The announcement of a second season for the anime Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf has fans buzzing with excitement. The 25th episode of the first season revealed the news that production is underway for the highly anticipated new season. The official website also treated fans to a new visual, giving them a sneak peek of what’s to come.
Originally a fantasy light novel by Isuna Hasekura, Ookami to Koushinryou has captured the hearts of many since its debut. The anime adaptation by animation studio Passione premiered on April 2 and has been met with positive reception. Crunchyroll has been streaming the series with subtitles and dubs, allowing fans worldwide to enjoy the story of the wise wolf and the merchant.
Hasekura’s novel first gained recognition when it won the Silver Prize at the Dengeki Novel Prize in 2005. Published by Kadokawa through its Dengeki Bunko label, the series has continued to grow in popularity with each volume. The latest volume, the 24th in the series, was released in January 2023, leaving fans eager for more.
In addition to the main series, Hasekura also launched a spin-off novel titled Shinsetsu Ookami to Koushinryou: Ookami to Youhishi (Wolf & Parchment: New Theory Spice & Wolf) in 2016. The spin-off has garnered its own following, with the 11th volume set to be released soon.
For English-speaking fans, Yen Press has licensed both the original novel and its spin-off, making it accessible to a wider audience. The release of the 24th volume in English was in August 2023, with the ninth volume of the spin-off scheduled for October 1.
With the official website being the go-to source for updates and information on the series, fans can stay connected and up to date on all things Ookami to Koushinryou. The anticipation for the second season continues to build, and fans are eagerly awaiting more news and details as the production progresses.
Excitement is high for what the future holds for the wise wolf and the merchant, and fans can’t wait to see where their adventures will take them next. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements on the highly anticipated second season of Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf.
