Spy X Family reveals new visual ahead of Wheeler arc premiere - Everything you need to know about Fiona's return

Still from the anime
Still from the anime (Image credit: Wit Studio and CloverWorks)

Spy x Family Season 3 has officially begun with the start of another memorable arc. After the explosive Bus Hijacking plot became popular with fans, for a while, this season focused on Anya and her school life. But now, according to the new key visual revealing the Wheeler Arc, it is instantly sparking excitement across the fandom. Shared on the anime’s official website and X (formerly Twitter).

Since this key visual has been revealed, there are hints that the story is going to shift from being a cozy family comedy to high-stakes espionage with serious consequences. It means it is time for Loid and other older characters to take the spotlight, and we could witness some exciting missions where the stakes would be higher than ever.


What does the Wheeler arc mean for SPY x FAMILY?

Still from the anime (Image credit: Wit Studio and CloverWorks)
Still from the anime (Image credit: Wit Studio and CloverWorks)

According to official sources, this upcoming arc is the fourteenth major storyline. This would be a point where things will start getting serious. The preview of The Wheeler Arc is that there is a dangerous intelligence breach because of a mole. Someone has stolen some important documents that have the potential to disrupt the peace between Westalian and Ostania.

The ones who would be in more trouble as folks of Operation Strix, Twilight’s long-running mission to preserve peace between the two nations. Both the nations will try to bring their best foot forward in recovering the stolen files, and thus began the race to see who will get their hands on those first. Unlike previous arcs that usually focused on Anya, this story in Spy x Family will show us a darker work where we will see the true cost of espionage.


Fiona Frost’s importance in the Wheeler arc

Still from the anime (Image credit: Wit Studio and CloverWorks)
Still from the anime (Image credit: Wit Studio and CloverWorks)

While Loid will be taking the center stage in this arc, there is another important character who will also assist him. It is none other than Fiona Frost, in Spy x Family, who is also known as Nightfall (her spy codename). She is undoubtedly one of the WISE’s most capable agents.

Fans should look forward to her unwavering devotion to Twilight and her extreme dedication to missions. There is no other character who is suited and emotionally vulnerable during this storyline. Moreover, the upcoming arc in Spy x Family will finally give Fiona space to shine.

Her character has always been a fan favorite in Spy x Family because of how capable and strong she is. Moreover, fans find it extremely hilarious how she is deeply infatuated by Twilight that when his life is under any sort of threat, Fiona would jump right in to ensure that the threat is eliminated swiftly. Every woman character in this show is incredibly strong to the point it is scary, and Fiona is no exception.


Fan reaction and what comes next

Key visual from the anime (Image credit: Wit Studio and CloverWorks)
Key visual from the anime (Image credit: Wit Studio and CloverWorks)

Since the key visual for Wheeler Arc for Spy x Family has been released, manga readers are overjoyed because they know what is about to come next. Those who are anime-only viewers are catching onto the hype and are eagerly awaiting to watch this arc because it promises action and spy drama that everyone loved about this series. Some common reactions around this news have been:

"spy x family back with new arc, chaos and laughs guaranteed as always" said one fan.
"Great let's go and watch" added another fan.
"Fiona crash out? Hell yeah. How many episode is this season?" stated a netizen.

Online reactions to the Wheeler Arc teaser have been overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising the visual and expressing excitement for the chaos, tension, and laughs that Spy x Family reliably delivers.


Final thoughts

As Season 3 Episode 11 releases and fans will watch the Wheeler Arc begin to unfold, Spy x Family is ready to strike a compelling balance, delivering heartfelt moments, sharp comedy, and the kind of suspense that reminds fans why Twilight’s mission was never supposed to be easy in the first place.

Edited by Nisarga Kakade