North American Premiere of Spy x Family Anime Film Scheduled for 2024
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment team up to announce the highly anticipated international release of the Spy x Family anime film in North America in 2024 Fans worldwide can now look forward to the thrilling adventures of this spy-themed blockbuster
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment jointly announced on Monday, November 6, 2023, that the highly anticipated Spy x Family anime film will be released in North America in 2024. In addition to securing the rights for North America, the two companies have also acquired select global theatrical rights. While only the North American release date has been confirmed as of now, it is worth mentioning that the film will be available for streaming in North America with both an English dub and the original Japanese audio accompanied by English subtitles. Furthermore, the companies expressed their intention to screen the film in various regions worldwide, including Latin America, Australia/New Zealand, and a number of European territories such as Austria, the Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, the Nordics, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland.
The Spy x Family anime film is scheduled to debut in Japan on Friday, December 22, 2023. According to reports, the film will feature an original story created by Tatsuya Endo, the manga creator. WIT Studios and CloverWorks, known for their work on the television anime adaptation, will also be handling the animation for the upcoming film.
Spy x Family anime film confirms international releases in latest announcement from Crunchyroll, Sony
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The Spy x Family anime film is scheduled to release in Japanese theaters on Friday, December 22, 2023, followed by an international release in 2024. Tatsuya Endo is the creator and character designer for the film, overseeing its production. WIT Studios and CloverWorks will handle the animation, with Takashi Katagiri directing. Ichiro Okouchi is the scriptwriter, Kazuaki Shimada is the character designer, and Kana Ishida is the sub-character designer. Kyoji Asano serves as the chief animation director and has also created a key visual for the film. Kazuhiro Furuhashi is the animation supervisor, [K]NoW_NAME is the music producer, and Shoji Hata is the sound director.
The film has recently unveiled its new cast, with Tomoya Nakamura taking on the role of Dmitri, Kento Kaku portraying Luka, Banjou Ginga as Snijder, and Shunsuke Takeuchi bringing Type F to life. Joining them are the returning cast members from the mainline television anime series, including Atsumi Tanezaki as Anya Forger, Saori Hayama as Yor Forger, Takuya Eguchi as Loid Forger/Twilight, and Kenichiro Matsuda as Bond Forger. Crunchyroll has given a brief description of the anticipated film.
"Loid and Yor, posing as a flawless family, conceal their true identities as a spy and an assassin. Their adopted daughter Anya, gifted with telepathic abilities, holds knowledge of their thrilling secrets unbeknownst to them. However, during a supposedly innocent weekend winter retreat, Loid's mission, Operation Strix, faces obstacles when Anya inadvertently becomes entangled, setting off a chain of events that jeopardize global harmony! Stay updated on the latest developments in anime, manga, film, and live-action throughout the year 2023."
Editor's P/S
As a passionate fan of the Spy x Family anime series, I am thrilled to hear about the upcoming North American release of the anime film in 2024. The series has captivated audiences with its heartwarming and humorous portrayal of an unconventional family, and I can't wait to see what the film has in store.
The announcement of the film's release in multiple regions, including Latin America, Australia/New Zealand, and several European territories, is also exciting. It demonstrates the growing popularity of the series and the demand for more content from fans around the world. The fact that the film will be available with both an English dub and the original Japanese audio with English subtitles is also a great move, as it allows fans to enjoy the film in their preferred language.
Overall, I am incredibly excited about the upcoming Spy x Family anime film and can't wait to experience the thrilling adventures of the Forger family on the big screen. The film's release in 2024 gives fans plenty of time to catch up on the series or re-watch their favorite episodes in anticipation of the film's release. I am confident that the film will be a huge success and will continue to expand the fan base of this beloved series.
