Spy x Family manga author and illustrator, Tatsuya Endou, just revealed the volume 10 cover! It is pretty unique and interesting. It’s also the first time that a chair is not featured on the cover.
The illustration shows a young boy sitting amidst debris and holding a gun. This is the young Loid Forger and a depiction of his childhood. It implies that Loid did not have a normal and peaceful upbringing, which has been alluded to in the show.
He has already witnessed the harsh realities of war at such a young age. He even seemed to be involved with it. Given the imagery, we can expect volume 10 to shine a spotlight on Loid’s past. Manga readers cannot wait for this for sure!
Rest assured that it is coming soon! The 10th volume of the manga is set to be released on October 4, 2022 by Shueisha.
Check the full book cover below:
The symbolism of the missing chair can be interpreted as the lack of stability and comfort Loid had as a child. The debris meant that it was wartime. The home a child deserved to have crumbled down instead. How did these experiences from Loid’s past lead him to become a spy? We will find out soon enough!
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Spy x Family Manga Background
Tatsuya Endou serialized the manga, Spy x Family, on Shueisha’s Shounen Jump website in 2019. In the same year, Shueisha released the 1st volume as a physical book and e-book. The manga is also available on the MANGA Plus website.
Last April 4, 2022, there are 9 volumes of the manga. It featured Anya’s best friend, Becky Blackwell, sitting comfortably in a pink chair. Her pretty clothes, toys, and accessories are littered around her. This is a direct contrast to the Volume 10 cover.
VIZ Media is also publishing Spy x Family in English. There are currently 8 volumes on sale for paperback and e-book as of September 20, 2022. VIZ Media is also publishing chapters on their Shounen Jump site, and is currently updating the 9th volume. There are also some chapters that are free to read, but the majority of it requires to sign up to Shounen Jump.
Spy x Family Anime Background
Spy x Family premiered as an anime last April 9, 2022. The first season has a total of 12 episodes. Wit Studio and CloverWorks serve as the animation producers of the series.
The 2nd season is set to premiere on October 1, 2022 on select Japanese channels and streaming sites such as Netflix, Crunchyroll, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and many more. The trailer for Season 2 got released last September 15, 2022. It featured a new opening theme song “Souvenir” by BUMP OF CHICKEN.
Watch the 2nd season trailer here:
October is such a treat for Spy x Family fans! Both manga readers and anime watchers will get to learn more about Loid, Yor, and Anya. Ready yourselves, because October is just around the corner!
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