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Mangaka: "You guys want a Spy story?"
Otakus: "Ughhhh, really? Bet it's going to be digustingly cliched."
Mangaka: "Well, let's reverse the personality roles."
Otakus: "Okay? Let's go home guys."
Mangaka: "You sure? I have an esper loli to spare. Oh! I also have an ultra-sexy hitman and a guy tsundere."
Otakus: "You what???"
Mangaka: "Wait, there's more. Did I mention this also sets in Cold War era with many bullshit shenanigans?"
(Weebs have entered the chat)
Weebs: "Give me that!"
(Mangaka offers this)
... Otakus and Weebs: "Oh shit! You right fam!"


Almost every update, there's nothing new to fill the table, but dark-horses really like to show up from the shadows. That dark horse may be fairly new, but the bar for the unprecedented potential is there. It may be basically a Mr. and Mrs. Smith approach, but goddamn, it's unique! Spy X Family; a read entertains its readers not just for the aesthetics, but also for the appeal and really comedic story the manga has to offer.

Spy X Family basically has two things: 1) No matter what your job is, raising a kid is still the hardest and 2) Every plan can be executed even without a plan.

Logically speaking, the manga has believable scenarios especially portraying how underground work works. Developing a nice pace and it's really enjoyable. Also having a kid is a pain in the ass, but having an esper kid? You can plead for help.

No action is wasted frame by frame and page to page. The artist is really good at giving life to the work while the readers can follow the story without getting confused. The romance scenes are on the spot with the "sparkles-sparkles" moments and it's basically eye-candy.

What else can I say? A moe kid that can do supernatural shit? That what I signed up for! If you are a fan of Saiki, Hinamatsuri, and Mob Psycho, there's no short of supply in terms of comedy in this one. The whole story gave the enjoyment I wanted since I've been reading alot of rom-coms nowadays. Endou Tatsuya, you a f****** god, man.

Overall, this is outstandingly impressive. I RECOMMEND THIS PIECE OF ART TO EVERYONE!

An interesting take on Mr. & Mrs. Smith-style stories. The daughter, Anya, is the one who really drives the story. Her interactions with the cast are a delight to watch, and I always look forward to how she will nudge those around her into performing actions. She really is a child puppetmaster.

The "father" and "mother" are also superb, and make wonderful tsunderes. They are also quite competent.

I really enjoy how even mundane activities are transformed into amazing action spectacles. The authors are really good at writing and drawing action sequences.

In sum, this manga has a great mix of action, romance, comedy, and family themes. I ... really enjoy it, and would strongly recommend it.

Spy or Hitman/ “Pseudo Family”/ Comedy+Healing/ Tiny bit of Superpower

After reading the first six chapter, I am completely sold by this manga. Literally, this new manga is filled with surprises and explosive laughter; furthermore, my heart gets warmed with all those sweet “family” moments.
With that being said, if you (a new reader who somehow picks up this manga) aren’t convinced by the first chapter, chapter two is the key person that will hand you the grenade ring to see if you want to marry this manga.

!!Minor Spoilers!! (　-_･) ︻デ═一 ▸

Story: 9.5
Having read 6 chapters so far, this story of this manga possesses similar elements ... of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (spy or hitman hiding each other’s identities) and Hinamatsuri (funny interactions between father and adopted daughter that possesses special superpower). Thus, while you are reading this manga, you will find a slight amount of tension while mixing with a ton of humor; moreover, through the darkest hour, this “family” is going to find the light to warm your heart.

With those amount of elements, the manga still manages to pace itself as smooth as silk.

Since this is still a relatively new series, I will give this story category (-0.5) for potential error.
Regardless, this manga is completely unique and deserves a 9.5!


Art: 10
I have to give this mangaka, Endou san, some credits on this category. Few words that can come to my mind on this category are:

1 Clean-> All the action-packed fighting scenes are drawn to the point that I didn’t need to take guesses or stop to imagine what had happened. No obscurity, no pauses, and just smooth reading.

