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Thoughts on Spy x Family CODE: White

My thoughts on CODE: White will likely be different from most people since I knew pretty much the entire plot beforehand. I'm a spoiler fiend when it comes to my hyperfixations like SxF, so I read the novelization of the movie back in January and kept up on all the promotional videos and images that were released. But when it was finally time to see the movie for myself, did that ruin my enjoyment? Not at all. For me, it actually made me enjoy it more because 1) I knew what to expect so I wasn't disappointed, and 2) I found myself looking forward to seeing all the scenes I only read about or saw short clips of.

With that said, yes, I enjoyed the movie so much! If you're a Spy x Family fan, or even just a casual enjoyer of the series, it's a ton of fun. It has all the elements we love about the series: clever humor, sweet family moments, and spy action/drama. And because it's a movie, we get to see all of this with a movie animation budget instead of a TV series budget, which is another plus!

One thing to keep in mind with these original, stand-alone anime films based on series is that they're meant for a more general crowd than just fans of the series. Since theaters attract a wider audience than late-night TV and online manga chapters, movies like this serve as a means to introduce the series to people who may only have a vague idea of what it's about. That's why these movies contain a storyline that can fit mostly anywhere in the series chronology and don't have anything canon-altering.

CODE: White is an interesting mix of plots that, for the most part, blend together well. There's the main plot that continues throughout, which is saving Operation Strix by having Anya learn how to make the meremere for the cooking contest, but then there's the Yor jealousy plot B which is resolved in the first half, but is then replaced by the next "plot B" in the latter half of the movie, which is saving Anya from the military.

A lot of people didn't like the "Yor gets jealous" subplot when it was first revealed before the movie even came out, since it seemed to be a rehash of her being jealous about Fiona. I personally didn't have a problem with this since I don't think it's unreasonable for her to get jealous a second time, especially when she thinks she sees Loid doing something extreme like kissing another woman (as opposed to just talking). But the way it was resolved could have been a bit better in my opinion. The ferris wheel scene in the movie very much mirrored the bar scene from the series, but the reason the latter is so effective is because we get to hear Loid's inner thoughts during it; we know he's going full Twilight-mode and isn't being sincere, and that's why Yor kicks him. But then at the park, he talks to her much more genuinely and they work things out. But in the ferris wheel scene, we don't get to hear his inner thoughts so we don't get any indication as to whether his repeating of the marriage vows, etc, is him being sincere or not. Then she smacks him, they insist they aren't fighting when Anya brings it up, and that's the end of it.

I do like the fact that Anya reads their minds and seems happy with what she "hears" in their heads, but I still think the subplot would have felt more complete if it ended after Yor realized her mistake rather than have Loid do the ambiguous Romeo act again. Or it could have been brought up one more time later in the movie, for example, Yor apologizes for hitting him, he talks to her more sincerely, etc. If you're gonna rehash the bar scene, at least rehash the scene that brought it closure, which is the park bench scene. Again, I'm totally fine with the jealously subplot overall, just thought it could have been wrapped up a bit better.

Other than that, there were just a few little issues I had, like how was Anya able to afford what was probably an expensive liquor? (was she really packing that much dough in her little bag? She went straight from the bedroom out the window so it's not like she "borrowed" any money from Loid). A few things stretched the line of believability a bit far too, like Loid's ability to make perfect masks so quickly, and Anya just happening to hit her head on the button that conveniently opened all the windows on the bridge. Also something here and there that didn't align with the manga, like Yor not having any reaction to sharing a room with Loid, whereas she has a totally different reaction to this in chapter 94. Maybe a bit more resolution for the fates of the villains too. I guess Luca and Dmitri survived the crash, but what about Snidel? Did Loid actually kill him or just knock him out? And if it's the latter, Snidel seems like the type who would want to get revenge. A quick cameo of what happened to them in the end would have been nice.

Speaking of the villains, normally I wouldn't like the fact that they're pretty one-dimensional and not that interesting, but for a movie like this where most people just want to see the Forgers being themselves in fun and exciting scenarios, taking time away from that to make more developed villains who likely won't be seen again in the franchise, would have not been the best choice, lol.

But even though I had some criticisms of the movie, all of them are minor and not enough to overshadow everything else that was enjoyable about it. Besides all the humor, of which there was plenty, there were so many cute "awww" family moments that perhaps didn't lend anything to the plot, but were still important to establish the characters and their relationships, and thus make us care about what happens to them. Like the scene of Anya, Yor, and Bond playing at the hotel...it could have been skipped without anything seeming out of place, but it reveals so much about the characters without being blatant about it: how Yor wants to please Anya despite being a bit embarrassed at first to take part in her game, and then how Anya's eyes light up with happiness when Yor starts playing with her...for a series like SxF that's character-driven rather than plot-driven, scenes like this are so important and I'm glad the film creators realized this too!

There were also so many cute, subtle scenes as well, like when Loid and Yor smile at each other after chiding Anya, as if they're happy to share this moment of exhausting yet satisfying parenting; when Anya reads Loid's mind after he saves her but doesn't reveal what he's actually thinking yet we can imagine what it is based on her expression; Loid showing feelings of comradery with the restaurant owner because their pasts are so similar; Anya quietly and sadly hugging Bond in the bedroom; and in the ferris wheel after Yor feels so embarrassed about misunderstanding what happened with Loid and the woman but then can't help but smile with motherly love when she sees Anya waving at her...the movie is filled with moments like this that are like little love letters to fans who know the true heart of SxF isn't so much the action and spy drama as it is the family relationships.

