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
