Spy x Family Part 2

With Anya Forger successfully enrolled at the renowned Eden Academy, Operation Strix advances to its second phase. To investigate Ostanian politician Donovan Desmond, Anya must either befriend his son Damian or collect eight Stella Stars to become an Imperial Scholar. Fortunately, Anya has already acquired her first star. In celebration, her adoptive father, Loid, decides to fulfill her wish to adopt a dog.

During their canine search, Loid receives new orders from his superiors, who have found that a band of Berlint University students is plotting to assassinate Westalis' Minister Brantz using bombs worn by trained dogs. While Loid tries to stop their plans, Anya stumbles upon the terrorists' base of operations. There, she befriends a kindhearted, clairvoyant dog who the family later names Bond.

Although the Forgers continue to lead their individual lives in secrecy, the family—with a new fluffy addition—remains united through all of the unusual obstacles thrown their way.

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Forger, Anya Main

Tanezaki, Atsumi Japanese

Forger, Yor Main

Hayami, Saori Japanese

Forger, Loid Main

Eguchi, Takuya Japanese

Forger, Bond Supporting

Matsuda, Kenichirou Japanese

Desmond, Damian Supporting

Fujiwara, Natsumi Japanese

Briar, Yuri Supporting

Ono, Kensho Japanese

Franklin, Franky Supporting

Yoshino, Hiroyuki Japanese

Frost, Fiona Supporting

Sakura, Ayane Japanese

Henderson, Henry Supporting

Yamaji, Kazuhiro Japanese

Blackbell, Becky Supporting

Katou, Emiri Japanese

Fukushima, Yuuichi Producer

Nakatake, Tetsuya Producer

Yamauchi, Mirai Producer

Murakami, Maasa Producer

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Aug 24, 2024

AnimeExplorer21

Recommended

Honestly, I was a bit nervous going into Part 2 of Spy x Family - could it live up to the hype of the first season? But oh man, it delivered and then some! I devoured every episode like a starving person, and I'm still reeling from the finale.

What I love most about this show is how it balances humor and heart. Anya's antics still have me dying laughing, but it's the quiet moments between Loid and Yor that really get me. Their fake family dynamic is so convincing, I find myself rooting for them like they're real people.

And can we talk about Damian Desmond? ... I love how he's trying to act all tough and edgy, but you can tell he's got a soft spot for Anya. I'm calling it now - he's going to become a valuable ally (and maybe even friend?) to the Forger family. His character adds such depth to the story!

But what really stands out is the show's exploration of family and acceptance. As someone who's struggled with feeling like they don't quite fit in, Anya's journey really resonates with me.

If you haven't watched Spy x Family yet, what are you even doing with your life? Trust me, it's worth the hype.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Aug 18, 2024

Caeruleus_CCXVI

Mixed Feelings

5.5/10

Part 2 of SxF is as predicted more of the same and a decline off that was the banger of the first few episodes. They cut much the action parts and keep reusing the same type of jokes over and over. The show is just fine, but I did laugh from time to time and I made it through, so it cant be all bad. Overall I would say this show is ever so slightly better then Average, which is a 5/10.

My biggest problem with the show is that this is not very well written. All the charecters are pretty 1 dimensional and ... most of the time are just walking punch-lines. I would say this type of character is fine for the literal child that is Anya (and the whole reason to watch the show), However for her parent Loid and Yor I would say this is pretty unacceptable. Every other character is some how even more shallow and walking stereotypes. This feels like just anime made for everyone, and when you try to please everyone; you please no one.

If you enjoyed season 1 and wanted more of the same, this is perfect for you as you and I are both aware that this is just junkfood anime and if that's what you want that is perfectly fine. If you thought the show as going to get better I would probably avoid this and not continue.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Apr 7, 2025

Tuls

Not Recommended

Persistent issues from the first cour constitute the majority of this part, completely losing grip on the plot and sacrificing the middling comedic value for establishing familial stability. Sure, there’s nothing wrong with building bonds (no pun intended), as each family member needs to maintain their position while withholding secrets, but the show’s approach ends up too stagnating and redundant for its own good. I can get behind the episodic nature, which is more prominent in this part compared to the last, insofar as it’s applied coherently to progress the story, which, unfortunately, isn’t the case here. We observed the self-containment being used as an ... asset in the previous part, and though I wasn’t a fan of it personally, it was fairly innocuous considering the general direction and introductory segments. However, the degree of comfort in that structure seems to have skyrocketed in part 2, with most of the episodes lacking a definite target and consequently appearing dissociated from the ultimate objective. I wouldn’t be as critical if the central focus was supposed to be on the mundane, daily routine, but the problem poses itself when there’s an insufficient balance between the spy and the family aspects.

It’s important to note that the show is indeed trying, evident from the Bond and Nightfall arcs, but I’d refuse to call it remotely clever in its setups. The opening episodes implement Anya’s indiscipline as a contrivance, and the pairing of mind reading and precognition could’ve been way more intriguing if they were expanded upon. Opportunistic conveniences diminish the development scale of ideas, and the show often shifts its focus too quickly to satisfactorily explore possibilities. Bond’s backstory is a fill-in aimed to fabricate sympathy, which offers negligible value to the country’s political stance; it’s ludicrous how the depth of the relationship between the two nations still hasn’t been touched upon, especially considering the nature of the espionage background. The character takes a backseat following his addition to the family, occasionally popping up for some filler sub-stories. It isn’t until Nightfall’s introduction that everyone appears cohesively involved for the first time, as it jeopardizes the family’s integrity, demanding immediate rectification and reconstruction.

The tennis matches, in particular, are some of the least enthralling games I’ve watched, but I’m willing to excuse that as they adequately achieve their purpose, and this isn’t supposed to be a sports anime. During one of the matches the show reaches its directorial zenith, though it’s tragically short-lived; there is a modicum of such instances where the direction picks up, but meandering seems like the priority for some inconceivable reason. I prefer Fiona’s dynamic with Loid, specifically as they work well together in the story’s advancement, but her addition is an obvious stepping stone for the hinted romantic development between Yor and Loid. Yor remains an underused character, and I’d like to gain more insight into her operations in the subsequent season, as less Anya antics would be a massive positive. The production seems pretty much identical to the last part, maybe even worse, as there’s insufficient movement here as well, and I didn’t notice much of the soundtrack this time around, but the opening and ending are a clear upgrade. Judging by the ultimate episode, it appears this might finally be heading toward a meaningful course, though I’ll keep my expectations low. So far, SPY x FAMILY is a plenitude of family and not nearly enough of spy.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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