2 Expressive-> Literally within 6 chapters of reading this manga, I have clipped or screenshotted so many Anya's emotions. If possible, I might use them as my message stickers. No worries though, Agent Twightlight and Thornprincess aren't gonna let their "daughter" steal their spotlights ;)

3 Aesthetic-> Endou san definitely did his work on researching the mid 20 Century street scenes, vehicles, and architectures in Western Europe. With those backgrounds, the manga is able to create the elegant and old-fashioned British vibe ever since I touched the first page. I guess the code 007 for Anya isn’t a coincidence for the background setup :D

4 Consistency-> for some new manga, those Mangakas will slowly improve their drawings while slightly modifying the characters' appearances through chapters. Endou san didn't need that kind of adjustment.

Gem of its genre and love the mid-20 century British vibe -> Perfect 10


Character: 10
Because of several undiscussable reasons, three complete strangers are forced to form as a "pseudo" family and take on roles that they have absolutely no experience.

Father: Agent Twilight
Mother: Thorn Princess
Daughter: Anya, 007

Without knowing themselves, this family is a perfect trio that substitutes each other’s weaknesses and supports each other. Yet, with that being said they have one goal in common, the sense of being united and protecting each other, “the family members”, whenever dangers or problems are ahead. As the story goes, the characters are going to learn what they lack and improve gradually.


Enjoyment: 100
The last time I laugh as hard as I read “Spy x Family” was when “Grand Blue” happened.


Overall: 10
This manga has set a huge bar of its own. If it continues to be this way, it will be a masterpiece in recent years. Anime isn’t even going to be a question. For now, I am wearing the grenade ring offered from this manga. Let us see where this manga will take me.


Editing Winston Churchill’s quote: “This manga has nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, sweat, and LAUGHTER” －－－＝＝＝＝*~● (ﾉO.o)ﾉ

YOU ARE MISSING OUT SO MUCH RIGHT NOW!

Spy x Family wonderfully exploits dramatic irony(when the audience knows something characters don't) to put forth a hilarious, thrilling and entertaining story. 3 Characters, a spy, a hitman, and an esper, each with their own agendas, flaws and secrets, are pushed with the common goal of needing to come together as a family. Will they ever find each other out? Will they stay together after their goals have been accomplished?

What drives this story so well, is how the characters compliment each others flaws an needs. (the scene with the lady and the purse)

-The spy is a very strict ... perfectionist, more rational than emotional, who is seen struggling between the choices of doing short term right things at the cost of standing out and compromising his job.

-The hitman is less rational, and more emotional, struggling with how to keep in disguise and not stand out too much, something a spy excels at.

-The esper is lacking both rationality and managing emotions, and is the symbol of what the spy and the hitman want to protect, mirroring the spys childhood and the hitmans sacrifice for family.

Combine all three and you notice that the spy lacks connection to attachment, the hitman lacks connection to romance and people, and the esper lacks connection with parents, coincidentally making them perfect for each other and I can't wait to see how they develop together.

MINOR SPOILER-ISH, This is what brought this series from a 10 to a masterpiece: later on Loid's boss lady talks about the horrors of war, and its 1-2 pages of ALL DIALOGUE in very gruesome detail of what she has witnessed and how she survived, the author didn't draw it out and its left for you to painfully imagine, it was amazing. What's even BETTER is it's ALL questions directed at the reader starting with: "Have YOU ever...", and it left me thinking wow, I'm spoiled as hell! This is mastercraft in dialogue, when a manga reaches out of the pages puts you into frame, you know its good.

The author is very capable of dark themes, according to an interview with his editor(https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/web_pages/263/): That’s why I wanted to make SPY x FAMILY a bright and cheerful manga. I remember banning him from drawing anything dark (laughs).
I can only hope he is allowed to do a lot more of darker themes in this series.

My main criticism is Anya's school life is somewhat mundane and uninteresting at times to me, but this isn't a hard thriller series, so I'm not gonna hit on it too hard.

Overall great pacing, superb art, cross cutting characters, 10/10, READ IT NOW! I used to be an atheist until I read this manga....but this series is god.

