SPY×FAMILY Season 3, which premiered on October 4, 2025, has released a compelling new promotional video teasing the highly anticipated “Loid Forger: Past Arc.” The trailer offers a glimpse into the enigmatic spy Twilight’s childhood, revealing a tragic backstory that shaped him into the operative fans know today. This pivotal arc is set to officially begin with the 39th episode of the series, the second episode of Season 3, airing on October 11, 2025.
Delving into Twilight’s Origins
The newly released English-subtitled trailer features the third season’s opening theme, “Protect the Light” by the band Spitz, and immediately establishes a somber tone. It highlights a young Loid Forger, showcasing glimpses of his once peaceful childhood shattered by the ravages of war. Scenes depict Loid playing pretend war as a child and later witnessing the destruction of his hometown, Luwen, becoming a refugee.
This “Past Arc” is poised to explore the traumatic events that led the boy who wished for peace to become the master spy known as Twilight. Fans have long speculated about Loid’s mysterious background, with only brief hints provided in earlier seasons, such as a moment in Season 1, Episode 24, where he reminisced about his mother and his motivation to ensure no child endures a life like his. The manga’s Chapter 62 also delves into his heartbreaking origins, detailing his struggles through childhood and as a soldier before joining WISE.
SPY×FAMILY Season 3: Premiere and Streaming Details
SPY×FAMILY Season 3 officially began its run on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with new episodes releasing weekly on Saturdays. Viewers in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia can stream the new season on Crunchyroll. Hulu also offers the season for viewers in the United States. A premium subscription is required to access the new episodes.
The initial episode, titled “Berlint Panic / The Informant and Nightfall,” premiered alongside the announcement of the “Loid Forger: Past Arc” trailer, underscoring the significance of this upcoming storyline.
Production and Staff Behind Season 3
The third season sees some shifts in the production team, with Yukiko Imai stepping in as the director, having previously contributed as a storyboard artist and episode director in prior seasons. Rino Yamazaki is serving as the series screenwriter, and Kazuaki Shimada returns as the character designer. Animation production continues under the collaborative efforts of WIT Studio and CloverWorks.
The series continues to follow the unique faux family, consisting of master spy Loid Forger (Twilight), his assassin wife Yor, their telepathic daughter Anya, and their precognitive dog Bond, as they navigate their secret lives while striving to maintain peace between rival nations. The unfolding “Loid Forger: Past Arc” promises to add significant depth to the central character, revealing the foundations of his dedication to his mission and his chosen family.
