Spy x Family Season 3 Episode 8: Take Down the Busjacker

Manga chapter 74-75

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Spy x Family Season 3 Episode 8: Take Down the Busjacker

Manga chapter 74-75

Canon/LOW

OSHIMETER

9.9

83 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 13 scenes • 6 min read

QUICK TAKES

martinavicencio34's avatar
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Fue un capítulo que me enganchó mucho más a la temporada, la participación del señor Henderson me gustó mucho, por que a pesar de que como espectador sabes que no les va a pasar nada debido a annya, las interacciones de los alumnos con el señor Henderson te involucran con la tensión del momento
yukiiyukii's avatar
yukiiyukii
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The moment he saw his daughter in Anya, he realised that he was wrong. This episode proves that Anya can do anything without Loid and Yor. Proud of her fr
kittycat8's avatar
kittycat8
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I like the episode because Damian also plays a role in it.
debprotyusa's avatar
debprotyusa
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Not gonna lie, when his daughter’s spirit appeared behind Anya, it completely shattered me. I actually teared up, even though I’d already read the manga and knew it was coming.
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jmdagreat
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Episode 8 is the emotional peak of the season so far. It is appealing because it proves the series can be compelling even without Loid and Yor in the lead, allowing the supporting cast and the children's resilience to take center stage.
sovereign's avatar
sovereign

The tension of the Red Circus bus hijacking breaks perfectly into incredible action. Martha Marriott showing up with absolute military precision to save Becky and Anya is legendary. Seeing the dynamic shift from a high-stakes standoff to a stunning rescue is pure genius.

jessie's avatar
jessie
becky calling the emergency rations peasant food made me laugh because she is literally in a hostage situation and still has her high standards for catering
inumaki_inkling's avatar
inumaki_inkling
martha marriott smashing that window and tasering the guy was such a cool moment and she really is the secret weapon of the blackbell family
minish_289's avatar
minish_289
Billy Squire identifying his daughter in that flashback was rough to watch; it helped me understand his deep-seated anger, even though nothing excuses his later crimes. I was genuinely surprised by how Anya, with her small but firm voice, completely cut through his rage by just talking about her fear of adults fighting.
ryuk_reaper_113's avatar
ryuk_reaper_113
yuri going from a cold blooded soldier taking down a warehouse to a total crybaby over a tiny bullet wound is the exact kind of whiplash this show does best
oni_omega's avatar
oni_omega
anya pretending to die of hunger just to distract those guys was the funniest thing because she actually looked so dramatic and it worked to stop the police from rushing in
sunekosuri_slayer's avatar
sunekosuri_slayer
Just as Billy Squire was confronting the horrifying truth of becoming the monster who murdered Biddy, I truly felt the weight of his despair, wondering if he could ever escape that cycle. Anya's little telepathic connection was just what he needed in that moment; it was like she reached right into his soul to save him.
light_yagami_112's avatar
light_yagami_112
The tension shifted so fast when vadim pulled out the real detonator, and anya hearing his mental countdown was actually terrifying since the police had no idea about the hidden explosives.
keukegen_king's avatar
keukegen_king
i was so impressed by damian volunteering to take that collar for anya and even if it was fake he thought he was going to die for her which is huge growth
kirishima_red_riot's avatar
kirishima_red_riot
martha really just jumped through a window to taser that guy, you can tell she is the most dangerous person in the house and the kids were so lucky she showed up
jiraiya_jester_50's avatar
jiraiya_jester_50
yuri clearing out that warehouse with zero mercy was terrifying but then he turns into a total baby about a shoulder scrape and it totally ruined his cool guy image
ai_hayasaka's avatar
ai_hayasaka
that moment anya stood up to the guy with the bomb on her neck was actually crazy and her telepathy makes her the bravest kid ever
guts_the_swordsman_189's avatar
guts_the_swordsman_189
i felt so bad for billy once they showed biddy in the flashback and it makes total sense why he couldn't go through with it after anya gave that speech about kids crying
jinbe_juggernaut_91's avatar
jinbe_juggernaut_91
Anya acting like she was starving to death in front of a guy with a bomb was a genius move and it really saved the day
hawks_eye_387's avatar
hawks_eye_387
My respect for Henderson went through the roof when he stepped up to be a hostage for his students and never lost his cool

