SPY x FAMILY (スパイファミリー, Supai Famirī?) is a manga created by Tatsuya Endo and it is currently serialized in Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+.
The first chapter of SPY x FAMILY was published digitally on March 25, 2019.[1] Viz Media licensed the English serialization of SPY x FAMILY in Shonen Jump on September 19, 2019.[2]
History[]
Before making SPY x FAMILY, Tatsuya Endo published three one-shots for Jump Square: Rengoku no Ashe, Ishi ni Usubeni, Tetsu ni Hoshi, and I SPY. Endo's editor Shihei Lin noted that SPY x FAMILY takes on the strengths of these titles. Lin said that reception from the editorial department was so good that its serialization was practically decided before the actual meeting.[3]
The initial draft was given a working title of "Spy Family" written in Japanese characters before they decided to put the name in English characters with a cross between the words, inspired by the manga series HUNTER x HUNTER.
The concept of the volumes' cover art began when Endo thought about using retro items like mid-century furniture on the covers to reinforce the series' time period. He then came up with the idea to have the cast sit in famous designer chairs and to place items under or behind the chairs that the seated character would be hiding.[4]
On September 19, 2019, Viz Media announced that starting September 22, 2019, they would be officially be translating the series to English and release it in Viz's Shonen Jump. Viz Media announced the release of translated physical volumes for Summer 2020.
On June 4, 2021, the first 3 volumes of the digitally colored version of the manga were released in Japan. Volumes 4 to 6 were released on November 4, 2021. On March 3, 2022, a set containing the first 3 volumes as well as a bookmark for each volume's cover character was released in Japan.
Plot[]
The master spy codenamed "Twilight" has spent his days on undercover missions, all for the dream of a better world. But one day, he receives a particularly difficult new order from command. For his mission, he must form a temporary family and start a new life?!
Chapters and Volumes[]
- Main article: Chapters and Volumes
Adaptations[]
Anime[]
On November 1, 2021, Season 1 of the anime adaptation was announced and premiered on April 9, 2022. On December 18, 2022, Season 2 and a movie was announced for 2023. Season 2 premiered on October 7, 2023. The movie, SPY x FAMILY CODE: White, premiered on December 22, 2023. On June 9, 2024, Season 3 was announced to be in production.
- Main article: SPY x FAMILY (anime)
Musical[]
On May 1, 2022, a musical adaptation of SPY x FAMILY was announced and toured around Japan from March 8 to May 21, 2023.
- Main article: Musical SPY x FAMILY
Novelization[]
Since May 26, 2023, a series of novelization adaptations written by Hitomi Wada have been released.
- Main article: SPY x FAMILY Manga Novelization 1: Temporary Family
- Main article: SPY x FAMILY Manga Novelization 2: Admission! The Prestigious Eden Academy
- Main article: SPY x FAMILY Manga Novelization 3: The Mysterious Dog and the Bombing Incident
Books[]
- Main article: SPY x FAMILY: Family Portrait
- Main article: SPY x FAMILY Official Fanbook: EYES ONLY
Events[]
- Main article: Manga Collaborations
Exhibition[]
On April 3, 2023, an exhibition of the SPY x FAMILY manga was announced and is currently touring around Japan since July 20, 2023.
- Main article: SPY x FAMILY Exhibition
Gallery[]
Volume Covers[]
Release Date: July 4, 2019
Release Date: October 4, 2019
Release Date: January 4, 2020
Release Date: May 13, 2020
Release Date: September 4, 2020
Release Date: December 28, 2020
Release Date: June 4, 2021
Release Date: November 4, 2021
Release Date: April 4, 2022
Release Date: October 4, 2022
Release Date: April 4, 2023
Release Date: October 4, 2023
Release Date: March 4, 2024
Release Date: September 4, 2024
Release Date: June 2, 2020
Release Date: September 2, 2020
Release Date: December 1, 2020
Release Date: March 2, 2021
Release Date: June 8, 2021
Release Date: October 5, 2021
Release Date: April 5, 2022
Release Date: September 20, 2022
Release Date: March 21, 2023
Release Date: October 17, 2023
Release Date: March 19, 2024
Release Date: August 6, 2024
Release Date: January 14, 2025
Japanese Volume Set[]
Jump+ Covers[]
Appearances in other media[]
- In Chapter 7 of Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!, the Forgers make an appearance as part of a character roster in a game called Smash +, which is a parody of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate that uses characters from Shonen Jump +.
- In Chapter 129 of Dandadan, SPY x FAMILY is mentioned by one of the characters in a conversation about infiltration.
Promotional Videos[]
Jump + Promos
Reception[]
As of September 4, 2024, the series has sold over 36 million copies.[5]
Interviews[]
- Main article: Interviews
Awards and Nominations[]
Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Awards 2019 Web Category Winner[]
- The Spy x Family manga won the 2019 "Tsugi ni Kuru Manga" (Next-Generation Manga) Award for Web Category.[6]
Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2020 First Place Ranking for Male Readers[]
- The Spy x Family manga won first place on Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga Is Amazing!) 2020 ranking for male readers.[7]
Da Vinci 22nd Annual Book of the Year 2022[]
- The Spy x Family manga won first place on Da Vinci 22nd Annual Book of the Year 2022 ranking.[8]
52nd Japan Cartoonists Association Award Comic Division[]
- The Spy x Family manga won the Grand Prize in the Comic Division of the 52nd Japan Cartoonists Association Award in 2023.[9]
References[]
- ↑ Shueisha's Manga Plus Adds 2 New Manga in English
- ↑ Viz Adds Tatsuya Endō's Spy x Family Manga
- ↑ The Making of a Jump Manga! Vol. 7: SPY x FAMILY
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Official Fanbook: EYES ONLY (p. 223).
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY 36 Million Copies - Shihei Lin Twitter Post
- ↑ Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Awards 2019
- ↑ Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2020 Rankings
- ↑ Da Vinci 22nd Annual Book of the Year 2022
- ↑ 52nd Japan Cartoonists Association Award 2023