SPY x FAMILY (2022)
Kernel Score: 89% · 2,194 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy
First aired: 2022-04-09
Seasons: 3 · 50 episodes
Is SPY x FAMILY worth watching?
Must-watch. A spy, an assassin and a telepathic girl pretend to be a family, and it's both very funny and surprisingly sweet. It mixes spy action with heartfelt family comedy, and it works for most viewers.
Watch it if you
- like anime that balances comedy and heart
- enjoy fake-family setups
- want a light, easy binge
Skip it if you
- dislike anime entirely
- want a serious spy thriller
Best for: Easy binge
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch SPY x FAMILY
- Stream: Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A spy, an assassin and a telepath come together to pose as a family, each for their own reasons, while hiding their true identities from each other.
SPY x FAMILY parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that SPY x FAMILY involves espionage, assassination, and a fake family hiding secret identities, but the tone is comedic and heartwarming.
- Violence & scariness: Some — An assassin and spy premise brings occasional cartoonish action and danger, though played mostly for comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like SPY x FAMILY
If you liked SPY x FAMILY, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun (2019) — 85%: Warm, funny anime about a found family.
- Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (2017) — 87%: Cozy comedy about an unusual household.
- Usagi Drop (2011) — 86%: Gentle, heartfelt story about raising a child.
- Dr. STONE (2019) — 90%: Fun, upbeat anime that rewards curiosity.
- One-Punch Man (2015) — 90%: Action-comedy anime with great jokes.
- Carmen Sandiego (2019) — 85%: Light spy-adventure for a wider audience.
Cast
- Takuya Eguchi as Loid Forger (voice)
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Anya Forger (voice)
- Saori Hayami as Yor Forger (voice)
- Kenichirou Matsuda as Bond Forger (voice)
SPY x FAMILY FAQ
Is SPY x FAMILY worth watching?
Must-watch. A spy, an assassin and a telepathic girl pretend to be a family, and it's both very funny and surprisingly sweet. It mixes spy action with heartfelt family comedy, and it works for most viewers.
Where can I watch SPY x FAMILY?
In the US you can stream SPY x FAMILY on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is SPY x FAMILY OK for kids?
SPY x FAMILY is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that SPY x FAMILY involves espionage, assassination, and a fake family hiding secret identities, but the tone is comedic and heartwarming.
What shows are like SPY x FAMILY?
If you liked SPY x FAMILY, try Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Usagi Drop and Dr. STONE.