Spy X Family Season 2 Release Date: Time, Total Episodes, Cast, Netflix & Crunchyroll

Spy X Family Season 2 Release Date: Spy x Family is one of the most popular and acclaimed anime series of recent years, based on the manga by Tatsuya Endo. The story follows a spy, an assassin, and a telepathic child who form a fake family for a secret mission, unaware of each other’s true identities.

The first season of the anime, which aired in 2022, was a huge hit among fans and critics alike, earning praise for its comedy, action, and heartwarming moments.

Now, the second season is here, and fans are eager to see more of the hilarious and thrilling adventures of the Forger family. Here is everything you need to know about Spy x Family Season 2.

Spy X Family Season 2 Release Date and Time

Spy x Family Season 2 premiered on October 7, 2023, on TV Tokyo and its affiliate stations in Japan. The second season will have 12 episodes, following the same format as the first season. The episodes will be released weekly on Thursdays at 8:30 AM Pacific Time / 11:30 AM Eastern Time / 4:30 PM British Summer Time. The second season is expected to cover chapters 26 to 50 of the manga, which corresponds to volumes 6 to 10.

Streaming Platforms

Spy x Family Season 2 is available for streaming on Crunchyroll, the leading anime streaming service worldwide. Crunchyroll offers both the original Japanese audio with English subtitles and an English dub for the series. Crunchyroll also has the first season of Spy x Family in its catalog, as well as the manga chapters in its digital library. Crunchyroll is accessible in most regions, except for China and Japan.

Spy x Family Season 2 is also available for streaming on Netflix in Japan only. Netflix Japan offers both the original Japanese audio with Japanese subtitles and an English dub for the series. Netflix Japan also has the first season of Spy x Family in its catalog. Netflix Japan is accessible only to subscribers who are located in Japan or use a VPN service.

Spy x Family Season 2 continues the story of Loid Forger, a spy codenamed Twilight who is tasked with infiltrating the elite Eden Academy and getting close to Donovan Desmond, the leader of a nationalist party that threatens to disrupt the peace between Westalis and Ostania. To do so, he adopts a young girl named Anya, who turns out to be a telepath who can read minds, and marries a woman named Yor Briar, who turns out to be a professional assassin. Neither Loid nor Yor are aware of each other’s true professions, or that Anya knows their secrets. The family also adopts a dog named Bond, who turns out to have precognitive abilities.

The second season will follow the Forger family as they face new challenges and enemies, such as Yor’s brother Yuri, who is a secret agent from Ostania; Damian Desmond, Donovan’s son and Anya’s classmate who has a crush on her; Becky Blackbell, Anya’s rival and friend who is also a spy; and Emile Elman, Loid’s former partner who is now his enemy. The second season will also explore more of the characters’ backgrounds and relationships, such as Loid’s past as an orphan and a spy; Yor’s career as an assassin and her bond with her brother; Anya’s origin as an esper experiment and her desire to be a normal girl; and Bond’s connection to Anya and his role in the mission.

Cast and Crew

Spy x Family Season 2 features the same cast and staff as the first season. The main cast includes:

• Kenjiro Tsuda as Loid Forger / Twilight
• Yukiyo Fujii as Yor Briar / Thorn Princess
• Ayaka Asai as Anya Forger
• Kazuya Nakai as Bond

The supporting cast includes:

• Junichi Suwabe as Yuri Briar
• Yuichiro Umehara as Damian Desmond
• Rie Kugimiya as Becky Blackbell
• Takahiro Sakurai as Emile Elman
• And more

The staff includes:

• Director: Kazuhiro Yoneda
• Series Composition: Taku Kishimoto
• Character Design: Akemi Hayashi
• Music: Yuki Kajiura
• Animation Production: Wit Studio and CloverWorks

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Anime Film

In addition to the second season of Spy x Family, an anime film titled Spy x Family Code: White is also in production. The film will be released on December 23, 2023, in Japan. The film will be an original story that is not based on the manga, but will be supervised by Tatsuya Endo. The film will feature the same cast and staff as the anime series. The plot of the film has not been revealed yet, but it is expected to be a high-stakes mission that will test the Forger family’s bonds and skills.

Manga and Awards

Spy x Family is based on the manga of the same name by Tatsuya Endo, which has been serialized biweekly on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ website and app since March 2019. The manga has 12 volumes as of October 2023, and has over 31 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga series. The manga is licensed in North America by Viz Media, who publishes the chapters digitally on its website and app, as well as in print.

Spy x Family has received numerous awards and accolades for its storytelling, comedy, and artwork. Some of the awards include:

• The 66th Shogakukan Manga Award for Best Shonen Manga
• The 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for New Creator
• The 13th Manga Taisho Award
• The 44th Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shonen Manga
• The Harvey Award for Best Manga
• And more

Conclusion

Spy x Family Season 2 is a must-watch for fans of comedy, action, and espionage. The anime series delivers a perfect balance of humor, suspense, and emotion, with a lovable cast of characters and a captivating plot. Whether you are new to the series or a longtime fan, you will not want to miss the second season of Spy x Family, as well as the upcoming anime film. Spy x Family Season 2 is available for streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix Japan, and the manga is available on Viz Media.