“Spy x Family” is one of the most anticipated series of the season, if not the entire year. Its first season was a breath of fresh air, and its second season promises to follow in its footsteps and take it even further, from all that we know so far. However, there were still a few things we didn’t know, such as who would be in charge of the opening for this second season. Not only are we pleasantly surprised by the choice: we are absolutely amazed.
Masaaki Yuasa is in charge of the opening for the second season of SpyxFamily. Yuasa is a cult anime director who has directed series such as Devilman Crybaby, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, and movies like INU-OH or Mind Game, among many others. He is considered one of the most interesting directors in not only Japanese animation but also worldwide, due to his work with proportions in animation, psychedelic backgrounds, and the use of music as a narrative element. All of these aspects are inherited from his early career as an animator in children’s programs.
For the opening of SpyxFamily, a stylistic approach with evident punk and pop art influences has been chosen, combined with a focus on the manga origins of the work and a special emphasis on the movement and anatomy of the characters. The result is an absolutely spectacular minute-and-a-half piece, as adorable as it is fabulous, incorporating references to 1950s American cartoons, English psychedelia, and traditional anime.
If you’re eager to watch SpyxFamily, we regret to inform you that you’ll have to wait just a little bit longer. Specifically, until October 7th. The first season is available on Crunchyroll, and the second season will also be available on the same platform.
