SPY x FAMILY
A high-stakes spy comedy balancing thrilling espionage with heartwarming domesticity, painting a charming mosaic of a found family forged in secrets and bound by genuine affection.
SPY x FAMILY
SPY x FAMILY

SPY×FAMILY

"The father... a spy. The mother... an assassin. The daughter... a telepath."

09 April 2022 — 04 October 2025 Japan 3 season 50 episode Returning Series ⭐ 8.5 (2,092)
Cast: Takuya Eguchi, Atsumi Tanezaki, Saori Hayami, Kenichirou Matsuda, Hana Sato
Animation Action & Adventure Comedy
The Nature of a Found Family Duality of Identity and Deception The Pursuit of Peace in a Divided World Navigating Social Expectations

SPY x FAMILY - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Loid Forger

Takuya Eguchi

Archetype: The Stoic Hero
Key Trait: Hyper-competent

Motivation

His primary motivation is to complete Operation Strix to prevent a war between Westalis and Ostania. This goal is deeply personal, stemming from his traumatic experiences as a war orphan. He fights to create a 'world where children don't have to cry.' Initially, the family is a means to this end, but his motivation slowly evolves to include protecting his family for their own sake.

Character Arc

Loid begins the series as the consummate spy, Twilight: detached, analytical, and viewing his new family as mere components of a mission. He is initially frustrated by the unpredictability of fatherhood. As the series progresses, his interactions with Anya and Yor begin to break down his emotional walls. He develops genuine paternal instincts, showing fierce protectiveness over Anya and a growing fondness and respect for Yor. His arc is about rediscovering his humanity, learning that the emotional connections he long suppressed are not weaknesses but strengths, and realizing that the family he forged may be the very thing he's been fighting for.

Yor Forger

Saori Hayami

Archetype: The Femme Fatale / The Ingénue
Key Trait: Socially Awkward but Deadly

Motivation

Initially, her motivation is self-preservation and protecting her brother, Yuri, which is why she became an assassin. By marrying Loid, she aims to blend in and avoid the scrutiny of the secret police. Over time, her motivation expands to protecting the happiness and safety of her new family, Loid and Anya, whom she comes to cherish deeply.

Character Arc

Yor starts as a socially awkward woman who agrees to the fake marriage primarily for cover, fearing that being single will draw suspicion to her secret life as an assassin. She is insecure about her ability to be a 'normal' wife and mother, often failing at domestic tasks like cooking. However, she discovers a powerful and genuine maternal love for Anya, becoming fiercely protective of her. Her journey is one of self-acceptance and finding a place to belong. She slowly gains confidence and realizes her worth beyond her deadly skills, finding in the Forger household a warmth and purpose she never expected.

Anya Forger

Atsumi Tanezaki

Archetype: The Innocent Catalyst
Key Trait: Mischievously Telepathic

Motivation

Anya's primary motivation is to maintain her new family and prevent being sent back to the orphanage. She knows that Loid's mission is the key to this, so she does her best to help him succeed, whether it's by trying to earn Stella stars or befriending Damian Desmond. Above all, she is motivated by her love for Loid and Yor and her desire for a normal, happy life with them.

Character Arc

Anya, a lonely orphan and former lab experiment codenamed '007', begins her journey simply wanting a family that won't return her. Initially thrilled by the excitement of having a spy father and assassin mother, she often uses her telepathy to manipulate situations for comedic or self-serving ends. As she grows more attached to Loid and Yor, her arc shifts towards actively trying to help Loid's mission to keep her family together. She develops empathy, particularly for Damian Desmond, and learns the value of hard work and friendship at Eden Academy. Her journey is one from a passive, excitement-seeking child to an active, albeit clumsy, agent in her family's success and happiness.

Bond

Kenichirou Matsuda

Archetype: The Loyal Companion
Key Trait: Precognitive

Motivation

Motivated by his deep loyalty and affection for the Forger family, especially Anya who saved him, Bond uses his powers to avert disasters he foresees. He acts to protect his family and ensure their well-being, often without them ever realizing his crucial interventions.

Character Arc

Bond is introduced as a canine test subject ('Subject 8') from a secret government research project, giving him the ability to see the future. Traumatized and slated to be used as a bomb dog, he is rescued by Anya, who can read his mind. His arc is about finding a safe and loving home after a life of abuse. He becomes a loyal and integral member of the Forger family, using his precognitive abilities to subtly protect Anya and others from harm, solidifying his role as the family's guardian.

Cast

Takuya Eguchi as Loid Forger (voice)
Atsumi Tanezaki as Anya Forger (voice)
Saori Hayami as Yor Forger (voice)
Kenichirou Matsuda as Bond Forger (voice)
Hana Sato as Emile Elman (voice)
Masafumi Kobatake as State Security Service Agent (voice)
Marie Oi as Gram Gretcher (voice)
Shoumaru Zouza as Vides (voice)
Takaaki Torashima as Heymann (voice)
Motoki Sakuma as Eden College Teacher (voice)
Mirei Kumagai as Sharon (voice)
Yuhko Kaida as Sylvia Sherwood (voice)
Emiko Takeuchi as Eden College Student (voice)
Hiroki Goto as WISE Agent (voice)
Shinya Takahashi as WISE Agent (voice)