Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I’m happy to announce that we’re checking back in on the Forger family, as we explore their first full-length cinematic adventure. Spy x Family is pretty ideally positioned for these sorts of original tie-in films; the manga itself is mostly episodic and gag-based, balancing comic spy shenanigans, warm slice of life vignettes, and the occasional longer excursion into a major mission by Loid or Yor. Aside from the steady deepening of the family’s bonds, there’s no real continuity for such a film to exist outside of, and every reason to expect a focused, independent tale might capture the franchise at its peaks.
Outside of the immediate, obvious pleasures of seeing this family be their ridiculous selves, Spy x Family is lent further allure through that consistent lurking pitch of the Forgers working in concert, their diverse talents aligning to take down some grand, implacable obstacle. Tatsuya Endo wields this hook judiciously, maintaining its status as lure by ensuring we never take it for granted – in fact, so far we’ve only seen it realized twice, during the bomb scare and then again during the cruise. I’m guessing we’re about to witness our third pan-Forger venture, and with Code Geass scribe Ichiro Okouchi handling the script, I have every confidence it will be an energetic and charmingly stupid venture. Let’s get to it!