Spy x Family getting criticized for Anya Forger being sexualized

Last Updated on October 5, 2025 by “Talha”

Alright, let’s talk about the stir around “Spy x Family” and the criticism it’s gotten over how Anya Forger is depicted. There was this TikTok video that kicked off a lot of chats because it suggested the show sexualized Anya, particularly focusing on how she blushes around her adoptive dad, Loid. This blushing? It’s pretty standard in anime to show embarrassment or emotion, not anything sexual.

But here’s the thing, this blew up so big that “Spy x Family canceled” started trending online. Just to clear the air—no, the show isn’t canceled. It’s still running as planned. Some fans and viewers felt that the criticism might’ve been a stretch, seeing the blushing as just a typical anime expression.

To wrap this up, it’s essential to understand that anime often uses these exaggerated expressions to convey feelings. Misinterpretations can happen, especially with cultural nuances in how emotions are shown. So next time you see a character turning pink, remember—it’s just their way of showing they’re flustered or caught off-guard, nothing more.

About the Show Spy x Family

Spy x Family has received great appreciation and fans all around the world love it from the get-go. The series has set a very high bar. The first episode got a 9.02/10 on MyAnimeList and 9.2/10 on IMDb. However, recently, some fans have started criticizing Anya Forger‘s portrayal as they deem her being sexualized in the series. A similar sexualization criticism was also done for Demon’s Slayer Nezuko. And now, we have yet another viral post related to Spy x Family’s Anya Forger being sexualized.

The show is being discussed as “cancelled” across social media platforms. This is due to a viral TikTok video that reached more than 1.8 million views and 70,000 likes. This TikTok led to massive confusion as “Spy x Family cancelled” was trending on social media platforms including Twitter and Instagram.

Has the show been cancelled?

Neither the production of the anime nor its broadcast has been cancelled. The show will be broadcasted as per the normal schedule.

The TikTok post

The TikTok post that surfaced on social media had the scene where Loid Forger who is Anya’s adoptive father picks her up after she passes the school admission test.

One TikTok User proceeded to say:

“I hate the way they sexualise the little girl in the show whenever she’s with her dad.”

Apparently, the issue was “pink stuff around her cheekbones whenever she’s with her dad”. After these comments got viral, many users start the regard this accusation as rather lame as the user was referring to the sign of blushing (pink lines below the eyes) – which is really common in anime, as something sexual.

Due to the confusion, this was one Twitter user’s reaction:

This is all Spy x Family’s Anya Forger being sexualized allegedly. Let us know your thoughts on this in the comment section below. We cover a lot of important news so for the latest updates be sure to check an eye out. For more content like this keep following Retrology.