SPY x FAMILY Season 3 Unveils Electrifying Shingo Natsume Opening and SPITZ Theme Song Ahead of October 4 Premiere

The anime community is abuzz with excitement as the third season of SPY x FAMILY, the much-loved adaptation of Tatsuya Endo’s acclaimed manga, prepares for its global premiere on October 4, 2025. Fans recently received an exhilarating preview of the new season with the unveiling of its opening animation sequence. This sequence was meticulously directed by the renowned animator Shingo Natsume, celebrated for his iconic contributions to series such as Space Dandy and One-Punch Man.

Adding to the anticipation, the opening theme song, titled Hi o Mamoru (Protect the Light), marks a significant milestone: it is the legendary Japanese rock band SPITZ’s very first track specifically composed for a television anime series. The non-credit version of this dynamic opening footage, released ahead of the premiere, has already generated considerable discussion and enthusiasm across the anime world.

Season three is slated for broadcast across TV Tokyo and its affiliated stations, including BS TV Tokyo. For international viewers outside Asia, the series will be readily available, streaming concurrently with its Japanese airing via Crunchyroll. The formidable animation studios, Wit Studio and CloverWorks, who have masterfully brought the series to life since its inception, continue their exceptional work. This season introduces a new directorial vision under Yukiko Imai, who steps into the main director role after having previously distinguished herself as an episode director in earlier seasons.

The cherished ensemble cast and dedicated staff are set to return, ensuring the continuity of the series’ hallmark charm and quality. Furthermore, the enchanting Lilas Ikuta will perform the ending theme song, titled Actor. Key production talents include Yuki Takeuchi and Tomomi Sugimoto handling art setting, Keita Watanabe overseeing CG direction, and Rina Koguchi managing editing, all contributing to the visual splendor of the upcoming installment.

Audiences can eagerly look forward to the continued evolution of the heartwarming yet action-packed spy-family narrative. This story seamlessly blends thrilling espionage, laugh-out-loud comedy, and poignant family dynamics. As the narrative delves into deeper, more suspenseful arcs, following agent Twilight's intricate balance of covert missions and an unconventional family life, the upcoming season is poised to uphold the same high standards of quality and captivating storytelling that cemented the first two seasons and the blockbuster movie SPY x FAMILY Code: WHITE as monumental successes. This new chapter promises to further solidify the franchise’s esteemed position as a standout phenomenon in contemporary anime.