Few manga have captured fans quite like Spy x Family, quickly becoming the breakout star of 2021. And with good reason! This series is incredibly unique, offering readers a new combination of spy story and slice-of-life drama. Now, that unique flavor is captured in two awesome cosplays of the manga's beloved family members.
The Spy x Family story is simple: professional spy Loid is tasked with a dangerous mission, and his success hinges on posing as a married man with a family. To sell the cover, he's joined by Yor Forger, an assassin, and Anya, a young telepath. Of course, maintaining this facade isn't easy, and Loid often has to put his life on the line in order to maintain his cover. But it's all worth it when he sees how happy his "family" is, and how they've come to mean so much to him. The series has been praised as the next manga sensation for its originality, heartwarming moments, and thrilling action scenes. The main theme of the series is the bond between family, and it's this that has prompted such a passionate response from the cosplay community.
This series has only been around for about three years, but the cosplay community has already taken notice of it. And what's even more impressive is how well the cosplays reflect the characters' personalities. Following on the heels of a prior amazing Yor Forger cosplay, Instagram user @luckylai has shared a pitch-perfect cosplay of Loid and Yor Forger (portrayed by @yoonahkorn) from a photoshoot at San Diego Comic-Con, showing how the franchise has captured fan imagination.
A simpler cosplay - but one likely to excite fans just as much - depicts the family's precognitive dog Bond, a former lab animal named after 007. It may not include many elements, but Reddit user KiskaGrey's depiction of the faithful hound quickly went viral, with fans praising the adorable recreation.
These cosplays embody the heart of the series and perfectly capture the bond between Loid and his "family" with the cosplayers acting as a community family themselves. In fact, it's common to see 'family photos' of different Spy x Family cosplayers at different cons. It's this level of passion and dedication that makes Spy x Family one of the most special manga out there - and with a new anime adaptation, it's only set to get bigger and better.
Source: @luckylai_ (1, 2), u/KiskaGrey