Spy x Family Season 2 SPY×FAMILY Season 2

2023 fall | Episodes: 12 | Score: 8.1 (275273)

Updated every Saturdays at 23:00 | Status: Finished Airing

Type: TV

Producers:TV Tokyo | Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions | TOHO animation | Shueisha | Studio Easter

Streaming: Crunchyroll | Netflix | Bahamut Anime Crazy | Muse Asia

Synopsis

With her ability to read minds, Anya Forger is the only one who knows the true identities of her unconventional family. Her pretend father Loid operates as an elite spy code-named Twilight; her mother Yor kills on demand as the assassin Thorn Princess; and their dog, Bond, possesses the gift of precognition. Although they hide the truth from each other, this pretense of a perfectly ordinary family provides Anya with the genuine love and warmth that she longed for as an orphan. Operation Strix—Loid's special mission to avoid potential war by gathering vital information and getting close to the powerful political figure, Donovan Desmond—is only possible if Anya plays her part right. She can either excel academically and become an Imperial Scholar at her prestigious school or make friends with Donovan's son, Damian. Neither is exactly easy, but with her adventurous attitude, Anya throws herself wholeheartedly into her mission as a Forger—all for the sake of international peace. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Voice Actors

Hayami, Saori

Eguchi, Takuya

Tanezaki, Atsumi

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Reviews

TheSquareTigerYT
02/12/2025, 01:48 AM
What could be better than a relaxed, comedic and cute family, I will recommend everyone to watch it and I'm telling you that you will never regret watching it because it's so amazing, a story about a secret agent named Twilight disguising as Loid who buys a house in an apartment and goes to an orphanage to adopt a girl who can read others minds that Twilight doesn't know about only to bump into an assassin who they later go on a date at one of the lady who works at the same company with Yor and with that they have a family, what's moreare the characters that are featured in the anime like Frankie and Yor's brother, this anime is a great anime to watch on your weekends if you are bored or fancy watching something with the family. Second season is just as great as first season and already seen the movie and that's awesome and cute as well and will definitely recommend this anime to anyone who wants to watch a chill and funny anime. Especially the Forger family are so funny and cute and opening songs is so good.
MyOpinionsValid
12/09/2024, 06:56 AM
This season isn't bad at all, by any means. Sporting a great opening yet again, and an even more phenomenal ending credits track, there are a lot of great moments here. Here, we are narrowing down on the themes of family and tradition, putting aside the main mission completely. You can absolutely view this as the slice of life season, even though these themes have been here since the start. The show is starting to test its limits with its running premise, mainly with trying to pull out as many jokes as one can from this premise. This show might be the most tonally consistentanime here. A true specimen of chaotic elegance, wrapped up with a ribbon in all its fancy presentation. Yet, it is so hit or miss. The comedic side of the show can either be fantastic or subpar, and it isn't crazy to say certain gags are significantly less funny. This season is lacking some of the magnificent side characters that are absolutely hilarious to watch. The episodes we do get to see them are without question some of the best. The whole side story with Yuri cracking down on a Westalis propaganda printing scheme. It's somehow realistic and humanistic, with a nice touch of absurdity. Spy x Family is really pushing how far they can take these gags. We are showed the same thing structurally, repeatedly, yet it still somehow manages to make it hilarious. At least, most of the time. Certain gags are more sound than others, leading to a mismatch in quality when they are recycled. Some allow for more spin-offs in it's comedy while others are cut and dry, leaving a creative difference between the foundations. Even so, Spy x Family manages to interweave its slice of life aspect with it's chaotic, comedic world quite well, especially in this season. What really bugs me about this show is it misses so many opportunities. There are many instances where, production-wise, things can be improved. It's not that they are bad, it's simply neglecting the experimentation it once showed. It's so weird, since we've clearly seen in other seasons that the studio is willing to innovate in its presentation. For instance, the montage sequences are abysmal. It's more formulaic in this season, even when they try their hardest. There are some simple fixes that can be applied simply by adding subtly, something this show only utilizes on occasion. Then we have Spy x Family overworking the narrator on pointless recaps, because at this point it's a running gag how many times they bring up the most basic summary of the premise this show offers. They do this multiple times throughout the season and I am not sure why they even bother. Still, this season finally asks some important questions, but it has yet to answer these questions, even if we already know the answers. The cruise ship storyline itself is well-polished, but we should have got more out of it. The show still scratches that surrealist itch, with outlandish fight's and characters being introduced. The side characters in this show are so enthralling, as well as our three lovely protagonists. It's a big buildup for the next season and I don't doubt they will deliver, but if you're expecting any conclusions here, you won't find them. That itself makes it difficult to recommend, even when there is so much character in this show. Still, this is a worthwhile watch.
JayremyTM
09/19/2024, 04:40 AM
MY long-awaited arc has finally arrived, and it was well worth the wait. While the animation quality didn’t entirely exceed my expectations, everything was still well-directed to show why Yor is such a valuable character to the series. Having read the manga for this arc beforehand, I was pleased with how it turned out and enjoyed seeing it brought to life. For those who have read the cruise ship arc prior to the anime’s release, you won’t be entirely disappointed because the anime delivers quite well. Season 1 felt more like an introduction, helping us understand the characters, their relationships, and setting the foundation forfuture developments. In contrast, this season delves deeper into the plot, revealing new aspects of Spy x Family that add more impact and joy to the main storyline. Some may find the arc fun as it’s arguably one of the best in the entire series, while others might find it a bit underwhelming due to the toned-down animation but I’m giving it a ten because, for me, everything is forgivable, and I’m satisfied with what I saw. Some might argue that this anime is overhyped, especially with the anticipation surrounding Season 2, but I disagree. Regardless of its popularity and cultural influence since its rise as a major part of the new generation, Spy x Family remains something that everyone can enjoy. There’s nothing truly negative that can be said about it. It’s simply an anime that everyone should watch from the beginning because it consistently delivers entertainment.
AnimeExplorer21
08/24/2024, 10:57 PM
This anime is truly a masterpiece. Who wouldn't love a fake family of spies, assassins, and telepaths? Loid's ridiculous antics, like his epic fails in the kitchen and his over-the-top spy disguises, had me dying laughing. And Yor's deadpan reactions? EVERYTHING. I loved how she went from being a mysterious assassin to a doting "mom" who can't resist Anya's charms. And Anya? She's the real MVP - her telepathic powers and sassy attitude make her the ultimate scene-stealer. I loved how she used her powers to "help" Loid and Yor, even if it meant manipulating them sometimes. But what really got me was the character development. I lovedseeing Loid's soft side, like when he comforted Anya after her nightmare, and Yor's vulnerability, like when she opened up about her past. And Anya's growth from a bratty kid to a (somewhat) empathetic one? Heartwarming. The animation is stunning, the music is catchy, and the voice acting is superb. I also appreciated the themes of found family, acceptance, and empathy - it's not just a spy comedy, folks! The way the Forgers came together, despite being an unlikely family, really resonated with me.
Caeruleus_CCXVI
08/19/2024, 08:45 PM
5/10 ~ The show has become average This season was once again more of the same, same charecters (infact they didn't add anyone new), same over used jokes and a drop in animation. The only praise I would give it, is that there was a more cohesive story line, instead of being set up like a sitcom in the past season where most of the ep could be watched in a fairly random order after about ep 5 or so. I am not sure if this helped or hurt it, it just was. Overall the thing that has not changed is that this is a goodjunk food show to put on in the background while you are doing something else, in my case working. The show is extremely inoffensively which to me is a huge demerit to anything. We as the audience understand, Yuri is obsessed with his sister, as a westerner this joke was not only not funny but gets old the 2nd or 10th time I see it, Anya is a bad student, Loid is obsessed with his job and Yor is dub. We understand these things, and they just keep recycling the jokes over and over again. The jokes are amusing enough the first time, for the most part, But without good writing or charecters depth, it gets old fast. Unfortunately for me I tend to just finish shows all the way through, even if I don't care for them. Luckily this show is fine enough, Average I would say. But there is so much media out now, that is easily accessible that it feels like a crime to waste time on sub par things, you just need to wade through it all.
tcandy19
07/07/2024, 11:15 AM