And of course, as I mentioned before, the animation of the movie is fantastic! Not just the action scenes, which are great by the way, especially Yor's fight with Type F, but the character expressions as well. Anya's always had the most varied and hilarious faces of all the characters, but the movie goes even harder with her expressions, especially when she has to hold in her stool! Her faces were making me both cringe and laugh at the same time! The animators did such a good job making me feel sorry for her but also laugh at her.

I'm not a fan of potty humor, but I was confident SxF would make it funny, and I was right! The poop god sequence in particular was as equally cringe as it was hilarious!

To conclude, CODE: White is a must-see for anyone who likes or loves Spy x Family. I can't say it's a cinematic masterpiece or anything, but for what it's supposed to be - a fun and enjoyable film for those who like the series, it definitely delivers! Can't wait to see it at least two more times during its showing in the US...and more times in the future!

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Anya had a nightmare but thankfully mama Yor was there to calm her baby! The song is called River Lullaby

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Loid was so proud of Anya in the new chapter

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this was a commission for a very sweet person you know who you are 🥹 strong yor ™️

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CALL HER TRIPLE STARLIGHT ANYA!!🌟🌟🌟

I swear I'm so so so proud of her👏👏

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the ability to say "i dont have a tiktok" in social situations makes me feel so powerful. like the general reaction is "shock, confusion, then this weird 'thats probably a good thing' response" its so fun

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I found cosplay Lois and Yor dance troublemaker song and love it so much❤️‍🔥

TikTok clip: @/marin.makoto

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I drew the Desmond family as Tim Burton’s characters

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this was a commission for a very sweet person you know who you are 🥹 strong yor ™️

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it’s very effective

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incredible authors note on this fic. this person watched a piece of media and felt this overwhelming urge to write that they haven’t felt since middle school

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You know what trope I wanna see more of? Couples who have been married forever who are estranged but still in love but estranged. You know me better than any other person on earth. I haven't seen you in three years. I never stopped loving you. If I have to spend another minute in your presence I will murder you. I'm hurt and I need you right here with me. God you're such a dumbass. You're the only one I trust to do this job. I want you out of my sight.

#damn the pining is real #this trope is so hot and cold but would make a fun banter for the 'cold' moments #scarlyrants #i kinda wanna write one lol #ngl morally gray zone too i get you

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Happy new year 🤍

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I'm Convinced Endo-san is a Fashion Designer.

So, I bought Yor's at-home casual outfit because it looked comfy af. I LOVE it when cosplay can actually be worn for everyday wear too.

(Don't mind the mess in the background, I was in the middle of cleaning my room at the time of their arrival).

Then, during one of my rehearsal nights, in preparations for a Christmas Open Mic event, my bestie told me I should wear the top BACKWARDS.

Guys...

... SHE IS A CARDIGAN!

I'm convinced, Endo-san is a fashion designer, because if Yor wore her shirt backwards and paired it with a dress, she would look GORGEOUS.

I received so many compliments on my outfit last night. When I told them that this isn't a cardigan but a sweater backwards, they were shook!

Endo-san is a visionary. I'm convinced Yor was made to be a fashion icon from the very start.

And just for reference, the dress I'm wearing is called 'Cecilia' from Morning Lavender (if you like any of the stuff on this site, here's a 10% discount). And lemme tell ya, she's giving sexy, body-hugging, curvy af, SNATCHED vibes. Yor's assets would be accentuated.

If Loid saw her, I'm sure he'd have a hard time ignoring his wife.

... just sayin'.

#Spy x Family #Spy x Family Cosplay #Yor Forger Cosplay #Yor Briar Cosplay #Yor Forger IS a fashion icon #Endo-san is a fashion designer visionary #I am convinced #Yor Forger #Yor Briar #When cosplay meets fashion #cosplay #cosplay casual wear #scarlyrants #scarlydidathing #morning lavender #open mic night #Christmas #Christmas Open Mic Night

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The Forgers: then and now

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🐰and 🔮

🐰 What do you think says the most about a person?

I would look at their interests and passions, or consistency. I believe a person's interest/passion says so much about them. After all, we are highly motivated when we are doing things that we love. If not for passions or interests, then I would say consistency. It's easy to leave strong first impressions, but consistency just adds more weight to a person's words.

🔮 What’s your dream job?

I definitely wanted to become a singer. It's been my childhood dream. But I also now have adult dreams too. My adult dream is to redefine language learning and provide equal education regardless of socioeconomic background through online spaces. I'm very passionate about utilizing education as a means to improve one's life.

Thank you for asking me @whateversawesome<3 This was so fun to think about and respond to :)

In response to: this ask game.

#ask me game #scarlydidathing #whateverawesome

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🍪 and ☕for the ask game. hope you're doing well friend!

🍪 If you were a cookie, what kind would you be?

I think I would be one of those frosted, soft-sugar cookies. Not only are they my favorite but I think the texture fits my personality. The cookie's texture represents my soft and gentle personality; the frost represents how sweet I can be; and the sprinkles represent my perception of having a fun and colorful life.

☕ Coffee or tea?

I love my teas! I'm probably more of a green tea person, and I love my strawberry matcha kinda gal. I find that tea is more appealing for me. If I were to share what kind of tea I am, I would be Happy Tea. I also recommend having a cup of happy tea with simple syrup.

Thank you for asking, @jade-efflorescence! This was so fun to do!

I'm recovering slowly but surely from my cold :)

In response to: this ask game.

#ask game #this was fun #jade-efflorescence #scarlydidathing