The commercial adventures and slow-burning romance of one of anime’s most beloved couples will continue their journey across the world. The official site for the new animated adaptation of Spice and Wolf (Okami to Koshinryo: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf) enthusiastically confirmed that the second season of the series will officially premiere on screens in 2027, accompanying the announcement with a revealing promotional image that hints at new dilemmas for its protagonists.

The newly presented artwork shows the wise wolf Holo and the merchant Kraft Lawrence sharing a table at an inn, while in the background the silhouette of Eve Bolan, a mysterious merchant whose arrival promises to test the pair’s cunning, can be glimpsed. The production will again be under the studio Passione, maintaining Takeo Takahashi in general direction alongside Hijiri Sanpei, adding Nobuyoshi Nagayama and Takahiro Majima in episode direction. Character designs will continue to be handled by Koji Haneda and Rina Sugimoto, while the stunning soundtrack will once again be composed by acclaimed Kevin Penkin.

In the voice acting department, the main roles will once again be in the best possible hands. Talented seiyuu Jun Fukuyama will retake his role as Kraft Lawrence, while renowned actress Ami Koshimizu will once again portray the unforgettable Holo, maintaining that unparalleled chemistry that captivated the audience during the first season’s broadcast in April 2024.

About Spice and Wolf

Based on the renowned light novels written by Isuna Hasekura and illustrated by Ju Ayakura, the work began its publication in 2006 and has become a true gem of the fantasy and medieval economy genre. The plot follows the journey of Kraft Lawrence, a traveling merchant who encounters Holo, a harvest wolf deity who wishes to return home to the north. Through shrewd business deals and a bond that strengthens in each village, the story has conquered entire generations both in print and in its various anime adaptations.

With the arrival of a new character set to test Lawrence and Holo’s cunning, are you ready to join this pair on their new commercial journey in 2027?