If you liked the first 12 episodes of Spy x Family, you're in luck because this is more of the same. You're essentially getting the same show with a few new add-ons. Part 2 continues to follow the adventures of a spy, Loid Forger, his wife and assassin, Yor, and their psychic daughter Anya. This new season adds on their pet dog, Bond, as they attempt to pass off as an average family while hiding their true identities.

Meanwhile, Anya frequently must use her wits to get her parents out of trouble, whether in physical danger or with marital problems. This time, with the help of her fluffy clairvoyant dog. Her struggles to win the affection of her pretentious classmate Damian and earn passing grades are the focus of her subplot this season. So, more of the same as part 1. Yor's central conflict is becoming a trad-wife, aka learning to cook and care more for Anya. The show has always adopted a traditional definition of the nuclear family unit, which is not particularly exciting, in my opinion, but at least it gives her something to do. Seeing her attempt to cook with her own intense assassin knife work was quite chuckle-worthy.

The animation studio, CloverWorks, ~~enslaved~~ collaborated with some of the most respected animators in the industry to bring the world of Spy x Family's eye-catching sequences. The series features a blend of 2D animation with dynamic camera motions, focusing on keeping the character designs on model while making movements as natural as possible. The intense tennis match in episodes 11 and 12 is an excellent example of these achievements. It also features various camera angles and match cuts, giving the series an energetic and dynamic feel. Even when the comedy is too predictable to generate laughs, it's a fine enough visual spectacle to hold your attention.

I should address my biggest issue with the second part, Yor and Loid's stagnant marriage of convenience. Unfortunately, their chemistry has not developed at all. Yor's biggest concern is that Loid has left her for Nightfall, another spy from the same agency newly introduced. She's in love with Loid for his talents as a spy and dashing looks. Loid finally realizes that Yor is suspicious of an affair because old hags gossip about him on the street. Do you know what Loid does? He says, "This would be bad for the mission," not caring about how his actions affect Yor. He is a heartless bastard, and I loathe him. I have more words for him, but they got me suspended on Twitter. So I will hold my tongue (fingers). He treats Yor like Anya's babysitter. There's no love because they're married out of convenience, but twenty-four episodes later and little to no romantic development? Really?! You have a hot wife. Why don't you realize that you are an absolute CUCK? For some reason, people are in love with this mediocre man. His colleague and Anya's friend, a child, are into this slice of wonderbread of a man. I, as a gay man, find him utterly unappealing, which is the only opinion that should matter if we're being completely honest.

Spy x Family Part 2 is a good continuation of the series, and fans of the first part will be pleased to get more of the same with a few new additions. The story is filled with thrilling action sequences, gripping suspense, and a bit of cuckold teasing for flavor, which I prefer to the incest bait in part 1. The characters are as goofy as ever, and the spy shenanigans strive to be as ridiculous as possible. The animation is top-notch and littered with sakuga. The overall story is a good blend of comedy and heart-warming family dynamics.