List of Spice and Wolf light novels

The cover of the first volume of the Spice and Wolf light novel series released by Dengeki Bunko.

Spice and Wolf is a Japanese light novel series written by Isuna Hasekura with accompanying illustrations drawn by Jū Ayakura. The series follows a traveling merchant, Kraft Lawrence, who peddles various goods from town to town to make a living in a stylized historical setting with European influences.[1] He meets a pagan wolf-deity girl named Holo who normally appears to be a fifteen-year-old girl, except for a wolf's tail and ears. Lawrence and Holo start traveling together, and as they travel, her wisdom helps increase his profits, but at the same time, her true nature draws unwanted attention from the church.

Originally, Hasekura entered the first novel in the series into ASCII Media Works' twelfth Dengeki Novel Prize in 2005 and the novel won the Silver Prize, placing third.[2] Sixteen volumes were published between February 10, 2006 and February 10, 2011 under ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko imprint.[3] Yen Press licensed the light novels in September 2008 for distribution in English.[4] The first volume was released in December 2009, and a new volume was released every six months, but in 2013 was changed to being released every four months. The tagline for the novels is "Merchant meats spicy wolf.", an example of Engrish. The author of the novels has commented that what "meats" in the tagline really means is kept a secret, alluding to a possible intentional misspelling of "meets".[5]