What a terrible drop in quality from a series that had a great first season. Incredibly dull and repetitive story. The one great arc from the manga - the cruise arc - was poorly adapted with uninspired and dull animation. The annoying background music fucked up yors amazing fight scene and ruined the best moments. Other than that, how many times can one sit through the same shitty storyline over and over again? We get it, yuri is a creep for his sister, anya is a crappy student, etc etc. None of the characters get any development and the plot is dry. Overall this seasonwas a chore to get through and based on how the manga is going it doesnt look like things will get better anytime soon. This season is a skip. Read the manga instead for the cruise arc.
Franktamas
04/29/2024, 09:46 PM
Spy x Family always did a great job about balancing interesting plot elements, comedy and wholesome character moments, which was more or less true for Season 2 (Part 1?) as well. The worldbuilding and already established characters did not get expanded or worked upon in any major ways, the focus was much more on side characters. My personal favourite is Ep2 where we got a new character (a teacher) who was instantly pretty well characterised and the three stooges (Damian and his two friends) got an amazing amount of character-work and all in just one episode. Unfortunately, not all episodes were that solid. Ep1 had one joke gettingabused to oblivion, it was already tired at the 2nd minute, but you had endure it for 15 more, fortunately the last 3 minutes (and unironically Anya) saved the episode. The episodes that weren't that lucky were 7, 8 and 9; (almost) complete nothingness. Some WB and Yor did a 360 turn (with slight motivation changes), but it was mostly just extensively boring. To summarize the Season / Cour it was obviously made to expand the existing side characters which it made a pretty good job of. We got some World-Building (mostly about the powers of Bond), but thinking about it, I don't think plot-wise anything happened. (Maybe the Forgers getting closer with Becky.) I would still recommend to watch it, and while can see someone calling it filler. There was that slight motivation change that could be referenced later, and if for nothing more than the beautiful work on several side-character by itself, it deserves a watch (if you liked S1). 7.1/10
leyren1683
04/12/2024, 03:56 AM
this is one of those anime seasons where you can see how much heart has been put into this work. i'd say every aspect is up to par, especially the music, which I rarely notice in anime shows. even the opening and closing are so well-made, so carefully thought out. i love how we're getting more action and exploration into the characters as well, more than just knowing their thoughts but discovering their motivations while they learn more about themselves and the people around them too. I'm excited to see more action from Yor and future arcs! might even hop on the manga. this ismy favourite season/ part so far! i may be wrong bc i watched this wayyyy afteri watched season 1 part 1, but I feel that this is an obvious level up from the animation to the storyline from season 1 part 2. I cried, I laughed way more than I expected, most importantly I enjoyed watching the story unfold and I loved all the characters (except for the Loid-crazy woman I'm sorry she's just edbhfbedbw)
MadMonster116
03/13/2024, 08:35 PM
It was basically a filler season, the focus of the stars and Anya's evolution at school didn't exist. This season's episodes would be great in a movie, but for the 2nd season they didn't go down well, as I said, I missed the development of the anime's main plot. Overall, it wasn't bad, a 7 because it had its fun and cute moments, but disappointed because it was filler. I believe that in the next season, the focus on the main plot will return, but as some people have said, Spy x Family has become a successful franchise, and they will try to make asmuch profit as possible, so it is certain that there will be another 3 or 4 seasons to come, in addition to the films and OVAS. In fact, I didn’t think the nomination for the Anime Awards 2024 deserved.
thebluewizzrobe
02/02/2024, 03:22 AM
The second season of Spy x Family revitalizes what initially got me interested in the show in its first twelve episodes. The first season of the show was very solid for its first twelve episodes, but it then showed an unfortunate lack of direction for the rest of its runtime. The direction for the first half of season 1 was clear: establish Loid's mission and set the tone for the rest of the series. It was highly effective at this, and any viewer should have been well acquainted with what his duties as a Spy entailed by the end of the first half of theseason, as well as Anya's role in helping him achieve his objective. The second half of the first season, meanwhile, did not seem to accomplish much of anything throughout its run. Loid made some slight progress in his mission by the end of it, and Bond was introduced as a character, but neither of these were meaningful developments that left an impression. Thankfully, season 2 has rectified this. The direction of season 2, while perhaps not quite as solid as the beginning of season 1, is still much more clear than the second half of season 1. Whereas the first part of season 1 was about putting us in Loid's shoes and understanding his life and mission, season 2 finally shifts the focus to Yor. Despite the show constantly reminding us of her occupation as an assassin, we have seen shockingly little of it in action before now. Finally, she is properly put in the spotlight for a considerable portion of season 2. This makes for a sensible development from season 1: whereas season 1 is about Loid, season 2 is about Yor. Frankly, I think the overall pacing of the show would have been far better if most of the second part of season 1 had been cut entirely. But as is, season 2 is still a perfectly entertaining and satisfactory follow up to the first and a breath of fresh air from some of the more lackluster aspects of first season's latter half.
Hush__
01/15/2024, 03:59 AM
I'm so underwhelmed by this season! I still rated it a 7, but I'd say most of that is probably due to how much I already adored the characters in the context of Season 1. This still had some cute moments that made me smile or laugh, but overall it was missing what made me fall in love with this show to begin with: the family dynamic! Yor was separate from Loid and Anya for a majority of the season, there was only a couple memorable moments with the family together or even just Anya and Loid together, and even those moments were fairly forgettablein comparison to the first season. I had such high hopes for this season but I find myself pretty disappointed, which is very unfortunate because of the potential this had. I'm honestly confused to see this get SUCH positive reception. It just felt like filler content to me. Oh well, if you liked Season 1, you'll probably enjoy this to a certain degree as well, but I doubt you'll like it even near as much.
Elhwing
01/01/2024, 03:23 PM
As someone who enjoyed a lot the 24 episodes of the first season, I do feel a bit disapointed by the second season, I'd still recommend it, but I hesitated a lot with the mixed feelings choice. The thing is, it's still spy x family : the episodes are still about daily life situations that involve the 3 characters of this lovely family, and it's still funny, light hearted. It remains a good option if you are looking for an easy to watch/get into anime. While we can commend the show for keeping the same vibes, it's also part of the problem. I haven't readthe manga, therefore, it might be unfair to call this a lack of ambition since the anime is probably simply adapting the manga's content, but that's what it felt like. After finishing this second season, it's hard to keep in mind memorable scenes, because truth be told, there isn't much happening, there isn't any new character introduced. Regarding the plot itself, well it's a funny slice of life with action, meaning that it's natural not to expect big twists etc... but that's another disapointing thing for me : I can only think of one small development that happens at the end of an arc for one character, and that's about it, nothing else in the span of 12 episodes will really further the general plot. All in all, Spy x Family S2 was decent, I'd still say that I enjoyed watching it, but to put it in one word, I'd choose underwhelming to describe this season. If you're a big fan of the first season : you'll like season 2. If you enjoyed the first season : chances are you'll like S2 aswell, but probably less than S1. If the first season didn't appeal that much to you : you won't like either the S2. If you hated the first season : don't bother, there's no way you'll click with the S2.
Marinate1016
12/26/2023, 09:57 AM
It kind of blows my mind that there’s been such a massive switch up on Spy x Family recently. It’s one of the few massively popular series to me that completely lives up to the hype and deserves the praise. This latest season encompasses everything that’s great about this series and is a must watch. From comedy, cute family moments to some really awesome sakuga, Cloverworks and WIT brought their A-Game to this one! I really feel like Spy x Family part 2 cour 2 is the best instalment of the series so far. The cruise arc alone is better than anything we’ve had in thisstory to this date. We start to see Yor and Loid question their jobs and what they want from their futures, Anya is well, still just as dumb and loveable as ever, but it feels like the story is actually starting to progress. Now granted, this is a slice of life story at its core, so don’t expect too much, but I definitely can say I’ve seen a change in the two main leads since season 1. The family dynamic has began to shift from a pure business/mission related thing to a proper family as well. There’s so many sweet moments with the Forgers in this season that I enjoyed. Just seeing their day to day activities and everyone hiding their true abilities from one another never gets old to me. Now a few common critiques you’ll hear in regards to Spy x Family is that it sort of wanders aimlessly from mini arc to mini arc without addressing Loid’s goal to prevent a war and Damien’s father, etc. That’s not completely wrong, there’s definitely some episodes that feel a little out of place or where nothing substantive happens, but that’s not surprising for a series that’s billed as a slice of life comedy. Additionally, stopping the war isn’t Loid’s only job. The other big task he’s got is creating a makeshift family to continue his espionage.. which, as I touched on earlier, we see happening in this season. The forgers are going from a make believe family to a real one right before our eyes. Yes, that means the plot moves slow at times, but for a character driven slice of life, what do you expect? The production values are awesome in this season. The last two episodes of the cruise arc were really well directed and featured some great fight scenes complimented by really cool camera angles. I was genuinely impressed. Of course we’ve got all the crazy Anya facial expressions we’ve come to know and love too! I don’t know man, at the end of the day, Spy x Family is just a good old fashioned family fun watch. It’s not going to blow anyone away story wise, but it’s not really trying to. I love all these characters, so even the most mundane episode is enjoyable to me. It’s slice of life at its purest. We really do get a nice insight into the lives of these characters and feel like we’re part of the family with them. I’ll miss this anime and can’t wait for the movie! Spy x Family season 2 part 2 gets 9 out of 10
