The Adorable Collaboration Visual of Ikuta Rira and Anya for “SPY×FAMILY”! Plus, a Podcast is Recruiting Submissions

A collaboration visual featuring Ikuta Rira, the ending theme artist for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY Season 3, and the main character, Anya Forger, has been released. Furthermore, a podcast series has been announced, set to begin streaming on October 5.

The TV anime SPY×FAMILY is based on Endo Tatsuya’s manga, which is serialized in “Shonen Jump+”. The anime adaptation began broadcasting in 2022, and the highly anticipated Season 3 is scheduled to start on October 4, 2025.

The newly unveiled collaboration visual was designed by art director Yoshida Uni. It beautifully portrays Ikuta Rira and Anya nestled together, surrounded by decorations inspired by “Stella,” the prestigious award given to outstanding students at Anya’s Eden Academy.

“SPY×FAMILY Operation <Podcast> Season 3” has also been announced. The first episode will be released on October 5, the day after the TV anime’s broadcast, and will subsequently be updated every Sunday at noon on the TOHO animation channel and other platforms.

The initial guest lineup for the first episode includes Eguchi Takuya-san (voice of Roido Forger), Tanezaki Atsumi-san (voice of Anya Forger), Hayami Saori-san (voice of Yoru Forger), and Matsuda Kenichirou-san (voice of Bond Forger).

From the second episode onwards, guests who are active in Season 3 will be invited to share exclusive talks that can only be heard here. The program is currently accepting listener submissions!

“SPY×FAMILY Operation <Podcast> Season 3” Overview
Distribution Schedule: First episode: October 5 (Sunday) at noon. Subsequent episodes: Every Sunday at noon.
Distribution Platforms:

• YouTube: TOHO animation channel
• Spotify
• LINE

Submission Content

■ Corner 1: Stella da to Omoimasu! (I Think It’s a Stella!)

Speaking of rewards at Eden Academy, there’s the “Stella.” Please tell us about actions you think “deserve a Stella” or “things that should be more highly praised.” We’d be delighted if you could end your sentence with “…Stella da to Omoimasu!”

For example:

• “The student who neatly arranged the messy magazines at the convenience store, Stella da to Omoimasu!”
• “The exquisitely balanced saltiness of convenience store boiled eggs, Stella da to Omoimasu!”

■ Corner 2: Ganbarumasu! (I’ll Do My Best!)

Anya is known for her adorable mispronunciations and misunderstandings. In this corner, we’re looking for your “childhood anecdotes of mispronunciations or misunderstandings.”

For example:

• “I used to think ‘oshoku jiken’ (corruption scandal) in the news meant ‘oshokujiken’ (meal ticket)!”
• “I thought I could ride on clouds, but then my teacher told me ‘clouds are just gas,’ and I was so disappointed…”

Any trivial anecdote is fine!

■ Corner 3: Taihen Kyoushuku nan desu ga (I’m Terribly Sorry to Ask, But…)

Inspired by Yoru’s famous line, “Would it be alright if I put an end to your breath?” This is your chance to send in “your assertions” to the world – whether it’s family, workplace, friends, school, seniors, juniors, or neighbors – starting with “Taihen Kyoushuku nan desu ga…”

For example:

• “Taihen Kyoushuku nan desu ga… could you please increase the number of ‘weakly air-conditioned cars’ on trains?”
• “Taihen Kyoushuku nan desu ga… could quizzes like ‘How old do I look?’ be legally prohibited when someone asks for your age?”

■ Corner 4: Kakushigoto… (Secrets…)

The Forger family each holds secrets from one another. Please secretly tell the cast a “secret you are hiding from others…”

For example:

• “The living room TV broke while my wife was away. I told her the dog broke it, but actually, I broke it while drunk…”
• “My friend and I like the same person, and I’m cheering on my friend’s romance. What should I do…?”

■ Corner 5: Watashi to SPY×FAMILY (Me and SPY×FAMILY)

This is an open corner for anything related to “you” and SPY×FAMILY. Share your impressions of favorite scenes from the TV anime, discuss topics about the work that have come up around you, or ask questions for the cast.

TV Anime SPY×FAMILY Production Information
【Season 3】 Broadcast starts October 4 (Saturday) at 23:00 on TV Tokyo network and other channels.

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(C) Endo Tatsuya/Shueisha, SPY×FAMILY Production Committee

Takahashi Katsunori