Spy x Family season 2 premiere: Yor and Loid's Romantic Date Unleashes Unforeseen Chaos with Anya's Heroic Intervention!

The first episode of season 2 of Spy x Family aired on October 7, 2023, sparking new conversations about the anime after being absent for a while. Despite fans previously expressing their dissatisfaction with the manga content skipped in season 1, they were pleasantly surprised by episode 1 of season 2, as it adapted one of the omitted chapters from the manga.

In episode 1 of Spy x Family season 2, viewers were treated to the highly anticipated "Extra Mission 2" chapter, which features Yor and Loid going on a date.

Spy x Family season 2 has only released one episode so far. North American fans can watch it on Crunchyroll, while Asian fans can catch it on Muse Asia's YouTube channel. Please note that this article contains spoilers for episode 1 of Spy x Family season 2.

Spy x Family season 2 episode 1 highlights

Contrary to the expectations of many Spy x Family fans, season 2 episode 1 does not continue directly from the conclusion of season 1. It instead begins by narrating the story of how Loid, Yor, and Anya became a family, along with the main plot of averting a war between Ostania and Westalis.

The episode then proceeds with Yor completing an assassination assignment, targeting the individuals affiliated with an organization called Red Circus. During the mission, Yor sustains a gunshot wound, albeit not severe.

Loid notices Yor's cranky demeanor, possibly due to her bullet wound. Misinterpreting her expression as anger, he seizes the opportunity to invite her out on a date.

Loid comes up with approximately 862 plans to maintain the facade of his counterfeit family and to ensure the success of his mission. However, thanks to Yor's suggestion to take a walk during their date, only 62 of these plans remain intact. This episode is characteristic of the usual pattern where minor incidents eventually spiral into chaos.

Towards the conclusion of their date, Yor and Loid make their way into a restaurant while being trailed by Anya and Franky. Despite Anya and Franky's attempts to enter the restaurant, they are turned away due to the establishment's dress code.

Anya Forger (Image courtesy of WIT and CloverWorks) discovers, as she exits the restaurant, that Yor had inadvertently overlooked a survivor from the Red Circus faction during her covert assignment to eliminate them.

After escaping a dangerous encounter with Yor, the survivor had forsaken a life of crime. However, their harrowing ordeal ignited a desire for revenge. In an effort to exact vengeance, the survivor devises a cunning plan: substituting poison for wine, they hope to end Yor's life and alleviate the pain inflicted by her bullet wound.

Driven by their intentions, the survivor, now a member of The Red Circus, seeks to cause widespread destruction by fashioning an explosive device using ordinary household items. Yet, their nefarious scheme is abruptly thwarted by Anya. With exceptional mental prowess, she cleverly creates a miniature bomb simply by extracting the necessary instructions from the mind of the misguided Red Circus member.

What to expect next?

While Spy x Family managed to incorporate a humor-filled and lighthearted chapter from the manga that was previously overlooked in the initial season, rest assured that the forthcoming episodes will resume the narrative from the conclusion of Spy x Family season 1. These initial installments will delve into Damian Desmond's personality, showcasing his challenges in seeking his father's endorsement.

The Spy x Family anime received numerous positive reviews, but many fans expressed disappointment due to the lack of exploration into Yor's career as an assassin. However, the upcoming second season of Spy x Family will undoubtedly delve into Yor's assassin background, while also uncovering details about "The Garden" and the enigmatic "Shopkeeper" referenced by Yor.