Veteran Japanese rock band SPITZ will perform the opening theme song, titled “Hi o Mamoru” (灯を護る; lit. ‘Protect the Light’), for the upcoming third season of the popular Spy×Family anime series. The announcement was made on Sunday, September 28, 2025, alongside the release of a non-credit opening sequence revealing the new track. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first time SPITZ has specifically created a song for a television anime.
The highly anticipated Spy×Family Season 3 is slated to premiere on October 4, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. JST on TV Tokyo and other affiliated networks. Fans outside of Asia will be able to stream the new season on Crunchyroll.
A New Sonic Identity for the Forger Family’s Return
SPITZ’s involvement introduces a fresh musical tone for the next chapter of Loid, Yor, and Anya Forger’s espionage-comedy adventures. The band’s distinctive sound is expected to resonate with both long-time fans of Spy×Family and their dedicated following. The song “Hi o Mamoru” (Protect the Light) will be available for digital streaming in Japan starting October 6, 2025.
Production Details for Spy×Family Season 3
The third season sees Yukiko Imai stepping into the directorial role, overseeing production at Wit Studio and CloverWorks. Imai previously served as a storyboard artist and episode director for the first two seasons. Rino Yamazaki is handling the series composition, while Kazuaki Shimada continues as the character designer. The returning staff and cast are set to reprise their roles, ensuring continuity for the beloved series.
Accompanying SPITZ’s opening theme, the ending theme song for Season 3 will be “Actor,” performed by Lilas Ikuta.
A History of Iconic Theme Songs
Spy×Family has gained a reputation for its memorable opening and ending themes, featuring prominent artists in the Japanese music scene. The first season’s first cour opened with “Mixed Nuts” by Official Hige Dandism, followed by “Souvenir” by Bump of Chicken for the second cour. Season 2 featured the energetic “Kura Kura” by Ado. The musical contributions have consistently enhanced the anime’s storytelling and character development, building anticipation for SPITZ’s debut anime theme.
The Continuing Saga of the Forger Family
Based on the manga by Tatsuya Endo, Spy×Family follows master spy Twilight, operating under the alias Loid Forger, as he creates a fake family to infiltrate an elite school and prevent a war. Unbeknownst to him, his adopted daughter Anya is a telepath, and his wife Yor is a deadly assassin. Their comical and heartwarming efforts to maintain their fabricated family while secretly pursuing their individual missions have captivated audiences worldwide.