There is so much hype surrounding the anime from episode one that, when I didn't get it, I turned to the manga.

62 chapters in and here is my tally.

Number of completed missions = 2 (boat mission, Tennis mission)

Number of character arcs completed = 2 (The dog got an arc, the boy's sidekicks got a character moment)

Number of side missions completed = 1 (Nightfall got some leads)

... Progress towards Mission Strix = -1 (one star, two thunderbolts. No friendship advancement past the intro episode.)


This is the tally of 62 chapters for something that is very clear cut. In other words this manga is 99% filler with the characters taking one step forward and one step back to maintain the status quo. Nobody is allowed to change or develop, the characters are smart when it suits them then dumb as rocks when any sign of plot development happens.

To give it credit the situations and gags are entertaining but sadly go nowhere.

This is an ok manga but it's nothing I would remember a year from now.

Spy X Family, a review (as of Chapter 87)

Having dedicated a significant amount of time to catch up with "Spy X Family," spanning across its 87 chapters, I can't help but deliver a somewhat subdued verdict on this popular manga series. With a rating of 6/10, it firmly falls into the "okay" category, and here's why.

One of the most glaring issues I encountered while reading "Spy X Family" is the prevalence of filler content and a heavy reliance on pure slice-of-life (sol) comedy. While humor and light-hearted moments are vital to any story, they need to be balanced effectively with plot progression. Unfortunately, this manga ... tends to meander and indulge in comedic diversions that, while enjoyable in the moment, don't contribute significantly to the overarching narrative.

The most egregious shortcoming is the stagnation of the plot. From the very first chapter, where we are introduced to "Operation Strix" that "Agent Twilight" must undertake, one would expect this mission to be a central focus of the story's progression. However, despite 87 chapters, the plot thread seems to have gone nowhere, leaving readers craving the development and resolution they were promised.

Character development, too, leaves much to be desired. The characters in "Spy X Family" often take one step forward only to take another step back, ultimately maintaining the status quo. This reluctance to let the characters evolve or change can be frustrating. Moreover, there is a disconcerting inconsistency in how smart the characters are portrayed. They exhibit remarkable intelligence when the plot demands it, only to act inexplicably clueless when it comes to facilitating plot development, which can feel contrived.

On a more positive note, the manga does manage to deliver entertaining situations and gags throughout its chapters. These comedic elements offer a reprieve from the story's more serious aspects, showcasing the potential for humor and character interaction.

However, these entertaining moments often feel like missed opportunities. They remain largely unexplored, contributing to the overall feeling of untapped potential in "Spy X Family."

In conclusion, my experience with "Spy X Family" has led me to the bittersweet realization that it's a series that falls short of its potential. The abundance of filler, lack of plot progression, and inconsistent character portrayal can be frustrating for readers who expected more. While the humor and gags offer some redemption, they, too, leave a sense of unrealized possibilities. With a sigh and a somewhat sour smile, I must declare that I'm dropping this series with a score of 6/10, hopeful that future chapters will address these issues and provide the growth and narrative development that this manga deserves.

I'm going to keep this short since I'm afraid of giving out spoilers that could lessen the hype on reading it. (Plus this is the first time I'm reviewing a manga)

This is the first ever manga that I have read and immensely enjoyed and I honestly look forward to the future of this manga and where the fandom will be.

Story- 10
The story is outstanding, as it best suites my taste in entertainment. It's just a simple elegant story of a spy whose assigned to a task to save the relationship of the east and west in order to bring peace to the world, however he ... is required to put up a fake family to blend well with society. The story progresses better in each chapter and sometimes they leave a cliffhanger to hype you up.

Art- 10
The art was terrific, it's what drove me to try reading this manga at first. The main characters were designed elegantly to best suit the personality of the series and of course, the characters.

Character- 10
DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THIS. I loved the characters, especially Anya. Each of them have a unique personality that benefits and gives importance to the storyline. The father is a tsundere, and the mother is I guess the opposite(?, I'm quite new to the types of deres so I might not be accurate on this one), and the child is the sweet one that tries to help her father and mother in the best of her abilities.

