『SPY×FAMILY』Blu-ray＆DVD Vol.1 Released on December 20th!
On December 20, 2022, the highly anticipated Blu-ray＆DVD Vol.1 of “SPY×FAMILY” Season 2 was released in Japan. This popular anime’s jacket illustration, created by the character designer and chief animation director Kazuaki Shimada, was also revealed. A major highlight for fans is the limited first edition drama CD “Anya and Becky’s Big Surprise Plan!” The synopsis of this CD has been released, sparking discussions among anime enthusiasts. This release, showcasing Japan’s anime culture, is not to be missed by fans worldwide.
What's Inside the "SPY×FAMILY" Blu-ray＆DVD Vol.1?
The Blu-ray＆DVD Vol.1 of the hugely popular TV anime “SPY×FAMILY” Season 2, released in Japan on December 20, 2022, features a jacket illustration by Kazuaki Shimada. The artwork beautifully portrays characters from Eden Academy, including Anya, Damian, and Becky.
Additionally, the first-run limited edition includes the special drama CD “Anya and Becky’s Big Surprise Plan!” which has garnered significant attention. The script for this drama CD, supervised by original creator Tatsuya Endo and written by Aya Yajima, who worked on “SPY×FAMILY: A Family Portrait,” features a new story where Anya strives to stop Becky’s hiccups. The CD includes appearances by all the Eden Academy characters.
Furthermore, the Blu-ray＆DVD come with exclusive bonus illustrations, making it a must-have for fans. English-speaking fans of Japanese anime culture will definitely want to know about this release.
The Journey of "SPY×FAMILY" So Far
“SPY×FAMILY” is a unique family comedy that blends spy action, started serialization in Shueisha’s “Shonen Jump+” in March 2019 by Tatsuya Endo. This manga, which depicts a family with secrets striving for world peace, has recorded over 600 million PVs and surpassed 31 million copies in series circulation as of October 2023, proving its immense popularity.
The TV anime, broadcasted on TV Tokyo in 2022, swept through various trends and even achieved great success in its first musical adaptation. The broadcast of Season 2 of the anime started in October 2023, and a highly anticipated movie is scheduled for release in December. These developments are not only significant in Japan but also for anime fans worldwide, who eagerly anticipate further expansions of “SPY×FAMILY.” This series continues to captivate anime fans globally with its unique story of family bonds and adventure.
Details of the Original Drama CD in "SPY×FAMILY" Blu-ray＆DVD Vol.1
“Anya and Becky’s Big Surprise Plan!” (Script: Aya Yajima) ▼Cast: Anya Forger: Atsumi Tanezaki / Damian Desmond: Natsuki Fujiwara / Becky Blackbell: Emiri Katou / Emile Elman: Hana Sato / Ewen Egeberg: Akika Okamura ▼Synopsis: During a morning walk to school, Becky suddenly can’t stop hiccuping. Damian, Emile, and Ewen tease her with a superstition that “100 hiccups could lead to death,” which Anya believes. To prevent her best friend’s supposed hiccup death, Anya embarks on various schemes to stop Becky’s hiccups.
Pricing and Bonuses for "SPY×FAMILY" Blu-ray＆DVD Vol.1
- 『SPY×FAMILY』Season 2 Vol.1 First Press Limited Edition Blu-ray
- Price: 8,800 yen (excluding tax 8,000 yen)
- Specs: Dual layer (BD50G) / MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p High Definition / Linear PCM 2.0ch Stereo / 16:9 Widescreen
- Duration: Approx. 94 minutes (Episodes #26-29) + Video bonuses / Number of Discs: 2 (BD＋CD)
- 『SPY×FAMILY』Season 2 Vol.1 First Press Limited Edition DVD
- Price: 7,700 yen (excluding tax 7,000 yen)
- Specs: Single side dual layer / MPEG-2 / Dolby Digital 2.0ch Stereo / 16:9LB
- Duration: Approx. 94 minutes (Episodes #26-29) + Video bonuses / Number of Discs: 2 (DVD＋CD)
- Limited First Press Bonus
- Kazuaki Shimada original three-sided back case
- Digipack
- Bonus CD
- Original Drama CD (1) (Script: Aya Yajima)
- Cast: Anya Forger: Atsumi Tanezaki / Damian Desmond: Natsuki Fujiwara / Becky Blackbell: Emiri Katou / Emile Elman: Hana Sato / Ewen Egeberg: Akika Okamura
- Original Drama CD (1) (Script: Aya Yajima)
- Replica mini script of Original Drama CD (1) (16 pages)
- Special mini-color paper with an illustration depicting a scene from the drama CD
- Booklet (12 pages)
- Common Bonus for First Press and Regular Editions
- Video Bonus: Non-credit Opening, Ending / PV Collection
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