Ranking of Every Spy Family's Opening Theme and Final Theme

Spy x Family, the hit show that has been a huge success in recent years, values a strong opening and closing theme. Because of the importance that viewers place on first impressions, how an anime begins and ends is crucial to gaining new fans. The first season of Attack on Titan was a huge cultural hit because of its catchy opening. Spy x Family has learned from shows like Cowboy BeBop or Attack on Titan how to create the most catchy openings and closings to draw in viewers.

Spy x Family is a huge hit among anime fans. It follows an undercover clan who hide their secret lives. Spy x Family's charming characters and humor have made it one the most popular new shows of the 2020s. It spawned two seasons, and even a film that was a box-office success in Japan. The show's opening and closing have cemented it as one of today's most popular shows, because they prepare fans for the next episode and the rest of the season.

"Kura Kura", a good film, struggles to pull them all together

The second season premiered of Spy x Family in October 2023 with a high energy opening that got fans excited for the most exciting storylines of the series – notably the cruise ship arc, which would allow Yor Forger to shine.

The opening is a bit too ambitious, with a few interesting ideas scattered throughout that feel disjointed. This opening's weakest point is the animation. It moves extremely fast with short breaks that disrupt the pace. The opening is a whirlwind of colors and visuals, which are intended to fit the tone. However, it leaves viewers wondering about certain decisions.

Ado, the singer of One Piece Film Red's "Kura Kura", is a song with a catchy melody. It's a melody that grows more appealing to the audience each week. The brief break in the fast-paced music for Ado, who sings the title of the song itself is a pleasing beat. When combined with the colors and rapid-cuts of the opening it creates a chaotic feeling. The second season of Spy x Family, which focused its entire season on Yor, was worth waiting for. It's just as good, if it isn't better, than the first. The opening was incredibly confusing for the fans due to its fast-paced nature.

The "Souvenir", while entertaining, is too safe.

Spy x Family, which had taken a short break after the first half, returned to the airwaves with a new opening, focusing on Anya and Yor, the Forger women. The two Forger ladies have been a fan favorite since the premiere of the series, and it was only natural to give them the spotlight in the season 1 second opener. While it is undeniably cute, overall the execution of this episode plays things too safe.

This OP is a classic example of tropes that are found in anime openers. This opening is not unique to fans. It's the same old stuff, whether it's a few glimpses of objects with symbolic meanings or rushing off towards an unknown destination. The actual use of colors and lens flares makes it a feast for the eye.

The song "Souvenir", by BUMP OF CHICKEN, is an incredibly catchy tune with a great chorus. It's an easy song to start with, but it will make you smile when the montage shows the Forgers as a more cohesive family. When the BUMP OF CHICKEN chorus is sung in conjunction with the instrumentals, and the Forgers are driving together or spending time at a fair, the song instantly transforms into a great choice. Musical beats and visuals are perfectly synchronized, which makes every note in the more emotional moments of the opening more powerful. The second season 1 opening is a safe choice, but its design and song selection make it memorable.

Comedy Has a Slow Beginning, but Instantly Becomes Iconic

Even though it's a bit slow to start, the first end of Spy x Family is one of its most visually pleasing pieces. This segment has a visually stunning storyline that allows viewers to see inside Anya’s head as she adapts to life as a Forger.

It's handled beautifully. The opening scene, where she walks down the hallway, highlights things that she has never experienced before. She then opens up when she discovers her family, and begins to explore a new world. It's a great example of how to show, rather than tell. The scene where she discovers a spy organization and does a crossword is a perfect example. It's also a very heartwarming ending when she dances with Yor in her new colorful home.

This ending is made workable by the song. It's a snappy blend of animation and Gen Hoshino’s “Comedy” that makes the drumbeats more enjoyable. There are moments when the song feels too long. It can be tiring to wait 45 seconds for the final chorus, and then another 15 seconds. When she rejoins Loid & Yor the song picks up again as the theme of love kicks in. This is emphasized by Anya’s joy to see her parents. If the song was trimmed down and the ending made shorter, it would have worked perfectly as the Spy x Family Theme. It's still a classic.