The BEST episodes of Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF

Every episode of Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF!

Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart. One day, he arrives at a village and meets a beautiful girl with the ears and tail of an animal! Her name is Holo the Wisewolf and she brings bountiful harvests. She wishes to return to her homeland, and Lawrence offers to take her. Now, the once-lonely merchant and the once-lonely wisewolf begin their journey north.

Last Updated: 11/19/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Continuing

7.90

49 votes

#1 - Merchant and Unreasonable God

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/7/2024

Holo and Lawrence are trapped in the tunnels below the city, with hunters searching for them in all directions. When danger comes, how far will they go to protect each other?

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7.72

39 votes

#2 - Price of Betrayal and Price of Gold

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/18/2024

Betrayed and left for dead, Lawrence waits for Holo's return. Holo is no weak wolf to run off with her tail between her legs, and Lawrence the merchant won't lose his profit either. But will a wolf be willing to save a shepherd?

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7.67

55 votes

#3 - Port Town and Sweet Temptation

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/16/2024

After arriving in the great merchant city of Pazzio, Lawrence teaches Holo more about the many kinds of currency in use. Then the Wise Wolf earns her keep - and her title - by demonstrating her bargaining skills.

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Miracle's Path and Journey's Continuation

7.67

27 votes

#4 - Miracle's Path and Journey's Continuation

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/24/2024

Elsa's plan succeeds. After Bishop Mendez and the men from Enberch witness the miracle, they leave the village of Tereo alone. Shortly thereafter, Lawrence and Holo plan to continue their journey...

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7.66

38 votes

#5 - Forest of Wolves and Frigid Rain

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/11/2024

Nora leads the way into the dangerous woods, and so their risky plan commences. What dangers truly lurk in the woods? Are a brave shepherd and a Wise Wolf strong enough to overcome what lies ahead?

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7.62

42 votes

#6 - Sweet Honey and Bitter Armor

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/28/2024

Lawrence is ready to sell the armor for a great profit and Holo wants her peaches. But when things don't go to plan, will either get what they want?

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Night of the Festival and Misaligned Gear

7.57

35 votes

#7 - Night of the Festival and Misaligned Gear

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/16/2024

Amati learns about Holo's debt to Lawrence and announces that he will take on the debt and ask Holo to marry him.

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God's Unseen Hand and Wolf's Unseen Heart

7.52

29 votes

#8 - God's Unseen Hand and Wolf's Unseen Heart

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/13/2024

The price of pyrite keeps rising, but when Diana's representative appears and informs him of the failed deal, Lawrence's plan collapses. Has he lost the bet against Amati and, consequently, Holo?

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Traveling Merchant's Shallow Thinking and Town Merchant's Signboard

7.52

33 votes

#9 - Traveling Merchant's Shallow Thinking and Town Merchant's Signboard

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/23/2024

Lawrence tries to persuade Amati into a special deal. This could determine the outcome of their agreement...

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Orchestrated Catastrophe and Appropriate Retribution

7.50

26 votes

#10 - Orchestrated Catastrophe and Appropriate Retribution

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/10/2024

Lawrence and Holo are being used as scapegoats because a person in Enberch died from poisoned wheat from the village of Tereo. How can the two get themselves out of this trap?

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Wisdom of a Wolf and Smooth Talk of a Merchant

7.44

39 votes

#11 - Wisdom of a Wolf and Smooth Talk of a Merchant

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/4/2024

Desperate for money, the wise Wolf proposes a dangerous new plan. But even more dangerous are Holo's emotions, when Lawrence is being rather dense...

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7.41

49 votes

#12 - Wolf Incarnate and Obedient Lamb

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/30/2024

Lawrence reveals Holo's secret to the manager of Milone Trading Company to gain their help in securing Holo's escape. For merchants, money comes first, so why has Medio Trading captured Holo at all? Lawrence must outthink politics to save Holo.

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The Harvest Festival and the Crowded Driver's Box

7.38

80 votes

#13 - The Harvest Festival and the Crowded Driver's Box

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/2/2024

An old tale from long ago, that began in a village far, far away... There, a wolf brought bountiful harvests of wheat for an exceedingly long time, until memories of the wolf became antiquated stories. What then, was left for the wolf to do?

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7.33

64 votes

#14 - Mischievous Wolf and No Laughing Matter

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/9/2024

Lawrence and Holo stay overnight in the town where they sell the furs. As Lawrence learns more about Holo, Holo learns about the current state of the Church and shares her own wisdom.

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7.32

50 votes

#15 - Romantic Merchant and Moonlit Farewell

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/23/2024

Lawrence has figured out the truth behind the silver scheme, and how to profit from it, but in doing so he has made some dangerous enemies. Meanwhile, Holo and Lawrence discuss his grand plans for the future.

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7.31

26 votes

#16 - Church Teachings and Memories of Father

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/3/2024

Meeting with Elsa in the church, Lawrence and Holo are able to learn the truth about Father Franz's studies as Elsa reveals a hidden secret of the church, and the true location of the Abbey.

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7.30

33 votes

#17 - New Town and Nostalgic Feeling

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/2/2024

Lawrence and Holo continue their long journey north, reaching the town of Kumerson, where they see the first northern pagans of their journey.

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Scale of God and Sorcerer of the Grasslands

7.24

45 votes

#18 - Scale of God and Sorcerer of the Grasslands

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/14/2024

Lawrence and Holo continue on to the next city to sell the pepper and pick up their next goods on the long journey north. Holo puts her nose to good use, once again.

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Path of the Snake God and Answer of the Wise Wolf

7.23

26 votes

#19 - Path of the Snake God and Answer of the Wise Wolf

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/17/2024

Lawrence, Evan, and Elsa manage to escape from the village on Holo's back. As they take a rest, they observe men from Enberch heading towards Tereo...

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Goods of Intent and Negotiation of Resolve

7.22

32 votes

#20 - Goods of Intent and Negotiation of Resolve

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/30/2024

Lawrence seeks help from Mr. Batos to acquire pyrite from the alchemists. When he speaks with Diana, she makes him an offer...

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7.21

34 votes

#21 - Bird Feather and Mysterious Ore

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/9/2024

With no real information on how to get to Yoitsu, Lawrence uses all his resources to find more information. Will pagan stories of the North yield any clues?

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7.19

42 votes

#22 - Fellow Traveler and Foreboding News

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/21/2024

Our travelers encounter a shepherd along the road. Can the Wise Wolf hold back against an enemy of wolves long enough for Lawrence to build more contacts?

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7.17

29 votes

#23 - Pagan Village and Priest's Contract

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/27/2024

A friendly evening of drinking at the tavern reveals the true beliefs of the villagers, but how are they able to live so comfortably with the church bearing down on them? Lawrence investigates further, and Holo identifies a miracle she'd like to perform.

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7.05

37 votes

#24 - Supper of Three and Afternoon of Two

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/25/2024

Holo, Lawrence, and Nora sit down for a much deserved meal, but Holo's not her usual self. Holo remembers the past and contemplates the future...

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7.04

28 votes

#25 - Church Girl and Miller Boy

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/20/2024

With a load of flour, Holo and Lawrence head deeper into the north, arriving at the town of Tereo, searching for an abbey with information on Holo's home.

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