Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen

After losing his entire family in a car crash, Taiyou Asano tries to pull away from his childhood friend, Mutsumi Yozakura, but she assures him she is not going anywhere. Nevertheless, Taiyou becomes socially awkward, struggling to make friends at school despite the efforts of his persistent classmates.

One day, the vice principal calls Taiyou to his office, only to begin threatening the boy's life. Taiyou is swept away by a stranger and eventually awakens to Mutsumi, who introduces him to her siblings—a family of spies who harbor superhuman abilities. Every generation produces one ordinary human who becomes the family head. Mutsumi is one of these, and the family's mission is to protect her with their lives.

The vice principal's real name is Kyoichiro Yozakura, and he is the eldest son of the family. As Kyouichiro believes that Taiyou is a threat to Mutsumi's life, the only way to keep both Taiyou and Mutsumi safe is for them to get married; the family has a rule that prevents them from killing within the Yozakura household. Though at first reluctant, Taiyou agrees in order to protect Mutsumi. Now he must train as a Yozakura spy to ward off the constant threats on the lives of both Mutsumi and himself.

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Asano, Taiyou Main

Kawashima, Reiji Japanese

Yozakura, Mutsumi Main

Hondo, Kaede Japanese

Yozakura, Kyouichirou Main

Konishi, Katsuyuki Japanese

Yozakura, Shion Main

Yuuki, Aoi Japanese

Yozakura, Futaba Main

Kitou, Akari Japanese

Yozakura, Kengo Main

Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu Japanese

Yozakura, Shinzou Main

Okitsu, Kazuyuki Japanese

Yozakura, Nanao Main

Uchiyama, Yumi Japanese

Aoi, Sui Supporting

Uchiyama, Kouki Japanese

Goliath Supporting

Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu Japanese

Aoi, Hiroyuki Producer

Itou, Shouta Producer

Minato, Mirai Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard, Series Composition

Kanegae, Tooru Sound Director

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Oct 15, 2024

Endersbane2004

Recommended

This show takes a more supernatural and superpowered approach to the likes of something such as My hero and classic shounen. It follows a guy who marries into a spy family and then fights to uncover a conspiracy threatening him and his newfound family. It does have a sort of formulaic feel to it so if that throws you off then it won't be for you. But for people who enjoy those episodic adventures where the hero comes out on top and wraps up in a few episodes then you will enjoy this.

The weakest part to the show is the main character as he ... isn't very interesting himself and he does follow the same formulaic pattern for overcoming everything. Another thing is the way certain conflicts resolve isn't the most interesting or feels too easy. The strongest parts of the show were the unique overarching conspiracy plot, the unique challenges that the main character gets presented with to overcome even if the main character themself isn't that interesting, and learning about the Yozakura family and watching them overcome adversity.

Overall, I would say give it a watch and if you don't like it then drop it. A good watch as a break in between other shows.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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May 19, 2024

PanzerIV-J

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (6/27 eps)

Is "Mission: Yozakura Family" bad? No, not by a long shot...
Is it fun to watch? Eh, it has its moments.
Should you go out of your way to watch this instead of watching a different anime? I would say there is more entertaining anime out there.

To put plainly, this is average, nothing here is outstanding or better done when compared to any other Spy/Hitman/Assassin anime.
This show is just is moderately repetitive because its episodes always have a similar ending, that being Taiyou being tested in a random or stupid way and passing it with flying colors. This being in 4 parts, first is Taiyou being ... attacked or ambushed by a random perpetrator, then two where he has to be tested that he isn't incompetent or fight for survival, three where he has to protect Mitsumi from the person or thing, then four where you either find out it's a random organization, or [more likely] that it was Kyouichirou Yozakura (Mitsumi's brother) testing him the whole time. This gets old after the 5th time for sure.

Next would be characters, they are as bland as soggy cereal, I wouldn't watch this for romance because it isn't all that amazing, it's just another romance in an action anime. And yeah I know that comedy is subjective, but I have not laughed, or chuckled at all through this entire anime, I would rather watch Skibbidi Toilet for laughs then this because this anime's entire comedy is bland & repetitive. The comedy is always "Look the kid Taiyou almost died by a remote explosive/weapon in a school/Other densely populated area! That's quirky because bombs are not typically detonated at schools or in public in Japan! This gets funny after the 7th time, trust me, guys!!! (That's sarcasm BTW)" or "Wow, the brother tried killing Taiyou with a new method?!?! How cheeky, bet he learned his lesson this time and won't do this for the entire series, thus making it repetitive...", yeah… That's about right.

As I said previously, I wouldn't tell you to not watch this, but there are just so much better spy/hitman content out there to watch than this, like Spy X Family, Fable, or Golgo-13 (I know I am missing a few great ones here).

🗿 (6/10) {ahh, Bro really rated it a 6...💀} 🗿

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Oct 9, 2024

CapitalCities

Not Recommended

Extremely mild spoilers ahead: Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen presents itself as a paradox—a popcorn action fantasy comedy that’s hard to pin down but is nevertheless a strangely engaging ride. The premise alone is intriguing: a spy family with supernatural skills and antics that blend with slice-of-life beats. However, it's precisely in this balancing act where the show wobbles on its axis - and I ultimately fail to recommend it (despite enjoying it).

First off, let’s get one thing straight—this is a fantasy. The spy moves here are nowhere near “natural,” no matter how the show tries to package them. We’ve got supernatural abilities that turn simple ... espionage into an all-out spectacle, but instead of leaning fully into that potential, the series treads lightly, as if it’s wearing kid gloves. It’s an action show that’s almost afraid to go all-in, making it feel both oddly childlike and simultaneously not, a jarring combination that sometimes hampers the enjoyment.

There’s this bizarre restraint in the action sequences—like when people storm the mansion with the intent to kill, and yet the protagonists hesitate, pulling punches. Why hold back? If the stakes are life and death, the consequences should reflect that intensity. The lack of commitment here can be frustrating, especially when the series has the tools to be so much more dynamic.

Yet, despite these rough edges, the characters shine. The core cast carries a charm that’s hard to resist, creating those moments of levity and warmth that make you want to keep watching. And sure, it might not always deliver the explosive action I wish it had, but the interactions and the humor have a way of pulling you back in.

Interestingly, the romance aspect of the series grew on me quite a bit. For characters of their age, the relationship dynamics display a surprising level of maturity that I wasn’t expecting. It’s a refreshing contrast to the rest of the show’s tone, adding a layer of depth that balances the lighter, more playful moments.

For those looking for a gritty or intense spy series, Yozakura-san might disappoint. It’s almost like a kiddie show wearing the skin of something more mature, but if you can accept the tonal inconsistency, there’s a lot of fun to be had. It’s the kind of series I’ll give a 7 or an 8 for now, knowing that, as enjoyable as it is, there are pieces missing that would have elevated it further. The tone issues simply bothered me too much in the end to recommend it.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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