Shueisha will officially release Chapter 116 of the Spy x Family manga at midnight on May 12, 2025 (Japan time). Following the series' biweekly schedule, the new publication continues the mission 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 Spy x Family Chapter 116?
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 as early as Sunday, May 11th.
See below for release times in some regions:
- Pacific (PDT): 8:00 AM – Sunday, May 11
- Eastern US (EDT): 11:00 AM – Sunday, May 11
- United Kingdom (BST): 4pm – Sunday, May 11
- Central Europe (CEST): 5:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 11
- India (IST): 8:30 PM – Sunday, May 11
- Philippines (PHT): 11 PM – Sunday, May 11
- Japan (JST): 12:00 AM – Monday, May 12
- Central Australia (ACST): 12:30 AM – Monday, May 12
Chapter 115 Recap: Beginning of a New Mission
The previous chapter began a new mission involving Director Wilker, a figurehead of the SSS security agency, and the mysterious Shopkeeper, leader of the secret organization Garden. Wilker presents three requests to the Shopkeeper, the first two of which are rejected, but the third, the protection of the rare creature known as the Miteran Elk, catches the organization's attention.
During the meeting, Shopkeeper officially presented the mission to the Garden's new members: Hemlock and Gympie. Alongside Yor Forger and Matthew McMahon, they took on the task of protecting the Miteran Elk from poachers. Despite keeping the details confidential, the mission proved 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") is once again essential to the development of the plot.
What to expect from chapter 116 of Spy x Family?
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 Forgers' daily lives and the covert operation led by Yor, Hemlock, and Matthew:
The Forgers' daily life and Yor's excuse: As usual, Yor will need to come up with a plausible excuse for her absence from home. Loid Forger, undercover spy and fake husband, will likely accept the explanation without question, while Anya, with her mind-reading ability, may be able to discern the true nature of her mother's mission.
The beginning of the forest operation: There's great anticipation that the chapter will focus on the dynamics between Yor, Hemlock, and Matthew during the patrol. Thus, this could be the perfect opportunity for the author to delve deeper into the bonds and abilities of the Garden members, revealing new secrets about the organization and expanding the book's espionage universe.
Furthermore, the threat of poachers promises to bring action and tension to the plot, which could culminate in new battles, moral dilemmas, and unexpected twists.
Where to read chapter 116 of Spy x Family officially?
Readers can access Spy x Family through official digital platforms, which offer free reading of 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 the app, but with a one-time access limit for the intermediate chapters.
