SPY×FAMILY Season 3 Episode 12 Preview Released! MISSION:49 Twilight vs Yuri Sewer Showdown

On December 18th, the official release for the third season of "SPY×FAMILY" unveiled preview images for Episode 12—MISSION:49 "Deadly Battle in the Sewer". This episode will feature a direct confrontation between WISE and the SSS, bringing the Forger family's intelligence mission to the most tense and thrilling climax of the season.

Analysis of MISSION:49 "Deadly Battle in the Sewer" Preview Images

The released preview images are filled with tension and combat atmosphere, foreshadowing a critical battle concerning identity exposure and life-or-death stakes.

• A Mud-Covered Twilight: Loid Forger, codenamed "Twilight", appears in a dim and filthy sewer environment, his expression unusually stern, a stark contrast to his usual elegant psychiatrist persona.
• Yuri's Murderous Aura: Yuri Briar, a member of the Secret Police (SSS), has a gaze filled with ruthless killing intent. The classic "Twilight vs. Secret Police" chase from the original manga is about to be recreated in the anime.
• Nightfall's Anxious Expression: Twilight's colleague Fiona Frost, codenamed "Nightfall", also appears in the preview images. Her anxious expression suggests the battle situation is not favorable for the WISE side.

Plot Direction: Three Highlights of the WISE vs. SSS Showdown

Based on the title "Deadly Battle in the Sewer" and the current plot progression (corresponding to the "Mole Search Arc"/Badge Retrieval Battle in the original manga), this episode focuses on the direct confrontation between WISE (Westalis Intelligence Service) and SSS (State Security Service of Ostania).

1. Climax of the Intelligence Retrieval Battle: Twilight and Nightfall infiltrate the underground sewer for extraction to recover a crucial secret badge that threatens Westalis's diplomacy.
2. First Direct Confrontation: Loid vs. Yuri: The first "serious" duel between these two major characters. Unaware that the spy before him is his "brother-in-law", Yuri's clash of strength with Loid is the season's biggest highlight.
3. Identity Exposure Crisis: Twilight must escape Yuri's pursuit within the narrow sewers without revealing his true identity, facing a dual test of psychological warfare and hand-to-hand combat that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Animation Production and Voice Cast

The third season is co-produced by WIT STUDIO and CloverWorks, maintaining extremely high-quality animation for action scenes. The lighting and shadow treatment in the low-light "sewer" scenes and the water flow effects are expected to deliver a cinematic visual experience.

Regarding the voice cast, Takuya Eguchi voices Loid and Kensho Ono voices Yuri. Their confrontational scenes in this episode are full of tension, making this voice acting duel a must-watch.

Broadcast Information and Streaming Platforms

MISSION:49 "Deadly Battle in the Sewer" is scheduled to officially air on December 20th (Saturday) at 23:00 (Japan Time). Viewers in Taiwan and Hong Kong can watch it on officially licensed platforms such as Netflix and the Muse Asia / Muse TW YouTube channels.

As the third season nears its end, how will this underground fierce battle conclude? How will Anya and Yor influence the situation? Let's wait and see!