A new journey begins in Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf.

The anime "Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf" introduces the viewer to a fascinating story that sets the stage for an adventure where trade, mysticism, and ancient customs intertwine. The first episode, titled "The Harvest Festival and the Narrow Path," tells the story of the traveling merchant Lawrence, who arrives in the village of Pasloe amid preparations for the harvest festival. His goal is to negotiate a trade for wheat, but events take an unexpected turn.

Lawrence is unable to meet with his negotiation partner Yarei, who is unavailable because the village strictly follows a tradition honoring the harvest god Holo. This unforeseen complication forces Lawrence to reconsider his plans. Yet, as fate would have it, an unexpected encounter occurs that night, altering the course of his journey. A mysterious girl with animal ears and a majestic tail sneaks into his cart. She introduces herself as Holo, sharing her name with the revered goddess of the village.