Welcome, Spy x Family fans! We’re thrilled to bring you a recap of the exciting anime series known as Spy x Family. If you’re looking for a show that’s a mix of genres, Spy x Family is the one for you! It’s got comedy and drama mixed in, so you know you’re in for a treat. So, without further ado, let’s recap the thrilling episodes of Spy x Family Season 1.
Episode 1: The Unlikely Family Bond
In a world where tensions run high between Westalis and Ostania, the brilliant yet enigmatic intelligence agent known as Twilight is given a crucial mission. He must infiltrate Ostania and get close to Donovan Desmond, the leader of the National Unity Party. The catch? He has to form a family in Ostania to do so.
Twilight, operating under the alias of Lloyd Forger, takes on the role of a father and adopts Anya, a young girl with a unique telepathic gift. However, a mishap exposes their location, leading to Anya’s kidnapping. With steely determination, Lloyd rescues Anya and forces a withdrawal from their assailant. As a bonus, Anya passes the admission exam for Eden Academy, a key element of their mission.
Episode 2: Partners in Deception
In Episode 2, we meet Yor, a clerk at Berlin City Hall, who faces ostracism from her colleagues due to her single status, concealing her secret life as an assassin. Fate brings Yor and Lloyd together, leading to a convenient partnership. However, a side mission causes Lloyd to arrive late to a party, and in a twist of events, he introduces himself as Yor’s husband.
Their partnership deepens when Yor realizes the benefits it brings to her own secret life as an assassin. They decide to continue pretending to be a married couple, using a grenade pin as a makeshift ring and pledging their commitment to each other.
Episode 3: Family Ties and Trials
In Episode 3, the “forged” family faces the challenge of blending in as a genuine upper-class family. Lloyd organizes various cultural activities to help Anya and Yor adapt to their new roles. However, when doubts start to creep in, they witness a thief in action and, with the help of Yor and Anya, apprehend him.
This heroic act earns them praise from an old woman who observes that the Forgers make a wonderful family. Lloyd’s confidence is restored, and he conducts another mock interview, believing that if they can convince others they are a family, their mission still has hope.
Episode 4: Trials at Eden Academy
As Episode 4 unfolds, the Forgers arrive at Eden Academy for the crucial interview. They impress Henry Henderson, one of the housemasters, by navigating various obstacles, including averting a potential stampede of farm animals. Although the interview with the housemasters goes well, they face a deliberate attempt by Murdoch Swann to undermine them.
The episode ends with a confrontation between Henderson and Swann, with Henderson defending the Forgers. Back home, Lloyd is uncertain about their chances but decides to trust in luck, thanks to Yor’s reassurance.
Episode 5: Anya’s Acceptance
Despite a seemingly unsuccessful interview, Anya’s name ends up on the waiting list, thanks to Henderson’s intervention. She is eventually accepted into Eden Academy, thanks to her determination and Lloyd’s resourcefulness.
Celebrating Anya’s acceptance, the family embarks on a fun adventure. A tipsy Frankie persuades Anya to request a special reward from Lloyd – a reenactment of her favorite cartoon, Spy Wars. Lloyd goes all out to make it happen, involving fellow agents in the fun and creating lasting memories.
Episode 6: Infiltrating Eden Academy
In Episode 6, the mission takes a new turn as Lloyd and Yor focus on making Anya an Imperial Scholar to infiltrate the school’s inner circle and get closer to Donovan. Anya must earn eight Stella Stars while avoiding eight Tonatres Bolts, which would result in expulsion.
During their preparations, Yor teaches Anya self-defense, which proves crucial. Lloyd also arranges for Anya to be in the same class as Damian Desmond, Donovan’s second son, as a backup plan. However, Damian’s bullying causes a rift between Anya and him, complicating their mission.
Episode 7: The Strain of Pretense
In Episode 7 of Spy x Family season 1, Lloyd continues to pressure Anya to apologize to Damian, despite the reluctance of her new friend, Becky Blackbell. Anya eventually apologizes to Damian when Becky is away, but his embarrassment leads him to reject her apology. Lloyd realizes he may have pushed Anya too hard and begins to question the family facade they’ve created.
He learns that a family’s bond goes beyond appearances, as Yor helps him understand. Despite the challenges, they find strength in each other.
Episode 8: Uncovering Secrets
Yor’s secret life as an assassin takes center stage in Episode 8 when her brother, Yuri, visits. Yuri, an agent of the Austenian State Security Service, struggles to accept Yor’s marriage to Lloyd. In an attempt to uncover the truth, Yuri questions Lloyd and threatens to expose their secret.
Lloyd, however, deduces Yuri’s true identity and realizes he’s a Triple S agent. In a bizarre turn of events, Yuri requests that Lloyd and Yor kiss in front of him. The episode ends with a tense standoff, leaving the fate of their marriage hanging in the balance.
Episode 9: Love and Loyalty
Episode 9 sees Yuri attempting to stop the awkward kiss he had demanded. A slap from Yor follows, as she’s overcome with embarrassment. While Yuri refuses to fully accept their marriage, he acknowledges Lloyd’s good character.
As tensions ease, Lloyd starts to suspect Yor’s connection to the Triple S, while Yor struggles with her insecurity as a wife. However, a heartwarming conversation reaffirms their partnership and brings relief to both.
Episode 10: A Dodgeball Drama
Both Anya and Damian are intrigued by rumors of an Estella Star being awarded to the most valuable player in an upcoming dodgeball tournament. In the tournament, Anya and Damian’s class faces off against Bill Watkins, an athletic prodigy. Damian ultimately sacrifices himself to protect Anya, but the rumor turns out to be unfounded.
Their relationship remains complicated, with little improvement in sight.
Episode 11: A Hero’s Deeds
In episode 11, Lloyd brings Anya to a hospital to volunteer and get a Stella Star for her community service. Unfortunately, her bad attitude gets in the way, but her ability to spot worrying thoughts saves a drowning patient, so she gets her first star at Eden Academy.
There’s a lot of bad stuff going around about her, and Damian is standing up for her. In the middle of it all, Anya wants a dog, and her parents say yes.
Episode 12: Penguins and Espionage
In the season finale, we find ourselves at the Berlin aquarium with Lloyd and Anya trying to keep up appearances of being a normal family. But then something unexpected happens – a penguin shows up with a microfilm, so Anya has to help Lloyd get the info he needs while pretending to help Yor.
The Forgers make it through their mission and even manage to get along with their neighbours. Lloyd even surprises Anya with a plushie of a penguin! In the end, the Forgers have some fun with their toys and even go on a little spy mission.
We hope you liked our Spy x Family Season 1 recap! If you haven’t seen it yet, make sure to check it out and let us know what you think in the comments! If you’re curious how we think this anime is, we’d say it’s a solid 4 out of 5 stars, but of course, it’s all about what you think!
