Spy x Family Season 3 Episode 9: Anya's Era Has Come

Manga chapter 76-77

Canon/MED

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9.8

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Spy x Family Season 3 Episode 9: Anya's Era Has Come

Manga chapter 76-77

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.8

65 Fans

5star
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2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 9 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

yukiiyukii's avatar
yukiiyukii
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happy moments. Finally, Anya got what she wanted for the hard work she did. Proud of her! Yor running towards Anya, and the hug was heartwarming, but I feel bad for Damian that he faced this as a kid. Proud of him too
jiehan's avatar
jiehan
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This episode is wild! Melinda Desmond is so mysterious and unsettling when talking about Damian.... But Anya steals the show with her hilarious ego. Loid overthinking Anya's trauma while she sings is pure comedy. A perfect mix of dark and funny!
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debprotyusa
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A new chapter has begun, long live Double Starlight Anya! She was treated like royalty at home, earned a Stella, and briefly became the center of attention at school, until everyone realized she’s actually a total goofball 😄
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jeerox
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straight to the celebration and happy moments, but i still feel sad for the side characters at the end of episode 8. This episode feels bittersweet, and the background music/song is a banger i need to find it lol. Great episode.
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jmdagreat
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Episode 9 is a "must-watch" because it marks a major milestone in Operation Strix. It’s appealing because it delivers a long-awaited reward for the characters while simultaneously raising the stakes by revealing that the "final boss" family is even more complicated.
sheik_263's avatar
sheik_263
Yor literally broke the sound barrier just to check if her kid got stabbed and that is the kind of energy every parent needs to bring to school pickup
tesso_titan's avatar
tesso_titan
I still have chills from hearing Melinda's thoughts and it was so creepy how she can love and hate Damian at the same time and Anya's face just said it all
koraidon_316's avatar
koraidon_316
Double Starlight Anya singing her own theme song while Loid worries about her trauma is the most Forger family dynamic imaginable and it was so sweet
karakasa_kozo's avatar
karakasa_kozo
I actually cried when Anya started sobbing in Yor's arms and it reminded me she's just a little kid after all that bus drama
domino_348's avatar
domino_348
I actually cried seeing Anya finally break down when Yor hugged her and Loid watching from the shadows was just perfect
alan_stuart's avatar
alan_stuart
The scene with the commoner punch was hilarious, especially if you saw how hard Anya was trying to act like a tough survivor in front of everyone
sakurabloom's avatar
sakurabloom
Hearing Anya sing her little starlight song while Loid watches with that worried face was funny. She is really convinced this is the Anya era
marluxia_454's avatar
marluxia_454
You can tell how much Damian has changed by that blush when he finally apologized to Anya
chris_33's avatar
chris_33
I really felt for Damian when Anya started that fake tactical crying, because his reputation in class got absolutely destroyed in seconds
sephiroth's avatar
sephiroth
The contrast between Anya getting hamburgers and Damian eating a fancy dinner alone with a butler just hurts to watch
cattleya_baudelaire's avatar
cattleya_baudelaire
You have to laugh when Anya uses her fake crying to make everyone turn on Damian, because he actually looked so stressed out about it
aizen_ascendant_461's avatar
aizen_ascendant_461
Those stories Anya told about her dog being a white beast she has to fight every day made me laugh so hard because poor Bond is just a big fluff
japas_282's avatar
japas_282
You can really see how lonely Damian is when he's eating that huge dinner all by himself with just the butler watching him
kiawe's avatar
kiawe
Anya telling everyone Yor has a broken neck from training was so ridiculous. You can tell Becky is just tired of her friend's constant nonsense
puck_the_elf's avatar
puck_the_elf
Damian blushing while admitting Anya was impressive was easily the best part of the episode and his little apology at the end was so cute

EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned directly after the resolution of the bus hijacking arc in Episode 8, this episode serves as a deliberate palate cleanser at the two-thirds mark of the season. It refocuses on Anya's personal development and her relationships at Eden Academy, building out character dynamics that will likely matter as the season enters its final stretch. With four episodes remaining, this lighter interlude sets the foundation for whatever escalation is coming next.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned directly after the resolution of the bus hijacking arc in Episode 8, this episode serves as a deliberate palate cleanser at the two-thirds mark of the season. It refocuses on Anya's personal development and her relationships at Eden Academy, building out character dynamics that will likely matter as the season enters its final stretch. With four episodes remaining, this lighter interlude sets the foundation for whatever escalation is coming next.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 9 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

yukiiyukii's avatar
yukiiyukii
VerifiedVerified
happy moments. Finally, Anya got what she wanted for the hard work she did. Proud of her! Yor running towards Anya, and the hug was heartwarming, but I feel bad for Damian that he faced this as a kid. Proud of him too
jiehan's avatar
jiehan
VerifiedVerified
This episode is wild! Melinda Desmond is so mysterious and unsettling when talking about Damian.... But Anya steals the show with her hilarious ego. Loid overthinking Anya's trauma while she sings is pure comedy. A perfect mix of dark and funny!
debprotyusa's avatar
debprotyusa
VerifiedVerified
A new chapter has begun, long live Double Starlight Anya! She was treated like royalty at home, earned a Stella, and briefly became the center of attention at school, until everyone realized she’s actually a total goofball 😄
jeerox's avatar
jeerox
VerifiedVerified
straight to the celebration and happy moments, but i still feel sad for the side characters at the end of episode 8. This episode feels bittersweet, and the background music/song is a banger i need to find it lol. Great episode.
jmdagreat's avatar
jmdagreat
VerifiedVerified
Episode 9 is a "must-watch" because it marks a major milestone in Operation Strix. It’s appealing because it delivers a long-awaited reward for the characters while simultaneously raising the stakes by revealing that the "final boss" family is even more complicated.
sheik_263's avatar
sheik_263
Yor literally broke the sound barrier just to check if her kid got stabbed and that is the kind of energy every parent needs to bring to school pickup
tesso_titan's avatar
tesso_titan
I still have chills from hearing Melinda's thoughts and it was so creepy how she can love and hate Damian at the same time and Anya's face just said it all
koraidon_316's avatar
koraidon_316
Double Starlight Anya singing her own theme song while Loid worries about her trauma is the most Forger family dynamic imaginable and it was so sweet
karakasa_kozo's avatar
karakasa_kozo
I actually cried when Anya started sobbing in Yor's arms and it reminded me she's just a little kid after all that bus drama
domino_348's avatar
domino_348
I actually cried seeing Anya finally break down when Yor hugged her and Loid watching from the shadows was just perfect
alan_stuart's avatar
alan_stuart
The scene with the commoner punch was hilarious, especially if you saw how hard Anya was trying to act like a tough survivor in front of everyone
sakurabloom's avatar
sakurabloom
Hearing Anya sing her little starlight song while Loid watches with that worried face was funny. She is really convinced this is the Anya era
marluxia_454's avatar
marluxia_454
You can tell how much Damian has changed by that blush when he finally apologized to Anya
chris_33's avatar
chris_33
I really felt for Damian when Anya started that fake tactical crying, because his reputation in class got absolutely destroyed in seconds
sephiroth's avatar
sephiroth
The contrast between Anya getting hamburgers and Damian eating a fancy dinner alone with a butler just hurts to watch
cattleya_baudelaire's avatar
cattleya_baudelaire
You have to laugh when Anya uses her fake crying to make everyone turn on Damian, because he actually looked so stressed out about it
aizen_ascendant_461's avatar
aizen_ascendant_461
Those stories Anya told about her dog being a white beast she has to fight every day made me laugh so hard because poor Bond is just a big fluff
japas_282's avatar
japas_282
You can really see how lonely Damian is when he's eating that huge dinner all by himself with just the butler watching him
kiawe's avatar
kiawe
Anya telling everyone Yor has a broken neck from training was so ridiculous. You can tell Becky is just tired of her friend's constant nonsense
puck_the_elf's avatar
puck_the_elf
Damian blushing while admitting Anya was impressive was easily the best part of the episode and his little apology at the end was so cute

©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

©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