Summary
Spy X Familyhas been running in Shonen Jump+ for over five years, bringing its signature blend of action and comedy to readers worldwide, alongside now two anime seasons and a feature film. Fans appreciate the unique and energetic charm of the series, and how strongly it inhabits Tatsuya Endo’s creative quirks, a sentiment shared by its creator and involved cast. During a behind-the-scenes overview of theSpy X Familyanime, Endo shares the heartfelt anecdotes he experiences while witnessing the series be brought to life for fans worldwide.
TheSpy X Familyanime began airing on July 31, 2025, and viewers were immediately treated toa WIT Studio and CloverWorks collaboration elegant enough to make Henry Henderson blush.The series isacclaimed almost unanimously by critics,featuring expert animation, hit characters like Anya, and a fully realized world expanding on Endo’s vision of a Cold War-inspired Ostanian city of Berlint.
But when asked about his impressions of theSpy X Familyanime, Endo shares similarly heartfelt sentiments from the voice cast and relays his impressions as well.
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Spy X Family’s Creator and Loid Voice Actor React Similarly to the Anime
A Wholesome Response to a Beautiful Finished Product
Tatsuya Endo’s interviews promoting the first cour ofSpy X Familyseason 1 were recently compiled andlocalized by VIZ Media in theSpy X Family: The Official Anime Guide—Mission Report: 220409-0625book. In the book’s final pages, Endo gives his impressions on the first twelve episodes of the anime, as well as a set of questions at the end reflecting on his experiences. When asked about discoveries while observing theSpy X Familyanime, Endo relays an experience felt by Takuya Eguchi, Loid Forger’s voice actor, conveying a simple, emotional response:
Maybe it’s because the anime has both voices and music, but certain scenes from the anime — even ones that are straight from the manga — get me a little emotional. I remember Mr. Eguchi, who plays Loid, told me, “Even though I’m listening to my own voice, when I watch the episodes as a viewer, I still tear up.” I sort of feel the same way.
-Tatsuya Endo, Spy X Family Anime Guide
It makes sense why Endo and Eguchi get emotional about their work on theSpy X Familyanime, as they’re both creators in different realms; they see and hear their voices, experiencing their ambitious rendition but as the audience.That can be a powerful experience for an artist and the ultimate complimentto those working on their adaptation.Manga creators don’t always appreciate everything about their anime adaptations, butSpy X Familyelicits a positive response and endorsement from its creator in many ways.
Spy X Family Anime’s Cast Shows Respect for the Creator’s Work
Atsumi Tanezaki Did Her Research While Preparing for the Role
Part of the fear of getting an anime adaptation for a hit manga series is seeing what changes will occur or whether the creative team won’t respect the original series, a problemSpy X Familydoesn’t have as much.Anya Forger’s voice actor, Atsumi Tanezaki, demonstrates her clear reverencefor obscure or intimate details of the manga, including onomatopoeia used by Endo. It’s a small detail to recognize, but it can reassureSpy X Family’screator that people directly involved with it pay immense attention to his details, especially when realizingAnya’s best moments in the anime.
When I read that scene in the manga, I thought, “I want to actually say the baan sound effect [“ta-da” in the English version] that’s on the page.” I really love the sound effects you use in the manga, especially the dotanko dotanko [“trot trot”] when Bond is running. [laughs] And the sowawa sowawa [“fidget fidget”] when Anya is waiting for Bond, and so on. I thought it would be fun to get a bit of the flavor of the manga pages into the dialogue.
-Atsumi Tanezaki, Spy X Family Anime Guide
This instance is a potent reminder of the minute details that Tanezaki successfully captures straight out of Endo’s manga forSpy X Familywhile turning it into a standout performance for the anime. It’s a major confidence boost for any creator to see anything beyond the simple scripted details being brought to life. InSpy X Family’scase, this attention to detail worked out perfectly, as Anya’s outrageous, boisterous, and hilarious mannerisms are among the most beloved traits of an anime created with love for the original in mind.
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Created by Tatsuya Endo, Spy X Family is an action-adventure comedy anime that follows the misadventures of a found family with unique quirks. The story follows spy Twilight (known as Loid Forger), who, while on assignment, builds a fake family to get closer to his target. Unbeknownst to him, his new family carries their quirks. His wife, Yor, is a kind but deadly assassin, while his daughter, Anya, has telepathic powers - and is the only one who knows their secrets.
