Spice and Wolf
Anime Like The Ancient Magus’ Bride
Reversing the dynamic presented by Chie being dragged into a world of fantasy and magic, Spice and Wolf is an anime like The Ancient Magus’ Bride that sees Lawrence, a traveling merchant, exposed to the supernatural when he gains a traveling companion in the form of Holo, a wolf deity eager to return to her homeland after years of watching over a small farming village. Together, the two travel the land in search of clues as to what become of her home and new opportunities for Lawrence to expand his business, growing closer to each other and developing a budding romance all the while.
An intelligent series with moments of character development that feel genuine and emotional, this series has aged quite well since it first aired over a decade ago and still stands right alongside the best of fantasy and romance series. If you’re looking for a great anime like The Ancient Magus’ Bride with characters you’ll treasure long after it concludes, look no further.
