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漫画 狼と香辛料 / Spice & Wolf: Manga #15
Spice and Wolf, Vol. 15 (manga) (Volume 15) (Spice and Wolf
The Debau Company is headed to a point of no return. The radicals within the company have made their move and deposed the conservative faction, all the while steering the northlands closer to the brink of open battle. A certain wolf rushes South as fast as her paws can carry her, but can Lawrence and the Myuri Mercenary Company hold back the flames of war long enough for a chance at lasting peace?
162 pages, Paperback
First published May 27, 2017
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August 29, 2018
In Summary
Apparently, merchants aren’t the only ones who strike negotiations and scheme to minimize losses. Mercenaries do, too! Lawrence gets a glimpse into the world of mercenaries as he flees with the Myuri Company to Svernel.
The Review
Having been manipulated by Hilde into fleeing Lesko, Lawrence and the Myuri Mercenaries must determine their next plan of action. The discussion between Lawrence and the mercenary leaders is intended to provide a snapshot of their current circumstances and options, but it is a little difficult to follow. However, they clearly make the decision to go to Svernel, as Hilde intended, and shortly thereafter, the situation really gets interesting when pursuers hired by the Debau Company catch up to them.
The Myuri Company’s reaction to the arrival of the Hugo Company and Luward’s communications with Captain Rebonato might strike readers as baffling. After all, these people are mercenaries, and modern Western readers generally think of mercenaries as fighters-for-hire whose only loyalty is to money. To the contrary, the mercenaries of the Spice and Wolf world are people with their own code of honor and who are distinctly different from knights, hired thugs, and assassins. As such, the staged battles between the Myuri and Hugo Companies were not at all what I expected.
Holo’s return to Lawrence is also rather low-key. Although she alludes to difficulties when she returned to Lesko to find Lawrence gone, the Myuri Company is not in dire straits when she rejoins them. That relaxed atmosphere allows for an unexpectedly tender moment in the snow with our lead couple. (Although the romance is immediately followed by blatant fan service when Holo retrieves the forbidden book.)
That lack of tension also serves another purpose: heightening the Myuri Company’s shock when their staged negotiation go awry. While the code of honor between mercenaries remains a bit of a puzzle for me, the turnabout is effective at flinging our heroes back into peril and bringing excitement back to the pages.
Extras include title illustration in color and afterword.
For more manga and book reviews, drop by my blog Keeping It In Canon!
Apparently, merchants aren’t the only ones who strike negotiations and scheme to minimize losses. Mercenaries do, too! Lawrence gets a glimpse into the world of mercenaries as he flees with the Myuri Company to Svernel.
The Review
Having been manipulated by Hilde into fleeing Lesko, Lawrence and the Myuri Mercenaries must determine their next plan of action. The discussion between Lawrence and the mercenary leaders is intended to provide a snapshot of their current circumstances and options, but it is a little difficult to follow. However, they clearly make the decision to go to Svernel, as Hilde intended, and shortly thereafter, the situation really gets interesting when pursuers hired by the Debau Company catch up to them.
The Myuri Company’s reaction to the arrival of the Hugo Company and Luward’s communications with Captain Rebonato might strike readers as baffling. After all, these people are mercenaries, and modern Western readers generally think of mercenaries as fighters-for-hire whose only loyalty is to money. To the contrary, the mercenaries of the Spice and Wolf world are people with their own code of honor and who are distinctly different from knights, hired thugs, and assassins. As such, the staged battles between the Myuri and Hugo Companies were not at all what I expected.
Holo’s return to Lawrence is also rather low-key. Although she alludes to difficulties when she returned to Lesko to find Lawrence gone, the Myuri Company is not in dire straits when she rejoins them. That relaxed atmosphere allows for an unexpectedly tender moment in the snow with our lead couple. (Although the romance is immediately followed by blatant fan service when Holo retrieves the forbidden book.)
That lack of tension also serves another purpose: heightening the Myuri Company’s shock when their staged negotiation go awry. While the code of honor between mercenaries remains a bit of a puzzle for me, the turnabout is effective at flinging our heroes back into peril and bringing excitement back to the pages.
Extras include title illustration in color and afterword.
For more manga and book reviews, drop by my blog Keeping It In Canon!
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June 4, 2018
Lawrence and the Myuri Mercenary Company are forced north thank to the shrewd plannings of Hilde Schnau who is traveling with the group in his Leporid form after being injured. With the radical faction of the Debau company in hot pursuit they must deal with the approaching threat while they wait for the return of Holo and Hilde's flying companion from the south with the forbidden tome for mining. We get some mercenary antics, Holo and Lawrence personal time, and betrayal in the same volume as the manga catches up to the end of the series so if you love the light novels you should be reading the manga too (of course there are a few changes between the two so we'll have to see what will happen.) :)
My favorite part of the book would have to be Holo teasing Lawrence about how gallant the flying companion Luis was then sneak attacking him in private. :)
My favorite part of the book would have to be Holo teasing Lawrence about how gallant the flying companion Luis was then sneak attacking him in private. :)
June 11, 2019
Second to last volume and we are hitting a lot of action in this book, and yet also a lot of discussion of plots and tactics. It was not an easy read and honestly it felt like it dragged a bit. I felt like it took me longer to read than others. It leaves me wondering how things are going to be wrapped up.
November 3, 2024
I really enjoyed the middle section with Holo and Lawrence but the rest of the book was a bit hard to follow. With only one more volume to go it doen't feel like this is set to end cleanly but I will have to wait and find out. The artwork was terrific throughout. There were many action and scenic shots that were just a joy to look at.
May 30, 2018
Good volume.
December 16, 2024
4.5 stars 🌟
July 12, 2025
I loved it
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