Enjoyment- 10
Definitely a 10. It's binge-able and addicting, and I would highly recommend this for people who just started reading mangas and for people who are already into mangas. It has a great mix of action and balanced comedy. (I'm still waiting for some lloyd x yoru content).

Overall- 10
In conclusion, I would immediately say this is one of the best mangas I've ever read. It gets you hooked up easily especially those cliffhangers at every end of the chapters and dedicates some chapters for the development of each character.

I'm glad I came across this absolute gem. Throughout the 17 chapters, it got me smiling the whole time while invested enough to see where the story goes :) So kudos to Tatsuya Endo!

Story: 10 (minor spoilers)
Basically "Mr & Mrs Smith" but with it also gives off some Harry Potter vibes for Anya's school part. I really enjoyed it and I really enjoyed the setting being heavily based on the West.

However, what really gets me would be the way how the author changes basic activities (such as going on a family trip or dining out) to be such a huge deal within the family. This ... is the most entertaining part of the series and I had the largest smile the entire time because it is just so precious and heartwarming to see how three 'misfits' are figuring out how to act like the others at their own pace.

I'd say the themes for this manga would be Action, Comedy, Slice of Life, Romance, Thriller (debatable, though in some instance definitely) and Shounen.

Art: 10
I really like the artstyle of this series! Can't wait for the next issue to come out :D

Character: 10
This is the main selling point of the manga. It's all about character development and each chapter progresses at a relatively reasonable pace. All three of the main characters bond over this 'fake family' for their own reasons, but they have gradually gotten more comfortable with each other. Agent Twilight started to see the world as not just completing tasks after tasks, but rather theres more enjoyment and fulfillment in life (step by step though). Then theres Yor, an assassin who 'married' Twilight initially just to make her brother more reassured and to make her line of work more easy. As time passes though, she has come to enjoy the companionship of the 'family' and starts to see the joy in life as well. And of course, the best character of the series, Anya, the esper who poses as the 'daughter'. I would even go as far as to argue that Anya is the main driving force for the development of all the main characters. With her mind reading ability, she is basically the middle man that knows the secret of both her 'parents', but because she has always wanted a family, she puts up with it (and she also thinks spies and assassins are cool. so just a normal ordinary kid?). Most of the comedy is generated by Anya's innocence after she reads someone's mind and trying her best to tell a message (in an indirect way) to those around her without exposing her powers, or sometimes just make hilarious yet adorable facial expressions.

Enjoyment: 10
I will reread this over and over. I don't care. This series is the purest thing ever.

Overall: 10
I would even go as far to argue this manga as to being a top contender for the best manga in 2019. Go read it! Trust me, you will not regret it! As of this review, there are 17 + 2 extra short chapters.

"Ooo Mr. and Mrs. Smith! Isn't this movie is too old for making manga adaption" said myself before starting to read. After that:

First chapter: Hmm, not bad at all.

Second chapter: Ahaha, that was funny!

Fourth chapter: Dude! This series's characters are really something!

Eight chapter: I will buy its cover when it's released

and so on. I didn't see any manga series with this much sincerity in a long time. I'm not person of long reviewsand some shinny words but this series attracts me more in every chapter. This isn't purely comedy series but you always smile when you are reading. This is not purely shonen series ... but you are ready for some hype scenes always. Spy x Family combines main frame of significant genres with well-designed characters perfectly.

I think, the most important part is that this series has enourmous potential for future arcs. When you're reading always feel like there will come huge plot twist soon and thanks to this structure, you always read chapters excitedly. This series will be new golden apple, every manga lovers should taste it.

