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Spy x Familyhas its fair share of action and comedy, along with heartwarming moments of clarity and wisdom in the series. The production forSpy x FamilySeason 3 is officially underway, and fans are eagerly anticipating its release.
Although the special event’s announcement confirmed no release date for the next installment, fans are still hyped about the return of their beloved characters. At the heart of its success lies the lovable family trio – Loid, Yor, and Anya – whose antics have stolen the hearts of fans worldwide.
AlthoughSpy x Familybecame an instant success and a global sensation, many fans aren’t aware of the mangaka’s major creative hurdles behind the scenes. Tatsuya Endo, the creator ofSpy X Family, faced several creative challenges, including uncertainty over the title, butHunter X Hunterhelped solve this surprising issue for the mangaka.
HowHunter X HunterPlayed a Key Role in Shaping the Success ofSpy X Family
Spy x Familyis an action-packed shonen adventure, but it’s also an adorable family comedy with tons of cute moments. It’s easy to overlook the action when such cute,wholesome characters interact.
In aninterview withSpy X Family‘s editor, Shihei Lin, he shared the various challenges the team faced before the manga’s serialization. Surprisingly, Tatsuya Endo’s greatest challenge wasn’t his concerns about the story but rather his insecurity regarding the manga’s title. Shihei revealed:
I just slapped a placeholder name on it at the draft submission stage. Endo-sensei sent in this draft for a serialization without deciding on the title, so we just worked with the title “Spy Family” written in Japanese characters for the time being. I thought “Spy Family” written in Japanese was just fine, but Endo-sensei was worried it was a little too… straight-forward.
He further reveals that Endo-sensei was concerned the title sounded too straightforward, which he believed could hinder its success and appeal to the Western audience.
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Despite exploring countless ideas, the mangaka ultimately settled onSpy Familyas the original title, adding a twist inspired byHunter X Hunter. He added:
I swear, he came up with over a hundred names and we went over all of them together. And at the end of it all, we just took the name we had and put it in English characters, with a cross between the words. We talked about how the title of HUNTER x HUNTER is super simple, and it how it has the same thing going on.
Yoshihiro Togashi’sHunter × Hunterhas been a huge critical and financial success, also ranking among the best-selling manga series of all time.Hunter x Huntermight be one of the few anime where multiple arcs can be labeled as best.
It has all the ingredients required for a great storytelling experience, including Togashi’s obsession with emphasizing the narrator’s words. Not to forget,HxHfeatures several compelling characters such as Phantom Troupe, Gon, Killua, and his friends. BesidesHxH, the mangaka is also renowned for another iconic title,YuYu Hakusho.
Hunter X Hunterinfluence onJujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisenhas dominated both anime and manga for the past six years, cementing its status as an icon of modern anime culture. Amid the criticism of the controversial ending,JJKmanaged to captivate a vast audience worldwide due to its engaging narrative and compelling characters.
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Not to forget, the mangaka has gained a notorious reputation among the fandom for its dark narrative.Gege Akutamihas frequently acknowledged iconic manga artists likeEiichiro Oda, creator ofOne Piece, andTite Kubo, creator ofBleach, as key inspirations beforeJujutsu Kaisenrose to the top of the shonen manga world.
Yet, throughoutJujutsu Kaisen’smanga, it becomes clear that Gege Akutami was heavily influenced by an iconic manga artist who gets slightly overlooked.JJKmanga readers can vouch that Gege’s heavy reliance on narrator text acts as a challenge for manynewcomers, potentially spoilingtheir experience with the series.
However, they might be surprised to learn that Yoshihiro Togashi, creator ofHunter x Hunter, was highly renowned for thistechnique long beforeJJK.
Spy x Familyis available to stream onCrunchyroll&Hulu.
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
