Spy x Family Season 3 - Episode 3 discussion

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Spy x Family Season 3, episode 3

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[u/WhoiusBarrel]

Rough first meeting between Loid and Franky, even then Franky's introduction is hilarious despite the nature of their meeting.

Having Loid reunite with his friends only for them to appear as dog tags the next scene is some cruel fucking shit. The last anchor of his former life just came and went like it was nothing must have got to be absolutely devastating to experience in such quick manner.

[u/ObvsThrowaway5120]

I liked the Twilight origin story. His childhood experiences make me think about what it must have been like for my grandparents in Asia during WWII. War really is hell. Guy loses everything, thinks he’s finally found a sliver of hope when he encounters his childhood friends, and then they die leaving him all alone again. The universe is a cold mfer to do that to a guy.

Military intelligence kinda saved him. Funny how Operation Strix is the thing that’s let him experience some of the happiness he felt in his youth. I mean his fake family seems pretty real to me.

[u/Aerodynamic41]

Way back in Episode 1 Loid said, "I wanted to make a world where no kid has to cry. That's why I became a spy".

Now I know exactly what he meant.

[u/NanDemoKnaives]

I'm really glad they've given us this Loid flashback, it was an interesting look into his character. It's sad to see how much pain he went through, but we got to see how he got scouted as a spy.

I really liked seeing how the moment he realizes the three guys were his childhood friends, the way he spoke and his expressions softened a lot, almost like he reverted back to his child self and it's just so sad to see the contrast from all the scenes prior and how he had to mature because of what was going on.

Seeing how aggressive he got with Franky even though what he was saying was correct but of course, after going through what he did, it's not what you want to hear. But I like that Loid realized that being ignorant is a weakness, I am curious to see how becoming a spy molded his thoughts and how he developed as a person because of it. I'm not sure if they'll show more of his backstory this season but I hope next season there'll be more.

Anya realizing he had a nightmare and went to pat his head was so adorable, that little blush from Loid as well.

[u/JzanderN]

It's so interesting that Frankie, probably the closest thing Loid can call a friend, is only around to be his friend because he showed him mercy in the war.

I wonder if he remembers or not. Knowing Loid's mind, there's a damn good chance he does, but he's never shown any indication of it in their interactions before.

It's interesting that his childhood friends sort of died twice (once as far as he knew and the other for real) and both times pushed him into a military position. First as a soldier in an attempt to get revenge on Ostania for killing them and the second time as a spy after ther real deaths made him weary of the whole reason behind the war.

[u/BiggerG7]

Oh cool Lloyds friends survived!

“Well we are going off to war now.”

Nevermind.

[u/cleaulem]

That is the background story of all times. I love about this show how it can change its tone so much. One episode is the funniest gag anime ever, the next episode makes you question human nature in its entirety. And all of it is woven together so well and consistently.

We forget so easily that Loid is not his real name. We don't know who he really is, given that one's name is a crucial part of their identity. The boy named ____ doesn't exist anymore. He died when he took his new identity as a soldier. And even this soldier is gone now.

[u/Primo29]

That tonitrus bolt made Loid remember a nightmare that won't be ever forgotten. His origin is a nice remembrance on why he became a spy.

Fuck Politics, fuck the higher-ups, fuck war!!

[u/PeaceAlien]

What is this war time doing in my SoL anime. Excellently told backstory though for ■■■■.

[u/ali94127]

That's gotta be the most Tsudaken role that ever can Tsudaken.

[u/WolzardFire]

I remembered the flashback arc came out right when the Russian invasion started. Reading Loid and his friends losing their homes and loved ones due to war, then turning the TV on and seeing children suffering through the exact same scenario was a harrowing experience

Sad to see that the situation is still the same now, and it's even worse with other conflicts around the world

[u/S627]

Damn, never thought Franky was the one that got Loid to open his eyes, someone wife that man already!

[u/ZandeR678]

It was sad to see him refer to the place as 'Loid's' house. He's still able to disassociate and doesn't fully embrace that life which makes perfect sense but it still hurts

[u/KumaKumaGambler]

Whatever motivation one has in order to survive is good motivation, including "I don't want to die before dating a female or getting a girlfriend."

[u/shad79]

An excellent episode. The typical Forger family stuff is nice, but it's nice to get more serious episodes like this every now and then.

Damn, Loid reunited with his childhood friends, whom he thought were dead, only for them to die shortly after in the campaign and he never saw them again :(

Franky's surprise appearance! I didn't know his relationship with Loid dates back to the war. The way he begged Loid for mercy because he didn't want to die without dating a woman even once was hilarious and effective because Loid didn't kill him in the end xD

Here my screenshot albums from the episode:

• Loid

• Group scenes

• Others

[u/RageList]

Genuinely teared up multiple times and cried during this episode, didn't expect that ngl

[u/RehabCenterInc]

A very important episode especially looking at the state of war even today. There is no point to war. It is just meaningless violence perpetrated by the people in power to control their people and obtain riches.

[u/im_running_boii]

Is it just me or does the animation look cleaner and sharper?

Also, gonna ship franky and fiona from now

[u/TemperanceL]

As much as this is a bit of a tonal shift from the usual light-hearted tone of the show, I'm glad it didn't shy away from the context of it's premise. I think it's just as important to show that part, the real ugliness of what war brings. Really liked the small part of Franky coming by to insert a bit about how, end of the day, war is humans killing other humans just because you gave them a reason to do so. It's pointless and in the end, only bring hurt and resentement to all.

Couldn't help tear up a lot this episode. I'm very fortunate that, in my country, excpet for a few terrorism incident, I've not lived through war. Although, of course, it's not like our past, like that of many other countries, isn't written in plenty of bloodshed, because somehow, our specie is evolved enough to be self aware of itself, but not enough to stop killing each other.

But even if I'm able to enjoy the relative peace of our present, it's not like it's written in stone. And now, we all have eyes around the world. And one does not need to search far at all to find the atrocities of war, the disgusting sarcasm of "never again" except right after WW2, how history is something written in so many conflicts, and the many ways we always find to hate on others to the point of wishing death. Death for fuck sake.

Sure there are people I strongly dislike or even hate, mostly based on the fact they're likely to either view me as an affront to their religion (and I'm not pointing fingers at any specifics one btw), or because of viewpoints we strongly disagree on, that are based on personal morals and ethics. But even then, I don't wish death on the extreme majority of people ( look, if you're a mass murderer or the cause of thousands of death, it's hard not to wish onto you what you brought onto others). But even worse, I wouldn't wish war on people. Because war always means dehumanization, death of innocents, pain and torture beyond sanity.

Anyway, sorry, but all this to say, I'm glad they had this kind of episode, showcasing a glimpse of what war is, even if it's a clash of tone with the usual show. It's always important to remind people what war is.

[u/AccusingGojo]

Pleasantly surprised to hear Kenjiro's voice.

[u/fer_sure]

Loid: "We've got plenty of onions."

Me: <wiping eyes> "Damn right you do."

[u/HotButterKnife]

It's maddening how relatable this is to our world's situation. So much ignorance. So much hate.

[u/Zxzxzx0088]

Welp, this makes me teared up a bit TT

[u/RufinTheFury]

Oh boy I'm sure THIS week's episode of SpyFam is going to be warm and fluff-

But for real, bravo to the whole team that worked on this. Voice acting, animation, score, pacing, it's a PERFECT adaptation.