Is ‘Spy x Family Code: White’ canon?

nme.com:

Spy x Family arrives in cinemas in Japan this year.Based on the manga by Tatsuya Endo, the anime action-comedy series follows master spy Twilight, who has to disguise himself and build a mock family in order to investigate political leader Donovan Desmond.The show’s first season debuted in April 2022, with the second season set to conclude on December 23, 2023.At the time of season two’s announcement in December 2022, a feature film titled Spy x Family Code: White was also revealed.

The film arrived in cinemas in Japan on December 22, 2023, with an international release set for 2024.It is unclear whether Spy x Family Code: White is part of the franchise’s canon.

Traditionally, anime films are considered non-canonical in the overarching story.In the case of Spy x Family Code: White, however, there are factors at play which break the norm.

The main difference is the manga’s creator Tatsuya Endo was involved in the creation of the film’s story, which he made to fit into the original timeline.While canon is usually defined by whether events are referenced in the original source material, it’s unclear whether the story beats, or new characters, in Spy x Family Code: White will be referenced in the manga, or anime series, down the line.