*Spoiler free*

Anime Adaption: Yes (Available to watch on Hulu and Crunchyroll)

Story: Such an interesting premise that is executed in a charming, hilarious, and heartwarming matter. Imagine being adopted into a family where your mom is a bad ass assassin and your dad is a bad ass spy. They may be the best at their profession but their hardest job is going to be navigating the world of parenthood and what it means to have/be a family. Very unique and interesting concept. Having a young and impressionable mind being able to read minds makes for an overall fun story. If you’re not into wacky ... comedy with some action, then I’d steer clear. 10/10

Art: Nothing to complain about. Very nice art style. The detail in drawing certain scenes is *chefs kiss*. 10/10

Characters: I personally have no beef with any of the characters. In my opinion, they’re all likeable and fun and goofy in their own way. As the chapters go on, I’m sure the author will dive more into their characters and backstories and we as the audience will really get to see some massive character development and understanding. Even though I like all of the characters, I could see where someone wouldn’t like a character. For example, Anya. Her personality and character is not everyone’s cup of tea but that’s okay. I find her charismatic, unique, misunderstood, and so much more. I cannot wait to learn more about the characters. 9/10

Enjoyment/Overall: A very nice manga that I think deserves all of the love and praise for its creativity, uniqueness, and quirkiness. If you’re not into quirky manga with lots of comedy then I’d skip (but I hope you don’t). 10/10

Do yourself a favour.

Drop your family, drop your job, drop whatever you're doing at this very instant, so that you can sit down and get the chance to fully consume this delectable series, something of the likes in which I haven't encountered in recent years (if ever). I almost want to selfishly keep its existence a secret but art is art, and masterpieces such as this have the right to be exposed to the widest audience.

Spy x Family follows an ordinary family comprised of a handsome spy (codename "Twilight"), his assassin wife, and an adopted daughter who can read minds. The premise ... is refreshingly unique as the art style is clean and precise. Although the setting pays homage to an alternative post-WW2 with authentically drawn landscapes and fashion pieces, don't be fooled into thinking this is your typical cold war story. The plot is filled to the brim with action-packed ridiculousness and heart-warming moments that will have you laughing your head off in one panel and then immediately tugging at your heartstrings in the next.

At its very core, this is a story about family and the bonds we choose rather than the ones that have been inherent at birth. I hope you'll soon become as obsessed with this series as I am, cheers.

As more and more chapters you read, you'll realize this is much more a slice-of-life than story driven, which I unfortunately dislike. SPOILERS ARE AHEAD.

Story: The story is really good, really interesting. You sort of wish they would all come clean to one another, but it makes for a fun read. I can see the child getting all of the stella stars being a majority of the manga. But there's just a bunch of other stuff that happens instead, and the story doesn't really go as fast as I like.

Art: So. Damn. Good. Like really, the author knows how to draw people, and cute kids. ... All of the art is clean, and well done.

Character: The best aspect of the manga. All of the characters are great, super well written and lovely. They are all good-hearted, and are a total joy to read. You really root for the family to do well.

Overall, this is a great manga. It's relatively new, and drawn well. If I actually liked slice-of-life mangas, I'm sure I'd love it. But since the story kinda slows down to the point I get bored, I've dropped it.

since this my first review Ill keep it short The series is overall good,but the last arc was incredibly boring and cliche which is why I've put my review as a 7.
It does humor and family incredibly well with a good on the eyes very endearing artstyle,the action looks good but it has no substance or feeling,nor does it have any real tension which is why when the latest arc centered around it,It was dull unoriginal and boring arc with no tension at all making it feel hollow,the manga is incredible but its action is severely unoriginal with little substance it is not ... perfect but incredibly endearing and cute.if action is unimportant to you I'd highly recommend it to you
art-10
story-8

The story begins with an introduction to our main character Loid and his relationship with the overarching conflict that is present in the manga. Which is a cold war that plagues the world with the potential of escalation. And Loid, who is a world class spy is the one with the responsibility to save the world from it. His mission however requires him to go undercover with a family built out of people from the enemy country. And luckily enough he chose the oddest people he could find as a wife and daughter... And this family dynamic is the main selling point of the series ... as each one of the characters have a secret identity (or rather ability in anyas case) which always leads to interesting and of course comedic situation regarding their bonding and their way of socializing... Now all the characters, when they're not together have their own storylines (more in the character section), with the ridiculousness being something that the writers are probably aware of!

