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A review by stormywolf
Spy x Family, Vol. 1 by Tatsuya Endo
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I first heard about this story from my go-to AniTuber, Geoff Thew @ Mother's Basement when the anime was set to air this spring. It sounded cute and funny, with the chance of maybe some heartfelt moments? Who am I kidding‐it was promised to have heartfelt moments, plus some neat spy and assassin action, so I jumped straight in. And I'm glad I did.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, Spy x Family is an absolute treat. If you're looking for something that combines espionage, found family, assassins, humor, Cold-War tensions, super-powers, and eccentric characters all into one story, you'll be hard-pressed to find better than this. So far, I think this manga is appropriate for middle-grade and up, but it's probably safer to recommend it for high school and older, since I don't know if violence or language ramps up later. In case I haven't made it clear, I'm completely hooked and will be continuing to the next few volumes shortly, as well as eagerly anticipating the next installments of the anime in the fall.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, Spy x Family is an absolute treat. If you're looking for something that combines espionage, found family, assassins, humor, Cold-War tensions, super-powers, and eccentric characters all into one story, you'll be hard-pressed to find better than this. So far, I think this manga is appropriate for middle-grade and up, but it's probably safer to recommend it for high school and older, since I don't know if violence or language ramps up later. In case I haven't made it clear, I'm completely hooked and will be continuing to the next few volumes shortly, as well as eagerly anticipating the next installments of the anime in the fall.