blizar
12/25/2023, 02:28 PM
Spy x Family was once hailed as one of the website's top-rated shows for a brief period, even managing to secure a spot within the top 20 rankings after just one episode of its first season. Nevertheless, about a year later, it appears that everyone doesn't care as much as they used to with the current season failing to breach the top 300. Let me elaborate on the possible reason behind this shift in interest. Spy x Family consists of mainly multiple disconnected short stories that span between half an episode to two episodes which focus on different characters from a wide variety of cast members.Sometimes those stories include a simple but meaningful message for you to take from and deal with some dark subject matter, however, most of these stories have little to no impact on the overarching narrative of the series. With an overabundance of these disconnected short stories, the main plot becomes sidelined for extended periods, to the extent that you can sometimes forget there was a goal in the first place. This can be seen in this season especially with the main goal of getting closer to Donovan Desmond, not progressing in any sort of way. Even the goal of Anya getting 8 golden stars has been sidelined to the point where the characters even joke about how she hasn’t been getting any. As of this season, it’s become quite clear that the way the author has structured the story seems to facilitate its perpetual continuation, something often seen in comedy anime (Gintama, Saiki K). However, when the central theme is as serious as preventing a war, the copious amounts of random slice-of-life comedy episodes leaves viewers pondering when the narrative will truly advance. Overall, the majority of Spy x Family Season 2's runtime is dominated by disconnected short stories, often lacking in references or connections to the overarching narrative, creating an impression that you're just watching filler. Even the boat arc in the middle felt like a detour as, aside from some character development for Yor which we are yet to see the full outcome of, nothing that happened there really mattered in the grand scheme of things. While episodic shows can be enjoyable, introducing an important end goal without offering any meaningful narrative payoff for an entire season can be a drawback. The show's popularity and praise has seemed to be going down as a result of the show pretty much devolving into a Saturday morning cartoon with violent action. While it may serve as a good casual time-waster if you enjoy the comedy, don't expect any plot advancements in this season. Final Scorings Animation: 7/10 (Good) Sound: 7/10 (Nice music) Story: 3/10 (Episodic, mostly aimless) Character: 6/10 (Charismatic) Value: 3/10 (Less than previous seasons) Enjoyment: 4/10 (Most of the comedy was a miss) Overall: 5/10
Greekie
12/25/2023, 05:28 AM
Hot take: This show became uhhh pretty mid and boring, not gonna lie. Why? Well, let me present you with a hypothetical. You get offered cake, alright? And at first you accept it, and it's good, and then you get offered more cake, and it's fine, then you get offered more, and at that point, you get sick of it, but that's what you only get offered. Spy x Family Season 2 is basically that. An overabundance of one thing and not really much else. Granted, for what it does, it does really well. I think the slice of life moments are well executed, displaying the characters inentertaining moments, and it really helps you show that Family feel of the show. And the sound, visual, and animation department is top notch as always, and it's never going to be an object of criticism for me because from the start it's proven to be really great But...that's basically the only thing that's in abundance. While most people deem it fine with the show just being a montage of the Forger family engaging in shenanigans, or the other side characters going about the stuff, to me personally it feels like the story has taken a back seat for the sake of filler or episodic structures where it's just characters placed in different situations without so much as a process of development or changes in the current situation in the plot. Yes, I know Yor's arc on the boat was technically Yor getting development, but to me it feels lacking because for one, it still suffers from the issues I mentioned, feeling like filler, not adding anything to the story, and the development itself feels lacking, like there's no inherent change beyond just motivational changes. Yes, it is well animated action, but the action itself doesn't feel emotionally engaging, because the show has shown time and time again, either for the sake of a gag or just a display of coolness, how strong Yor is. While she did struggle, I never thought for a second she would lose because I knew for one reason or another that she would win, how else would the status quo of the Forger family be maintained after all, if by the end of the fight, Yor doesn't return to her family with them being none the wiser to her job? And that realization I feel displays the writing limitations of the show. The Forger family has to keep their double lives a secret, so no matter what situation befalls on them, they'll go back to being this happy family that doesn't seem suspicious of their own lives, otherwise, there'll be a change in the dynamic, and they'll not be able to do this happy, slice of life fluff the show is known for. But having an overabundance of said SOL fluff leads to stagnancy, an element that's already shown given the lack of progression to Operation Strix, Loid's reason for starting a family in the first place. You can have the fluff, that's not my issue, but you need to have some progression, otherwise you'll tire out people from the lack of progress. Perhaps it'll change with the upcoming movie, but as the second season stands in a vacuum, the show fails to pick up where the first season left off properly, opting to just settle with letting the characters just go through the motions of a narrative without much change in the status quo. It's been often said, but mostly ignored, that the mangaka/writer of the show doesn't really enjoy or like Spy x Family. That he deemed it as rehab work, or a side project that he would not commit much work into. And I gotta say, with how the second season went about, it shows. Which makes this all the more depressing when his rehab work basically became his most famous IP thus far, as opposed to his previous works. After all, if you're probably not having any fun with your work, it's gonna show, and others probably won't have any fun going through it. Also Yor is overrated. That's it.
MrZentase
12/24/2023, 04:57 AM
I love Spy x Family, well. I loved Spy x Family, season 1. But this season is basically an entire season of filler, with a tiny cruise ship arc thrown in the middle that lasted three episodes. I'm confused by the overwhelming positivity that this season has received, this season brought nothing new, changed nothing and was essentially completely unneeded. Starting a season with a bunch of episodes on side characters is a weird choice to make, ending the season on a filler that doesn't tie into the movie is also an extremely weird choice to make. This season kind of feels like they threwthe source material into a blender and pulled out random scraps to adapt leaving an unimpressive mess.
Billy8475
12/23/2023, 10:34 PM
This season felt really underwhelming. It almost felt like nothing really happened. Part of that might be due to it only having 12 episodes (while season one had two 12 episode parts adding up to 24 eps total). CHARACTERS: Good characters are very important when it comes to slice-of-life/comedy anime and this show does pretty well in this department. It's pretty clear that Yor was the main focus with the cruise arc but other characters still had their time to shine, like Loid. His constant need to be a good father in order to keep the mission going creates a great dynamic between him and Anya, aswell as some really goofy moments. Bond also seems to have a bigger focus this season with three whole episodes dedicated to him. My only real gripe is Anya doesn't have that many moments, although the few she has are pretty funny. STORY: This season barely progressed in terms of plot. The only fragment of progression would be the cruise arc where Yor was thinking about quiting being an assassin. Otherwise, if this show got a season three I would almost consider this season skippable filler. That's about all I can talk about here. Overall, only watch this if you really liked season ones comedy.
chekkit
12/23/2023, 09:52 AM
You really can't go wrong with Spy x Family if you're looking for a fun and wholesome experience. I'm going to keep it short and say that if you liked the previous season, then no doubt you'll enjoy this season too. While it starts out weak with a few episodes of slice of life nothingness (And nothing wrong with that, we're here for those silly little bits too), we do inevitably hit the cruise ship arc that more than makes up for the wait. At long last, we're given what we lacked in the first season and that is more Yor-centric content. A spotlight is shineddown on her own responsibilities, her growth, and how seriously she takes her job. Loid and Anya are there for the ride too as they earn themselves a spot on this summer vacation-- and even then, Loid can't help but lend his expertise when the situation presents itself. It's a fun time all around and a generally enjoyable season. The only complaint I find myself having is that most of the episodes are filler content. Aside from Yor's arc, nothing of import happens that relates to the story that has been setup from the beginning. It's a step back from what season 1 was and you can definitely feel it's lacking something or another. What that is, I hope we see it in future seasons. Greatly looking forward to the movie as we might have some true stakes on hand!
