The film "SPY×FAMILY" has been garnering attention with its December 2023 release date. Did you do any research beforehand when the film was announced? As soon as the information about the film was released, I read every article I could find, and for a while after the announcement, there was a lot of confusion. In particular, there was a lot of speculation that the film would depict the "Luxury Cruise Ship Arc" from the original manga. While we now know that the film is an original story and not depicted in the original manga, at the time, I'm sure many fans believed this information. The "Luxury Cruise Ship Arc" is a very important episode in "SPY×FAMILY," and many fans probably thought it would be reasonable for it to be depicted in the film. The more rumors spread, the more important this "Luxury Cruise Ship Arc" must be. So, in this article, I'd like to introduce the content of the "Luxury Cruise Ship Arc," which became a hot topic along with the announcement of the film's production! This is a crucial episode that will likely be depicted in Season 2, so be sure to check it out!
Protect the Mafia!
The "Luxury Cruise Ship Arc" begins with Yor receiving a request from higher-ups to escort a certain individual. This certain individual is a very important member of the mafia, and this request shows just how much trust Yor has earned from the higher-ups.
Orca Gretscher and her son go into exile
Orca Gretscher is the mafia member being escorted by Yoru. She not only goes into exile herself, but also brings her precious only son with her. She has a family to protect, and for their safety, she has decided to go into exile.
Escort on a Luxury Cruise Ship
And as the title "Luxury Cruise Ship Arc" suggests, Yoru's covert mission to escort Orca and Gretscher is a luxury cruise ship. Because the cruise ship is surrounded by water on all sides, even if there are assassins on board, they cannot escape completely. This mission is undoubtedly much more difficult than a regular escort mission.
The real job begins! Abandon your fake family and go solo!
In any case, this shouldn't be such a difficult mission for Yor, who has been a highly skilled assassin for a long time. Having completed many similar missions in the past, Yor has, as always, abandoned the false facade of being a family with Lloyd and Anya and begun working independently as an assassin.
Unexpectedly, Lloyd and Anya Join Us
Since this is Yoru's solo mission episode, many may have thought that Lloyd and Anya wouldn't appear. However, in the Cruise Ship arc, not only will Yoru be on a solo mission, but Lloyd and Anya, who happened to win a tour on the same cruise ship, will also be aboard.
A cruise ship filled with assassins!
Naturally, the luxury cruise ship was full of assassins targeting the Gletchers. Surrounded by ocean on all sides, a nighttime battle to protect the lives of the father and son from countless assassins began.
Looking forward to Yoru's performance
The assassin uses every trick in the book to kill the Gletschers, sometimes disguising himself as a chef or someone close to them. It'll be exciting to see how Yoru performs not only in the pure combat, but also in the thrilling situation of not knowing who the assassin is.
Anya's abilities shine
In situations like these, where it's unclear who the enemy is, Anya's ability to read their opponents' minds proves extremely useful. While the most noteworthy character this time around is undoubtedly Yoru, who actually protects the lives of a parent and child, we also want to keep an eye on Anya, who uses her esper skills to great effect at every opportunity.
A bomb hits the ship!
On a luxury cruise ship, Yoru protects a mother and child from various assassins, but Lloyd, who is also aboard the same cruise ship, also plays an important role. Midway through the story, it is revealed that a cornered assassin has planted a bomb on the ship's hull. Sensing this critical situation, Lloyd and Anya rush to retrieve the bomb planted on the ship.
Lloyd's Action
This is where Lloyd's information-gathering and deductive skills as a spy come into play. Armed with only a few clues, he races around the ship to find the bomb planted at the bottom within the time limit.
Watch Anya and Lloyd's teamwork!
Naturally, Anya also races to find the bomb hidden at the bottom of the ship. Using her own esper abilities, Anya cooperates with Yoru's efforts while also contributing to Lloyd's. Thanks to the efforts of Lloyd and Anya, the bomb hidden at the bottom of the ship is safely recovered and thrown into the sea before it explodes. If the bomb had exploded, the lives of the assassins targeting the mother and child would have been lost, too. This demonstrates the inhumanity of the enemy, who disregards the lives of their allies, and their strong determination to eliminate their target at all costs.
Yoru, in an unexpected pinch!
Meanwhile, Yoru has managed to protect the lives of mother and child from various assassins. However, in the second half of the Cruise Ship Arc, Yoru finds herself in a pinch. Her superior, a fellow worker, is injured, forcing her to fight a vast number of enemies alone.
Revolving Lamp
Surrounded by a large number of assassins and nearly losing his life, Yor witnesses a revolving lamp flash through his mind in the middle of the battle. The flash of light reveals his desire to continue living a peaceful life with his younger brother, which explains why he chose to become an assassin. This is one of the few scenes that gives us a glimpse into Yor's inner thoughts, which are rarely portrayed in depth, so be sure to check it out.
A Narrow Escape
During the Cruise Ship Arc, the battles were so intense that some fans were worried that Yoru might die. However, she somehow managed to survive the battle.
Continuing to Fight for Peaceful Days
Throughout the story, Yor, who was tormented by the question "Why do I fight?" while fulfilling his job as an assassin, where death could come at any time, finds his own reason for fighting through this battle. Just as he chose the path of an assassin in the hope of living peaceful days with his brother, he realizes that he must continue fighting in order to continue living peaceful days with Lloyd and Anya.
Safely Escape the Parent and Child
Despite these various dangers, Yor successfully completed his mission and helped the Gletscher family escape.
The Nature of Family
During the parent-child escape scene, Orca mentions Yoru's family, touching on the film's theme of "the nature of family." Yoru, who chose to have a fake family for her mission, will face Lloyd and Anya in the future. This is a very important clue, so be sure to pay close attention to this sentiment.
Why the Cruise Ship Arc is Important
The above is a brief summary of the Cruise Ship Arc, but it is an extremely important episode in the series. That's why some fans have been asking if the Cruise Ship Arc will be made into a feature film. From here, we'll explain why the Cruise Ship Arc is such an important episode in the series.
Intertwined with the theme of this work
One reason is that throughout this episode, Yor's answer to the question she asks herself, "Why do I continue to fight as an assassin?" is revealed. As the title "Family" suggests, this work also explores the theme of family.
An answer to Yor's conflict
That's why we need to delve deeper into the questions of why Yor, a member of that fake family, needed to create a fake family and why he needed to continue working as an assassin. This episode provides some answers.
Raising the Question: "Can They Become a True Family?"
The Cruise Ship Arc in particular depicts the unique situation in which Yoru and Lloyd, both professionals, find themselves in the same space. This raises the question in readers as to whether these two people in unique positions can truly become a family.
Summary
What did you think? This was a brief introduction to the Cruise Ship Arc in "SPY×FAMILY." Unfortunately, this episode is unlikely to be featured in a movie, but there is a good chance that it will be featured prominently in the second season of the anime, so if you're a fan and have become interested in the Cruise Ship Arc after reading this article, be sure to check out the second season of the anime.