Volume list

No.TitleJapanese releaseEnglish release
01February 10, 2006[6]
ISBN 978-4-8402-3302-6
December 2009
ISBN 978-0-7595-3104-8
"Prologue" (序幕 Jomaku)
  1. "Chapter 1" (第一幕 Daiichi Maku)
  2. "Chapter 2" (第二幕 Daini Maku)
  3. "Chapter 3" (第三幕 Daisan Maku)
  4. "Chapter 4" (第四幕 Daiyon Maku)
  5. "Chapter 5" (第五幕 Daigo Maku)
  6. "Chapter 6" (第六幕 Dairoku Maku)
"Epilogue" (終幕 Shūmaku)
Lawrence meets Holo in the town of Pasloe. Holo feels that the townspeople of Pasloe have rejected her, and convinces Lawrence to take her back to her home in the north, Yoitsu. As they begin their travels together, Lawrence hears of a potentially profitable currency speculation deal, but soon Lawrence and Holo get in well over their heads, and Lawrence has to decide if profit is worth sacrificing his newfound companion.
02June 10, 2006[7]
ISBN 978-4-8402-3451-1
June 2010
ISBN 978-0-7595-3106-2
  1. "Chapter 1" (第一幕 Daiichi Maku)
  2. "Chapter 2" (第二幕 Daini Maku)
  3. "Chapter 3" (第三幕 Daisan Maku)
  4. "Chapter 4" (第四幕 Daiyon Maku)
  5. "Chapter 5" (第五幕 Daigo Maku)
  6. "Chapter 6" (第六幕 Dairoku Maku)
"Epilogue" (終幕 Shūmaku)
Lawrence, with Holo's help, has made a good deal in Poroson, to transport a load of armor to Ruvinheigen on margin. On arriving in Ruvinheigen he discovers that the value of the armor has plunged, leaving him bankrupt. He and Holo recruit shepherd Norah Arendt to assist them in a desperate scheme to save Lawrence from bankruptcy. Lawrence, Holo, and Norah soon learn, however, that some business partners cannot be trusted.
03October 10, 2006[8]
ISBN 978-4-8402-3588-4
December 2010
ISBN 978-0-7595-3107-9
  1. "Chapter 1" (第一幕 Daiichi Maku)
  2. "Chapter 2" (第二幕 Daini Maku)
  3. "Chapter 3" (第三幕 Daisan Maku)
  4. "Chapter 4" (第四幕 Daiyon Maku)
  5. "Chapter 5" (第五幕 Daigo Maku)
"Epilogue" (終幕 Shūmaku)
Lawrence and Holo continue their journey to Holo's home - which Lawrence has heard was destroyed centuries ago, though he has hidden it from her thus far. In Kumersun, local merchant Amati falls for Holo, and forces on Lawrence a dagger-contract; he will pay Holo's (supposed) debt to Lawrence, free her, and propose marriage to her. Then, to make matters worse, Holo learns about Yoitsu's destruction, and distraught, lashes out at Lawrence, threatening to leave him for Amati. Lawrence hastily develops a plan to prevent Amati from fulfilling the contract, hopefully preventing Holo from leaving him for good.
04February 10, 2007[9]
ISBN 978-4-8402-3723-9
June 2011
ISBN 978-0-7595-3108-6
  1. "Chapter 1" (第一幕 Daiichi Maku)
  2. "Chapter 2" (第二幕 Daini Maku)
  3. "Chapter 3" (第三幕 Daisan Maku)
  4. "Chapter 4" (第四幕 Daiyon Maku)
  5. "Chapter 5" (第五幕 Daigo Maku)
  6. "Chapter 6" (第六幕 Dairoku Maku)
"Epilogue" (終幕 Shūmaku)
Lawrence and Holo stop in the village of Tereo, hoping to learn more about the fate of Yoitsu and Holo's friends. As they near Holo's home - their ultimate destination - they must face some uncomfortable questions about their future together and what will happen between them after they reach Yoitsu. During their stay in Tereo, they become entangled in a dispute between it and a neighboring town. Lawrence and Holo use their unique talents in an attempt to rescue themselves and the town from financial ruin - or worse.
05August 10, 2007[10]
ISBN 978-4-8402-3933-2
December 2011
ISBN 978-0-7595-3110-9
"Prologue" (序幕 Jomaku)
  1. "Chapter 1" (第一幕 Daiichi Maku)
  2. "Chapter 2" (第二幕 Daini Maku)
  3. "Chapter 3" (第三幕 Daisan Maku)
  4. "Chapter 4" (第四幕 Daiyon Maku)
"Epilogue" (終幕 Shūmaku)
Holo and Lawrence reach Lenos, where they sense that something is amiss. Lawrence's merchant curiosity soon gets the better of him, much to Holo's dismay, and he is presented with an incredible opportunity by a mysterious fellow merchant named Eve - one that could easily make his dream of owning his own shop come true, though it forces him to weigh his dream against his feelings for Holo. Meanwhile, Holo reveals one of her greatest fears to Lawrence, and wonders if it is time for them to end their journey together.