KoraxCatalyst
12/23/2023, 07:24 AM
From a financial perspective, Spy x Family is the self-perpetuating motion machine of anime. I wouldn't be surprised if, by the end of the show's run in however many episodes, it turns out to be one of the most profitable manga franchises of this half of the 21st Century. I've seen many apt descriptions of just how prodigiously preordained the success of this franchise was (birthed in a test tube, genetically modified, etc.), but something like Spy x Family is incredibly rare. From episode/chapter one, I think anyone who understood anime or its fans both domestically and abroad, prophetically, and viscerally, knew it would bepopular. When Demon Slayer or Jujutsu Kaisen were initially published in Weekly Shounen Jump last decade, I don't think anyone could've envisioned the indescribable success those two properties would become, because their beginnings were kind of rough. I feel like half the discourse surrounding Demon Slayer when it first aired was "How the hell did something so basic leave such a staggering impact? Good-looking shows come out all the time." In many ways, I still ponder over whether KnY's success was some act of divine intervention. But when it came to SxF, it was so obvious: An action-comedy Cold War era spy show surrounding the eternally resonant theme of found family. Spy x Family is ultimately light-hearted, but not too saccharine as to be nauseating to the boys/men whom the manga is theoretically aimed for. In many ways, it's kind of the perfect blend of everything, so when the show predictably blew up last year there was an incredible amount of hype going in, and it only escalated during the first twelve episodes. I have a unique relationship with the story because: for one, enjoyed SxF far more than I initially expected, and two, I was left emotionally impacted in ways I couldn't have predicted. I will admit, I might've (possibly) had some kind of trauma-related emotional response when I witnessed Loid pick up that fucking blue penguin and follow his daughter around the block because he yelled at her. I don't think I'm unique in having a childhood where a scenario demonstrating such nonchalant tenderness basically never happened, but SxF was able to effortlessly depict such casual kindness in a way as to provoke that scarred part of myself far more effectively than I'm sure Tatsuya Endo or Kazuhiro Furuhashi intended. It's like that chapter in Chainsaw Man where Makima and Denji are at a movie theater bawling at the most innocuous scene of all time, that was basically me. In short, I was in Spy x Family's camp once I finished its first cour, and was looking forward to enjoying the rest of the season along with everyone else once it was completed. However, when season one finished airing last year, I noticed an unusual drop off concerning the level of sheer enthusiasm surrounding the IP. Regardless of its eventual lukewarm reception in the West, in Japan, the manga sold an ungodly amount of volumes and got phenomenal ratings despite being in a late night slot. Inevitably, we were gonna get more of this shit anyway, so—how is it? I will be very clear, if you really disliked that five episode gap of season one of SxF where it was half episode side stories, you are going to dislike this season too. In fact, you are probably not going to like Spy x Family at all. One of the biggest complaints about the source material is how it starts spinning its wheels after a certain point like a lot of comedy manga tend to, the difference being, SxF pretended it actually had stakes at one point. What made SxF initially engaging to even normies was how carefully structured the early scenarios were to still be engaging and narratively relevant. But now when you're in this early-mid point in the story where you're no longer at the beginning that things are more focused, but are also too far away from the ending where the structure gets shaken up and emotionally impactful twists might happen, each individual episode lives and dies by how engaging it is on a micro level. For SxF, it peculiarly seems like it just can't do the SoL comedy without feeling like it's wasting the audience's time, so half the show is middling to straight boring. That isn't to say everything is boorishly passe in Spy x Family Season 2, they adapt one of the longer arcs of the manga in this season and that can get decently entertaining. But it simply doesn't recover the lack of any sort of fucks to give about the other episodes, even if they vary in quality. I would describe Spy x Family as compromisingly interesting and uninteresting, where it doesn't feel as though Tatsuya Endo has nothing novel to say with this work, but more so that he has to constantly give up the weirder parts of his writing style in order to appease a pop readership base. This in tandem, does seem to please the general Japanese public that are ingesting this shit like it's air. But, to the anime fandom on the English speaking internet, particularly those for whom Spy X Family is their first unintended foray into anime SoL comedies, this does little for them. I don't want to completely scrutinize this season into the ground, there's still some great animation and solid direction. This is quintessential modern anime in how it looks for both good and bad, even if some of the art direction feels strangely rushed and there are cg crowds for no reason. This show is by Cloverworks and Studio WIT, two studios that so consistently punch above their weight thanks to having access to solid talent, you're not going to find off model character art or any kind of grody shit like that. Kazuhira Furuhashi, whom I'm a relative fan of, is an incredibly solid director who knows how to maximize his staff regarding big IP projects, so this was always going to look good. And some of the more low-tempo episodes are pretty decent, it's just die roll almost every time if it's boring or not. Either way, I'm too committed at this point to give up, but if you're even more sour on Spy x Family than me at this point you might as well stop while you're ahead. I'm not sure how long this story is supposed to be, but I'm sure Shueisha wants to milk this cash cow as much as it can for the rest of the decade, so probably longer than you want. This review comes, again, at a relatively nauseating period of my life. I'm still nowhere close to where I want to be, nor do I know if I'm taking the right steps to even have a shot at doing so. In other, more pernicious and anxiety inducing ways, I am constantly paranoid as to whether I am already a failure or not. I can't necessarily say Spy x Family remedied any of those feelings whatsoever, but it certainly didn't make them any worse. Have a nice day.
Stark700
12/23/2023, 06:35 AM
Spy x Family has truly managed to grab an audience since its premiere. With multiple seasons, games, and even an upcoming movie in the making, it's easy to say the franchise has been a success. However, it's more than a success. For what it managed to set itself from other spy-action related shows, Spy x Family proves that creative ideas combining family love and an spy elements can easily win an audience. Taking directly off from the previous seasons, the show reintroduces our familiar main cast. The Forger family consisting of Yor, Loid, Anya, and their companion Bond undertakes misisons and daily life adventures this season.While not much has changed in the overall direction of the show, it continues to push the boundary of its previous established ideas and evolve them. For instance, Yor and Loid's relationship develops further with their date despite some hilarious mishaps. While we can't determine if they have fallen in love yet, it's clear they have a bond that goes beyond their original intent to be a married couple. Anya's personality and persona remains generally the same including her love of spy movies and using her mind reading talent to understand the wonders of the world. The show's creative vision continues to adapt multiple sides of our characters' stories. Anya's school life is also a highlight as we meet her friend Becky, classmates Damian, among others. You may remember Damian from the previous season and the impressions he's made, most noticably being punched in the face. He returns again with his work ethic, and serves as a foil to Anya. It's also obvious that his feelings for Anya has grown and as a recurring gag, almost everyone seems to realize it except Anya herself. Indeed, character work is a major strength of this show. It gives every relevant character a chance to shine including those outside of the Forger family. Often times, supporting cast is left in the dust to nowhere to be seen again in these type of shows. However, Spy x Family takes care of its cast and brings the most out of their personalities. A clear example is Becky and her infatuation towards Loid. In one of the later episodes, the show manages to arrange a meeting between them that spills into a very entertaining sitcom-like scenario. In fact, Spy x Family has been known to arrange episodes and structure them in different segments to balance out the overall tone of the show. However, this season does have a deeper plot, most prominently known as the 'Cruise Adventure Arc' from the manga. It's here we see the deadly skills of a spy in Loid and his partner Yor, as the assassin. This arc highlights the Yor family as a resourceful group of characters who uses creative ideas to achieve success. The mixture of psychological moments along with spy-esque action and drama hits the peak of this season. It's in this arc that we see how much our main cast is different from others. To my delight, the arc also manages to hook me in with its recurring gags. It never forgets what the show is about despite the arc having the highest stakes since its debut. Believe me, it's truly an arc worth watching. Adapting more seasons with an established franchise can sometimes be risky. Some franchises may overstay its welcome while others fails to evolve itself. However, Spy x Family manages to surprise us by delivering yet another stellar season of spy action, drama, and family love.

