7 : The Target's Second Son May 2026

What do you think of Damian’s reaction? Is he a worth rooting for, or is he just a brat? Let me know in the comments! Spy X Family - 7 [The Target's Second Son]

Beyond the laughs, Mission 7 touches on the "wholesome half" of the show. We see Loid grappling with the fact that he hasn't been the "ideal father," worrying that his pressure is alienating Anya. It’s these moments of genuine parenting anxiety that ground the absurd premise.

You can catch this fan-favorite episode on platforms like Crunchyroll , HBO Max , and Apple TV . 7 : The Target's Second Son

The episode picks up in the aftermath of Anya’s "elegant" right hook to Damian Desmond’s face. With "Plan A" (Anya becoming an Imperial Scholar) looking increasingly unlikely due to her academic... let's call it creativity ... Loid is forced to lean hard into "Plan B": .

The core of the episode is the apology itself. When Anya finally gets the words out through tears, we see a shift in Damian Desmond. Instead of accepting it with grace, he becomes a flustered mess. As many reviewers noted, this is where the "rug is pulled out from under us"—Damian doesn't just tolerate Anya; he develops a massive, embarrassing crush on the girl who punched him. What do you think of Damian’s reaction

But we get the rug pulled out from under us as it's revealed that while yes, he is a bully, that isn't his relationship with Anya. Star Crossed Anime Let's Watch SPY X FAMILY Episode 7 - The Magic Planet

This creates a hilarious irony: Loid thinks Plan B is dead in the water, when in reality, he’s closer to success than ever—if only his target’s son could admit his feelings. Why It Matters Spy X Family - 7 [The Target's Second

While the focus is on the "target's son," this episode is also the true birth of the iconic friendship between . Becky proves to be an unintentional foil to Loid's plans; her fierce loyalty to Anya makes her actively discourage Anya from "lowering herself" to apologize to a bully like Damian. It’s a sweet reminder that while Anya is "failing" her mission, she’s succeeding at being a normal kid. The "Failed Successfully" Apology