Summary
One of the bestand most iconic mothersin animeisSpy x Family’sYor Forger.Although the Forger family was created for Loid’s Operation Strix mission and to help Yor continue her assassin career, Yor has still done an excellent job taking on a parent role. She is a caring mother to Anya and a loving wife to Loid.
Not only is Yor a phenomenal family member,she’s a world-renowned assassin. No one would suspect her of being capable of such murderous actions, but she is one of the series' most powerful characters. Apart from physical strength and her hilariously humorous moments, she is very thoughtful and intelligent, offering up words of wisdom on many different occasions.
10"I Apologize for the Intrusion, But… May I Have the Honor of Taking Your Life?"
Yor Hilariously Asks Her Victim for Permission To Carry out Her Assassin Duties
Yor is perhaps the best assassin in theSpy x Familyuniverse. She is agile, skilled at wielding sharp knives, and can sneak up on anyone without being detected. Of course,this profession of hers is a sworn secretthat she hides even from her Forger family members.
This humorous quip reveals herhilariously warning one of her enemiesbefore ending their life. It is shocking considering Yor’s kind, bubbly demeanor that she has such a violent job, but she is indeed excellent at what she does. This line reveals that her characteristic nice personality stays somewhat intact even while she is working as an assassin.
9"The World Is Soiled With Needless Tragedies. To Prevent Just One of Them From Befalling Him or Anyone Else… Takes Thorough Cleaning. And That Still Hasn’t Changed. In Fact… Now It’s More True Than Ever."
Yor Is Committed To Keeping the World Safe From Evildoers and Protecting Innocent Humans From Harm
AlthoughSpy x Familyis often a happy story, there are many tragic events, injuries, and deaths as well. At its core,it is about a war between two nationswho are enemies, so casualties occur as a result of the conflict. Yor acknowledges this unfortunate truth about the world in this line.
However, Yor also realizes that individual efforts can make a huge difference in protecting those who need it. She chose her assassin job not only to support herself and her brother Yuri, butto protect the world from evildoers.This line reveals her unshakable commitment to ridding the world of those who would harm innocent people so willingly.
8"I’m Truly Grateful That I Married You, Loid!"
Yor’s Steadily Growing Romantic Feelings for Loid Become More Clear as the Series Progresses
Loid and Yor’s marriage is all for show, devised to protect Yor’s career and to help Loidwith his spy mission. However, as the series steadily progresses, the pair really begin to connect with one another.Sparks of real romantic feelingsseem to be formingon both sides as Yor and Loid get to know each other better.
These words prove that Yor is grateful for her fake marriage with Loid, for many reasons. Although she definitely appreciates the fact that it allows her to continue being an assassin, she also seems to like Loid as more than just a fake husband. She frantically blushes and denies her feelings for Loid, but to the audience,her growing crush on the spy could not be any more clear.
7"When You Point a Blade at Someone, You Don’t Get To Complain When One Is Pointed Back at You. Same Goes for Me."
Yor Realizes the Risks and Dangers of Being an Assassin
Part of being an assassin who kills people for a living isbeing in constant danger.Yor knows this reality all too well. Althoughshe is very strongand talented at her job, she understands that there is still always a risk that she will lose a fight.
In this quote, Yor explains how if someone is willing to wield a blade at others, they must expect the same in return. She follows this philosophy throughoutSpy x Family,attacking those who are willing to hurt other people. However, she is also never surprised to see weapons pointed in her direction either, realizing that by choosing a combative career, she must accept this possibility.
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6"This Color’s Lovely, but I’m Worried That Blood Splatters Would Be Too Noticeable."
Yor Has to Carefully Consider Her Assassin Career Even When Doing Simple Tasks Like Clothes Shopping
Shopping for clothing may seem simple and straightforward, but it is much more complex for Yor. Since she kills people as part of her job,blood stains can be a big issue.In this scene, she decided not to buy a piece of clothing because she felt blood might show up too prominently on it and be hard to remove.
Yor wears dark clothes on the job, such as a long black dress, to prevent staining. Although this line is played as a humorous joke, it revealsthe grim reality of Yor’s career.She has perhaps the most difficult, grueling job inSpy x Family,and has to consider her job when making even the most mundane decisions, like buying clothes.