As a side note the manga tries to go a more serious route later with Loids backstory and the desire to expand on the world building with the red circus arc. It didn't lose any of it's comedy yet so I'm not opposed to it!

LOID: Ok so Loid is actually the character I'm most undecided on when it comes to what to think about him... on one hand I love his family side where he approaches it very analytical (autistic) where he has to learn the emotional, unpredictable and just straight up irrational side the family life. But on the other end he has his spy storyline. And I personally am not the biggest fan of it. The reason for that is that Loid is... kinda perfect? I heard an argument (@YouseiNoMori) that It's the point of his character to be perfect in everything BUT his family life but the problem for me is that there are whole chapters trying to built tension that are in the end only showing off Loids invincibility. The exception (sometimes) are also the goofy missions of Loid like the one with the amateur detective that I absolutely loved. But to end it on a positive note I still enjoyed Loids rather serious but secretly caring character. And him having the struggle to find out his priorities is nice and will for sure lead to some really interesting stuff in the future

YOR: In terms of the family side, Yors arcs are my favorites! She is a very shy, lowkey (autistic) person that suddenly has to learn everything about being a wife and mother. And while her journey is arguably the simplest it makes for cute and rewarding character proggression and moments throughout the series. On the other hand she has her killer side which suprisingly enough feels like the least significant secret identity out the bunch... up until the cruise adventure arc which was in my opinion the best arc from the manga and was undoubtedly carried by Yor! Her having to constantly switch between her roles and the existing tension all the time made her character absolutely shine. And other than Loid she actually had to overcome a lot to fulfill her duty here (also the fight scenes were actually really cool)

ANYA: She is my favorite overall! Anya has the ability to read the minds of other sentiant beings which means that she knows everything about Loid and Yor's secret lives. She also never had a family before which means that her insentive is to keep the family structure stable and working... because otherwise she would be given away and replaced (at least that's what she believes). That combined with the pressure pretty much completely relying on her leads to some cute and funny situations where she has to overcome her inability to socialize (autism) and be a good student. Funily enough the stakes in the eden acadamy are at the highest in the manga which makes even the most innocent and seemingly unsignificant moments actually really important... And Anya is of course is aware of that which leads to funny moments where she often overthinks everything. But in my opinion the best part is her effort to be friends with Damien and honestly their relationship is my favorite part of the entire manga. Damien btw also a very interesting character

ART: The thing this manga is probaly the most notorious for are the very exaggerated faces and they are actually really funny! Other than that I really have to praise the amazing costume design and the author showing off a lot of his concept designs that was very charming

Honestly, I watched some of the anime first before reading, and boy was it whole different perspective. The characters are not plain jane, there is something exciting onto each character to make you remember. Plot is by its name, spy x family, I don't know why I thought when I was seeing this I was going expect operative, ghost in the shell esque, but it's like a cute cliche spy life. I love the character development and I believe the series kind of gives sufficient background to majority of the characters. It's always spicing up scenes, from like the fights, to just the causal interactions. ... For the most part I found it interesting in all of the parts, episode 5 is complete turn around from the manga, of course manga has more information, but they killed it in giving life in animation. Something I would recommend to everyone, it's not over the top, but its amazing on its own category.

I will start this review by saying I got what I wanted.
Spy Family is the story of three people trying to live under the same roof while hiding their true identities and as the time passes they open up to each other.
A cliche story we all know about but cliche is not a bad thing sure a work that always leans his back on cliches can never be a cult, but cliche doesn't make something shitty the important part is what the writer did with those cliches.

And Spy Family's writer Endou Tatsuya did a good job with cliches.
I enjoyed while reading those 40 ... chapters.
The characters were funny and interesting for example Loyd, his ideal is world peace pretty childish huh WRONG the dude does his everything to make that ideal come true he is sticked with his ideals so much and the story is going to a place that he will have a dilemma between his family and ideals. This was the interesting part and the interactions with the others is the fun part all three is like this interesing and fun characters.

Nothing much to say about the story its just a satire about wars so far.