Spy x Family Season 2 SPY×FAMILY Season 2

2023 fall | Episodes: 12 | Score: 8.1 (275273)

Updated every Saturdays at 23:00 | Status: Finished Airing

Type: TV

Producers:TV Tokyo | Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions | TOHO animation | Shueisha | Studio Easter

Streaming: Crunchyroll | Netflix | Bahamut Anime Crazy | Muse Asia

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Voice Actors

Hayami, Saori

Eguchi, Takuya

Tanezaki, Atsumi

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Reviews

TheSquareTigerYT
02/12/2025, 01:48 AM
What could be better than a relaxed, comedic and cute family, I will recommend everyone to watch it and I'm telling you that you will never regret watching it because it's so amazing, a story about a secret agent named Twilight disguising as Loid who buys a house in an apartment and goes to an orphanage to adopt a girl who can read others minds that Twilight doesn't know about only to bump into an assassin who they later go on a date at one of the lady who works at the same company with Yor and with that they have a family, what's moreare the characters that are featured in the anime like Frankie and Yor's brother, this anime is a great anime to watch on your weekends if you are bored or fancy watching something with the family. Second season is just as great as first season and already seen the movie and that's awesome and cute as well and will definitely recommend this anime to anyone who wants to watch a chill and funny anime. Especially the Forger family are so funny and cute and opening songs is so good.
MyOpinionsValid
12/09/2024, 06:56 AM
This season isn't bad at all, by any means. Sporting a great opening yet again, and an even more phenomenal ending credits track, there are a lot of great moments here. Here, we are narrowing down on the themes of family and tradition, putting aside the main mission completely. You can absolutely view this as the slice of life season, even though these themes have been here since the start. The show is starting to test its limits with its running premise, mainly with trying to pull out as many jokes as one can from this premise. This show might be the most tonally consistentanime here. A true specimen of chaotic elegance, wrapped up with a ribbon in all its fancy presentation. Yet, it is so hit or miss. The comedic side of the show can either be fantastic or subpar, and it isn't crazy to say certain gags are significantly less funny. This season is lacking some of the magnificent side characters that are absolutely hilarious to watch. The episodes we do get to see them are without question some of the best. The whole side story with Yuri cracking down on a Westalis propaganda printing scheme. It's somehow realistic and humanistic, with a nice touch of absurdity. Spy x Family is really pushing how far they can take these gags. We are showed the same thing structurally, repeatedly, yet it still somehow manages to make it hilarious. At least, most of the time. Certain gags are more sound than others, leading to a mismatch in quality when they are recycled. Some allow for more spin-offs in it's comedy while others are cut and dry, leaving a creative difference between the foundations. Even so, Spy x Family manages to interweave its slice of life aspect with it's chaotic, comedic world quite well, especially in this season. What really bugs me about this show is it misses so many opportunities. There are many instances where, production-wise, things can be improved. It's not that they are bad, it's simply neglecting the experimentation it once showed. It's so weird, since we've clearly seen in other seasons that the studio is willing to innovate in its presentation. For instance, the montage sequences are abysmal. It's more formulaic in this season, even when they try their hardest. There are some simple fixes that can be applied simply by adding subtly, something this show only utilizes on occasion. Then we have Spy x Family overworking the narrator on pointless recaps, because at this point it's a running gag how many times they bring up the most basic summary of the premise this show offers. They do this multiple times throughout the season and I am not sure why they even bother. Still, this season finally asks some important questions, but it has yet to answer these questions, even if we already know the answers. The cruise ship storyline itself is well-polished, but we should have got more out of it. The show still scratches that surrealist itch, with outlandish fight's and characters being introduced. The side characters in this show are so enthralling, as well as our three lovely protagonists. It's a big buildup for the next season and I don't doubt they will deliver, but if you're expecting any conclusions here, you won't find them. That itself makes it difficult to recommend, even when there is so much character in this show. Still, this is a worthwhile watch.
JayremyTM
09/19/2024, 04:40 AM
MY long-awaited arc has finally arrived, and it was well worth the wait. While the animation quality didn’t entirely exceed my expectations, everything was still well-directed to show why Yor is such a valuable character to the series. Having read the manga for this arc beforehand, I was pleased with how it turned out and enjoyed seeing it brought to life. For those who have read the cruise ship arc prior to the anime’s release, you won’t be entirely disappointed because the anime delivers quite well. Season 1 felt more like an introduction, helping us understand the characters, their relationships, and setting the foundation forfuture developments. In contrast, this season delves deeper into the plot, revealing new aspects of Spy x Family that add more impact and joy to the main storyline. Some may find the arc fun as it’s arguably one of the best in the entire series, while others might find it a bit underwhelming due to the toned-down animation but I’m giving it a ten because, for me, everything is forgivable, and I’m satisfied with what I saw. Some might argue that this anime is overhyped, especially with the anticipation surrounding Season 2, but I disagree. Regardless of its popularity and cultural influence since its rise as a major part of the new generation, Spy x Family remains something that everyone can enjoy. There’s nothing truly negative that can be said about it. It’s simply an anime that everyone should watch from the beginning because it consistently delivers entertainment.
AnimeExplorer21
08/24/2024, 10:57 PM
This anime is truly a masterpiece. Who wouldn't love a fake family of spies, assassins, and telepaths? Loid's ridiculous antics, like his epic fails in the kitchen and his over-the-top spy disguises, had me dying laughing. And Yor's deadpan reactions? EVERYTHING. I loved how she went from being a mysterious assassin to a doting "mom" who can't resist Anya's charms. And Anya? She's the real MVP - her telepathic powers and sassy attitude make her the ultimate scene-stealer. I loved how she used her powers to "help" Loid and Yor, even if it meant manipulating them sometimes. But what really got me was the character development. I lovedseeing Loid's soft side, like when he comforted Anya after her nightmare, and Yor's vulnerability, like when she opened up about her past. And Anya's growth from a bratty kid to a (somewhat) empathetic one? Heartwarming. The animation is stunning, the music is catchy, and the voice acting is superb. I also appreciated the themes of found family, acceptance, and empathy - it's not just a spy comedy, folks! The way the Forgers came together, despite being an unlikely family, really resonated with me.
Caeruleus_CCXVI
08/19/2024, 08:45 PM
5/10 ~ The show has become average This season was once again more of the same, same charecters (infact they didn't add anyone new), same over used jokes and a drop in animation. The only praise I would give it, is that there was a more cohesive story line, instead of being set up like a sitcom in the past season where most of the ep could be watched in a fairly random order after about ep 5 or so. I am not sure if this helped or hurt it, it just was. Overall the thing that has not changed is that this is a goodjunk food show to put on in the background while you are doing something else, in my case working. The show is extremely inoffensively which to me is a huge demerit to anything. We as the audience understand, Yuri is obsessed with his sister, as a westerner this joke was not only not funny but gets old the 2nd or 10th time I see it, Anya is a bad student, Loid is obsessed with his job and Yor is dub. We understand these things, and they just keep recycling the jokes over and over again. The jokes are amusing enough the first time, for the most part, But without good writing or charecters depth, it gets old fast. Unfortunately for me I tend to just finish shows all the way through, even if I don't care for them. Luckily this show is fine enough, Average I would say. But there is so much media out now, that is easily accessible that it feels like a crime to waste time on sub par things, you just need to wade through it all.
tcandy19
07/07/2024, 11:15 AM
What a terrible drop in quality from a series that had a great first season. Incredibly dull and repetitive story. The one great arc from the manga - the cruise arc - was poorly adapted with uninspired and dull animation. The annoying background music fucked up yors amazing fight scene and ruined the best moments. Other than that, how many times can one sit through the same shitty storyline over and over again? We get it, yuri is a creep for his sister, anya is a crappy student, etc etc. None of the characters get any development and the plot is dry. Overall this seasonwas a chore to get through and based on how the manga is going it doesnt look like things will get better anytime soon. This season is a skip. Read the manga instead for the cruise arc.
Franktamas
04/29/2024, 09:46 PM
