Get ready, anime fans! Excitement is building as
Sony Pictures
and
Crunchyroll
announced the North American release of the much-anticipated
SPY×FAMILY Code: White anime
film, scheduled to hit screens on
April 19
. Bringing together espionage, family dynamics and a touch of telepathy, this film promises a thrilling experience for fans of the genre.
Originally released in Japan on December 22, SPY×FAMILY Code: White quickly captured the audience's attention, selling a staggering 866,000 tickets and grossing 1.224 billion yen (approximately US$8.61 million) within its first three days.
The film continued its success, reaching a cumulative total of 5,698,463,520 yen (about US$38.35 million) as of the latest update on Monday.
At the heart of the story is the unconventional family of Loid and Yor. Loid is a skilled spy and Yor, his wife, is a deadly assassin. Together, they navigate the complexities of their double lives, maintaining the facade of the perfect family. However, their adopted daughter Anya, gifted with telepathic abilities, becomes privy to their thrilling secrets, unbeknownst to her unsuspecting parents. The plot takes an unexpected turn during a seemingly innocent winter getaway, where Anya's involvement triggers a chain of events that jeopardize world peace.
The film is a testament to the creative genius of original manga creator Tatsuya Endō, who provided the original work and character designs while also supervising the film. Animation powerhouses
WIT STUDIO and CloverWorks
collaborated once again to bring this captivating story to life. Directed by Takashi Katagiri, with Ichiro Okouchi as the scriptwriter, the film boasts stunning visuals and a compelling narrative.
Adding to the intrigue are new cast members, including Tomoya Nakamura as Dmitri, Kento Kaku as Luka, Banjō Ginga as Snijder, and Shunsuke Takeuchi as Type F. Their performances promise to enhance the depth and excitement of the film's plot.
The creative team behind SPY×FAMILY Code: White spared no effort in ensuring a top-notch cinematic experience. Kazuaki Shimada's character designs, Kyoji Asano's chief animation direction, and the musical prowess of [K]NoW_NAME contribute to the film's overall quality. Notably, the band Official HiGE DANdism provides the theme song "Soulsoup," while Gen Hoshino delivers the evocative ending song "Hikari no Ato" (Trails of Light), a sequel to his earlier work on the anime's first season.
As the spy-adventure genre gains momentum, SPY×FAMILY Code: White stands out as a must-watch film that seamlessly weaves together action, family dynamics, and a touch of the extraordinary. Mark your calendars for April 19, and get ready to embark on a cinematic journey filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists.
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