06December 10, 2007[11]
ISBN 978-4-8402-4114-4
June 2012
ISBN 978-0-7595-3111-6
"Prologue" (序幕 Jomaku)
  1. "Chapter 1" (第一幕 Daiichi Maku)
  2. "Chapter 2" (第二幕 Daini Maku)
  3. "Chapter 3" (第三幕 Daisan Maku)
  4. "Chapter 4" (第四幕 Daiyon Maku)
  5. "Chapter 5" (第五幕 Daigo Maku)
"Epilogue" (終幕 Shūmaku)
Lawrence and Holo set off by boat in pursuit of Eve, who has pressed on with her scheme despite Lawrence withdrawing his support. During the trip, the two deal with the changes in their relationship brought about by Lawrence's confession of love to Holo at the end of the previous volume. While at a river checkpoint, Lawrence and Holo rescue a young boy from the north named Col and take him under their care, the three of them increasingly resembling a family. As they talk with Col and the other travelers they meet along the way, they learn more about what has become of Yoitsu and Holo's ancestors.
07Side ColorsFebruary 10, 2008[12]
ISBN 978-4-8402-4169-4
December 2012
ISBN 978-0-316-22912-8
  1. "The Boy and the Girl and the White Flowers" (少年と少女と白い花 Shōnen to Shōjo to Shiroi Hana), from Dengeki hp volumes 47–49
  2. "The Red of the Apple, the Blue of the Sky" (林檎の赤、空の青 Ryūgō no Aka, Sora no Ao), from Dengeki hp volume 44
  3. "Wolf and Amber Melancholy" (狼と琥珀色の憂鬱 Ōkami to Kohakuiro no Yūutsu)
A detour from the original storyline that presents several side stories featuring the main characters of the series. One features Holo’s past hundreds of years before her arrival in Pasloe.
08Town of Strife 1
Tairitsu no Machi (Jō) (対立の町 (上))
May 10, 2008
ISBN 978-4-0486-7068-5
April 2013
ISBN 978-0-316-24546-3
"Prologue" (序幕 Jomaku)
  1. "Chapter 1" (第一幕 Daiichi Maku)
  2. "Chapter 2" (第二幕 Daini Maku)
  3. "Chapter 3" (第三幕 Daisan Maku)
09Town of Strife 2
Tairitsu no Machi (Ge) (対立の町 (下))
September 10, 2008
ISBN 978-4-0486-7210-8
August 2013
ISBN 978-0-316-24548-7
"Prologue" (序幕 Jomaku)
  1. "Chapter 4" (第四幕 Daiyon Maku)
  2. "Chapter 5" (第五幕 Daigo Maku)
  3. "Chapter 6" (第六幕 Dairoku Maku)
  4. "Chapter 7" (第七幕 Dainana Maku)
  5. "Chapter 8" (第八幕 Daihachi Maku)
  6. "Chapter 9" (第九幕 Daikyū Maku)
"Epilogue" (終幕 Shūmaku)
10February 10, 2009
ISBN 978-4-0486-7522-2
December 2013
ISBN 978-0-316-32236-2
"Prologue" (序幕 Jomaku)
  1. "Chapter 1" (第一幕 Daiichi Maku)
  2. "Chapter 2" (第二幕 Daini Maku)
  3. "Chapter 3" (第三幕 Daisan Maku)
  4. "Chapter 4" (第四幕 Daiyon Maku)
  5. "Chapter 5" (第五幕 Daigo Maku)
"Epilogue" (終幕 Shūmaku)
Following the rumours of the legendary wolf bones, Kraft Lawrence, Holo, and Col begin their trek north toward the Kingdom of Winfiel; a land known for its flourishing sheep and wool. Upon arrival, they discover that the Abbey of Brondel (which is rumoured to contain the legendary wolf bones) is in dire financial straits, a precarious position that has garnered the attention of the powerful Ruvik Alliance, which seeks to subjugate its long sustained holdings.
11Side Colors IIMay 10, 2009
ISBN 978-4-0486-7809-4
April 2014
ISBN 978-0-316-32427-4
  1. "The Wolf and the Golden Promise" (狼と黄金色の約束 Ōkami to Koganeiro no Yakusoku), from Dengeki Bunko Magazine volumes 4 and 5
  2. "The Wolf and the Verdant Detour" (狼と若草色の寄り道 Ōkami to Wakakusairo no Yorimichi), from Dengeki Bunko Magazine prologue 2
  3. "The Black Wolf's Cradle" (黒狼の揺り籠 Kokurō no Yurikago)
In another detour from the main storyline of Holo and Lawrence's journey north, several stories featuring the main characters are featured. One pictures the wolf of the roam, Fleur Boland, and her upbringing as a young merchant before the events of Lenos.
12August 10, 2009
ISBN 978-4-0486-7933-6
August 2014
ISBN 978-0-316-32432-8
"Prologue" (序幕 Jomaku)
  1. "Chapter 1" (第一幕 Daiichi Maku)
  2. "Chapter 2" (第二幕 Daini Maku)
  3. "Chapter 3" (第三幕 Daisan Maku)
  4. "Chapter 4" (第四幕 Daiyon Maku)
  5. "Chapter 5" (第五幕 Daigo Maku)
