Spy x Family Teases an Upcoming Expansion of the Series World

In Tatsuya Endo’s still-small world of Spy x Family, the story takes place in Ostania with glimpses of its neighboring nation, Westalis, as a war of deception and espionage is quietly waged between them. Readers might not realize it sometimes, but the geopolitics of the series are carefully constructed both as a reference to Cold War-era East and West Germany and Europe in a larger sense. However, the latest side chapter, Spy x Family chapter #98.1,hints that Endo’s series could undergo a surprising expansion with his trip to England.

Spy x Family is predominantly a comedy that operates in a sometimes dangerous world rocked by terrifying wars. However, this world gives glimpses of gorgeous culture and sophistication, with enough elegance to keep Henry Henderson happy for years.

But for now, there are numerous possibilities where London, England’s sights and locations factor in, with it having unclear significance in the future of Spy x Family.

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Spy x Family’s Forgers Go to England in Special Chapter

Research Mission Brings Anya and the Forgers Out of Ostania

The Forger family goes to England in Spy x Family chapter #98.1. Still, as written in the chapter, this isn’t a canonical adventure but rather a tease of Tatsuya Endo’s research trip. The chapter shows the Forgers going to numerous hotspots and memorable locations in London, along with their significance to various characters, including parks, schools, landmarks, and MI6 headquarters. These locations are accompanied by photos that contribute to the authentic webcomic feel of this installment while also hinting at how they could set the stage for new locations in Spy x Family.

While this chapter feels like a summary of popular tourist itineraries for real-world London first-timers, it also indicates that Endo wishes to expand the world of Spy x Family. Whether this means drawing influepreexistingxisting countries from the series like Westalis, or more appropriately, another real country’s stand-in, like Hugaria, is difficult to say definitively. But fans can speculate while waiting for Spy x Family chapter #99 after wrapping up Martha and Henry’s story.

Spy x Family Has Countries Other Than Ostania or Westalis

Early Noteworthy Mentions Include Yuri’s Hugaria Reference

Since Ostania and Westalis draw clear inspiration from Cold War-era East and West Germany, respectively, it’s reasonable to suspect other parts of Cold War-era Europe to play a factor. Yuri Briar briefly mentions Hugaria in his anecdote about where he got his wine when he first meets Loid as Yor’s new husband in Spy x Family chapter #12. While the story is undoubtedly false, noted by Loid as a standard cover story for Ostanian intelligence officials, Hugaria is acknowledged as accurate in this universe, complete with glimpses of its capital, Obda.

Hugaria is an apparent reference to Hungary, with Obda being Budapest. With England’s research trip reference in Spy x Family chapter #98.1, it’s possible the series could introduce other players in the Cold War or perhaps exppreexistingxisting elements like “Spy Wars” and Bondman. After all, what’s more iconic from that period than James Bond and the works of Ian Fleming and John le Carré? With the next chapter likely concluding the Martha and Henry flashback, it’ll be intriguing to see how Endo’s England research trip comes into play in Spy x Family.

Spy x Family

Created by Tatsuya Endo, Spy X Family is an action-adventure comedy anime that follows the misadventures of a found family with unique quirks. The story follows spy Twilight (known as Loid Forger), who, while on assignment, builds a fake family to get closer to his target. Unbeknownst to him, his new family carries their quirks. His wife, Yor, is a kind but deadly assassin, while his daughter, Anya, has telepathic powers – and is the only one who knows their secrets.

Cast

Takuya Eguchi , Atsumi Tanezaki , Saori Hayami , Alex Organ , Megan Shipman , Natalie Van Sistine

Release Date

April 9, 2022

Seasons

2

Writers

Kazuhiro Furuhashi , Ichirō Ōkouchi

Directors

Kazuhiro Furuhashi , Takahiro Harada

Creator(s)

Tatsuya Endo

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