#SxF Manga Spoilers

[littleholmes]

Thank you, Anya. He acted like he didn’t, but he really, really did need to hear this and to be reminded that at least someone in that wretched house loves him ♡

[yumeka-sxf]

After two months, the SxF manga is finally back! There's lots of interesting Melinda content here, so let's analyze!

I would say the main thing we learned about Melinda in this chapter reinforces what's been hinted at before - not only does she truly despise Donovan, but she's actually terrified of him. Her expression on this page when she thinks of his souless eyes says it all.

Whether her fear comes from direct abuse, knowledge of what unspeakable things he's done in the past, or something else entirely, has yet to be seen. This chapter also emphasizes the fact that she can't freely do what she wants without being fearful of what he would do. Just like at the end of the bus hijacking arc where she made Damian promise not to tell Donovan that she had come to pick him up, we see in this chapter that she can't let him know about her occult hobby either.

But while it's not clear what exactly Donovan does or has done to her to make her like this, what is clear is that her fear of him is what's caused this inescapable hatred of him, which was so strong that it caused her to also develop feelings of hatred for her son because he's something that connects her to Donovan. But like we've seen before when Anya first read her mind, her dislike for Damian is fickle; one minute she wants him to disappear, but deep down she loves him. While the first incident after the hijacking made her seem more ambivalent, this chapter reveals that her "good" side is her true intent - wanting to be a worthy mother to Damian and see him happy.

But her fear of Donovan is so gripping, that just the thought of confronting him makes her paralyzed with fear. She becomes too exhausted to continue and even starts questioning why she bothers with fortune telling at all. Perhaps it's an unconscious coping method that she uses to try and find a way out of the horrible situation she's in.

Hopefully we'll learn even more about Melinda in the next chapter when she has her appointment with "Dr. Forger." But another thing I wanted to point out in this chapter is reiterating how empathetic Yor is to Melinda's condition despite not knowing what's actually bothering her. And in recommending that Melinda see Loid at work, she's actually helping with his mission! (of course only Anya realized this).

And oh my god, the "grim reaper" joke had me cackling 😂 Their expressions in the first panel were hilarious enough, but then Yor had to make sure Anya knows that she doesn't use a scythe! That's just so her.

Guess it wouldn't be a SxF chapter without one quiet, bittersweet scene, courtesy of Loid this time 😭

I also love how the boys are enamored with Yor. Even foul-mouthed Damian can't bring himself to be directly rude to her, so he just runs away 😆

I know a lot can be said about the Tarot card meanings, but this post is long enough already, so I'll leave that part up to others who are better with that type of analysis 😅 I'm just glad the SxF manga is officially back! I'm relieved Endo is better and giving my best wishes that his health continues to stay good 🤞

[zenchii]

Melinda's Cards

Four of Cups - According to Melinda's layout, this represents the Present. The Four of Cups symbolises self-absorption and apathy.

Death - According to Melinda's layout, this represents the factors around you. The Death card represents transformation, and new beginnings.

The Star Reversed - According to Melinda's layout, this represents the future. The Star Reversed stands for hopelessness and despair.

Other than these, there are three cards that go unread:

Ace of Cups Reversed - Represents sadness, repressed emotions and broken relationships of some sort.

Three of Swords - Represents grief, loss and betrayal.

Three of Wands Reversed - Symbolises failure, lack of self-confidence, and being haunted by the past.

Oof, definitely not a very happy reading, that's for sure. Feel free to let me know your own interpretations of this reading since I'm definitely no expert.

[lastnightisatum-blur]

CLOCKED

[tare-anime]

Yor said, "Never afraid to ask for professional help if you need it."

Yes.

Your mental health matters 🥰🥰

[c0zyrainfall]

Becky really said "care to share with the class?" 🤭

[muninnhuginn]

Twilight being all work mode and socialised out by the end of it but still superimposing his childhood friends over the top of the family butlers... even if it was work and schmoozing, he did genuinely enjoy some of it. It's not like he often gets the chance to make new friendships that'll actually last in his job. But these connections will exist as long as Operation Strix continues.

And something about how it was the butlers specifically... his main targets would have been the family heads, but it's not those family heads that remind him of his old friends

And sure, his initial motivation was "for the mission" but as we've seen time and again, sometimes what is needed for the mission and what is needed for himself overlaps

[lotsofblabblers]

Ahhhhh... I love how Endo can express a lot without words

[time-lady-the-sage]

There's a lot to unpack with Melinda obviously. But we must highlight mvp Yor first and foremost

[youuuimeanmee]

ENDO IS A GENIUS FOR DIRECTING MELINDA TO MEET DR. FORGER INSTEAD HHHAHAHAHHAHA

What if Plan C is going swimmingly, but because Melinda asked Yor to keep her side hustle a secret, Yor won't tell this matter to Loid?

If Loid aksed Yor "So how's the fortune teller going?"

And Yor answered "Oh it's... Fine! It's Just like any other fortune teller! Ahahahah"

then it's fine,

but if Yor answered it like this

"Oh, I met Melinda there! She's doing... Oh! But she asked me not to tell anyone, so I wonder if I should tell you..."

How would Loid feel, when his wife clearly hiding things from him (esp abt Melinda). What will he do, will he try to extract some intel out of Yor?

And what will Yor do. Will she reign in to Loid bc he's her husband, or will she keep the girl ethic bc it's her first friend?

[1alchemistart]

HEHE NEW CHAPTER

tbh if they end up dancing im going to expect them to be goofy JKAKLSDFK but waltz drawing OBLIGATORY obv

have this little anya too

[littleholmes]

I think it’s admirable that you pursue what you love in a way that won’t cause trouble for those around you

I love that Melinda has something to do that she enjoys, especially with what we know now about that ghoul of a husband and I love that Yor backed her on it and gave the positive reinforcement that it’s okay to have things you enjoy and interests that bring you comfort and don’t cause harm without embarrassment

[yumeka-sxf]

Spy x Family Jump Festa 2025 news

The SxF panel at Jump Festa just ended! The biggest news (that was actually leaked a few days ago) is that the official release date for season 3 is October 2025!

Unfortunately there wasn't any exclusive season 3 content for them to show, since the date is still so far off. But we got to see some fun shenanigans from the voice actors, like live drawings and line readings. Also, Endo blessed us with the below illustrations made specifically for the event - pirate Forgers 🏴‍☠️

The live drawings Endo did of Bond and Yor. So amazing how he could draw them perfectly with just a pen and paper!

We also got a season 3 promotional drawing from Kazuaki Shimada.

And lastly, we got a quick look at the first page of the upcoming chapter 108.

Melinda asks why Yor is here and Yor asks why she's a fortune teller. Melinda seems flustered, saying something like "Oh, that's right, it's a festival, so anyone came in" and then saying that she was helping out at the festival through the woman's society, though that's not related to the question at hand (why she's a fortune teller).

And that's about it. I was hoping there would be at least a new key visual for season 3 or a teaser, but I guess it's still too early. We'll hang in there!

[elipri]

Keep yo hands offa my woman!!

[lastnightisatum-blur]

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO

[tare-anime]

It's nice to see Damian and co becoming Yor's fan club 🤣🤣

The E boys first...

And then even Damian himself cannot splurt out any mean words towards Yor to deny things in his usual tsundere way....

Altough of course, Damian knows how to behave in front of adults.

But look at those blushes 😏😏😏😏

As they should.

Yor IS queen afterall 🤣🤣