Spy x Family always did a great job about balancing interesting plot elements, comedy and wholesome character moments, which was more or less true for Season 2 (Part 1?) as well. The worldbuilding and already established characters did not get expanded or worked upon in any major ways, the focus was much more on side characters. My personal favourite is Ep2 where we got a new character (a teacher) who was instantly pretty well characterised and the three stooges (Damian and his two friends) got an amazing amount of character-work and all in just one episode. Unfortunately, not all episodes were that solid. Ep1 had one joke gettingabused to oblivion, it was already tired at the 2nd minute, but you had endure it for 15 more, fortunately the last 3 minutes (and unironically Anya) saved the episode. The episodes that weren't that lucky were 7, 8 and 9; (almost) complete nothingness. Some WB and Yor did a 360 turn (with slight motivation changes), but it was mostly just extensively boring. To summarize the Season / Cour it was obviously made to expand the existing side characters which it made a pretty good job of. We got some World-Building (mostly about the powers of Bond), but thinking about it, I don't think plot-wise anything happened. (Maybe the Forgers getting closer with Becky.) I would still recommend to watch it, and while can see someone calling it filler. There was that slight motivation change that could be referenced later, and if for nothing more than the beautiful work on several side-character by itself, it deserves a watch (if you liked S1). 7.1/10
leyren1683
04/12/2024, 03:56 AM
this is one of those anime seasons where you can see how much heart has been put into this work. i'd say every aspect is up to par, especially the music, which I rarely notice in anime shows. even the opening and closing are so well-made, so carefully thought out. i love how we're getting more action and exploration into the characters as well, more than just knowing their thoughts but discovering their motivations while they learn more about themselves and the people around them too. I'm excited to see more action from Yor and future arcs! might even hop on the manga. this ismy favourite season/ part so far! i may be wrong bc i watched this wayyyy afteri watched season 1 part 1, but I feel that this is an obvious level up from the animation to the storyline from season 1 part 2. I cried, I laughed way more than I expected, most importantly I enjoyed watching the story unfold and I loved all the characters (except for the Loid-crazy woman I'm sorry she's just edbhfbedbw)
MadMonster116
03/13/2024, 08:35 PM
It was basically a filler season, the focus of the stars and Anya's evolution at school didn't exist. This season's episodes would be great in a movie, but for the 2nd season they didn't go down well, as I said, I missed the development of the anime's main plot. Overall, it wasn't bad, a 7 because it had its fun and cute moments, but disappointed because it was filler. I believe that in the next season, the focus on the main plot will return, but as some people have said, Spy x Family has become a successful franchise, and they will try to make asmuch profit as possible, so it is certain that there will be another 3 or 4 seasons to come, in addition to the films and OVAS. In fact, I didn’t think the nomination for the Anime Awards 2024 deserved.
thebluewizzrobe
02/02/2024, 03:22 AM
The second season of Spy x Family revitalizes what initially got me interested in the show in its first twelve episodes. The first season of the show was very solid for its first twelve episodes, but it then showed an unfortunate lack of direction for the rest of its runtime. The direction for the first half of season 1 was clear: establish Loid's mission and set the tone for the rest of the series. It was highly effective at this, and any viewer should have been well acquainted with what his duties as a Spy entailed by the end of the first half of theseason, as well as Anya's role in helping him achieve his objective. The second half of the first season, meanwhile, did not seem to accomplish much of anything throughout its run. Loid made some slight progress in his mission by the end of it, and Bond was introduced as a character, but neither of these were meaningful developments that left an impression. Thankfully, season 2 has rectified this. The direction of season 2, while perhaps not quite as solid as the beginning of season 1, is still much more clear than the second half of season 1. Whereas the first part of season 1 was about putting us in Loid's shoes and understanding his life and mission, season 2 finally shifts the focus to Yor. Despite the show constantly reminding us of her occupation as an assassin, we have seen shockingly little of it in action before now. Finally, she is properly put in the spotlight for a considerable portion of season 2. This makes for a sensible development from season 1: whereas season 1 is about Loid, season 2 is about Yor. Frankly, I think the overall pacing of the show would have been far better if most of the second part of season 1 had been cut entirely. But as is, season 2 is still a perfectly entertaining and satisfactory follow up to the first and a breath of fresh air from some of the more lackluster aspects of first season's latter half.
Hush__
01/15/2024, 03:59 AM
I'm so underwhelmed by this season! I still rated it a 7, but I'd say most of that is probably due to how much I already adored the characters in the context of Season 1. This still had some cute moments that made me smile or laugh, but overall it was missing what made me fall in love with this show to begin with: the family dynamic! Yor was separate from Loid and Anya for a majority of the season, there was only a couple memorable moments with the family together or even just Anya and Loid together, and even those moments were fairly forgettablein comparison to the first season. I had such high hopes for this season but I find myself pretty disappointed, which is very unfortunate because of the potential this had. I'm honestly confused to see this get SUCH positive reception. It just felt like filler content to me. Oh well, if you liked Season 1, you'll probably enjoy this to a certain degree as well, but I doubt you'll like it even near as much.
Elhwing
01/01/2024, 03:23 PM
As someone who enjoyed a lot the 24 episodes of the first season, I do feel a bit disapointed by the second season, I'd still recommend it, but I hesitated a lot with the mixed feelings choice. The thing is, it's still spy x family : the episodes are still about daily life situations that involve the 3 characters of this lovely family, and it's still funny, light hearted. It remains a good option if you are looking for an easy to watch/get into anime. While we can commend the show for keeping the same vibes, it's also part of the problem. I haven't readthe manga, therefore, it might be unfair to call this a lack of ambition since the anime is probably simply adapting the manga's content, but that's what it felt like. After finishing this second season, it's hard to keep in mind memorable scenes, because truth be told, there isn't much happening, there isn't any new character introduced. Regarding the plot itself, well it's a funny slice of life with action, meaning that it's natural not to expect big twists etc... but that's another disapointing thing for me : I can only think of one small development that happens at the end of an arc for one character, and that's about it, nothing else in the span of 12 episodes will really further the general plot. All in all, Spy x Family S2 was decent, I'd still say that I enjoyed watching it, but to put it in one word, I'd choose underwhelming to describe this season. If you're a big fan of the first season : you'll like season 2. If you enjoyed the first season : chances are you'll like S2 aswell, but probably less than S1. If the first season didn't appeal that much to you : you won't like either the S2. If you hated the first season : don't bother, there's no way you'll click with the S2.
Marinate1016
12/26/2023, 09:57 AM
It kind of blows my mind that there’s been such a massive switch up on Spy x Family recently. It’s one of the few massively popular series to me that completely lives up to the hype and deserves the praise. This latest season encompasses everything that’s great about this series and is a must watch. From comedy, cute family moments to some really awesome sakuga, Cloverworks and WIT brought their A-Game to this one! I really feel like Spy x Family part 2 cour 2 is the best instalment of the series so far. The cruise arc alone is better than anything we’ve had in thisstory to this date. We start to see Yor and Loid question their jobs and what they want from their futures, Anya is well, still just as dumb and loveable as ever, but it feels like the story is actually starting to progress. Now granted, this is a slice of life story at its core, so don’t expect too much, but I definitely can say I’ve seen a change in the two main leads since season 1. The family dynamic has began to shift from a pure business/mission related thing to a proper family as well. There’s so many sweet moments with the Forgers in this season that I enjoyed. Just seeing their day to day activities and everyone hiding their true abilities from one another never gets old to me. Now a few common critiques you’ll hear in regards to Spy x Family is that it sort of wanders aimlessly from mini arc to mini arc without addressing Loid’s goal to prevent a war and Damien’s father, etc. That’s not completely wrong, there’s definitely some episodes that feel a little out of place or where nothing substantive happens, but that’s not surprising for a series that’s billed as a slice of life comedy. Additionally, stopping the war isn’t Loid’s only job. The other big task he’s got is creating a makeshift family to continue his espionage.. which, as I touched on earlier, we see happening in this season. The forgers are going from a make believe family to a real one right before our eyes. Yes, that means the plot moves slow at times, but for a character driven slice of life, what do you expect? The production values are awesome in this season. The last two episodes of the cruise arc were really well directed and featured some great fight scenes complimented by really cool camera angles. I was genuinely impressed. Of course we’ve got all the crazy Anya facial expressions we’ve come to know and love too! I don’t know man, at the end of the day, Spy x Family is just a good old fashioned family fun watch. It’s not going to blow anyone away story wise, but it’s not really trying to. I love all these characters, so even the most mundane episode is enjoyable to me. It’s slice of life at its purest. We really do get a nice insight into the lives of these characters and feel like we’re part of the family with them. I’ll miss this anime and can’t wait for the movie! Spy x Family season 2 part 2 gets 9 out of 10
