+ SPY X FAMILY's best quality has always been its accessibility. Whether you are new to anime or even a fan of a different genre, there should be something about the show that appeals to you.
+ Season 2 finally gives us our first long-form story arc, with six consecutive episodes that immerses us in a larger plot.
+ The ED is VERY catchy and extremely comforting to watch!
~ Despite its comedic hijinks and spy action fun, the show can still feel insubstantial. I wish the show was more willing to lean into its natural conflict and develop a more compelling plot out of it (for instance, how do the main characters risk disclosing their own secret identities? What would happen if they were found out by one another?)
= The best and worst aspect of Season 2 is how it really is just more of the same. After two seasons (or three cours) of SPY x FAMILY, the larger plot has not moved beyond its initial concept (three individuals working in secret to preserve peace while maintaining a second life as part of a fake family). In the end, it's a sitcom; regardless of where the plot goes, everything eventually returns back to normal. There is nothing inherently wrong with this; the fact that it's still enjoyable is why I recommend the show. But as it stands, SPY x FAMILY is just a good comfort show when it could have been an emotionally enriching experience.
