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When Tatsuya Endo first released theSpy x Familymanga, fans were convinced that it was a wholesome story with elements of action and comedy to make it the perfect slice-of-life narrative. This impression about the manga continued for some time until the real issues of the storyline were addressed, which instantly changed how fans looked at the series.
It immediately went from slice-of-life to thriller and from thriller to a dark tone with supernatural elements. And while it was still enjoyable, it proved to be the most unexpected twist fans could have hoped for. This twist was majorly the result of the different backstories of the characters that Endo placed in theSpy x Familynarrative.
While these backstories explained the actions of the characters and, in some ways, justified them, they also changed the entire style of the series, making it much more bleak and heartbreaking as compared to the original comedic and slice-of-life tone. Hopefully, Endo will end it all with a happy ending to make theSpy x Familygo back to its original roots.
The instant tone shift ofSpy x Family
Spy x Familywas one of the rare stories that managed to combine comedy and action with the addition of everyday life moments thatmade the series quite wholesome. It was a big change to the shonen anime and manga industry, which was majorly focused on mythical, dark, and fantastical narratives likeChainsaw ManandJujutsu Kaisen.
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This was one of the main reasons whySpy x Familybecame so popular and managed to create such a huge fanbase. While there were small additions of supernatural elements like mind reading (Anya’s abilities) and precognition (Bond’s abilities), they only added to the humorous and battle-focused moments from the series.
However, the core of the story was based on a Cold War, which always hinted at the shift in the tone sooner or later. And as the story progressed,Tatsuya Endoslowly started adding darker plots that would draw parallels with the themes of war inSpy x Family. This resulted in the narrative becoming more depressing and emotional.
The backstories added more darkness inSpy x Family
It is safe to assume that Endowas always going to changethe tone ofSpy x Family’snarrative, but the method that he chose made it even more heartbreaking. The mangaka decided to add darker themes by portraying them through the backstories of majorSpy x Familycharacters like Anya Forger, Yor Forger, and Loid Forger.
Their significance as the main characters of the series made their backstories more impactful, and the sad moments from them left a dark impression on fans. However, Endo has only disclosed fragments of their past, which means that the narrative is only going to be even bleaker, and fans will have to be ready for it no matter what.
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Nonetheless, the popularity and fame thatSpy x Familyhas earned over the years is proof that even if Endo adds a dark tone to the story, fans will still like it. The emotional connection that the fanbase has developed with the main characters is much more powerful than the darkness that is hinted at in the future ofSpy x Family.
Spy x Familymanga is available to read on Viz Media.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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