English Dub Review: Spice and Wolf MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF “Port Town and Sweet Temptation”
Overview
After arriving in the great merchant city of Pazzio, Lawrence teaches Holo more about than many kinds of currency in use. Then the Wise Wolf earns her keep – and her title – by demonstrating her bargaining skills.
Our Take
This time around, both Lawrence and Holo journey into the kingdom of Pazzio, where their first encounter with the bustling city is marked by Holo’s fascination with apples. As they delve into business dealings, Holo proves her sharp intellect. And the scene when she carefully persuades the merchant is a testament to her adaptability and strategic thinking, showcasing that her value extends far beyond mere companionship.
As they navigate the complexities of Pazzio’s economy, Lawrence finds himself entangled in a dubious deal proposed by Zheren regarding the value of silver coins. Despite initial doubts, Lawrence’s risk-taking nature leads him to consider the opportunity, albeit with caution. However, with Holo’s keen senses and intuition, they uncover the truth behind Zheren’s scheme, highlighting the importance of skepticism and critical thinking…
Overall, throughout their adventures, Holo’s wisdom continues to shine, guiding Lawrence through intricate negotiations and uncovering hidden truths. Despite her playful demeanor, Holo proves to be an invaluable asset to Lawrence, not only as a companion but as a shrewd business partner. Together, they navigate the challenges of Pazzio’s economy, each bringing their unique strengths to the table as they strive to secure their fortunes in this dynamic world.
Short of getting Roiland back, which I'm sure isn't going to happen, I don't even think they could get much better than the new voices from the previous season. And the ratings for season 7 weren't much lower on average than for season 6; it was pretty much just a normal season-to-season drop that most likely would have happened regardless.
I mean, look at the actual averages:
Season 1 - 1.57 million viewers Season 2 - 1.97 million viewers Season 3 - 2.33 million viewers Season 4 - 1.52 million viewers Season 5 - 0.96 million viewers Season 6 - 0.56 million viewers Season 7 - 0.42 million viewers
Ever since season 3, it had been having steep drops even with Roiland still involved; the season 6 to 7 drop is actually the smallest-percentage drop it's had since it started dropping, and if anything it's possible that changing the voice actors actually *boosted* interest a bit and prevented it from dropping even more.