In recent years, "SPY×FAMILY" has garnered attention as the second big hit Jump title following "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba." The anime adaptation has also been a huge hit, making it the series' current momentum. Furthermore, with the second anime season scheduled for broadcast in 2023, it's safe to say that the series will continue to gain momentum. As such, it's a Jump-esque series that can be enjoyed by any audience, and is currently enjoyed by fans of all ages, regardless of gender or age. As such, it has a large casual following, but because it's so easy to enjoy, many fans may have forgotten what was going on in the series until the announcement of a second anime season was made. Some of you may be thinking, "I watched it because it was popular and I wanted to jump on the bandwagon, but I don't have time to rewatch the first season in preparation for the second season." So, in this article, we'll briefly introduce the first season of the anime for those who have forgotten what was going on! Because this series is garnering worldwide attention, fans who want to keep up with the plot should definitely check it out!
"First, get married and have children."
The story of "SPY×FAMILY" begins when Twilight, a top-tier spy who has completed numerous missions and operated secretly in the political world, receives an order to "first get married and have children" in order to approach Desmond, the leader of the National Unity Party.
Approach Desmond, the Leader of the National Unity Party
As such, the main goal of the story is to contact Desmond, the leader of the National Unity Party. Twilight's actions, such as assuming the name Loyd Forger and posing as a psychiatrist to assemble a fake family, were all part of a serious mission ordered by superiors.
A Daughter of Incredibly Intelligent (?)
Since it would be difficult to have a child by the deadline, Lloyd decided to adopt a child from an orphanage. Since he needed to enroll his child in the same school as Desmond's child in order to gain access to him, he needed to select a child with as high an intelligence as possible. At this time, Lloyd saw Anya, who was able to solve crossword puzzles with ease (in reality, she was using her psychic powers), and saw her as a "girl of incredible intelligence," so he decided to adopt her.
A Show-Off Wife?
After quickly completing his mission to have a child, Lloyd is lucky enough to secure a promise with Yoru, a show-off who doesn't want others to know she's single (but who is actually an assassin working for a secret organization, so being single is inconvenient for her). They agree to behave as a married couple. Getting married and having children is a fairly difficult mission, but he manages to accomplish it with ease.
Get into a Prestigious School!!
After successfully disguising himself as a family member, Lloyd next faced the challenge of getting his daughter, Anya, to attend the prestigious school Desmond's second son attends. Naturally, since it's a school for upper-class children, she had to pass an extremely difficult exam.
Everyday Trial and Error
At first, Lloyd and Yor accepted Anya as a girl with excellent academic ability, but she only used esper skills to solve problems and was not naturally intelligent. As a result, Lloyd and Yor spent their days educating Anya through trial and error.
Catching the Principal's Eye
Despite numerous mistakes on the day of the exam, Anya and her parents, Lloyd and Yor, miraculously appear elegant to the principal, and she successfully passes.
Contacting the Target's Second Son
As originally planned, Anya is able to attend the same prestigious school as Desmond's second son. This is where Anya's school life and Lloyd's mission begin in earnest.
The War on Terror
Shortly after Anya is able to safely attend school, an incident occurs that tests the bond between the three family members. A mysterious terrorist organization suddenly begins its activities, and Lloyd and his friends become embroiled in the conflict. In this episode, Anya's life is put in danger, testing the true bond of the three family members who have been seamlessly functioning as a fake family up until now.
A New Family Member
Though Ikuto faces a difficult situation, the three manage to overcome it safely and their bond grows stronger, like that of a real family. Also in this episode, Bond the dog is welcomed into the family as a new member. Bond himself possesses psychic abilities similar to Anya's, making him a unique member, even though he's just a pet.
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Interactions with Damien? ?
While Anya's life has been full of twists and turns, including being caught up in a terrorist incident, she's finally getting used to school life and is able to interact with a wide range of students, including Damien, which was her original goal.
Saving Damien in Danger
Although she often clashes with Damien, Anya's unique ability to read people's minds sometimes saves him from danger, and they gradually develop a closer relationship. Although Damien is Desmond's son, he seems to have his own thoughts about his father, and he has complicated feelings toward his father, making him a very interesting character to watch.
Fiona Makes Her Appearance
Thus, the Lloyd family begins their full-scale espionage career, but now a new member appears. Lloyd's spy companion, Fiona, codenamed Tobari, begins working at the same hospital as Lloyd to provide support.
Is she in love with Lloyd? ?
Fiona is a spy, and on the surface, she is portrayed as a ruthless character. However, deep down, she has a strong crush on Lloyd and is a very girly character. She is a character who could be called the second heroine of the series, and has gained immense popularity.
Yoru and Fiona
Fiona is not only a ruthless spy working alongside Lloyd, but she's also a rival to Yor, so you can enjoy scenes where she secretly clashes with Yor over Lloyd. Be sure to pay attention to the relationship between these two characters as you watch.
An Unexpected Tennis Episode
With the arrival of Fiona, Lloyd has begun to not only act alone but also in pairs more often. Now, as part of a mission, an unexpected tennis episode unfolds. It's depicted with a fairly authentic feel, so if you're a tennis fan, be sure to check it out.
Uncover the Painting's Secret!
The mission is to obtain the "Lady of the Sun," a painting with a hidden special code, by participating in an underground tennis tournament where the painting can be won as a prize. For this mission, Lloyd and Fiona will disguise themselves and engage in a heated battle in the underground tennis court.
Win the Illegal Underground Tennis Tournament
While tennis scenes aren't the main focus of "SPY×FAMILY," the series puts a lot of effort into their animation, resulting in incredibly dynamic scenes. The episode itself spans two parts, making it a truly impressive piece.
First Contact
Then, towards the end of the story after the tennis tournament, Lloyd finally succeeds in making first contact with his target, Desmond. This is an encounter with a character who could be considered the story's final boss, so be sure to pay close attention to this final scene.
Damien and Desmond
In terms of his relationship with Desmond, the story not only portrays Lloyd's relationship with Desmond, but also Damien's. Therefore, be sure to pay attention not only to Lloyd and Desmond, but also to the complex parent-child relationships between Damien and Desmond.
Summary
What did you think? This article briefly introduced the contents of the first season of the "SPY×FAMILY" anime. Fans looking forward to the second season should definitely review the first season in this article before watching. Also, if you have the time, this series is available on various VOD services, so be sure to rewatch any episodes that caught your eye after reading this article!
