Spy x Family Part 2

Spy x Family Part 2 isn't as action-packed as Part 1, but it is still pretty good and enjoyable for what it is and set up nicely for its sequel. It is essentially the calm before the storm. This season saw the adaptation of four arcs in total. If I had to sum it up, this season was more about character development and relationship building. With that said, a new member of the Forger family arrives in the form of a pet dog named Bond. In addition, a strange peculiar character with the codename Nightfall was thrown into the mix and played a huge role inthe flow of the story. Donovan Desmond, the series' supposed main antagonist, appears in the final arc, signaling a huge turning point for the series. Overall, there were no standout moments, but the quality of the show did not drop. I prefer more wholesome family moments in which familial relationships flourish and bonds strengthen. I'd give it an 11/10 for comedy, with Anya leading the charge, of course. Some may argue that the show has lost its spark, but this season was never intended to be a plot-heavy season in the first place. It is, in fact, a filler season. The show's production quality never dipped in the first place. That means the beloved art and animation quality of Part 1 is still present in Part 2. Was there ever any doubt that Wit Studio x CloverWorks would not maintain their consistency in the shows they were adapting? From the breathtaking background that perfectly reflects the time period and location, to the expressiveness of the characters that are full of life and highlight what they genuinely feel, one cannot help but admire the effort that went into bringing both the characters and background images to life. The Cartoon Network(y) style complements the overall feel of the show. The animation is flawless, and it is without a doubt one of the show's main draws. There are definitely no complaints in the art or animation departments. As for the OP, I'd say it is an improvement over Part 1. Gives you a general idea of what to expect from the season, emphasizing the Forger family's bond and emphasizing this season's Slice of Life depiction and vibe. The ED, on the other hand, gives you the warm feeling that despite coming from different backgrounds and having secrets that they can't reveal to one another, they still manage to live in harmony and give you a sense of what a "REAL" family looks like. Both the OP and ED visuals are stunning, animations are fluid, songs are certified bangers. As for the VAs, given that the majority of them are well-versed in the field, they should be very good with the characters they were given to portray, which they were. Anya's VA's voice acting skill is unquestionably superior to the rest, and one cannot help but admire how accurate the VA is in expressing emotion and relaying it in the show to absolute perfection. Again, this season lacks a mind-blowing plot worthy of a certified WOW factor, but that does not diminish the season's production. As I previously stated, everything shown this season is essentially a build-up to what should be a banger of a sequel. Even the comedy and Slice of Life-esque approach, which some may believe does not contribute to the overall plot of the story, plays a role in plot and story telling in some way. Overall, if you enjoyed Part 1, you should enjoy Part 2. The quality of an anime is not determined by its action.

Spy X Family sadly became the most overhyped and most disappointing anime of the entire year. Even as someone who has caught up to the manga, I can assure you don't expect to be be pleasantly surprised later on. This review will contain minimal spoilers. What promised to be a hilarious comedy ended up being dry and full of cliches. Ultimately the praise and hype it got in spring ended up resulting to nothing. This is kind of what happens when the mainstream media overhypes a show to such a degree, people can no longer form opinions on their own and we are forced to acceptone show as the best without solid proof. We completely now ignore things like foreshadowing, imagery, plot progression in favour of mindlessly getting shows shilled by anitube. The same anitube that barely pays attention to the 1 episode of each show, not even caught up to most long running shows, and knows immediately the best shows without really watching anything. Let's discuss the primarily issues here. The first is pacing. Going chapter through episode pretty much leads to uneventfulnness throughout series. The characters monologue way too much. A lot of these monologues have very little impact. This makes the show feel like a Boruto and Pokemon that is filled with filler Second is events. Cliche ships and love triangles where Fiona almost solely exists. As well as Damian. Third is predictable plot. They get into a minor situation only for it get resolved very quickly at the end of the episode. It gets very very repetitive Fourth is awkward dialogue. Characeters who have barely met each other are now monologuing. Fifth is lack of interesting events. This is supposed to be a spy show yet we hear little to nothing about the spy world. This makes the work feel amateurish vs being very profesional. Something like Blue Lock while does have a lot of cliches the author did make it feel polished and professional. The fundamental problem of Spy X Family is that a slice of life without a fundamental anchoring plot and a show needlessly drag out to fulfill the japanese tv airing quota creates a flawed product. This war thing hardly gets mentioned. Something like Saekano can have a plot where they develop the VN and that can actually anchor the show together. Love is War although often lacking in plot still has Ultimately Spy X ended up being a show largely of lows and not many highs. There is very little in the show that you will remember too fondly of. What we thought to get Mission Impossible end up being the spy next door.

