Having been hooked since S1, and with such an intriguing cast, SpyxFamily was always set up for success. In this new season, Anya is as adorable as ever, Yor continues to be a sweet and sexy assassin-wife, Loid retains the mantle of perfect man-spy, and Bond is still best boy.
As with most popular shows, mixed in with fast-paced progression and sudden plot twists, there needs to be quieter moments and lulls in the story. This change of tone is seen in season 2.
If I were to describe it metaphorically: if the first season was the plunging exhilaration of going forward on a swing,
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Dec 9, 2023
Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka
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Mixed Feelings Well-written 
Ghibli's latest production attempts to be a thought-provoking, existential commentary on life, dealing with grief, and moving on after loss. Instead, it offers more questions than answers and fumbles it's pacing by drawing out the beginning half with world-building the world we are familiar with instead of the new one that we'd appreciate clearer knowledge about.
The main character does have a resolution with his development, albeit it is easily overlooked due to the his minimal lines and generally monotonous reaction to a lot of events. The relationships between characters are not complex, and were not impactful enough to make me feel a connection to ... 
Nov 4, 2023
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Everyone, we've made it. The finale to a ten year journey that for some, (me included), sparked the fire that led them down an anime rabbit whole, and for the majority of others, changed the anime scape permanently for viewers all over the world. Renown for it's detailed character expression, MAPPA manages to convey all ounce of emotion seemlessly in the heart-wrenching ending. The music, the rendering, the panel shots and the motion all stay true to Isayama's work whilst also offering MAPPA's high quality touch. They never give less than their best, and that's evident in the final episodes. Thank you ... |
