For the fantasy series' new version, actors from one of the best English anime dubs return after 15 years.

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A new animation based on the popular Japanese light novel series Spice and Wolf by Isuna Hasekura has debuted

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Seeing this persona again after all these years is crazy.

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In an Instagram post, Palencia expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to record the audiobooks of the light novels that preceded the anime remake.

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