5“I Know That This Family Is Just for Appearances. But… I Still Feel Like… I Want To Be a Better Mother to That Girl… Maybe I’ll Never Be Like a Normal Mother, but I’ll Do My Best With What I’ve Got!"
Yor Wants To Be a Loving Mother to Anya and Give Her a Great Childhood
Although the Forger family is fake, Yor takes her role seriously. She works diligently to be a fantastic wife and mother. Sadly, she oftenfeels insecure in herselfand worries Loid or Anya will disapprove of heror want to replace her in the family.
These words express her heartfelt desire to positively affect Anya. She hopes to raise her well, even if the family was formed under unusual circumstances.Yor’s attention, care, and love for Anya are inspirationaland prove that she is a wonderful mother to her adoptive daughter.
4"It Is Always Nerve-Racking To Send Them off Into the World."
Yor Discusses How Hard Raising a Child and Letting Them Go Off on Their Own Can Be
Raising a child properly is a difficult but important job. Since Yor joined the Forger family,she considers Anya to be her child now.She gets nervous sometimes that she is not doing enough to ensure her daughter’s success and happiness.
However, Yor is a phenomenally caring mother and always looks out for Anya. She has taught her everything she can about life, showered her with love, and even saved her from kidnapping attempts. In this quote, she acknowledgeshow tough being a parent can be, but thankfully, she is doing a great job, whether she realizes it or not.
3"It Might Be Worth It To Praise Her for the Smallest Things."
Yor Encourages Herself and Loid To Give Anya Positive Reinforcement for Even the Smallest Accomplishments
Yor and Loid take different approaches to parenting. Loid is less overly affectionate with Anya at first, taking on a tougher parenting style. Because of this,Yor encourages him to compliment and cheer Anya onfor even the smallest accomplishments.
By showering Anya in praise, she becomes motivated to try harder at her responsibilities, such as school. Yor’s suggestion clearly paid off, sinceAnya seems to appreciate the positive reinforcement. It is a blessing that Loid and Yor have one another, since they can both learn from each other’s parenting techniques.
2"Even if It Means Living a Life That Could End at Any Moment… Even if It Means Having To Leave the Forger Family… I Think Loid Would Respect That. He Would Understand. That’s Why I Won’t Give up This Fight!"
Unfortunately, Yor’s Job Is Extremely Risky and Could Blow the Forger Family’s Cover at Any Time
Although the Forgers have created an enjoyable and mutually beneficial family situation, it could all end in an instant. Loid and Yor both work in dangerous jobs. Someone on the outside could find out the truth about any of the family members andtheir cover would be blown in an instant.
Yor realizes the fact that her family could disappear at any time and has accepted the heartbreaking reality. Her dedication to fighting for what she believes in and her desire to keep others safe mean everything to her. She continually devotes herself to her assassin job becauseshe feels she is fulfilling her duty, even if it causes great personal risk.
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1"Anyone Who Lets Their Emotions Control Their Fists Does Not Know the Meaning of True Strength."
Yor Tells Anya To Control Her Emotions, Unlike the Bullies Who Bother Her
When Anya is being bullied at Eden Academy, Yor has someknowledgeable words of advice for her.She warns Anya that physical violence is not the answer. This is a bit ironic, since Yor is an assassin, but her overall message is that Anya should not retaliate against these bullies.
She urges Anya to try to be the bigger person and keep her cool. Yor is an excellent mother, willing to encourage her daughter and offer advice during even the most difficult situations. She is alwaysextremely eager to give Anya guidancethat will help guarantee her success in any situation she finds herself in, even unpleasant ones.
Spy x Family
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Created by Tatsuya Endo, Spy X Family is an action-adventure comedy anime that follows the misadventures of a found family with unique quirks. The story follows spy Twilight (known as Loid Forger), who, while on assignment, builds a fake family to get closer to his target. Unbeknownst to him, his new family carries their quirks. His wife, Yor, is a kind but deadly assassin, while his daughter, Anya, has telepathic powers - and is the only one who knows their secrets.
