Forger Family Cast Provides In-Depth Commentary! Report on "SPY x FAMILY Operation Season 3 Pre-Broadcast Special"

Studio in Uproar Over "Master Artist Duo" Eguchi & Hayami's "Legendary" Illustrations: "A Cream Puff Yokai?"

In the latter half of the program, there was also the popular segment familiar from special broadcasts where the cast's artistic talents explode, the "Visual Review Session." Each cast member predicted and drew the episode visual for Season 3 Episode 1.

First, illustrations from the skilled Tanezaki and Matsuda were revealed, and voices of praise flew from everyone at their expected artistic ability: "So good!" "Really cute!" "So professional!" On the other hand, when it came time for the "master artist duo" of Eguchi and Hayami, who have caused a stir in the studio every time with their overly unique visuals in previous special broadcasts, those expectations (anxieties) were confirmed.

First, Hayami's illustration was revealed, as she confidently stated, "I'd like to show this to Endo-sensei and make a presentation." Hayami had drawn an illustration with all characters appearing, centered on Anya and Bond playing together, including Loid, Yor, Franky, and even Fiona, but the studio was flooded with reactions like "A cream puff yokai?" "A cloud fairy?" "There are so many people but... who are they?"

Eguchi also attempted drawing the Forger family in a mini-character style for the first time, but his quirks were still too strong and the studio buzzed. Comments flew such as "As expected, amazing..." "It is new, in a way," "What's happening with Bond?" and as Eguchi hung his head saying "Why did it turn out like this...", even more laughter spread through the studio.

Then the "real" episode visual was revealed. While the illustrations by Matsuda and Tanezaki, which had captured a similar atmosphere, became a topic of conversation, Eguchi and Hayami desperately tried to find similarities, pointing out things like "Bond's legs are raised" and "they're playing together is the same." Hayami developed a positive comment: "If we combined and mixed all four drawings, it might become this visual!" The "Visual Review Session" closed with great excitement, along with MC Yanagihara's (America Zarigani) retort, "Maybe with the latest technology and compositing, something could work out!?"

"Enjoy the World of SPY x FAMILY" – Messages from the Cast to Viewers

At the end of the program, there were also messages from the cast.

Matsuda: "This season will draw you into that world even more than before, so I'd be happy if you enjoy it. I'm also very much looking forward to it!"

Hayami: "SPY x FAMILY has returned after a bit of time away! While there are weighty, serious episodes, it's packed with stories that will make you feel 'this is SPY x FAMILY after all, the best,' so please don't miss it and enjoy!"

Tanezaki: "That illustration earlier was a bit too good, so I'm worried I might have spoiled something (laughs). Please erase the memory of the illustration for now...! Season 3 has proper highlights for every character, so please look forward to it!"

Eguchi: "What I wanted to say has already been said, so all that's left is for everyone to watch! By all means, please enjoy the world of SPY x FAMILY!"