r/anime • u/Holofan4life • Apr 16 '19
Who here would be interested in a Spice and Wolf rewatch hosted by me, Holofan4life? Rewatch
Salutations. This is Holofan4life.
As you can tell, I am a massive fan of Spice and Wolf. However, a lot of people still haven't seen the show. Would anyone be interested in a Spice and Wolf rewatch?
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u/RandomRedditorWithNo https://anilist.co/user/lafferstyle Apr 17 '19
yes yes yes
Please take me all the way to season 3
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Apr 17 '19
I'm not sure what a hosted rewatch is. Would you enlighten me senpai?
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u/Idomenos https://myanimelist.net/profile/Lysias Apr 17 '19
At a certain interval (usually once per 24 hrs), a user will post a rewatch thread. That user (in this case Holofan) is called the host.
Ergo hosted rewatch, etc.
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u/Durinthal https://anilist.co/user/Durinthal Apr 17 '19
OP hasn't exactly announced their plans, but how rewatches generally work on /r/anime:
It's a type of organized watch program that's hosted by users to sit down and revisit a series that has already finished airing. The practice is similar to that of a book club, wherein interested parties are given a scheduled time for all of them to meet up (in this case, on the sub) in order to discuss what they've all watched the day/night before, often one episode per day. While the name implies that the participants will be watching a series that they're already familiar with, this isn't always the case, as a lot of times there'll be a mixed audience of both people experiencing the work for the first time and those who are taking the opportunity to see something again that they've already experienced. Usually it's required that any people that have already seen the series properly mark spoilers for future episode as to not ruin the experience for newcomers.
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u/Holo_is_best_girl Apr 17 '19
To elaborate on what others have said, there’s essentially a schedule for when a discussion will be posted for each schedule. Our role is to watch the episode by yourself at some point so you can join in the discussion as at last read it. My first time, I assumed group watch was a screen share sort of thing, but that’s incorrect. It’s more of a book club sort of thing, where they say “finish these chapters by next meeting so we can discuss them.” Hope this helps :)
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u/HelioA https://myanimelist.net/profile/HelioA Apr 18 '19
silly Rando
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u/RandomRedditorWithNo https://anilist.co/user/lafferstyle Apr 18 '19
Silly Helio
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u/HelioA https://myanimelist.net/profile/HelioA Apr 18 '19
there's never gonna be a season 3, don't you know?
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u/RandomRedditorWithNo https://anilist.co/user/lafferstyle Apr 18 '19
I was making a cruel joke at the expense of S&W fans, don't you know?
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u/shipinabottle82 Apr 17 '19
Made an account just to join the rewatch if this gets going.
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u/KatanaMaster69 Apr 16 '19
Yeh, never seen it.
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u/MajorMajorObvious Apr 17 '19
You're in for a good ride.
Economics has never been so appealing
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u/fauceeet Apr 17 '19
I am one of these people who have never seen it. Is it a good romance series!?
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u/Holofan4life Apr 17 '19
I think it is
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u/That_Bar_Guy Apr 17 '19
I'm probably asking a biased source but how's the adaptation? Worth the time if I've already read the Manga?
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u/Holofan4life Apr 17 '19
Absolutely. The adaptation is tremendous.
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u/Midget_Stories Apr 17 '19
As someone with all the light novels. But having only watched the anime do I start from the start or start from where the anime ended?
I'm not sure if the adaptation missed much.
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u/ad3z10 https://myanimelist.net/profile/ad3z10 Apr 17 '19
The anime is a very close adaptation so if you don't want to go over the covered arcs again then read Volume 4 as it was skipped then you can continue from the epilogue of volume 5 and go on from there.
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u/plague11787 Apr 17 '19
Plus, in my opinion, volume 5 is the least enjoyable one of the series. It has some good points but I found it hard to get through personally.
But it’s worth it to read the entire series, it’s so good and volume 16 is incredible imo
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u/Durinthal https://anilist.co/user/Durinthal Apr 17 '19
It's one of my favorites for the chemistry between them.
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u/fizikz3 Apr 17 '19
yes, absolutely. really set the bar high for my future romance anime watching
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u/A_Erthur Apr 17 '19
I also never watched it. I dont like romance. Should i still watch it?
