Lily reviewed Spy x Family, Vol. 1 by Tatsuya Endo (タツヤ エンドウ)
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4 stars
I've been avoiding this manga for years. Due to SpyxFamily's popularity, I was afraid I wouldn't like it. However, after finally giving it a chance, I was pleasantly surprised by its unique storyline and captivating characters. It's now one of my favorite series.
The synopsis reveals that all the main characters are exciting and interact in interesting ways. Twilight is a mysterious perfectionist whose skills are so good that no one knows who he actually is. Yor is brilliant, strong, and highly talented, but she tends to be awkward and shy. Anya is the cutest, most outgoing, and kind telepath you will ever meet.
The story plays with well-known tropes, like the fake dating trope, but turns it into a phony family trope. It gets even better when you remember this is an action sci-fi manga full of quality dialogue and good comedic timing. Having three main characters - one …
I've been avoiding this manga for years. Due to SpyxFamily's popularity, I was afraid I wouldn't like it. However, after finally giving it a chance, I was pleasantly surprised by its unique storyline and captivating characters. It's now one of my favorite series.
The synopsis reveals that all the main characters are exciting and interact in interesting ways. Twilight is a mysterious perfectionist whose skills are so good that no one knows who he actually is. Yor is brilliant, strong, and highly talented, but she tends to be awkward and shy. Anya is the cutest, most outgoing, and kind telepath you will ever meet.
The story plays with well-known tropes, like the fake dating trope, but turns it into a phony family trope. It gets even better when you remember this is an action sci-fi manga full of quality dialogue and good comedic timing. Having three main characters - one a spy, one an assassin, and one a telepathic child - makes everything much more enjoyable. Any situation they're in together is way more interesting.
With each chapter, I found myself becoming more and more intrigued and curious about this borderline-dystopian world. In this issue, you only know what you need to know, and a lot remains mysterious, which is smart since this is only the first issue. As for the main characters, you get snippets of their past and who they are, enough to intrigue you but not enough to spoil any significant epic reveals!
Overall, this manga promises an exciting and engaging read, filled with intriguing characters and a captivating storyline.