Everyone’s favourite espionage family is back in their first big screen outing in the brilliant SPY x FAMILY CODE: White.

This original story, set within the world of SPY x FAMILY, sees the Forgers (Loid, Yor, and Anya, along with their dog Bond) venture to a faux-Switzerland country for a weekend away. There, Loid must prove why he’s the best man for the ‘Operation Strix’ job.

What sets CODE: White apart from other anime films is that it is not only an original story but isn’t strictly canon to the main series it is adapted from. This means that new and old fans can enjoy it in equal measure as long as you find the right balance – which this definitely does.

Director Takashi Katagiri perfectly encapsulates what makes the TV series so great and manages to bring it to the big screen, which is a difficult task if in the wrong hands. The family’s background, along with each of their incredibly charming and appealing characteristics, as well as their personal relationships, is introduced well for new viewers and recapped for existing fans, reigniting why you love them in the first place.

The film boasts the stellar visual presentation that has always been synonymous with WIT Studio and Cloverworks, with so many breathtaking set pieces that firmly place SPY x FAMILY at the top of the pile when it comes to recent Anime adaptations.

SPY x FAMILY CODE: White is a superb side story for the wider universe in which it is set, with all the charm and characters you know and love, while also being a great introduction for new fans. The only thing that might put existing fans off is the non-canonical nature of the story, but at its core, it makes sense that these characters have other mishaps and missions amongst the normal day-to-day.

SPY x FAMILY CODE: White is out now in UK Cinemas.