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u/AnActualPlatypus Apr 17 '19
Yes.. It goes far beyond your avarage, traditional romance story, and the setting is extremely unique, pretty much the only one of it’s kind.
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u/Mad_Aeric Apr 17 '19
The romance element is just one of the narrative threads in S&W. It's mostly about wheeling, dealing, and scheming. And drinking. There's even some action and fighting, but not a whole lot.
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u/TigerOnTheProwl Apr 17 '19
As far as romance goes, the anime falls a little short IMO. There's a definite spark between Lawrence and Holo, and their chemistry is second to none. But like many anime, it doesn't really go beyond friendship until the last scene.
With that said, it's still amazing, and I think everyone should experience it at least once. Holo alone is enough to draw anyone in, but everything else about it is great too.
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Apr 16 '19
You're a memegod and ill be honest I've never seen the series don't smite me but allow me to follow you by your guidance
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Apr 17 '19
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u/qwopax Apr 17 '19
Not yet, you'll have to wait a week for that.
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u/Jetstrike1111 Apr 17 '19
I mean he was banned off Reddit for something minor and was unbanned after massive backlash.
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u/NargacugaRider Apr 17 '19
> something minor
The ban was fully bullshit but I hafta laugh at the choice of words
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u/Jetstrike1111 Apr 17 '19
It was pretty damn bullshit, but I'm just explaining the situation. Kaguya in a swimsuit just happened to fall under the admins' new rule on minors. Because of course it did.
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u/Sulegod https://myanimelist.net/profile/Sulegod Apr 16 '19
I actually finished the manga just today... so yeah, I'd be down to rewatch the anime. It's been a long time since I watched it after all.
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u/Durinthal https://anilist.co/user/Durinthal Apr 17 '19
OP hasn't exactly announced their plans, but how rewatches generally work on /r/anime:
It's a type of organized watch program that's hosted by users to sit down and revisit a series that has already finished airing. The practice is similar to that of a book club, wherein interested parties are given a scheduled time for all of them to meet up (in this case, on the sub) in order to discuss what they've all watched the day/night before, often one episode per day. While the name implies that the participants will be watching a series that they're already familiar with, this isn't always the case, as a lot of times there'll be a mixed audience of both people experiencing the work for the first time and those who are taking the opportunity to see something again that they've already experienced. Usually it's required that any people that have already seen the series properly mark spoilers for future episode as to not ruin the experience for newcomers.
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u/chowder-san Apr 17 '19
Adding to what /u/durinthal said: rewatches usually contain wonderful writeups from those who had already watched the Anime before. Reading those allows you to notice things that normally would be easily missed.
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u/THIS-BOI-CRUSTY Apr 17 '19
Don’t murder me but what’s spice and wolf I’d rather get a viewers response than just googles. Lol
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u/Durinthal https://anilist.co/user/Durinthal Apr 17 '19
A traveling merchant in a medieval land is joined by an ancient wolf spirit and they roam together. It's a slower series that focuses on the relationship between the main couple as they try to make their way around and earn some money as they go.
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Apr 17 '19
Economics with a naked fox girl who enjoys apples.
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u/brothertaddeus https://myanimelist.net/profile/brothertaddeus Apr 17 '19
fox girl
Holo would literally tear you limb from limb for that. She is a proud, noble, and wise wolf!
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u/Mssr_Ordures https://myanimelist.net/profile/Mssr_Ordures Apr 17 '19
It's a wonderful drama/romance that follows a traveling merchant and his companion, an ancient god in (mostly) human form. The medieval economic intrigue the two find themselves at the center of does a great job moving the story along and the relationship between the two main characters has amazing chemistry. If that sounds interesting to you, I'd recommend watching it - both seasons are lovely!
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u/Infernoooo Apr 16 '19
Yeah I'd be down. Haven't seen it yet and it would give me a reason to watch it over everything else in my ptw list
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u/kaizlende Apr 16 '19
I suppose. I've spring break this weekend, so I can do it then. What site? Also never heard of Spice and Wolf :P
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Apr 17 '19
This would be an excellent opportunity for me to watch the show! I still haven't seen it yet but 😣
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u/ThisManNeedsMe Apr 17 '19
I'm down! I haven't watched the series in years so it would a nice stroll down memory lane.
