Tatsuya Endo's Spy x Family has added another impressive accolade to its growing collection: a spot on The New York Times Best Sellers list. The series' 16th English volume debuted at No. 6 in the Graphic Books and Manga category, sandwiched between Dungeon Crawler Carl Vol. 1 and Big Jim Believes. It's a notable achievement for a manga that has consistently ranked among the most popular titles of the early 2020s.
For the uninitiated, Spy x Family follows a makeshift family where everyone hides a secret. Loid Forger is actually a master spy codenamed Twilight; Yor, his wife, works as a civil servant but moonlights as an assassin; their adopted daughter Anya is a telepath; and even the family dog, Bond, can see the future. The blend of espionage, comedy, and heartwarming family moments has struck a chord with readers worldwide.
Volume 16, which hit shelves in English earlier this year, pushes the story forward in typical chaotic fashion. Anya gets reassigned to a new class based on her exam results, while Loid receives a bizarre tip from Melinda Desmond—Damian's mother—who claims her husband, Donovan, is an alien with mind-reading abilities. Meanwhile, Yor is paired with a fellow assassin named Hemlock, who questions whether her fake family has made her go soft. It's exactly the kind of twisty, character-driven storytelling that keeps fans hooked.
The manga's success isn't limited to the page. The anime adaptation, which premiered three years after the manga's debut, has become a global phenomenon. With three seasons and 50 episodes under its belt, plus the original film Spy x Family Code: White, the franchise shows no signs of slowing down. The English dub features Alex Organ, Natalie Van Sistine, Megan Shipman, and Tyler Walker, while the Japanese cast includes Takuya Eguchi, Saori Hayami, Atsumi Tanezaki, and Kenichiro Matsuda.
Despite the anime's popularity, a fourth season has yet to be officially greenlit. The third season concluded with the Wheeler arc, where WISE agents in Ostania faced a major security breach after a mole stole classified documents related to Operation Strix. With the manga still ongoing and plenty of source material left to adapt, fans are hopeful that an announcement is just a matter of time.
In the meantime, the New York Times recognition is a testament to the series' enduring appeal. It joins a growing list of anime and manga titles that have crossed over into mainstream success, much like how Deadpool's arrival in X-Men '97 generated buzz across the entertainment landscape. And just as Family Guy's Halloween special proved that animated content can dominate streaming charts, Spy x Family continues to show that manga can compete with the biggest names in publishing.
For those looking to catch up, Spy x Family is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix. The manga is published in English by VIZ Media, with Volume 17 expected later this year. Whether you're a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, there's never been a better time to dive into the Forger family's double life.
