SPY×FAMILY Code: White Rules Japan's Box Office with ¥1.22B Debut

SPY×FAMILY Code: White Rules Japan's Box Office with ¥1.22B Debut 

The SPY×FAMILY Code: White anime film made an impressive debut by claiming the top spot in the Japanese box office during its opening weekend. The film, which opened last Friday, garnered widespread attention by selling 866,000 tickets and amassing a total of 1.224 billion yen (approximately US$8.61 million) in its initial three days of release.

This anime film is an entirely new creation featuring an original storyline that follows the intriguing lives of Loid and Yor. Loid, a spy, and Yor, an assassin, skillfully balance their double lives while outwardly appearing as the perfect family. Unbeknownst to them, their adopted daughter Anya, possessing telepathic abilities, is privy to both of their thrilling secrets. The plot takes a captivating turn when, during a seemingly innocuous weekend winter getaway, Loid's efforts to advance his mission, Operation Strix, encounter challenges as Anya unwittingly becomes involved, setting off a series of events that pose a threat to world peace.

Tatsuya Endō, the original manga creator, is credited with the film's original work and character designs, and he also served as supervisor for the production. The animation duties were once again handled by WIT STUDIO and CloverWorks. Directed by Takashi Katagiri, with a script by Ichiro Okouchi, the film boasts a talented team of creators, including character designer Kazuaki Shimada and sub-character designer Kana Ishida. Kyoji Asano took on the role of chief animation director, with Kazuhiro Furuhashi as the animation supervisor. The music was produced by [K]NoW_NAME, and Shōji Hata served as the sound director.

The film features captivating musical contributions, with Official HiGE DANdism performing the theme song "Soulsoup." This band had previously lent their talents to the first opening theme song of the anime's inaugural season. Additionally, Gen Hoshino performed the film's ending song, "Hikari no Ato" (Trails of Light), which serves as a sequel to his earlier contribution, "Kigeki" (Comedy), the ending theme song for the anime's first television season.

Adding further excitement to the film are new cast members, including Tomoya Nakamura as Dmitri, Kento Kaku as Luka, Banjou Ginga as Snijder, and Shunsuke Takeuchi as Type F. With its stellar cast, captivating plot, and strong creative team, The SPY×FAMILY Code: White anime film promises to be a noteworthy addition to the anime landscape. Furthermore, Crunchyroll has announced plans to screen the film in North America in 2024, ensuring that fans around the world will have the opportunity to experience this thrilling story.