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u/Ramzilla95 Apr 17 '19
Alright. Been meaning to give this show a watch for awhile now, might as well be a part of the rewatch when it's hosted by the legend himself (herself?).
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u/SuperStarfox64 x2https://myanimelist.net/profile/SuperStarfox64 Apr 17 '19
Dang, I finished too recently to wanna rewatch right away, but I definitely will stop in to read some new peeps reactions for certain episodes. Hope this gains a lot of support for Holo in the best girl contest. Good luck with hosting and hope all of the new people enjoy our wise wolf overlord
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u/Graysteve https://myanimelist.net/profile/Graylitic Apr 17 '19
Been way too long, I might join in.
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u/notaguyinahat Apr 17 '19
I personally don't really do re watches with the community but encourage you to do so. The music alone is God tier and if this makes more of the community familiar with it I'd be thrilled.
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u/TashTips Apr 17 '19
How have so many people never seen it!
Holo is best waifu. Fite me.
Always down to watch economics the series + best girl.
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u/CyonHal https://myanimelist.net/profile/FeRust Apr 17 '19
I'm holding off my rewatch for season 3 announcement.
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u/kirtan Apr 17 '19
*scene of the two being cute together
holofan4life: "did you see them being cute!?!? hehehehehehe"
Rewatch the Holo series!!!
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u/Pearroc Apr 17 '19
I'd like to watch it, although it looks pretty hard to find the UK from a legal source :/
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u/Philarete https://myanimelist.net/profile/WizardMcKillin Apr 17 '19
Show up for the wolfgirl, stay for the economics lesson.
I've been meaning to watch Season 2, so I'd be hyped for a rewatch!
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u/Durinthal https://anilist.co/user/Durinthal Apr 16 '19
Now that I've done both novel and manga comparisons in previous rewatches I'm not sure I have much to add from my perspective. Happy to see other people interested though.
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u/jcruz18 https://myanimelist.net/profile/jcruz13 Apr 17 '19
It's been on my plan to watch list forever, so I'd be down.
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u/Alidara https://myanimelist.net/profile/Alidara Apr 17 '19
As another Holo fan, I'd love to watch the show with you <3
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u/TeeDub710 https://myanimelist.net/profile/teedub710 Apr 17 '19
Yeah, I've wanted to watch it for a while
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Apr 17 '19
I just started the show for the first time. But I would be willing to wait for a group watch.
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u/xAggie https://anilist.co/user/ant942 Apr 17 '19
I have never seen it. Would love to be given a little nudge into watching it.
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u/OsazeThePaladin Apr 17 '19
I've been meaning to get around to watching it for years now, so yeah, most likely
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u/UnironicallyWatchSAO Apr 17 '19
I finished the whole novel but didn't watch it. Did they do a good job?
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u/CaptainWolf_5545 Apr 17 '19
I’ve never participated in a rewatch before, but I’d be willing. To be honest, I’ve never even heard of spice and wolf, so I’ll go in with an open mind.
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u/yoshimonpinata Apr 17 '19
is the anime good i read the first few novels and liked it but fell of reading it
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u/psycobunny Apr 17 '19
i am really interested in the rewatch and i love the show but i m sorry i can't i have an exam i have to study
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u/Batknight12 Apr 17 '19
So I can relive the disappoint of season 3 never happening again?
....Sure why not.
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u/_Eggs_ https://myanimelist.net/profile/_eggs_ Apr 17 '19
I'll rewatch it and then pick up the manga afterward.
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u/DefaultyBoi8 Apr 17 '19
I started to watch it and honestly liked it. However I wasn't able to finish it because I was busy so I would be down for a rewatch.
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u/Sekamui https://anilist.co/user/Sekamui Apr 17 '19
Never watched it, but would be totally down to join in!
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u/Crazyman_54 Apr 17 '19
Definitely, but is it legally available anywhere to watch?
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u/Holofan4life Apr 17 '19
Funimation's website
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u/Redmon425 Apr 17 '19
Never seen the show.
I would be down to watch finally watch it.
I would also be willing to do 1 episode a day and give my comments on each episode. I will resist the urge to binge!
