The premiere of Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf on April 2, 2024, at 1:30 am JST has caused quite a stir in the anime community. This new anime, produced by Studio Passione, is a reboot of the original series that aired from 2008 to 2009 and had two seasons.
Anime fans are eager to know the complete release schedule for the “unique fantasy”series, Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, now that one episode has already been released. The anime’s official staff on X has confirmed that it will have a 2-cour run with 25 episodes.
Despite the anime’s scheduled release every Tuesday at 1:30 AM JST, fans in different time zones can watch it earlier on Mondays. Keep reading this article to find out more about the anime’s release schedule.
What is the episode count for Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf?
The anime adaptation of Spice and Wolf, titled “Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf,”will consist of a total of 25 episodes, which will be released on home media and Blu-ray & DVD. The episodes will be divided into two cours for telecast.
As previously stated, the show made its debut on April 2, 2024 at 1:30 am JST on TV Tokyo and its affiliated channels. The first episode has already aired, while the second episode is scheduled to air on April 9, 2024.
Despite the varying time zones, fans outside Japan are able to watch the episodes of this anime earlier on Mondays.
The complete schedule for the Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf anime is provided below, according to PT, BST, and IST time zones.
| Episode Number | Date | Release Timings (PT/BST/IST) |
| 1 | April 1, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 2 | April 8, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 3 | April 15, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 4 | April 22, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 5 | April 29, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 6 | May 6, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 7 | May 13, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 8 | May 20, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 9 | May 27, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 10 | June 3, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 11 | June 10, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 12 | June 17, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 13 | June 24, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| Break | July 1, 2024 (Break) | Break |
| 14 | July 8, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 15 | July 15, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 16 | July 22, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 17 | July 29, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 18 | August 5, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 19 | August 12, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 20 | August 19, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 21 | August 26, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 22 | September 2, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 23 | September 9, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 24 | September 16, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
| 25 | September 23, 2024 | 11 AM/7 PM/11:30 PM |
While the table above displays the complete release schedule for the “unique fantasy”anime, it is important for fans to keep in mind that the dates and times listed are subject to change if the studio or staff makes any future announcements.
Where to Stream Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf
The anime is scheduled to air its episodes on Japanese platforms such as TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, and others.
Nevertheless, anime enthusiasts from various regions around the world including North, Central, and South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and the CIS have access to watch the anime on Crunchyroll. Additionally, fans from select Asian countries can also watch the anime on Netflix.
Visual Representation of the Anime
The anime adaptation of Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf is based on the original light novel by Isuna Hasekura. It narrates the tale of Kraft Lawrence, a solitary merchant on his journey, and Holo, a formidable wolf goddess.
Upon arriving at a village known for its pagan practices, Lawrence sets up camp for the night. As he examines his wagon, he comes across a sleeping girl. After asking around, the merchant learns that the girl is actually Holo, the Goddess of Harvest.
During their conversation, Lawrence learns of Holo’s longing to go back to her homeland. In response, he offers to have the young deity join him on his journeys. In return, Holo promises to bring him good fortune.
The anime delves into a distinct story that revolves around the themes of friendship, adventure, economics, and fantasy.
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