blizar
12/25/2023, 02:28 PM
Spy x Family was once hailed as one of the website's top-rated shows for a brief period, even managing to secure a spot within the top 20 rankings after just one episode of its first season. Nevertheless, about a year later, it appears that everyone doesn't care as much as they used to with the current season failing to breach the top 300. Let me elaborate on the possible reason behind this shift in interest. Spy x Family consists of mainly multiple disconnected short stories that span between half an episode to two episodes which focus on different characters from a wide variety of cast members.Sometimes those stories include a simple but meaningful message for you to take from and deal with some dark subject matter, however, most of these stories have little to no impact on the overarching narrative of the series. With an overabundance of these disconnected short stories, the main plot becomes sidelined for extended periods, to the extent that you can sometimes forget there was a goal in the first place. This can be seen in this season especially with the main goal of getting closer to Donovan Desmond, not progressing in any sort of way. Even the goal of Anya getting 8 golden stars has been sidelined to the point where the characters even joke about how she hasn’t been getting any. As of this season, it’s become quite clear that the way the author has structured the story seems to facilitate its perpetual continuation, something often seen in comedy anime (Gintama, Saiki K). However, when the central theme is as serious as preventing a war, the copious amounts of random slice-of-life comedy episodes leaves viewers pondering when the narrative will truly advance. Overall, the majority of Spy x Family Season 2's runtime is dominated by disconnected short stories, often lacking in references or connections to the overarching narrative, creating an impression that you're just watching filler. Even the boat arc in the middle felt like a detour as, aside from some character development for Yor which we are yet to see the full outcome of, nothing that happened there really mattered in the grand scheme of things. While episodic shows can be enjoyable, introducing an important end goal without offering any meaningful narrative payoff for an entire season can be a drawback. The show's popularity and praise has seemed to be going down as a result of the show pretty much devolving into a Saturday morning cartoon with violent action. While it may serve as a good casual time-waster if you enjoy the comedy, don't expect any plot advancements in this season. Final Scorings Animation: 7/10 (Good) Sound: 7/10 (Nice music) Story: 3/10 (Episodic, mostly aimless) Character: 6/10 (Charismatic) Value: 3/10 (Less than previous seasons) Enjoyment: 4/10 (Most of the comedy was a miss) Overall: 5/10
Greekie
12/25/2023, 05:28 AM
Hot take: This show became uhhh pretty mid and boring, not gonna lie. Why? Well, let me present you with a hypothetical. You get offered cake, alright? And at first you accept it, and it's good, and then you get offered more cake, and it's fine, then you get offered more, and at that point, you get sick of it, but that's what you only get offered. Spy x Family Season 2 is basically that. An overabundance of one thing and not really much else. Granted, for what it does, it does really well. I think the slice of life moments are well executed, displaying the characters inentertaining moments, and it really helps you show that Family feel of the show. And the sound, visual, and animation department is top notch as always, and it's never going to be an object of criticism for me because from the start it's proven to be really great But...that's basically the only thing that's in abundance. While most people deem it fine with the show just being a montage of the Forger family engaging in shenanigans, or the other side characters going about the stuff, to me personally it feels like the story has taken a back seat for the sake of filler or episodic structures where it's just characters placed in different situations without so much as a process of development or changes in the current situation in the plot. Yes, I know Yor's arc on the boat was technically Yor getting development, but to me it feels lacking because for one, it still suffers from the issues I mentioned, feeling like filler, not adding anything to the story, and the development itself feels lacking, like there's no inherent change beyond just motivational changes. Yes, it is well animated action, but the action itself doesn't feel emotionally engaging, because the show has shown time and time again, either for the sake of a gag or just a display of coolness, how strong Yor is. While she did struggle, I never thought for a second she would lose because I knew for one reason or another that she would win, how else would the status quo of the Forger family be maintained after all, if by the end of the fight, Yor doesn't return to her family with them being none the wiser to her job? And that realization I feel displays the writing limitations of the show. The Forger family has to keep their double lives a secret, so no matter what situation befalls on them, they'll go back to being this happy family that doesn't seem suspicious of their own lives, otherwise, there'll be a change in the dynamic, and they'll not be able to do this happy, slice of life fluff the show is known for. But having an overabundance of said SOL fluff leads to stagnancy, an element that's already shown given the lack of progression to Operation Strix, Loid's reason for starting a family in the first place. You can have the fluff, that's not my issue, but you need to have some progression, otherwise you'll tire out people from the lack of progress. Perhaps it'll change with the upcoming movie, but as the second season stands in a vacuum, the show fails to pick up where the first season left off properly, opting to just settle with letting the characters just go through the motions of a narrative without much change in the status quo. It's been often said, but mostly ignored, that the mangaka/writer of the show doesn't really enjoy or like Spy x Family. That he deemed it as rehab work, or a side project that he would not commit much work into. And I gotta say, with how the second season went about, it shows. Which makes this all the more depressing when his rehab work basically became his most famous IP thus far, as opposed to his previous works. After all, if you're probably not having any fun with your work, it's gonna show, and others probably won't have any fun going through it. Also Yor is overrated. That's it.
MrZentase
12/24/2023, 04:57 AM
I love Spy x Family, well. I loved Spy x Family, season 1. But this season is basically an entire season of filler, with a tiny cruise ship arc thrown in the middle that lasted three episodes. I'm confused by the overwhelming positivity that this season has received, this season brought nothing new, changed nothing and was essentially completely unneeded. Starting a season with a bunch of episodes on side characters is a weird choice to make, ending the season on a filler that doesn't tie into the movie is also an extremely weird choice to make. This season kind of feels like they threwthe source material into a blender and pulled out random scraps to adapt leaving an unimpressive mess.
Billy8475
12/23/2023, 10:34 PM
This season felt really underwhelming. It almost felt like nothing really happened. Part of that might be due to it only having 12 episodes (while season one had two 12 episode parts adding up to 24 eps total). CHARACTERS: Good characters are very important when it comes to slice-of-life/comedy anime and this show does pretty well in this department. It's pretty clear that Yor was the main focus with the cruise arc but other characters still had their time to shine, like Loid. His constant need to be a good father in order to keep the mission going creates a great dynamic between him and Anya, aswell as some really goofy moments. Bond also seems to have a bigger focus this season with three whole episodes dedicated to him. My only real gripe is Anya doesn't have that many moments, although the few she has are pretty funny. STORY: This season barely progressed in terms of plot. The only fragment of progression would be the cruise arc where Yor was thinking about quiting being an assassin. Otherwise, if this show got a season three I would almost consider this season skippable filler. That's about all I can talk about here. Overall, only watch this if you really liked season ones comedy.
chekkit
12/23/2023, 09:52 AM
You really can't go wrong with Spy x Family if you're looking for a fun and wholesome experience. I'm going to keep it short and say that if you liked the previous season, then no doubt you'll enjoy this season too. While it starts out weak with a few episodes of slice of life nothingness (And nothing wrong with that, we're here for those silly little bits too), we do inevitably hit the cruise ship arc that more than makes up for the wait. At long last, we're given what we lacked in the first season and that is more Yor-centric content. A spotlight is shineddown on her own responsibilities, her growth, and how seriously she takes her job. Loid and Anya are there for the ride too as they earn themselves a spot on this summer vacation-- and even then, Loid can't help but lend his expertise when the situation presents itself. It's a fun time all around and a generally enjoyable season. The only complaint I find myself having is that most of the episodes are filler content. Aside from Yor's arc, nothing of import happens that relates to the story that has been setup from the beginning. It's a step back from what season 1 was and you can definitely feel it's lacking something or another. What that is, I hope we see it in future seasons. Greatly looking forward to the movie as we might have some true stakes on hand!
