Ep 1. A Wolf and One's Best Clothes

The show Spice and Wolf follows the story of a travelling merchant named Craft Lawrence who roams around the world making deals and selling goods. As he stops in a small town during his travels, he finds a naked girl with wolf ears and a tail named Holo in his carriage. He learns that she is in fact a wolf deity from the nearby village that they are headed towards.

The first episode of the show, "A Wolf and One's Best Clothes," sets the stage for the rest of the season as we are introduced to the two main characters and get to know their personalities and motivations. The episode starts off with Craft making a deal with a local merchant to sell his goods in the town. As he is setting up his stall, he finds a small girl who is crying and lost. After asking around, he discovers that she is from the neighboring village and takes her in his carriage to return her home.

During their journey, Craft notices that the girl has ears and a tail like a wolf. She reveals that she is in fact the wolf deity of the village and that she has been living in the fields surrounding the town for some time. She then asks Craft for his assistance in returning to her village, as she is tired of living alone and wants to see her home again.

Craft agrees to help her and they continue to the village, where they are greeted by the villagers who are surprised to see Holo. However, the villagers also seem wary of Craft, as they assume that he is just another merchant who has come to exploit them.

During their stay in the village, Craft and Holo develop a close bond as they learn more about each other and their respective backgrounds. They also work together to save the village from a financial crisis caused by the decrease in the amount of wheat produced by the land.

"A Wolf and One's Best Clothes" sets the tone for the rest of the season as the story revolves around the relationship between Craft and Holo and their travels together in search of new business ventures. It also explores themes of trust, loyalty, and deception, as Craft and Holo navigate the world of commerce and politics.

Overall, the first episode of Spice and Wolf season 1 is an engaging introduction to the world and characters of the show. It sets the foundation for an intricate story that combines elements of fantasy, romance, and business.