Spy Wars (スパイ
Overview[]
Spy Wars is an ongoing cartoon series that airs in Ostania. The show follows the adventures of Bondman, the top spy in his kingdom. There is also a comic book series and toys based on the show.
Plot[]
In Chapter 1 and Episode 1, Bondman remarks about another character having a silenced pistol and asks if they are some kind of pro. When Loid and Anya walk around Berlint together, Anya gets a Spy Wars poster from a vendor, and it is hung on the wall in the living room of their first apartment.
In Chapter 2 and Episode 2, Bondman mourns the death of his fellow female spy and partner.
Bondman rescues Princess Honey from the League of Evil
In Chapter 6 and Episode 5, Princess Honey is kidnapped by the League of Evil and held captive in a castle. Bondman is tasked to free the castle from the League of Evil and rescue Princess Honey. He infiltrates the castle, defeating an army of villains to reach the princess. With the castle at peace, Princess Honey pledges her love to Bondman. Anya requests to reenact this episode, so the Forgers do it with Franky Franklin and several WISE agents at a rented castle in Münk while adding their own flair to it.
In Chapter 10 and Episode 7, the Spy Wars poster that Loid bought for Anya can be seen hanging on the wall in her bedroom.
Bondman tortured by the League of Evil
In Chapter 11 and Episode 8, Bondman is caught by the League of Evil and tortured by whipping in an interrogation. Bondman refuses to sell out his friends, and the villain remarks his stubbornness. Bondman then appears to free himself and equips his gun, but exclaims that he only has two bullets left and wonders what to do. Later, Anya and Loid read Spy Wars comics at home as they wait for Yuri Briar to arrive, with Anya reading Volume 5 while Loid reads Volume 1.
In Chapter 13 and Episode 9, after Yuri's visit, Loid reads Spy Wars Volume 12 before going to sleep.
In Chapter 16 and Episode 11, Anya watches an episode where someone laments a tragedy to Bondman. Later, when Anya and Loid study idioms, Loid tries to make her remember a line Bondman said in the show's sixteenth episode, which featured a man with sideburns.
Bondman recovers Princess Honey's stomach warmer
In Chapter 23 and Episode 15, Bondman recovers Princess Honey's stomach warmer that was stolen by the League of Evil. Princess Honey expresses her gratitude as the stomach warmer was a gift from her late mother. Anya recalls this episode after the Forgers' new dog performs a similar act, which inspires her to name him Bond after Bondman and his characteristics.
In Short Mission 3 and Episode 21, when Bond apologizes to Anya for tearing up her penguin plush, Loid reminds Anya of a quote Bondman said in the show's eighteenth episode: "Yesterday's enemy is today's friend."
Bondman receives the secret code
In Episode 20, Bondman receives a secret code directing him to a meeting. Inspired by this episode, Anya decides to make her own secret code. After getting Yor to help her write copies of the code, Anya shares it with everyone she knows. The only person to decipher the code is Franky, who mistakes it for a love letter.
In Chapter 35 and Episode 24, Franky looks after Anya and Bond, and the three roleplay as Spy Wars characters together.
In Extra Mission 2 and Episode 26, Anya watches an episode where Bondman is commanded to shadow a target to protect world peace, which later gives her the idea to shadow her parents on their date.
In Chapter 41 and Episode 28, Yuri watches Franklin Perkin bully a group of children playing with a Bondman replica pistol.
Bondman and his many lovers
In Short Mission 7 and Episode 28, Bondman seduces multiple women, including his spy partner, an enemy spy, the daughter of a nuclear weapon developer, and more. Eventually, all the women are enraged by his commitment issues and violently break up with him when he refuses to choose one of them.
In Short Mission 9, Loid, with the help of Franky, produces an "unaired episode" of the cartoon to help Anya with her schoolwork. However, Anya shocks Loid when she expresses her disapproval after watching it.
In Chapter 74, Bondman is one of the things that comes to Anya's mind when Billy Squire asks her what her motivation is.
