What makes the original Spice and Wolf adaptation so cozy? What other anime fit that same vibe?

[kite.hack]

Spice and Wolf, or at least its original adaptation, is something I look back upon fondly even though it hasn't even been a year yet. I believe it was around a very, very snowy February when I watched the anime. I hadn't much to do around the time, as I was snowed in, and at this point I'd thought I had exhausted all of the anime people had deemed amazing or cult classics when by some means I ran into the original 2008 version of Spice and Wolf. For the rest of the time I spent indoors, I would watch my way fully through Spice and Wolf's two seasons, and one thing I noticed through it all was how inviting it was; the soft, warm colors, setting, charterers, and 2000s anime look blended together perfectly with its amazing OST. The second opening in particular is something I often listen to. All of that, including the weather I was experiencing, really brought this whole thing together for me. On that note, do you feel the same for Spice and Wolf? Are there any other anime that fit this same vibe?

Cya

 

[Necrodyte95]

I love it. It's been my favorite since the first time I saw it. I don't think I've ever seen anything that fits the exact vibe, but I've heard a lot of people say that Mushishi feels similar. I also recommend To Your Eternity. It's kinda close.

 

[Lemons]

From what I've seen years ago (i was probably not even 10) it looked so comfy

i think my brother owned a book or manga of it

 

[Rocket2049]

check out Haibane renmei, has to be the most comfy relaxing anime i've seen ever
my mom loved it too (and she doesn't watch anime)

 

[Gabrinius]

It's one of my favorites, i prefer the old one too...the new is good, but not as much.

as of something alike, can't say it is very similar, but an anime that gives me a similar feeling is shoujo shuumatsu (also known as girl's last tour). mushishi (which is recomended in the 2nd post) is good too.

another one i like very much and gives the same feel (to me) is kino no tabi (check the old one, the remake is horrible). not all episodes is comfy, some of them are heavy ones. well, maybe not the best recommendation.

people often says this one is very similar too, i don't like this one very much but maybe you can check out.

 

[diet_orange]

It's funny, I was probably more enamored with the economics of the world of Spice & Wolf then I was the actual romance between Holo and Laurence. Still though, very VERY cute series. Probably my favorite right behind Hi-Score Girl

I do have a copy of the English Translation of the original light novel (same for "Legend Of The Galactic Heroes") that I really do need to read at some point