Kraft and Holo are back in a brand-new anime, and SuperGroupies is right there with them! The fashion brand, which specializes in accessories inspired by beloved anime and game characters, has just opened pre-orders for a line inspired by Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF. The line includes three newly-designed pieces: a backpack, wallet and watch.The backpack (19,800 yen) and wallet (16,500 yen) both feature zipper pulls and straps reminiscent of Holo’s ears and tail, as well as an interior lining patterned with apples—her favorite snack:
The centerpiece of the new collection is the watch (36,300 yen). The analog watch features a classical design with Roman numerals, visible workings and a Holo tail and apple:
All three items are now available for pre-order from the SuperGroupies website until April 22.The original Spice and Wolf novels are written by Isuna Hasekura, illustrated by Ju Ayakura, and published in Japan by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from Yen Press. Takeo Takahashi and Hijiri Sanpei direct the Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF TV anime at animation studio Passione.
Crunchyroll is now streaming the series and describes it:
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.
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