If you liked the first 12 episodes of Spy x Family, you're in luck because this is more of the same. You're essentially getting the same show with a few new add-ons. Part 2 continues to follow the adventures of a spy, Loid Forger, his wife and assassin, Yor, and their psychic daughter Anya. This new season adds on their pet dog, Bond, as they attempt to pass off as an average family while hiding their true identities. Meanwhile, Anya frequently must use her wits to get her parents out of trouble, whether in physical danger or with marital problems. This time, with the helpof her fluffy clairvoyant dog. Her struggles to win the affection of her pretentious classmate Damian and earn passing grades are the focus of her subplot this season. So, more of the same as part 1. Yor's central conflict is becoming a trad-wife, aka learning to cook and care more for Anya. The show has always adopted a traditional definition of the nuclear family unit, which is not particularly exciting, in my opinion, but at least it gives her something to do. Seeing her attempt to cook with her own intense assassin knife work was quite chuckle-worthy. The animation studio, CloverWorks, [s]enslaved[/s] collaborated with some of the most respected animators in the industry to bring the world of Spy x Family's eye-catching sequences. The series features a blend of 2D animation with dynamic camera motions, focusing on keeping the character designs on model while making movements as natural as possible. The intense tennis match in episodes 11 and 12 is an excellent example of these achievements. It also features various camera angles and match cuts, giving the series an energetic and dynamic feel. Even when the comedy is too predictable to generate laughs, it's a fine enough visual spectacle to hold your attention. I should address my biggest issue with the second part, Yor and Loid's stagnant marriage of convenience. Unfortunately, their chemistry has not developed at all. Yor's biggest concern is that Loid has left her for Nightfall, another spy from the same agency newly introduced. She's in love with Loid for his talents as a spy and dashing looks. Loid finally realizes that Yor is suspicious of an affair because old hags gossip about him on the street. Do you know what Loid does? He says, "This would be bad for the mission," not caring about how his actions affect Yor. He is a heartless bastard, and I loathe him. I have more words for him, but they got me suspended on Twitter. So I will hold my tongue (fingers). He treats Yor like Anya's babysitter. There's no love because they're married out of convenience, but twenty-four episodes later and little to no romantic development? Really?! You have a hot wife. Why don't you realize that you are an absolute CUCK? For some reason, people are in love with this mediocre man. His colleague and Anya's friend, a child, are into this slice of wonderbread of a man. I, as a gay man, find him utterly unappealing, which is the only opinion that should matter if we're being completely honest. The story is filled with thrilling action sequences, gripping suspense, and a bit of cuckold teasing for flavor, which I prefer to the incest bait in part 1. The characters are as goofy as ever, and the spy shenanigans strive to be as ridiculous as possible. The animation is top-notch and littered with sakuga. The overall story is a good blend of comedy and heart-warming family dynamics. Spy x Family Part 2 is a good continuation of the series, and fans of the first part will be pleased to get more of the same with a few new additions.

The Forgers are back, and they brought along all their goofy shenanigans with them. Part one of Spy x Family was really good, and it quickly got me attached to the story and characters, and with part two you can pretty much expect the same solid execution. While I dont think the comedic bits hit as much as they did in part one. Seeing the relationship between the family members and how they go on with their daily lives is always going to be enjoyable to watch. Art: 10 Continuing from part one, Spy x Family has some beautiful animation in part 2, and everyone's movementsfeel so fluid in any scene. Then you factor in the fun characters' designs and good backgrounds, it's just so fun to look at. I haven’t even mentioned the music, which is also on par with the animation. I’ve got absolutely no complaints about the art. Characters: 8 The main trio is still as solid as they were during season one, and they are very enjoyable to watch whenever they are on screen, however this season I dont really think any of them went through much development, which is a shame. The good news is, is that this anime continues to produce really good side characters as we got the introductions of Nightfall and Bond who were both great inclusions to the show. Story: 8 I think part two had a really strong first couple of episodes, and a really strong last couple of episodes, as we saw some real plot progression, but during the middle, it did start to feel like it was becoming the Anya show, and while I dont think that's bad because Anya is adorable. It can definitely feel like it's getting a little repetitive. I think overall part 2 was good, but part one was definitely better. At the end of the day though, I would still recommend Spy x family to anyone of any age. I'll give this season 8 Stella’s out of 10.