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We don’t need Anya’s psychic abilities to learn about the future ofSpy x Familybecause the hit anime series is confirmed for an all-new second season, slated to arrive this fall. When the series was first released in 2022, no one expectedSpy x Familyto become a successful show. Yet, the dysfunctional and oddball but lovable family of the Forgers has managed to steal hearts and all the attention.
On its release, the anime series was well-received and garnered a substantial fan following, owing to its witty yet charming and adventurous plot, using slice-of-life narratives combined with intense spy action.Spy x FamilySeason 2 will continue the trend as Operation Strix moves ahead. The show’s first season covered about six (of 11) volumes of the original manga, with the second season expected to cover the rest. A spin-off movie of the series,Spy x Family: Code White, was also announced, slated for a December release. Before the second season arrives this October, here’s everything we know aboutSpy x Family Season 2, including the show’s plot, trailer, release date, cast, and characters.
Editor’s Note: This article was updated on October 2.
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When Is ‘Spy x Family’ Season 2 Coming Out?
Following the show’s new season and spin-off film announcement at the Jump Festa 2023 and two promotional poster releases,Spy x FamilySeason 2 is set to premiere on July 27, 2025.
Where Can You Watch ‘Spy x Family’ Season 2?
Crunchyroll distributesSpy x Familyoutside Asia, where you can stream the upcoming season as and when it releases. Like its first season, Spy x Family Season 2 will also be available on Crunchyroll. If you are yet to catch up on this show, the first season is now available on the streamer.
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How Many Episodes Are There in ‘Spy x Family’ Season 2?
Although there is no official update on theSpy x FamilySeason 2 episodes, we can estimate that it will follow the same pattern as the first season, which had 25 episodes divided into two parts, with 12 and 13 episodes, respectively.
Is There a ‘Spy x Family’ Season 2 Trailer?
The officialSpy x FamilySeason 2 trailer was released in December 2022, but it’s more like a teaser than a full-length trailer. The 30-second clip shows brief scenes from what you can expect from the upcoming season of the hit anime. The teaser begins with Loid asking Yor for a date, which could be either him solidifying his cover or he wants to take Yor out on a date, which we will have to find out when the new season arrives. In another glimpse, we see the family getting onboard a giant ship, which would most likely be the next step in Loid’s mission. From whatever is revealed, the second season of Spy x Family appears to be as cute, hilarious, and exciting as the first season, or probably more.
The video also teases the upcoming spin-off movie,Spy x Family: Code White, where Loid is about to take Anya on a weekend adventure.
The first full trailer forSpy x FamilySeason 2 was released on September 24 and offers us a look at the show’s latest arc. Unfortunately, the trailer does not have English subtitles, so you’ll have to rely on the stunning visuals to follow along.
The full trailerSpy x FamilySeason 2 was released on September 28. Crunchyroll revealed the subtitled trailer and it welcomes audiences back into the Forger’s living room for a new mission.
Who Stars in ‘Spy x Family’ Season 2?
The cast will be reprising their roles from Season 1 ofSpy x Family. Returning actors areTakuya Eguchi(Japanese) andAlex Organ(English) as Loid Forger;Atsumi Tanezaki(Japanese) andMegan Shipman(English) as Anya Forger;Saori Hayami(Japanese) andNatalie Van Sistine(English) as Yor Forger;Hana Sato(Japanese) andMacy Anne Johnson(English) as Emile Elman;Kenshô Ono(Japanese) andDallas Reid(English) as Yuri Briar,Yūko Kaida(Japanese) andStephanie Young(English) as Sylvia Sherwood, andNatsumi Fujiwara(Japanese) andNoucky Andriansyah(English) as Damian Desmond.
Who is Making ‘Spy x Family’ Season 2?
TheSpy x Familyanime series is an adaptation of the eponymous manga by Tatsuya Endo, an award-winning Japanese manga artist. Besides, this latest series started in 2019, Endo is best known for previously publishing other manga series likeTistaandBlade of the Moon Princess. Based on his work,Kazuhiro Furuhashi(Dororo) adapted the series for screen for season 1 and is being replaced byIchirō Ōkouchi(Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion)for Season 2. Furuhashi also directed the first season ofSpy x Family,withTakahiro Harada(The Promised Neverland) being added as the director for the series' second season. WIT Studio and CloverWorks are producing the series, with characters designed byKazuaki Shimada(The Promised Neverland) and music produced by[K]NoW_NAME(Dorohedoro).
Are There Any Other ‘Spy x Family’ Projects?
Even before a brand-new season of the hit anime series was announced, theSpy x Family(series) universe had started to expand. This means fans can explore a lot more besides the series. Along with the anime, a guidebook was published in April 2022, serving as a starter guide/intro to the series. TitledAnimation x 1st Mission, the book includes the anime character designs, storyboards, promotional images, interviews, and comments from the cast and crew. It reveals some details of the first two episodes. A second guidebook followed this,Mission Report:220409-0625,released in September 2022, which contains more details of the first 12 episodes of Season 1. The second book also has similar extra features to the first one, including interviews and comments from the singers of the opening and ending credits.
In December 2022, along with the new season announcement, the team also confirmed a spin-off movie of the show, focusing on Anya and Loid. TitledSpy x Family: Code White, it is billed as an original story by Endo who would also be helming the film as well as creating original character designs for the additional characters. The film is slated for a December 2023 release.
And last but not least, a musical adaptation of the manga,Musical Spy x Familypremiered at the Tokyo Imperial Theater in March 2023, followed by a nationwide tour.
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What Is ‘Spy x Family’ Season 2 About?
For those new to this anime series,Spy x Familyis adapted from the eponymous manga byTatsuya Endoand follows an elite spy Twilight, on an undercover mission who creates an elaborate cover to investigate a political leader. He poses as Loid Forger, a psychiatrist, marries Yor, and adopts a daughter, Anya. But Loid/Twilight is unaware that his pretend-wife is a highly skilled assassin who works for his enemy, and his daughter is a telepath. Though Loid and Yor are unaware of each other’s identities, Anya knows everything, thanks to her psychic powers, but chooses to run with it because, let’s admit it, it’s fun and exciting for a little girl. They also adopt a dog named Bond, with precognitive abilities. The first season ofSpy x Family, released in two parts, sees Twilight trying to bring his family together and play the role of a perfect father and husband while also handling his spy missions. Despite their secrets, the oddball trio strives to stick together.
The second season ofSpy x Familywill see the Forgers on a new adventure and Loid navigating the next steps in his mission. Season 2 is said to be based on the Cruise Adventure arc from the manga, which focuses on the family going on a luxury cruise vacation. According to the manga, Yor must protect her so-called family from some hitmen. There’s also a new angle to Loid and Yor’s chemistry, as revealed in the trailer, where there might be scope for romance between the two.
