Japanese otaku are abuzz with word that there may be a sequel to Spice and Wolf in the works, to which I think most American fans would say: DO WANT! Japanator offers up the obi from the newly-released ninth volume of the novel series, which says that the DVDs have been selling well, so there might be a new development or expansion of the franchise– how can we not instantly start thinking sequel?

The only other thing it says is to wait for a follow-up report. Which I will. FOREVER IF NEED BE, because Spice and Wolf is delicious.

Horo jarou!

For the newcomers: around the start of every new season, I work up a layout featuring art or characters from (one of) my favorite show(s) from the season that’s coming to a close. This month, it’s Horo from Ookami to Koushinryou, a.k.a. Spice and Wolf. It was an awesome show and I was hoping to get a layout that was a little different color-wise (I like the warm feel of the new layout).

So, if you love it, great! If you hate it, well, you only have to put up with it for a few months. ♥

Also, I know it’s a little broken in IE6. I may try to spend time fixing that, but only about 7% of my visitors are IE6 users (interestingly, 63% of them are Firefox users. Hm!), and the content is still viewable in IE6, so although I spent a bit of time on it there, it’s not a super-high priority for me. Sorry!

As always, I also set up my phone to match: the nekkid!Horo shot is now on the front of my phone, and for my phone’s internal wallpaper I have her gesturing that Lawrence should grow whiskers in episode 2. I also have ringtones of both the OP and ED and a couple of clips of Horo talking for my alert tones. Hey, I am nothing if not thorough.

So, what will it be next season, I wonder? ♥