At first glance, Crunchyroll sleeper hit Tadaima, OkaeriOne of 2024’s many LGBTQ+ anime, it may seem like an unlikely fit for fans of Spy X Family. Spy X Family is nominally a high-octane franchise about the exploits of three unrelated spies passing off as a family. In fact, much of its appeal arises from Its depiction of domesticity and the efforts of Loid, Yor and Anya Forger to cultivate a supportive, normal household.
Spy X Family Pulls a bait and switch where his tough exterior gives way to the Forger household’s navigation of daily life and mandates as Yor’s prying brother.
Tadaima, Okaeri is an unabashed boys’ love (BL) with no problem deploying genre tropes. The BL foundation may be a turn-off for some, but open-minded people will find It scratches a similar itch to Spy X Family. Tadaima, Okaeri is notable for being A normative image of a same-sex couple trying to raise a child (and later, children). The series has an indefatigable charm that will perfectly mirror the domestic dynamics that fans are waiting for. Spy X Familys third season are craving.
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like Spy X Family, Tadaima, Okaeri Shows trouble in paradise
Outside challenges threaten the Forger and Fujiyoshi families alike
Tadaima, Okaeri is a series that uses well-worn BL tropes to depict a loving family with genuine challenges. The series is based on what BL fans call the Omegaverse, where relationships and attractions exist Emergence of dominance hierarchies rather than gender preference. Tadaima, Okaeri There are three types of people:
- Alphasthat impregnate
- CharacterWho can be impregnated (regardless of gender or sex)
- BetasWhich make up the majority of the population and follow normative gender expectations in terms of impregnation.
In this world, alpha-omega relationships are stigmatized, and People typically get along with the same type. The main characters, Masaki and Hiromu Fujiyoshi, try to live normally and raise their son Hikari in the face of social barriers and stigmas. Some elements ring true with real-world LGBTQ+ struggles, while more unrealistic elements grace the series and still provide food for thought.
A major pleasure of Spy X Family Is observing how, among the great countryside, family devotion starts to show. The mutual concern between the foragers provides the best moments of the series. While Tadaima, Okaeri Does not share the same air of overcoming familial pretension, it Does Share sentimentality prevailing over exterior circumstances.
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Like Anya, Hikari is shallow and stupid
Spy X Family And Tadaima, Okaeri Both portray children thoughtfully
It is undeniably the most heartwarming and giggle-inducing part of Spy X Family Is Anya, the sweet child she always seems to be Up to something. Anya shares space with Hikari in a recent wave of intelligently written but adorable characters, often but not always children. Their youth is not undermined, but both constantly stand up for themselves and their families. Their naive worldview and principled attitude provide countless laughs. If he had not written so cleverly that he should stand alone, Hikar would have been a dead ringer.
Vague descriptions only do so much. To describe a scene that comes to mind Spy X Family: Hikari begins to receive responsibilities after the birth of his brother, Hinata, and is asked to leave a letter. As he leaves, he always turns around, waves and shouts “bye bye!” Before you finally make it out of the gate – only to be brought right back by the neighbor. It’s a minor moment, but it shows how The tender heart in the heart of Spy X Family, What makes it so relatable and infectious to begin with, is undeniably present in Tadaima, Okaeri.