Last reviewed on 2026-05-02
Anya Forger
Telepath / StrixThe scene-stealing adopted daughter who is secretly a telepath — a product of secret experiments. Obsessed with spies and excited to be part of her father's mission. Her expressive reactions became instantly iconic in anime culture.
Loid Forger (Twilight)
Master SpyWestalis's greatest spy codenamed Twilight. Creates the Forger family as a cover for Operation Strix. A master of disguise and combat, but emotionally stunted from his wartime childhood. Gradually develops genuine love for his fake family.
Yor Forger
Thorn PrincessCity hall clerk by day and elite assassin by night — the Thorn Princess. Marries Loid to maintain her cover while he needs a wife for his mission. Pure-hearted and socially awkward, she genuinely cares for Anya and Loid.
Bond Forger
Telepath DogThe Forger family's large white dog who has precognitive visions. Can see potential futures, which he communicates through Anya's telepathy. Fiercely loyal and protective. The most wholesome member of the family dynamic.
Yuri Briar
SSE AgentYor's overprotective younger brother who works for Ostania's Secret Police (SSE). Pathologically devoted to his sister to the point of obsession. Suspicious of Loid from the start. Plays both comedy and genuine threat roles.
Damian Desmond
Eden AcademySon of Donovan Desmond and Anya's primary target for friendship as part of Operation Strix. Acts arrogant to hide his longing for his father's attention. Develops complex feelings for Anya after she punches him in the face.
Becky Blackbell
Eden AcademyAnya's first and best friend at Eden Academy. Daughter of a weapons manufacturer. Assertive and sociable, she immediately takes Anya under her wing. Develops an infatuation with Loid after meeting him, creating comic rivalry with Anya.
Franky Franklin
InformantTwilight's quirky informant who provides intelligence and cover documents. Romantically unlucky but genuinely helpful. Often gets dragged into dangerous situations far above his comfort level while maintaining his humor about it all.
Sylvia Sherwood
Handler / WSN ChiefTwilight's mysterious handler who assigns Operation Strix. A senior Westalis intelligence officer with her own complex past. Presents a cold professional exterior but shows care for agents in her own way. Highly capable in the field.
Donovan Desmond
Political TargetLeader of the National Unity Party and the ultimate target of Operation Strix. His anti-peace policies risk starting another war. Cold and neglectful to his son Damian. A complex antagonist whose true intentions are gradually revealed.
About Spy x Family Characters
Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo is a heartwarming spy comedy about a spy who must create a fake family for a mission — and the fake family that slowly becomes real. It became one of manga's biggest hits.
With its perfect blend of action, comedy, and warmth — and Anya's iconic facial expressions — Spy x Family captured hearts worldwide and became a beloved modern classic.
The Forgers are a literal found family by premise — analysed in the found family trope. Yor sits inside the cluster of restrained, seinen-style female leads explored in female protagonists in fiction.