And thats all I can say if anything interesting happens that I will want to talk about I will edit.

TL;DR : a unique cute shounen, romance comedy with a fun story and likable characters. Really good series.

Spy x Family has garnered widespread popularity largely garnered by the overwhelming success thus far of studio wits anime of the series. I found the anime pleasantly fun, sufficiently inoffensive and overall would say I had a positive experience with the show. Certainly not the first-class masterpiece that some people were lauding it as, but certainly a worthwhile experience. However the lack of content in the anime left me wanting a little bit more spy x family; so I decided to read the manga.

I can say that ... I did not expect it to be as good as it was.

The Level of finesse put into this story was unexpected to say the least… Tatsuya Endou is clearly a very talented draftsmen with a knack for visually striking character design, although quite standard in comparison to other battle shounens the 50’s cold war aesthetic is dope. I'm a sucker for art design centered around the 30's - 60’s and the cartoony sort of bubbly style is really great.

I adore the characters. The quirky will they, won’t they that Loid and Yor have is actually really fun. I'm not usually a fan of will they, won't they relationships, especially in manga. But I think the way that Loid and Yor bounce off each other is really fun, it's actually what gave me the most enjoyment. Anya is the star of the show, and being essentially a sudo protagonist carries a lot of the comedic elements of the series. Her interactions with Loid in particular are very fun and cute. Although I prefer her interactions with Yor more since they give me Mayumi and Shiro vibes from Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou. It has a nice ensemble of supporting characters which I also liked. Yuri, Franky and Fiona being my favorites. I found Yuri’s sister complex and his cute demeanor a fun contrast. Fiona also fits into the “gap moe” aesthetic that most of the characters fit into in the series. I think that she had the funniest moments for me personally. Franky was just a pleasant supporting comedic relief that added a lot to the more comedic chapters.

The story is often overshadowed by the great characterisation, but the world building and narrative of Spy x Family are superb. The story is quite obviously allegorical of the Cold War, paralleling the Russophobia of the early 50’s to late 60’s. Other aspects such as the secret police being a clear direct parallel to the KGB. This allegorical look at the cold war gives it a unique perspective, one that's rarely seen In anime and manga. The unique time frame Is actually in my opinion one of the driving factors for my enjoyment. With chapters 60 - 63 taking a look at some of the more emotional and serious elements of the series. This serious undertone is the perfect juxtaposition to the comedic nature of the show. I find comedies with strange dichotomies really fun, and the eccentricity of the characters perfectly fit into this seriously dark world at times. The jokes in this actually got me laughing, even if they tended to go overtop. The whole “they can’t know my real identity” thing is a bit overdone but I will say it adds a lot to the comedy. If there's one thing I genuinely dislike about the series it's all the stuff surrounding Eden Academy. I don't care for any of the children characters, those parts are practically carried by Anya.

Spy x Family is some of the most fun I've had in recent memory. If you’re looking for a quirky, off-rails shounen rom com, I definitely recommend Spy x family.

A spy story that is unique? Sign me upppppppppp! So i first got into this manga from a YT recommendation and I'm grateful i did because this is an incredible story with a lot to offer.

Story 10/10

The story is well thought out and simple, yet can be complex in between the lines. This follows Loid, the spy, Anya, the esper, and Yor, the assassin as they balance their secrets, life, and work. Every character and moment has a purpose that adds on to the story, it's not just there for the audience reaction. It's there to lead the reader on through the story without ... just explaining it in a boring way like other mediums sadly like to do. Although most mangas are show don't tell, Spy x Family is excellent in doing that by spreading out messages from character's lines, movements, and settings unique to the characters. Loid's words are proper and his mannerisms show how professional he is, Yor is improper but strong, this is shown from her misunderstanding of basic things but the terrifying aura that surrounds her when angered, Anya's mispelling and speech patterns show that she is a child while her wide eyes paint her as a caring and loving daughter. Her expressions display her deep empathy but also her desire for approval from those she loves the most.

