With the upcoming release of the second season and the release of its first movie in Japanese theaters, the “SPY x FAMILY” franchise is at a moment of extraordinary popularity and acceptance by the public. This is reflected in the enormous amount of copies sold that the original manga currently has. This detail has been in the news recently due to the new personal achievement that the work has reached.
SPY x FAMILY manga is a best seller
This incredible achievement has been covered by various media platforms in Japan, which have been quick to highlight the milestone that “SPY x FAMILY” has reached. According to reports, the series has surpassed the staggering mark of 31 million copies in circulation, a feat that few manga can match. This number encompasses copies of all 11 volumes published by renowned publisher Shueisha to date.
The action-comedy manga “SPY x FAMILY” is a work created by Tatsuya Endo. Its exciting story and captivating illustrations began to see the light in the month of March 2019, through the website Shonen Jump+, owned by the renowned publisher Shueisha.
Since then, this fascinating series has captivated a wide audience and to date, “SPY x FAMILY” has been compiled in a total of 11 volumes, all of them released by Shueisha publishing house, thus consolidating its presence in the manga world.
On April 9 of this year, the anticipated anime adaptation of the hit manga “SPY x FAMILY” made its debut on screen. The series promises an exciting total of 25 episodes that were distributed in two parts. Production is being handled by acclaimed animation studios WIT Studio and CloverWorks, under the meticulous direction of Kazuhiro Furuhashi.
For the English speaking audience, the series is officially and legally available on the Crunchyroll platform. In addition, to ensure a complete experience, Crunchyroll has dubbed the anime into English language.
As previously mentioned, the TV anime SPY x FAMILY will have a second season and an animated movie. The second season is scheduled to premiere in Japan in October of this year, while its film will be released on December 22.
In the animated heart of Berlint, located in Ostania, the exciting story of “SPY x FAMILY” unfolds. In this universe, politics and war intersect in a subtle balance between the neighboring nations of Ostania and Westalis. Peace, always fragile, is constantly threatened by fervent nationalists, corrupt politicians and other actors in the conflict. A renowned spy and master of camouflage known as “Twilight” emerges, whose mission is to carry out risky covert operations in order to shield the children from the horrors of war.
Under the identity of “Loid Forger,” a respected psychiatrist in the city of Berlint, Twilight is on a covert mission: to obtain information about Donovan Desmond, an influential politician who is rarely seen in public. To accomplish this, she recruits Yor Briar, a lonely city hall official, to pose as his wife, and adopts Anya, a curious six-year-old orphan, as her daughter. Thus, his strategy involves enrolling Anya in the prestigious Eden Academy and, hopefully, approaching Desmond without arousing suspicion.
However, family life proves challenging even for someone as skilled as Loid. Both Yor and Anya keep secrets of their own: Yor is a shadowy assassin known as the “Thorn Princess,” while Anya possesses abilities like Esper, allowing her to read people’s minds. Despite the lies that underpin their apparent family harmony, the Forgers discover that their love for each other can overcome any obstacle.
“SPY x FAMILY” immerses us in a captivating world of intrigue, action and complex relationships as the characters struggle to keep their true identities hidden and protect each other amidst an ever-changing political plot. As the Forger family faces unexpected challenges, we will discover the power of the family bond and the surprising connections that can emerge in times of adversity.