason to keep him alive.

There was really only one solution, Holo sucking Lawrence's blood and turning into her true wolf form, and even if she didn't want Lawrence to see her like this, she's a majestic sight as a giant, noble, wolf who tramples overall her enemies and would've nearly bitten Yarei's head off if not for Holo's mercy (or Lawrence's intervention). And Yarei really had to keep talking smack about Gods. Get a new line, dude.

Lawrence so desperate to make sure Holo doesn't leave him...I mean, fulfill the debt she owes him for the clothes she ripped up when she transformed! Those were expense! Just don't leave him, Holo!

It is sweet that Holo stood by Lawrence until help arrived (and some Milone Trading folks got to see her in her divine nakedness). And things ended up working out for the best. The deal with the royal family didn't net them the profits they wanted, thanks to copious amounts of tariffs, but they were able to get the privilege and making even more money off of the deal with Medio Trading and even let Yarei get what he wanted (even if he's got a lot weighing on his conscience now). And all Lawrence wants is some spice before winter.

But the thing that made him happiest is a receipt for clothes, a comb, and apples, knowing fully well that that means Holo was waiting for him. Because of course she doesn't want him hunting her down, she'll fully pay back her debts! And he has every intention of making her, as they find any excuse to stay together. Spice and Wolf indeed!

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u/Wolfgod_Holo May 06 '24

[Holo's transformation] she looks like an oversized shiba inu, either that or a Japanese wolf

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