Anya in Peril: SPY x FAMILY Season 3 Drops Intense New Visual for High-Anticipation 'Busjack Arc'

SPY x FAMILY Season 3 Announces Start Date for the Busjack Arc

The commencement of a pivotal story segment in the ongoing narrative of the Forger family has been officially confirmed. SPY x FAMILY Season 3 has unveiled the main visual for its highly anticipated "Busjack Arc," which is scheduled to begin on November 8, 2025, at 11:00 PM JST. This narrative shift promises a dramatic escalation in stakes, moving beyond the typical domestic and educational challenges faced by the family.

The newly released visual immediately conveys the arc's tense atmosphere. It features the central Forger trio—Loid, Yor, and Anya—set against a backdrop suggesting imminent danger. This visual emphasizes the extreme peril confronting the young telepath, Anya, who is caught directly in the conflict. The "Busjack Arc" is designed to transition the series into a high-octane action sequence, rigorously testing the covert espionage capabilities of Loid and Yor while simultaneously challenging the stability of their fabricated family unit.

To further build anticipation, an accompanying trailer was recently released. This footage showcased new scenes from the arc and introduced the melancholic ending theme song, "Actor," performed by Lilas Ikuta. The trailer provided crucial confirmation regarding the nature of the threat: the arrival of the mysterious terrorist organization known as the Red Circus. This group seizes control of the bus Anya is traveling on, setting the stage for a thrilling, close-quarters confrontation.

Even amidst the serious threat, the series is confirmed to retain its characteristic comedic elements. The trailer notably included a moment of levity featuring Damian Desmond utilizing his infamous "poop leakage" technique, underscoring the show's unique ability to blend suspense, genuine emotion, and humor.

SPY x FAMILY Season 3 premiered on October 4, 2025, and is currently being broadcast and streamed globally on platforms such as Crunchyroll. The anime adaptation is based on Tatsuya Endo’s highly popular manga, which has been serialized on Shonen Jump+ since 2019. As of November 2025, the manga has published 16 volumes. The franchise continues to be a significant multimedia property, inspiring films, video games, novels, and stage musicals. Viz Media handles the English language publication of the manga.

The "Busjack Arc" is positioned as a major narrative inflection point for the series. The strong reaction generated by the main visual and the trailer confirms that fan anticipation is exceptionally high regarding how the Forgers will navigate this life-threatening challenge.