English Dub Review: Spice and Wolf MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF “God’s Unseen Hand and Wolf’s Unseen Heart”

Overview

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?

Our Take

The stock battle between Lawrence and Amati over the price of pyrite intensifies as they clash in the merchant center. Lawrence, though initially confident, relies heavily on the hope that Diana and Holo have a plan to counter the rising prices. With Marc’s assistant, Lant, working behind the scenes, Lawrence waits for the right moment to crash the market with Diana’s help. However, when Diana’s representative fails to assist him as expected, Lawrence’s patience is tested to the limit. It is only through a timely intervention that Lawrence manages to avoid a complete financial and psychological breakdown.

This experience serves as a sobering lesson for Lawrence, who realizes that he has been too focused on his business, sometimes neglecting the deeper connections he shares with those around him. Despite the tension, the resolution of the conflict signals a renewal of his resolve and a deeper understanding of the relationships that matter most. The conclusion of Amati’s arc, which wraps up Volume 3 of the light novel, marks a significant turning point in Lawrence’s journey.

Overall, the conclusion of this arc is both satisfying and revealing. Although Lawrence’s victory was not achieved the way he imagined, as the complexity of his relationships adds depth to the narrative. While the arc may have dragged at times, particularly during episodes without Holo, it ultimately strengthened the bond between the two leads. With the end of the “Amati arc”, this anime adaptation moves into uncharted territory, promising new challenges and developments beyond the original series…