KoraxCatalyst
12/23/2023, 07:24 AM
From a financial perspective, Spy x Family is the self-perpetuating motion machine of anime. I wouldn't be surprised if, by the end of the show's run in however many episodes, it turns out to be one of the most profitable manga franchises of this half of the 21st Century. I've seen many apt descriptions of just how prodigiously preordained the success of this franchise was (birthed in a test tube, genetically modified, etc.), but something like Spy x Family is incredibly rare. From episode/chapter one, I think anyone who understood anime or its fans both domestically and abroad, prophetically, and viscerally, knew it would bepopular. When Demon Slayer or Jujutsu Kaisen were initially published in Weekly Shounen Jump last decade, I don't think anyone could've envisioned the indescribable success those two properties would become, because their beginnings were kind of rough. I feel like half the discourse surrounding Demon Slayer when it first aired was "How the hell did something so basic leave such a staggering impact? Good-looking shows come out all the time." In many ways, I still ponder over whether KnY's success was some act of divine intervention. But when it came to SxF, it was so obvious: An action-comedy Cold War era spy show surrounding the eternally resonant theme of found family. Spy x Family is ultimately light-hearted, but not too saccharine as to be nauseating to the boys/men whom the manga is theoretically aimed for. In many ways, it's kind of the perfect blend of everything, so when the show predictably blew up last year there was an incredible amount of hype going in, and it only escalated during the first twelve episodes. I have a unique relationship with the story because: for one, enjoyed SxF far more than I initially expected, and two, I was left emotionally impacted in ways I couldn't have predicted. I will admit, I might've (possibly) had some kind of trauma-related emotional response when I witnessed Loid pick up that fucking blue penguin and follow his daughter around the block because he yelled at her. I don't think I'm unique in having a childhood where a scenario demonstrating such nonchalant tenderness basically never happened, but SxF was able to effortlessly depict such casual kindness in a way as to provoke that scarred part of myself far more effectively than I'm sure Tatsuya Endo or Kazuhiro Furuhashi intended. It's like that chapter in Chainsaw Man where Makima and Denji are at a movie theater bawling at the most innocuous scene of all time, that was basically me. In short, I was in Spy x Family's camp once I finished its first cour, and was looking forward to enjoying the rest of the season along with everyone else once it was completed. However, when season one finished airing last year, I noticed an unusual drop off concerning the level of sheer enthusiasm surrounding the IP. Regardless of its eventual lukewarm reception in the West, in Japan, the manga sold an ungodly amount of volumes and got phenomenal ratings despite being in a late night slot. Inevitably, we were gonna get more of this shit anyway, so—how is it? I will be very clear, if you really disliked that five episode gap of season one of SxF where it was half episode side stories, you are going to dislike this season too. In fact, you are probably not going to like Spy x Family at all. One of the biggest complaints about the source material is how it starts spinning its wheels after a certain point like a lot of comedy manga tend to, the difference being, SxF pretended it actually had stakes at one point. What made SxF initially engaging to even normies was how carefully structured the early scenarios were to still be engaging and narratively relevant. But now when you're in this early-mid point in the story where you're no longer at the beginning that things are more focused, but are also too far away from the ending where the structure gets shaken up and emotionally impactful twists might happen, each individual episode lives and dies by how engaging it is on a micro level. For SxF, it peculiarly seems like it just can't do the SoL comedy without feeling like it's wasting the audience's time, so half the show is middling to straight boring. That isn't to say everything is boorishly passe in Spy x Family Season 2, they adapt one of the longer arcs of the manga in this season and that can get decently entertaining. But it simply doesn't recover the lack of any sort of fucks to give about the other episodes, even if they vary in quality. I would describe Spy x Family as compromisingly interesting and uninteresting, where it doesn't feel as though Tatsuya Endo has nothing novel to say with this work, but more so that he has to constantly give up the weirder parts of his writing style in order to appease a pop readership base. This in tandem, does seem to please the general Japanese public that are ingesting this shit like it's air. But, to the anime fandom on the English speaking internet, particularly those for whom Spy X Family is their first unintended foray into anime SoL comedies, this does little for them. I don't want to completely scrutinize this season into the ground, there's still some great animation and solid direction. This is quintessential modern anime in how it looks for both good and bad, even if some of the art direction feels strangely rushed and there are cg crowds for no reason. This show is by Cloverworks and Studio WIT, two studios that so consistently punch above their weight thanks to having access to solid talent, you're not going to find off model character art or any kind of grody shit like that. Kazuhira Furuhashi, whom I'm a relative fan of, is an incredibly solid director who knows how to maximize his staff regarding big IP projects, so this was always going to look good. And some of the more low-tempo episodes are pretty decent, it's just die roll almost every time if it's boring or not. Either way, I'm too committed at this point to give up, but if you're even more sour on Spy x Family than me at this point you might as well stop while you're ahead. I'm not sure how long this story is supposed to be, but I'm sure Shueisha wants to milk this cash cow as much as it can for the rest of the decade, so probably longer than you want. This review comes, again, at a relatively nauseating period of my life. I'm still nowhere close to where I want to be, nor do I know if I'm taking the right steps to even have a shot at doing so. In other, more pernicious and anxiety inducing ways, I am constantly paranoid as to whether I am already a failure or not. I can't necessarily say Spy x Family remedied any of those feelings whatsoever, but it certainly didn't make them any worse. Have a nice day.
Stark700
12/23/2023, 06:35 AM
Spy x Family has truly managed to grab an audience since its premiere. With multiple seasons, games, and even an upcoming movie in the making, it's easy to say the franchise has been a success. However, it's more than a success. For what it managed to set itself from other spy-action related shows, Spy x Family proves that creative ideas combining family love and an spy elements can easily win an audience. Taking directly off from the previous seasons, the show reintroduces our familiar main cast. The Forger family consisting of Yor, Loid, Anya, and their companion Bond undertakes misisons and daily life adventures this season.While not much has changed in the overall direction of the show, it continues to push the boundary of its previous established ideas and evolve them. For instance, Yor and Loid's relationship develops further with their date despite some hilarious mishaps. While we can't determine if they have fallen in love yet, it's clear they have a bond that goes beyond their original intent to be a married couple. Anya's personality and persona remains generally the same including her love of spy movies and using her mind reading talent to understand the wonders of the world. The show's creative vision continues to adapt multiple sides of our characters' stories. Anya's school life is also a highlight as we meet her friend Becky, classmates Damian, among others. You may remember Damian from the previous season and the impressions he's made, most noticably being punched in the face. He returns again with his work ethic, and serves as a foil to Anya. It's also obvious that his feelings for Anya has grown and as a recurring gag, almost everyone seems to realize it except Anya herself. Indeed, character work is a major strength of this show. It gives every relevant character a chance to shine including those outside of the Forger family. Often times, supporting cast is left in the dust to nowhere to be seen again in these type of shows. However, Spy x Family takes care of its cast and brings the most out of their personalities. A clear example is Becky and her infatuation towards Loid. In one of the later episodes, the show manages to arrange a meeting between them that spills into a very entertaining sitcom-like scenario. In fact, Spy x Family has been known to arrange episodes and structure them in different segments to balance out the overall tone of the show. However, this season does have a deeper plot, most prominently known as the 'Cruise Adventure Arc' from the manga. It's here we see the deadly skills of a spy in Loid and his partner Yor, as the assassin. This arc highlights the Yor family as a resourceful group of characters who uses creative ideas to achieve success. The mixture of psychological moments along with spy-esque action and drama hits the peak of this season. It's in this arc that we see how much our main cast is different from others. To my delight, the arc also manages to hook me in with its recurring gags. It never forgets what the show is about despite the arc having the highest stakes since its debut. Believe me, it's truly an arc worth watching. Adapting more seasons with an established franchise can sometimes be risky. Some franchises may overstay its welcome while others fails to evolve itself. However, Spy x Family manages to surprise us by delivering yet another stellar season of spy action, drama, and family love.

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