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the midpoint of Season 3's thirteen episodes, this is the climax of the busjacking arc that kicked off with 'The Red Circus,' resolving the immediate crisis surrounding Anya's class being taken hostage. It caps one of the season's most sustained stretches of tension and pivots the narrative toward the aftermath — expect the fallout from these events to ripple through character dynamics and story threads in the back half of the season.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the midpoint of Season 3's thirteen episodes, this is the climax of the busjacking arc that kicked off with 'The Red Circus,' resolving the immediate crisis surrounding Anya's class being taken hostage. It caps one of the season's most sustained stretches of tension and pivots the narrative toward the aftermath — expect the fallout from these events to ripple through character dynamics and story threads in the back half of the season.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 13 scenes • 6 min read

QUICK TAKES

martinavicencio34's avatar
martinavicencio34
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Fue un capítulo que me enganchó mucho más a la temporada, la participación del señor Henderson me gustó mucho, por que a pesar de que como espectador sabes que no les va a pasar nada debido a annya, las interacciones de los alumnos con el señor Henderson te involucran con la tensión del momento
yukiiyukii's avatar
yukiiyukii
VerifiedVerified
The moment he saw his daughter in Anya, he realised that he was wrong. This episode proves that Anya can do anything without Loid and Yor. Proud of her fr
kittycat8's avatar
kittycat8
VerifiedVerified
I like the episode because Damian also plays a role in it.
debprotyusa's avatar
debprotyusa
VerifiedVerified
Not gonna lie, when his daughter’s spirit appeared behind Anya, it completely shattered me. I actually teared up, even though I’d already read the manga and knew it was coming.
jmdagreat's avatar
jmdagreat
VerifiedVerified
Episode 8 is the emotional peak of the season so far. It is appealing because it proves the series can be compelling even without Loid and Yor in the lead, allowing the supporting cast and the children's resilience to take center stage.
sovereign's avatar
sovereign

The tension of the Red Circus bus hijacking breaks perfectly into incredible action. Martha Marriott showing up with absolute military precision to save Becky and Anya is legendary. Seeing the dynamic shift from a high-stakes standoff to a stunning rescue is pure genius.

jessie's avatar
jessie
becky calling the emergency rations peasant food made me laugh because she is literally in a hostage situation and still has her high standards for catering
inumaki_inkling's avatar
inumaki_inkling
martha marriott smashing that window and tasering the guy was such a cool moment and she really is the secret weapon of the blackbell family
minish_289's avatar
minish_289
Billy Squire identifying his daughter in that flashback was rough to watch; it helped me understand his deep-seated anger, even though nothing excuses his later crimes. I was genuinely surprised by how Anya, with her small but firm voice, completely cut through his rage by just talking about her fear of adults fighting.
ryuk_reaper_113's avatar
ryuk_reaper_113
yuri going from a cold blooded soldier taking down a warehouse to a total crybaby over a tiny bullet wound is the exact kind of whiplash this show does best
oni_omega's avatar
oni_omega
anya pretending to die of hunger just to distract those guys was the funniest thing because she actually looked so dramatic and it worked to stop the police from rushing in
sunekosuri_slayer's avatar
sunekosuri_slayer
Just as Billy Squire was confronting the horrifying truth of becoming the monster who murdered Biddy, I truly felt the weight of his despair, wondering if he could ever escape that cycle. Anya's little telepathic connection was just what he needed in that moment; it was like she reached right into his soul to save him.
light_yagami_112's avatar
light_yagami_112
The tension shifted so fast when vadim pulled out the real detonator, and anya hearing his mental countdown was actually terrifying since the police had no idea about the hidden explosives.
keukegen_king's avatar
keukegen_king
i was so impressed by damian volunteering to take that collar for anya and even if it was fake he thought he was going to die for her which is huge growth
kirishima_red_riot's avatar
kirishima_red_riot
martha really just jumped through a window to taser that guy, you can tell she is the most dangerous person in the house and the kids were so lucky she showed up
jiraiya_jester_50's avatar
jiraiya_jester_50
yuri clearing out that warehouse with zero mercy was terrifying but then he turns into a total baby about a shoulder scrape and it totally ruined his cool guy image
ai_hayasaka's avatar
ai_hayasaka
that moment anya stood up to the guy with the bomb on her neck was actually crazy and her telepathy makes her the bravest kid ever
guts_the_swordsman_189's avatar
guts_the_swordsman_189
i felt so bad for billy once they showed biddy in the flashback and it makes total sense why he couldn't go through with it after anya gave that speech about kids crying
jinbe_juggernaut_91's avatar
jinbe_juggernaut_91
Anya acting like she was starving to death in front of a guy with a bomb was a genius move and it really saved the day
hawks_eye_387's avatar
hawks_eye_387
My respect for Henderson went through the roof when he stepped up to be a hostage for his students and never lost his cool

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©遠藤達哉/集英社・SPY×FAMILY製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com