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Jun 3, 2024
The interesting thing about this show is that I get incredibly annoyed whenever people call it a Spy x Family rip-off, while I also wonder if this show would have ever seen the light of day had it not been for Spy x Family. Clearly, stories about found family are doing rather well right now and this show has a lot of beautiful found family moments
The characters are all endearing. On first glance, you look at our two male leads and you might think 'eh, I have seen this before. One of them is a badass straight arrow, the other is the funny goof with
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a heart of gold. Thank goodness that Rei and Kazuki are a lot more than meets the eye, with both of them coming across as rather realistic depictions of guys in their late 20s.... aside from the whole hitman gig. And something that some people in their late 20s tend to think of is starting a family. Luckily, through circumstance, our two charming leads come across the four-year-old Miri, who happens to have a vacancy for two father figures in her life. What follows is an endearing story in which the two men learn what it means to be part of a loving family and provide a safe and happy home for your kid.
This show nails the parenting aspect. Throughout the 12 episodes, it deals with a lot of situations I can see a young family deal with: fights over who does what in the household, worrying over forgetting to pack your child's lunch, and getting too obsessed over what your kid should wear to daycare. These guys are killers, they know what to do in a fight, but this is all new stuff for them, and with each challenge they overcome, they form a stronger family bond. It is all very heartwarming. Both of the main characters learn to love and care for Miri at their own pace and it all feels very natural.
The only critique I have for this show is that it is just a little too short. They only have so much time and a majority was (wisely) spent focusing on the family aspect of the show. This does unfortunately mean that we don't get to see as much hitman stuff as I'd liked to see. I didn't want to see Miri being put in danger or anything, but I would have preferred some more moments that focused on the struggle of combining parenting and having a job as a hitman. More hitman scenes also could have helped delve a little bit deeper into one of the main character's backstories and give the audience a chance to get acquainted with the main antagonist of the show.
However, if my only point of criticism is that I wanted more of the show, I guess one can see that as a sign that the creators were doing something right. If you are looking for a fun show that blends family life with some good action scenes here and there, then I can fully recommend this show.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Apr 30, 2024
If you liked the first two seasons of Spy x Family so far, then I can very much recommend Code White. This movie essentially is a prolonged episode of the show. The best thing about a Spy x Family story having a longer runningtime is that each member of the Forger family is given their chance to shine, with no one really feeling left out or benched by the end of it. The shenanigans we see then get in are familiar to a returning audience, but non the less still very entertaining.
The plot can be a little messy and disjointed from time to time, with
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the general objective of main characters mission kinda changing a bit too rapidly. The villain also feels a little undercooked, for I still actually have no clue what his plan was other than getting his hands on the MacGuffin. But all that aside, this film offers us beautiful action scenes, some of the most hilarious Anya moments in the series so far (apparently even the lowest forms of humor can be turned into art when the right animators are put in charge) and some pretty sweet bonding moments for the family. Part of me wished those bonding moments could have gone a little bit further, especially because of the incident that sets the entire film's plot in motion, but perhaps it would be best to save that for a future installment of Spy x Family.
All and all, this was a fun watch and I would certainly recommend it
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Mar 5, 2024
If I had to describe this anime in one word, it would be 'charming', with an incredibly thick and posh British accent.
It is in the protagonist that the strength of this show lies. Catarina Claes is charismatic, dense, incredibly kind, and imbued with a lot of prior knowledge of the world and its characters, traits come in quite handy in her attempts to survive her inevitable fate. It is lovely to see how she uses her extensive knowledge of the supporting characters to help them deal with their mistakes, drastically changing their lives for the better and winning over their hearts.
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of the show is alright. Catarina has a pretty clear goal of not wanting to die and it is rather fun to see her often completely misunderstand which of her actions actually will and actually won't contribute to her achieving this goal. To add some more tension to this generally laid-back story, a villain is introduced in the third act, which wasn't a bad idea persé, but I must say that they did execute this generally poorly. Let's just say they kinda fumble it due to a poor buildup and poor motivations for the third-act villain.
The supporting cast itself is a fun bunch, all with distinct traits and decently thought-out personalities. The only problem I have with them is that we never really get to see them interact with one another unless Catarina is involved. It seems like their lives kinda come to a bit of a standstill whenever the protagonist is not around for them to gawk at, which I do think is a missed opportunity. Perhaps this is a common staple of a Harem anime. Truth be told, this is a subgenre I am not really familiar with, so perhaps my expectations are a tat unreasonable. I do hope that the supporting cast will interact a bit more with one another in the second season of the series.
As for the humor (this show is a comedy after all), it is rather tame. The show lacks the high energy and over-the-top reactions (at least, in the dub that is) that one would often find in other comedic anime. That being said, the aforementioned denseness of the main character does lead to a couple laugh-out-loud moments. Two jokes regarding gardening equipment did have me rolling on the floor with laughter.
To conclude, the show has some problems with its third act and could spice things up a bit more when it comes to interaction between its supporting cast. This, however, is balanced out with a charming cast of characters, a good premise, and some pretty decent humor. If you're looking for a decent romance show, I'd say you should give it a try
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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