The world of anime is abuzz with excitement as “Spy x Family” gears up for a thrilling season. Following its season 2 premiere on Crunchyroll, fans are eagerly awaiting its English dubbed version. And if that wasn’t enough, the franchise has announced a feature-length film, Spy x Family Code: White, slated for release in Japan this December.
The Dubbing Dilemma
family Season 1 of “Spy x Family” saw multiple dubs, catering to a global audience in languages including English, Japanese, Dutch, and French, among others. However, the current season has only been graced with Japanese audio, accompanied by subtitles in various languages.
Neither Crunchyroll nor Toho, the production company, has dropped hints about when fans can expect the dubbed versions. Nonetheless, an insight into the pattern from the previous season could provide some clue. Knowledgeable anime aficionados have flooded a Crunchyroll Reddit thread with their predictions:
“If it follows the last season that aired, that followed two weeks (plus some hours) behind the corresponding sub. But that’s just a guess until it is announced formally on their News page. It is possible that it may just appear without notice, but given the popularity of the show, they usually make it a point to post a news article.
“I’d guess it would be closer to 4 or 5 weeks after the first episode. I say this because there were delays during the previous season, and the actors might have scheduling conflicts. Also, when Crunchyroll has a show they market so heavily, they tend to be a bit more careful on their dubbing process, so naturally it takes longer. Not always the case, but I’d definitely say so for Spy Family.
There are also speculations about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike potentially affecting the dubbing timeline, as indicated by u/tanman_266, considering how it impacted other anime dubs in the past.
Attention spies and assassins, the Forgers are back Hurray SPY x FAMILY Season 2 receives simulcast & German dub on Crunchyroll pic.twitter.com/lmKSH4v4c9
— nessaru (@Konessa2) September 29, 2023
Who Voices the Beloved Characters?
Though not yet officially confirmed for season 2, it’s highly anticipated that the original voice cast from season 1 will return to grace the English dubbed version. Names like Alex Organ, Megan Shipman, and Natalie Van Sistine, who brought life to characters like Loid, Anya, and Yor Forger respectively, are expected to be back. Their earlier performances garnered much acclaim, making their reprisal even more awaited.
The dubbing world often sparks a debate among anime lovers. While some lean towards subtitled versions to experience original Japanese performances, others find certain dubs more immersive. Shows like “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War” and “Spy x Family” have dubs that many argue enhance the overall experience.
What’s Next for Spy x Family?
The future looks promising for the “Spy x Family” franchise. With questions about the English dub of season 2 and the much-awaited Spy x Family Code: White movie looming, fans are on their toes. It remains to be seen if the movie will see a North American release post its Japanese debut, and whether it will hit theaters or be directly streamed on Crunchyroll.
As the anticipation builds and speculations run wild, one thing is for sure – “Spy x Family” is set to keep its audience enthralled. And as always, we promise to keep you updated with every twist and turn in this anime rollercoaster!
