It is a strange combination of genres, but it works, and quite well. This is not an intense action fight sword gun killer anime, as you can probably guess. Spice and Wolf focuses more on the plot and setting to provide entertainment. It is a simple anime, but it can certainly draw its viewers in.
Spice and Wolf begins the story around a lone peddler in some past age. He wanders into a town which has a legend about a goddess, and, of course, the legend comes true, almost immediately. After some events take place, they travel together, and this is their story.
This anime is one that is difficult to stop watching; during the second season in particular, there was a segment of approximately 10 episodes in which I kept on telling myself 'Ok, one more episode, then when I'm at a good place to stop, I'll stop.' I was naturally unable to stop watching until the conflict was resolved at the end.
It's not necessarily a perfect anime, but Spice and Wolf is entertaining. It can feel a bit slow at times, but my primary complaint is that, as of now, it is a bit too short. It didn't end in a cliffhanger, but it left a desire for more. The second season ended in 2009, so there is certainly a chance for more, but if enough time passes without a third season, then I'm just going to read the light novels (which are currently ongoing, I believe).
One thing I find particularly striking about Spice and Wolf is how it's unique. It has a bit of melancholy with just the right amount of emotion to tie it together. It contains happy tones mixed with the occasional darker feeling. I am unable to completely summarize the feeling that it emanates, but I can assure that it is pleasant.
Also, excellent soundtrack. I still get "7 Apples on a Witch's Tree" stuck in my head at times.
Spice and Wolf is currently 2 seasons long with the first containing 13 episodes and the second containing 12, and it is enjoyable, but I still wish for more.
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