Based on the manga series of the same name by by Tatsuya Endo, Spy X Family Season 2 starts off with a very fun and familial episode focusing on Loid Forger’s efforts to cheer up his wife Yor, lest their marriage crumble, which could also jeopardize his mission.
Here’s a quick recap of the story so far – Agent Twilight is still working on making ‘Operation Strix’ successful, for which he needs to spy on political leader Donovan Desmond. Known to be highly reclusive, the only way to meet Donovan Desmond is through a parent-teacher meeting at his son’s exclusive private school. So Twilight takes the name Loid Forger, adopts an orphan called Anya and also marries city hall worker to make his family cover complete. Loid has no clue that his Anya can read minds and Yor is a deadly assassin, and now they also have a dog called Bond that can see the future.
Titled “Let’s Follow Mama and Papa,” episode one of season two begins with a black screen, accompanied by the sounds of punches and groans in the background. Yor eliminates a group of terrorists but sustains an injury in the process. Back at home, Loid notices Yor’s discomfort and assumed she must be upset with him for assigning her domestic chores. In an attempt to mend things, he invites her on a date. To look after Anya, he hires Freddy, who is easily persuaded by Anya to play spy and tail her parents during their date. What unfolds is an entertaining edition of the Forgers’ day out.
The animation remains delightfully simple and expressive. It’s quite comical to see the typically reserved Yor appear extremely grumpy. The illustrators depict her as if she were a cursed spirit due to the pain from her injury, causing Loid to understandably freak out upon seeing this new side of her. I like how all characters get to be in different outfits in this edition. For example Freddy and Anya wear comical costumes as they discreetly try to track Loid and Yor. While Freddy’s disguise makes him look like a handyman, little Anya wears a conspicuously bright red coat, which amusingly makes her stand out even more in a crowd.
Season two of Spy x Family is off to a fun start with this episodes, which is a blend of action, violence, blood and of-course – some engaging family drama. Loid and Yor still behave like cordial strangers with each other, but this season promises some development in their dynamics. Meanwhile, the impish-cute Anya, who is the only one aware of both Loid and Yor’s secrets, is in complete awe of her cool adoptive parents and is hilariously protective about them.
You can stream Spy x Family on Netflix.
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