  6. "Chapter 6" (第六幕 Dairoku Maku)
"Epilogue" (終幕 Shūmaku)
13Side Colors IIINovember 10, 2009
ISBN 978-4-0486-8140-7
December 2014
ISBN 978-0-316-33661-1
  1. "The Wolf and Honeyed Peach Preserves" (狼と桃のはちみつ漬け Ōkami to Momo no Hachimitsuzuke), from Dengeki Bunko Magazine volumes 7 and 8
  2. "The Wolf and the Twilight-Colored Gift" (狼と夕暮れ色の贈り物 Ōkami to Yūgureiro no Okurimono), from Dengeki Bunko Magazine volume 6
  3. "The Wolf and the Silver Sigh" (狼と銀色のため息 Ōkami to Gin'iro no Tameiki), from Dengeki Maoh September 2009 issue
  4. "The Shepherdess and the Black Knight" (羊飼いと黒い騎士 Hitsujikai to Kuroi Kishi)
14February 10, 2010
ISBN 978-4-0486-8326-5
April 2015
ISBN 978-0-316-33959-9
"Prologue" (序幕 Jomaku)
  1. "Chapter 1" (第一幕 Daiichi Maku)
  2. "Chapter 2" (第二幕 Daini Maku)
  3. "Chapter 3" (第三幕 Daisan Maku)
  4. "Chapter 4" (第四幕 Daiyon Maku)
"Epilogue" (終幕 Shūmaku)
Lawrence, Holo, and Col return to Lenos to prepare for their journey north as they await the delivery of the map to Yoitsu provided by Fran. While there, they unexpectedly meet Elsa (volume four) and her travelling companion Le Roi, a book merchant. Le Roi presents Lawrence with a profitable business proposition that will also serve to protect the lands where Yoitsu is located, but it will likely require Lawrence's early departure from Holo before they are able to reach Yoitsu together. Holo understands and encourages Lawrence to do the beneficial and practical thing, but Lawrence is gripped with disappointment and sadness even as he decides to accept the proposition. Seeing Lawrence's predicament, Elsa confesses her own conflicted interests between serving the church and wanting to marry Evan. But she then turns the tables on Lawrence demanding to know why he won't fight for what he truly wants - Holo. Inspired by Elsa, Lawrence decides to fight in the way he does best - a cunning scheme to fulfill his business obligation without having to travel apart from Holo. Failing to understand his actions taken to preserve their journey to Yoitsu, Holo broaches the "unspoken topic" and asks Lawrence why he wants to continue with her. Finally, their motivations become clear to each other and Holo confesses her true love for Lawrence.
15The Coin of the Sun I
Taiyō no Kinka (Jō) (太陽の金貨〈上〉)
September 10, 2010
ISBN 978-4-0486-8829-1
August 2015
ISBN 978-0-316-33961-2
"Prologue" (序幕 Jomaku)
  1. "Chapter 1" (第一幕 Daiichi Maku)
  2. "Chapter 2" (第二幕 Daini Maku)
  3. "Chapter 3" (第三幕 Daisan Maku)
  4. "Chapter 4" (第四幕 Daiyon Maku)
  5. "Chapter 5" (第五幕 Daigo Maku)
16The Coin of the Sun II
Taiyō no Kinka (Ge) (太陽の金貨〈下〉)
February 10, 2011
ISBN 978-4-0487-0265-2
December 15, 2015
ISBN 978-0-316-33963-6
  1. "Chapter 6" (第六幕 Dairoku Maku)
  2. "Chapter 7" (第七幕 Dainana Maku)
  3. "Chapter 8" (第八幕 Daihachi Maku)
  4. "Chapter 9" (第九幕 Daikyū Maku)
  5. "Chapter 10" (第十幕 Daijū Maku)
  6. "Chapter 11" (第十一幕 Daijūichi Maku)
  7. "Chapter 12" (第十二幕 Daijūni Maku)
17EpilogueJuly 10, 2011
ISBN 978-4-0487-0685-8
April 19, 2016
ISBN 978-0-316-33964-3
"Epilogue" (終幕 Shūmaku)
  1. "Traveling Merchant and Gray Knight" (行商人と鈍色の騎士 Gyōshōnin to Nibiiro no Kishi), from Dengeki Bunko Magazine volume 9
  2. "Gray Smiling Face and Wolf" (狼と灰色の笑顔 Ōkami to Haiiro no Egao), from Dengeki Bunko Magazine volume 13
  3. "White Path and Wolf" (狼と白い道 Ōkami to Shiroi Michi), from Dengeki Bunko Magazine volume 17
18Spring LogSeptember 10, 2016[13]
ISBN 978-4-04-892355-2
19New Theory Spice and Wolf: Parchment and Wolf
Shinsetsu Ōkami to Kōshinryō Ōkami to Yōhishi (新説 狼と香辛料 狼と羊皮紙)
September 10, 2016[14]
ISBN 978-4-04-892356-9
A spin-off book featuring Col and Myuri, the daughter of Lawrence and Holo.

Additional stories

See also

References

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  14. "新説 狼と香辛料 狼と羊皮紙" (in Japanese). ASCII Media Works. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
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