Sigmund shows Anya the first volume of Spy Wars
In Chapter 92, while studying with her elderly neighbor Sigmund Authen, Anya tells him that she likes the Spy Wars comic books, so he reveals a first edition of the first volume to use as a textbook, which impresses her. In a scene where Bondman talks with Princess Honey, they recite one of his lines in classical language: "Turn and face me, Honey. You can't hide your love from me. I expose people's secrets for a living!" Later, Sigmund reveals that Bondman also wears disguises whenever he attempts infiltrations. Anya later does more tutoring under Sigmund, who continues using the comic books to help her.
In Chapter 94, Bondman escapes from his enemies while skiing down a snowy mountain. After confirming that a rocket base is somewhere on the mountain, Bondman challenges the evildoers to match his skiing skills. While watching this episode, Anya wishes to do the same, prompting the Forgers to take a trip to a ski mountain.
Characters[]
Bondman | |||
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| Debut Manga: Chapter 1 Anime: Episode 1 |
Name Kanji: ボンドマーン Rōmaji: Bondomān |
VA JP: Taisuke Nakano ENG: Aaron Campbell | |
Bondman is the protagonist of Spy Wars and the number one spy in the show. He frequently has to take down enemies from the League of Evil in order to save Princess Honey. He tends to be a womanizer and has many love interests.
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| Princess Honey | |||
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| Debut Manga: Chapter 6 Anime: Episode 5 |
Name Kanji: ハニー Rōmaji: Hanī-hime |
VA JP: Miyu Komaki ENG: Molly Searcy | |
Princess Honey is the princess of the kingdom where Spy Wars takes place. She is frequently saved by Bondman which has caused her to develop feelings for him.
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| Bondman's Commander | |||
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| Debut Manga: Chapter 6 Anime: Episode 5 |
VA JP: Motoki Sakuma ENG: Nazeeh Tarsha | ||
He is Bondman's superior and is responsible for giving him missions.
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| Agent M | |||
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| Debut Manga: Short Mission 7 Anime: Episode 28 |
Name Kanji: エージェントM Rōmaji: Ējento M |
VA JP: Emiri Katou ENG: Sarah Roach | |
Agent M is Bondman's spy partner and one of his many former lovers. Bondman escaped with her from an exploding building, during which she confessed her love for him.
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| Enemy Spy | |||
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| Debut Manga: Short Mission 7 Anime: Episode 28 |
ENG: Hayden Daviau | ||
| An unnamed spy for an enemy country and one of Bondman's many former lovers. Bondman managed to get a peace treaty between their two countries and the two became lovers. | |||
| Gina | |||
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| Debut Manga: Short Mission 7 Anime: Episode 28 |
Name Kanji: ジーナ Rōmaji: Jīna |
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| Gina is one of Bondman's many former lovers. She pleaded with Bondman to stop her scientist father, who was obsessed with developing a nuclear weapon. After Bondman stopped her father, the two became lovers. | |||
| Gina's Father | |||
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| Debut Manga: Short Mission 7 Anime: Episode 28 |
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| The unnamed father of Gina and a scientist obsessed with developing a nuclear weapon. He was stopped by Bondman, who briefly became lovers with his daughter. | |||
Trivia[]
- The show is a parody of the iconic Bondiana franchise. The name of the Spy Wars protagonist also refers to James Bond.
- In Episode 5, the name of the animation director in the featured Spy Wars episode is "Louie Fleming," with his surname being a clear nod to Ian Fleming, the creator of the James Bond franchise.
- Bondman's many lovers from Short Mission 7 and Episode 28 are also a parody of multiple Bond girls.
- The title of the series and its font on several images also parodies that of the Star Wars franchise.
- The character of Princess Honey is an homage to Princess Peach of the Mario franchise, sharing a similar name, design, and role.
- Bondman's Commander's mask resembles the Guy Fawkes mask, which is also known as the Anonymous mask.
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