SPY x FAMILY [Season 3 Episode 12]

SPY x FAMILY Season 3 Episode 12: When Chaos Meets Comedy (and Fake Bombs)

Let’s cut to the chase: if you thought SPY x FAMILY couldn’t get more chaotic, Episode 12 of Season 3 just proved you wrong. Released on December 20, this episode dives headfirst into the bus hijacking arc—and fans are losing their minds over how it balances edge-of-your-seat tension with Anya’s signature brand of chaos.

First off, the setup: Anya and her Eden Academy classmates are taken hostage by terrorists, and suddenly, the Forgers’ fake family problems feel tiny compared to kids with bombs strapped to their necks. But here’s the kicker—Anya’s telepathy saves the day (sort of). She overhears the kidnappers’ plans, and with Damian and Becky’s help, they slip an SOS message out the window. Cue the “we match” moment: Anya and Damian end up with fake bombs around their necks, and Anya’s deadpan line? Chef’s kiss. As one fan put it, “Anya’s face when saying ‘We match’ was definitely the most adorable we’ve seen Anya yet.”

But let’s talk about the real MVP here: the comedy. Even with guns pointed at kids and fake bombs ticking, SPY x FAMILY nails the laughs. Anya hitting the “bomb” like it’s a piñata? Hilarious. Her mind-reading rants about the kidnappers’ dumb plans? Pure gold. Fans are raving: “This episode was really good and the soundtracks used fit the context atmosphere lol” and “While most episodes are amusing, this one was downright hilarious.”

Of course, not everyone’s thrilled. Some fans are side-eyeing the animation downgrade since Season 1, and a few think the arc is dragging. “The longer the show goes on, the worse it gets,” one critic grumbled. But let’s be real—when Anya’s making faces like she just saw a ghost (or a fake bomb), who cares about animation?

Yuri’s back, and surprisingly, he’s not just being a weirdo. Fans are split: some love his “action” scenes (“we’re finally seeing some Yuri action”), while others are still annoyed (“seeing yuri appear is always just disappointing”). But hey, at least he’s not hitting on Yor this time? Small wins.

And let’s not forget the feels. Damian stepping up to protect the class? Sweet. Anya comforting him when he panics? Adorable. “Damian who aspires to be a leader stepping up to try to protect others was definitely something neat to see!” a fan gushed. It’s these little moments that make SPY x FAMILY more than just a comedy—it’s a show about found family, even when that family includes a spy, an assassin, and a telepathic kid who thinks bombs are fashion accessories.

So, is Episode 12 worth the watch? Absolutely. It’s got everything: laughs, tension, and Anya being Anya. As one fan summed it up: “The best episode of this season!!! Poor kids!! False bombs, intelligent Anya? or not? kekeke.”

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to rewatch the “we match” scene. Anya’s face is going to be my new lock screen.

P.S. If you haven’t seen it yet, stream it on Crunchyroll—your funny bone (and your heart) will thank you.