Shueisha will officially release chapter 116 of the Spy x Family manga at midnight on May 12, 2025 (Japan time). Following the series' bi-weekly schedule, the new chapter continues the story involving the mysterious Garden organization and the enigmatic Shopkeeper.
With an increasingly engaging plot, Tatsuya Endo's manga promises to expand the complexity of the relationships between spies and assassins, placing Yor Forger at the center of a new secret operation.
When will fans be able to read chapter 116 of Spy x Family?
The official MANGA Plus website has confirmed that it will publish chapter 116 in Japan at midnight on Monday, May 12th. However, due to the time difference, most readers outside of Asia will be able to access the new chapter on Sunday, May 11th.
See below for release times in some regions:
- Pacific (PDT): 8am – Sunday, May 11
- Eastern US (EDT): 11 a.m. – Sunday, May 11
- United Kingdom (BST): 4pm – Sunday, May 11
- Central Europe (CEST): 5 PM – Sunday, May 11
- India (IST): 8:30 PM – Sunday, May 11
- Philippines (PHT): 11 PM – Sunday, May 11
- Japan (JST): 00:00 – Monday, May 12
- Central Australia (ACST): 00:30 – Monday, May 12
Recapping chapter 115: beginning of a new mission
The previous chapter initiated a new mission involving Director Wilker, a figure from the SSS security agency, and the mysterious Shopkeeper, leader of the secret organization Garden. Wilker presents three requests to the Shopkeeper; the first two are rejected, but the third, the protection of the rare creature known as Miteran Elk, catches the organization's attention.
During the meeting, the Shopkeeper officially presented the mission to the new members of the Garden: Hemlock and Gympie. Thus, alongside Yor Forger and Matthew McMahon, they took on the task of protecting the Miteran Elk creature from illegal hunters. Although they kept the details secret, the mission had already proven risky from the start.
Hemlock, who volunteers for the operation, adds an extra layer of complexity and charisma to the team, while Yor's role as a professional assassin (the "Thorn Princess") becomes essential to the plot's development once again.
What to expect from Spy x Family chapter 116?
The narrative of chapter 116 should advance the first steps of the mission begun in the previous chapter. The plot will likely be divided between the daily lives of the Forgers and the secret operation conducted by Yor, Hemlock, and Matthew
The daily life of the Forgers and Yor's excuse: As usual, Yor will need to invent a plausible justification for her absence from home. Loid Forger, undercover spy and fake husband, will probably accept the explanation without question, while Anya, with her ability to read minds, may perceive the true nature of her mother's mission.
The start of the operation in the forest: There is great expectation that the chapter will focus on the dynamic between Yor, Hemlock, and Matthew during the patrol. Thus, this could be the perfect opportunity for the author to deepen the bonds and skills of the Garden members, revealing new secrets about the organization and expanding the espionage universe of the work.
Furthermore, the threat of illegal hunters promises to bring action and tension to the plot, which could culminate in new battles, moral dilemmas, and unexpected twists.
Where can I officially read chapter 116 of Spy x Family?
Readers can access Spy x Family through official digital platforms, which offer free access to the latest chapters.
- MANGA Plus (Shueisha) – website and app
- VIZ Media (via Shonen Jump) – exclusive app
Both platforms offer the first three and last three chapters for free. To access the intermediate content, VIZ Media requires a subscription, while MANGA Plus allows free reading via its app, but with limited access to only the intermediate chapters.
