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142. Spy x Family
https://myanimelist.net/anime/50265/Spy_x_Family
Spring 2022 (12 episodes)
My Score: 5/10, MAL Score: 8.77/10
Best Character: Anya Forger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_rWZK_8vUY

Premise: In order to preserve a tenuous peace between East and West, top spy Twilight is given a tough mission to create a fake family. As Loid Forger, he unwittingly adopts a mindreader, Anya, and marries an assassin, Yor.

The Good: I obviously don't adore Spy x Family like most people did, but I still enjoyed a lot about it. The premise is a fun idea for a comedy, and each of the main characters add to the dynamic. Anya was easily my favorite for being cute and having amazing facial expressions whenever she hears something crazy from someone's thoughts. She's also the one who knows everyone's secrets, though she's too young to comprehend the magnitude of most of it. Her attempts to help the spy mission and do her best at school are adorable. Loid and Yor have their own quirks and zany situations too, but for me they mostly facilitated Anya's great moments.

The Bad: I don't dislike SxF, but I do feel it wastes its potential in some ways. After one season, Yor being an assassin hasn't been used for much. It's telling that I'm still not sure which side she's loyal to. The setting also feels inconsistent. In one episode they're able to call upon hundreds of agents for an over-the-top adventure, then a few episodes later Loid is overworked because he's apparently the only spy they have. I dunno, the overall tone of the show just didn't resonate with me I guess.

Overall: Spy x Family is a lot of fun, especially whenever it's focusing on Anya. I also enjoy the sweet moments of this fake family, who came together for selfish reasons, starting to truly care about each other. Some of the humor didn't work for me and I'd prefer a more consistent setting, but it's still an enjoyable anime. I just hope the future season reach me the way SxF has already reached so many other people.