Fans ofSpy x Familymay find fun in debating which of the story’s two main characters, Loid and Yor, is stronger. While both have displayed impressive physical and mental skills, Yor would undoubtedly have the upper hand in a fight. Despite her job as a cold-hearted assassin, she has proven time and time again how caring and protective she can be, even with those who she has just met. This is one of the main differences between her and her husband, the world’s greatest spy, Agent Twilight.
WhileYor sees the people around her as precious members of her lifewhom she must protect,Loid sees them as tools to achieve his goals. It is this significant difference in perspective that has most likely turned Yor into such a powerful fighter. She allows her love for others to encourage her, instead of repressing it like Loid does.
Yor’s Strength Relies on her Deep Love for her Family
She Began Working and Training to Protect her Brother
In chapter #53 of theSpy x Familymanga, Yor is seen fighting against a pair of experienced assassins who are trying to kill Olka, a woman she was tasked with protecting. At one point in the fight, Anya’s mother is severely hurt, prompting her to believe that she will soon die. As her consciousness fades, the image of her younger brother,the deceptively powerful Secret Police officer Yuri Briar, comes to her mind. She was reminded of the reason why she decided to become an assassin in the first place, to protect her brother and give him a happy life.
Yor then remembers her husband and daughter, who are now precious people whom she is prepared to fight for.The image of her new family gave her back the strengthto defeat the opponents and reunite with her loved ones. This small but iconic moment in Yor’s history is proof of the enormous affection and care she has for Loid and Anya. She loves them so much, she can recover from near-fatal attacks and keep fighting just to see them once again. For Yor, emotions and connections are not weaknesses, but rather massive strengths.
Her motivation seems to be the exact opposite of Loid’s, who has stated several times in the past thathe considers feeling as a hindrance. For Agent Twilight, Anya and Yor are not loved ones he should protect from all danger, as he has convinced himself they are just tools to achieve his goals. While his attitude has changed over time, withhim slowly lowering his walls and allowing himself to care for his family, he is still holding back on his true feelings.
Loid’s Inability to Accept His Feelings Holds Him Back
The Moments in Which He Fights For His Family Are His Best Ones
Agent Twilight is known as the world’s greatest spy for his various impressive skills that help him easily overcome any obstacle. One of his most defining traits is his willingness to go to any lengths to ensure that his missions will succeed. The first time he appeared in the series, he was pretending to be the partner of a prominent politician’s daughter just to complete his mission. His behavior is understandable oncehis truly horrible and tragic pastcomes into play. Loid refuses to become attached due to his fear of losing his loved ones again.
Despite his noble goal of stopping Donovan and preventing a new war from erupting, his actions make it clear that he no longer sees humans as people. His deep-rotted trauma has led him to others as tools he can utilize when needed. Unlike Yor, who has become powerful by basking in her deep love for others,Loid has suppressed his emotions and focused on increasing his physical and mental skills. When comparing their fights, it is clear that Loid may be more skilled than Yor, but he is still several times weaker.
The times in which fans have seen Loid demonstrate true power are those in which he fights to save his family. In chapter #1, he managed to defeat an entire battalion of enemy combatants just to keep Anya safe. When his wife and daughter were insulted by the unlikable Murdock Swan during the events of chapter 5,Loid destroyed a table with a single punch, demonstrating a power that could have rivaled Yor’s. By suppressing his emotions,Loid has also unconsciously held back his true strength. Yor’s honesty and caring heart make her undoubtedly stronger than her husband.
Spy x Family’s Agent Twilight may not be ready yet to open his heart and accept the love he feels for his family. Still, the fact that his main motivation is preventing children from suffering, implies that he is not as heartless as he thinks. Once he allows himself to accept and demonstrate his feelings, Loid could become as strong as Yor..
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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.