Art 9/10

It's expressive, fun, and detailed. Different textures of lines and thickness of lines displaying moments in order to make the reader feel an emotion from the panel. When characters are angry or feeling intense emotions it's displayed from a scratchy scribbly style that creates an terrifying feeling. Dulled eyes, thick lines for out there in your face facial expressions. The attention to detail of items and buildings is also thoroughly explored telling stories about the setting. Although i do not give this a 10/10, it's definitely great art that i want to give a 10 but just can't

Characters 10/10

The characters in this story bring something to the table and are faaaar from boring. Even the side characters who seem to only be there half of the time. Spy x Family treats it's characters like Arcane. Those that aren't deep written characters are still used to present aspects of the story and the setting. These characters are thoughtly crafted with their quirks and statements which packs a punch in the moments that conflict. For these reasons, an EASY 10/10.

Enjoyment 10/10

What can i say? I love it, i adore it, and I am so glad this manga is getting more attention. I consistently read this and buy the physical copies, so i would figure that i enjoy this quite a bit. Also, i really like spy stories B)

Overall 10/10

Overall it does it's job and does it really well. The attention to detail and the balance of comedy, slice of life, and action make for a damn good read. Usually genre mixers are excellent forms of entertainment and this one does not disappoint.

(Im a little tired so sorry if my gushing review is messy but who cares? It's just a website, i shouldn't worry LOL)

A FUNNY SPY STORY FULL OF MISHAPS

SPY X FAMILY is about a spy (Loid) going on a mission to preserve the peace between the East and the West. To achieve that goal, He needs to get close to the President of the National Unity Party, to begin his plans. And to work towards that goal, he must get a family in a short amount of time. Being a spy made him untrustful of others, especially with something so important as world peace. But luckily he is able to gather a small "fake" family with an esper kid (Anya), an assassin for a wife (Yor), ... and a highly trained dog that used to be siding with the terrorist unwillingly (Bond).


The story mostly is about everyone trying to hide their true identities while contributing to the family, and their interactions are very satisfying. The characters are really well made, and the readers can see everyone slowly warming up to the idea of a real family.

Of course, that wouldn't be possible without trouble along the way, but the Forgers (Their family name), wouldn't let something so trivial get in their way.

The art is also really well made, as serious / intense scenes will feel send chill down our spines, and cheerful scenes will make us feel "aww, that's cute."

The comedic timing is mostly on point, and will make us let out a small chuckle every now and then, with Anya being the MVP of course.

Overall, my enjoyment towards this manga is a solid 10/10, I would recommend you to read this if you have little free time, and are looking for something bright and funny to improve your mood for the rest of the day.

Spy x Family is a series that most people have probably already experienced in some shape or form due to its overwhelming popularity, but if you haven’t read or watched it, I’d caution you before you dive into it.

It isn’t a long read and isn’t bad compared to what is out there, but it is an ultimately flawed series. You can definitely do better with similar series that are out.

The story in the series is like a Drake album; it’s a safe ride with some extremely good bits and pieces, but altogether it just feels meh. The strongest moments are with the introduction (which is ... why many people get hooked) and Chapter 62. Those two bits include fantastic writing, stakes, and intrigue into these characters, but in between it is very repetitive and a little bit dull.

Speaking of dull, that description can apply to a lot of the characters here. Side characters have their gimmick and no real depth beyond that, and Yor definitely feels lacking compared to the other two members of the family. Maybe she will get more attention from the author as the series goes on, but so far the impression you get from her at the start is the same you will have 75 chapters later. On the other hand, Anya and Loid seemingly get a lot of love and feel more multifaceted than any one else. They aren’t annoying and over dramatic for no reason, and feel more human than anyone else.

The art is pretty good as while it never feels like Endo is breaking the boundaries of what can be done in an ongoing manga series like Horikoshi, Gege, Kubo, or any other mangaka like that, it does always feel polished and fitting for the tone he is trying to produce.

Again, I can’t emphasize enough that this series fluctuates anywhere from meh to great depending on where you are. Sometimes it feels like you never want to drop it and other times you struggle to find reasons to pick it back up.