SPY x FAMILY Season 3 Episode 1: Release Time, Where to Watch, Cast & What Starts This Season

“SPY x FAMILY” Season 3 Episode 1 premiered on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Fans can stream it on Crunchyroll in most regions, while U.S. viewers also have Hulu access. The Japanese broadcast is late-night on TV Tokyo and other networks, with global streaming following shortly after.

For Bangladesh, the first episode went live around 8:00–9:00 p.m. BST. This timing is similar for future episodes, as Crunchyroll usually updates on Saturdays following Japan’s broadcast.

Episode 1 Release Window & Streaming Platforms

Crunchyroll is carrying the simulcast across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, South Asia and Southeast Asia. Hulu also streams it in the United States. Availability may differ slightly depending on region, but Crunchyroll is the primary platform for international viewers.

Episodes typically appear mid-morning U.S. time (around 7:00–8:00 a.m. PT), which translates to evening in South Asia. Subtitles are included at launch, with English dubs expected to arrive later in the season.

Main Cast, Characters & Creative Team

The Forger family returns with Takuya Eguchi as Loid (Twilight), Saori Hayami as Yor, and Atsumi Tanezaki as Anya. Kenichiro Matsuda voices Bond, the family dog. Supporting characters include Yuko Kaida as Sylvia Sherwood, Kazuhiro Yamaji as Henry Henderson, Kensho Ono as Yuri Briar, Natsumi Fujiwara as Damian Desmond, Emiri Kato as Becky Blackbell, Ayane Sakura as Fiona Frost, and Hiroyuki Yoshino as Franky Franklin.

Season 3 marks a key shift behind the scenes. Yukiko Imai steps up as director for WIT Studio and CloverWorks. Rino Yamazaki handles series composition, while Kazuaki Shimada returns as character designer and chief animation director. Music continues to be provided by [K]NoW_NAME, keeping the show’s mix of spy drama and family warmth intact.

The opening theme this season is “Akari wo Mamoru” by SPITZ. The ending theme is “Actor” by Lilas Ikuta. Non-credit versions of the opening and ending were previewed just before the premiere.

Trailers, Visuals & What Episode 1 Sets Up

Key visuals and trailers teased a deeper dive into Loid’s past as a spy, while maintaining the light family comedy tone. Crunchyroll promoted the return with character posters and a season key visual featuring the Forgers.

Episode 1 works as a soft reset. It reintroduces Operation Strix, Anya’s school life at Eden Academy, and Loid’s undercover mission, while hinting at new arcs and emotional beats. It sets a slightly more dramatic tone for the season without losing the charm that made the series popular.

In short: SPY x FAMILY Season 3 Episode 1 is out now, streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll and on Hulu in the U.S. It brings fresh visuals, a new director, and a new opening and ending while keeping the show’s balance of espionage and family comedy intact.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What time does Episode 1 stream in Bangladesh?

It usually appears around 8:00–9:00 p.m. BST on Saturdays.

Q2: Where is Season 3 streaming?

Crunchyroll is the main platform worldwide. Hulu also streams it in the United States.

Q3: Are English dubs available now?

No, the first episode is subtitled. The English dub is expected later in the season.

Q4: How many episodes will Season 3 have?

The episode count has not been officially confirmed, but most expect around 12 episodes.

Q5: What’s new behind the scenes?

Yukiko Imai directs Season 3, and the new opening is by SPITZ with the ending by Lilas Ikuta.