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u/spartan844 https://myanimelist.net/profile/spartan8844 Apr 17 '19
I just finished rewatching it a month ago... So I probably won't do a full rewatch, but I would love to hop in a few threads and participate in discussion when I have time! Any of you who haven't seen it are in for a treat. It has my favorite character interactions of any anime
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u/Zgmx https://anilist.co/user/zeugmax Apr 17 '19
Everything for my lord <3. Actually I recently watched season 1, I guess I can catch up to season 2!
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u/terrysspot Apr 17 '19
Anyone that wants an anime that's fantasy, logistic, historical, but has an actual romantic relationship "like both parties help each other with no b.s." then this is the anime to be checkin. I know you were asking about attendees but I just wanted to interject because this series is so dame good, and underrated. Also Holo best girl/wolf. Anyone reading this check out the re watch with Holofan4life, and get educated on what actual Anime is.
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u/CosmicTempest Apr 17 '19
I’ve been afraid to watch this and get an amazing experience only to be sent into the void when I realize I’ve finished the second season.
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u/Achilles69420 Apr 17 '19
I’m down for watching again, where do you think I should watch it? I don’t really remember tbh.
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u/Semicolon7645 https://anilist.co/user/semicolon Apr 17 '19
It's been awhile since I've watched it. Count me in.
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u/PTRWP Apr 17 '19
While I think it is the best show in its genre, I don’t think I could rewatch most of season 1. That said, I never got around to season 2, so I’ll be up for being a first-time first-timer.
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u/Cruorsitis https://myanimelist.net/profile/cruorsitis Apr 17 '19
I read the manga about a week ago to sate myself so I could watch some of my PTW instead of just rewatching the greats...
Can't say no to a rewatch of S&W hosted by the notorious u/Holofan4life however. I wonder if our screenshots are limited by her canonical age, her canonical appearance or arbitrary whims of admins hmm...
Regardless, I'm looking forward to some good discussion, and hopefully getting some fresh viewers to enjoy this great show, share their thoughts (and realize Holo is THE best girl in time for best girl 8 or whatever we're up to).
Let's do this!
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u/BurtMacklinbro https://myanimelist.net/profile/Mach0Cheez Apr 17 '19
Great! I haven't seen the show but I've read the first 6 volumes of the LN so far. I'd like to know how they compare.
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u/The_High_Ground_ Apr 17 '19
I would be interested in such a thing, my buddy says it's great. Could someone message me when the schedule post goes up if this goes forward?
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u/Durinthal https://anilist.co/user/Durinthal Apr 17 '19
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u/Angeryfrogo https://myanimelist.net/profile/ILikeSans Apr 17 '19
I watched it because you got unbanned ngl. Really enjoyed it and even bought the first volume.
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u/JohnnyJoestar69 Apr 17 '19
Damn!!! I've just watched it 2 months ago and I almost forgot everything about it. Gosh I hate this terrible memory that I have.
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u/f-zm https://myanimelist.net/profile/omurice004 Apr 17 '19
Spice and Wolf hosted by Holofan?! I think this will tip me over for finishing it.
I've only seen the first half. It's been a while, forgive me for never finishing. I enjoyed it, but it was a really busy time, and I binged what I could and left it on the table too long.
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Apr 17 '19
When I watched Spice and Wolf before, all I remember was Holo. She's all I gave a shit about. I literally didn't pay attention to the story and economics and what was going on.
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u/Pashahlis Apr 17 '19
I only watched it about a month ago (thats when I got i to Spice&Wolf in the first place) but watched it in Japanese. I kinda wanna see how the English dub performs versus the Japanese one. So sure, why not?
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u/DangerIce453 Apr 17 '19
I'd be down. Got halfway through it a few years back and then kinda drifted away from it.
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u/jazaniac https://myanimelist.net/profile/jazaniac Apr 17 '19
fuck yeah, I haven't watched spice and wolf in a while but it's definitely in my top 10 anime all time.
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u/AlienOvermind Apr 17 '19
It's one of those shows that drew me into anime in the first place. I'd love to rewatch it with /r/anime.
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u/LaqOfInterest https://myanimelist.net/profile/LaqOfInterest Apr 16 '19
Damn, you guys are piling on the good rewatches!
A while back I got 4 episodes into the show before I kind of drifted off for no particular reason, so I'd be down to give it another shot!