In Season 1, Anya's powers lead to countless humorous situations, such as reacting in fear when reading her mother’s deadly thoughts or trying to ace tests to help her father’s mission. Her earnest desire to help Loid succeed in Operation Strix gives her a strong motivation. She joins Eden Academy, a prestigious school where she must become an Imperial Scholar. The challenge? Anya is far from academically gifted, leading to hilarious scenes of her struggling through classes and social situations.

What makes Anya compelling is her emotional depth. Despite her cheerful and mischievous exterior, she yearns for love and belonging. Her traumatic past, revealed through subtle flashbacks, gives her character more weight. She treasures her new family and works hard to keep them together. She may not understand the full scale of Twilight's mission, but she knows it’s important to him—and that’s enough for her to give it her all.

Season 2 continues to build on her development. She becomes more independent, confident, and determined to be useful. Her friendships at school—especially with Becky and the tsundere Damian Desmond—grow richer. Anya's interactions with Damian provide a mix of comedy and potential narrative intrigue, as his father is Loid’s main target.

Visually, Anya’s expressions are a highlight of the animation. Her exaggerated reactions, wide-eyed stares, and panicked faces are memes in the making. The animators lean into her childish nature without making her a caricature, maintaining her charm and relatability.

Her telepathy isn’t just a gag; it’s a clever storytelling tool. Through her, the audience gains insight into the thoughts and conflicts of other characters without breaking narrative flow. This allows for emotional beats that feel genuine—like when she realizes her mother is lonely or when she comforts Loid in subtle ways.

In essence, Anya represents the emotional core of Spy x Family. Her innocence contrasts beautifully with the lies surrounding her, and her desire for a happy family drives much of the story’s momentum. She is the glue holding the Forgers together, even if they don’t realize it.

Through laughter, mischief, and heartfelt moments, Anya's journey across the first two seasons makes her one of anime’s most memorable child characters. She’s more than comic relief—she’s the soul of the Forger family.