| “ | You and I should be best friends. After all, I'm the only one who knows how great you are! | ” |
— Becky to Anya Forger[1]
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Becky Blackbell (ベッキー・ブラックベル, Bekkī Burakkuberu?) is one of the recurring characters of the SPY x FAMILY series. She is the daughter of the CEO of Blackbell Heavy Industries, a major military manufacturer in Ostania.[6][7] She attends Eden Academy as a first-year student in Cecile Hall, Class 3, and is Anya Forger's best friend.
Appearance
Becky is a young girl with fair skin and shoulder-length dark brown hair with uneven bangs that are swept to the side. Her eyes are light brown (hazel in the cover of Volume 9), narrow-shaped with double eyelids, and have prominent upper and lower eyelashes. Her eyebrows are thin and short, and there is usually a slight blush on her face.
Like all other female students, Becky is usually seen wearing Eden Academy's uniform. She also wears black knee-high socks and black shoes and carries around a brown schoolbag with a sheep keychain attached. During the interclass dodgeball match, Becky ties her hair with red ribbons when she is wearing the school gym uniform, along with black socks and gym shoes.
Becky's hair is typically tied into two side ponytails, and they are tied up with pink scrunchies. Her bangs are also usually held up with a hairclip that resembles a lit bomb. Depending on the occasion, Becky lets her hair down, and her hairclips tend to change, especially when she is going out. So far, Becky has worn hairclips of a fighter jet, a flower, a butterfly, Yor's earring[8], a heart arrow[9], an ammonite fossil[10], and a rose[11].
Personality
Becky is impressed by Anya's apparent maturity
Becky is a very kind child, but as the daughter of an elite, she is shown to be somewhat prideful and tries to act more mature than she is, initially attempting to take Anya under her wing when she sees her as a brat. Becky does not attempt to get close to Damian Desmond despite his social position, even looking down on their classmates who try to befriend him. She also looked down on Anya when she was getting bullied by Damian's group during their orientation, but Anya's smug smile and defiance toward Damian later won over Becky's admiration and respect, after which the two girls became friends.
Becky embarrassedly accepts a gift from Anya
Despite their difference in social status, Becky genuinely cares about Anya and supports her, although some of Anya's words seem absurd or incomprehensible to her. She also cares what Anya thinks of her own actions and sometimes worries she is just dragging her along with her antics. When Anya gifts her a matching keychain as a sign of their friendship, Becky is touched by her friend's gesture and accepts it, although the keychain would be considered a cheap trinket compared to the more expensive gifts she is accustomed to receiving.
Becky is also quite patient, going along with Anya's desire to be called "Starlight Anya" after her success at getting a Stella Star, even though she quickly got annoyed by it.[12] She is also a caring and protective girl as seen when she often confronts Damian whenever he bullies Anya, even promising to Anya that she will protect her no matter what.
Becky has proven to be fairly intelligent and academically gifted, ranking 42nd on her exam out of over 200 students, thus meeting Eden's overall standards. She also strives to be an idealized version of an adult by engaging in such hobbies as watching adult romance TV programs. However, this has made it difficult for her to associate with her peers, making her friendless for a while.
Becky does not think Anya has enough money
Becky is also seen to have a somewhat low outlook on monetary value, as seen when she shows little interest in mentioning how she gained presents such as a diamond-embedded doll and her own small house in her yard for doing well in school. At the same time, she is well aware of how rich she is. Her wealth often gives her what she wants, and periodically she willingly uses it to get what she desires. Becky is also capable of casually offending others by showing her surprise at their lower income, although sometimes she does not do this intentionally. She periodically demonstrates this trait with Anya. For example, Becky was not impressed with her friend's cash that her father gave her for their shopping trip, and when she visited Anya's home for a play date, Becky compared it with her larger home during the house tour, which prompted Anya to end it.
Becky's excitement for Anya and her "crush"
Becky is a romantic girl, being a big fan of romance movies and television shows like Berlint in Love, which she enjoys watching in her free time.[13] She even thinks that Anya's efforts to get along with Damian are because Anya has a crush on him, so she often tries to help her win his heart. Becky is also aware of Damian's crush on Anya and teases him for it, and while she does not like him, she enjoys the perceived romance between him and her friend, believing that seeing their drama is better than her TV romances.
Becky can be mean, though she rarely shows this side of herself. Whenever arguing with Damian and his friends, she throws back just as nasty insults when they insult her and Anya. When George Glooman arrived at school the day after he claimed that he would have to leave Eden due to his family company's apparent bankruptcy, Becky coldly told him to return the gifts their classmates gave to him, which she later brought up as leverage to get a macaron from him.
Becky teasing other kids before getting into Eden
Before meeting Anya, Becky used to act cocky and often engaged in fights with other kids after teasing them for their lower social position, which left her with no friends at all. The only bond she had besides her parents was with her butler Martha Marriott, who acts as a mother figure for Becky. Thanks to her friendship with Anya, Becky has changed her behavior toward others. Proof of this is when she invites Anya to go shopping together in order to help her friend get closer to Damian. While initially putting all of her efforts into helping Anya, Becky later focuses on buying dresses for herself to impress Anya's dad, Loid. After seeing Anya get exhausted from shopping, Becky worries she was dragging her friend along and nervously asks if she disliked their outing, but Anya answers that she had so much fun, which makes Becky feel genuinely happy. The girls then each get a sheep keychain as a memento of their trip and eventually forget the reason they went to buy clothes in the first place. Martha later points out that Anya is the first person Becky truly cares for.
Abilities and Skills
Becky is still a child, so most of her known abilities are limited.
Becky trained by Yor
Strength: Becky strength is limited as she is a child, but she was taught some basic strength training and how to punch by Yor.[14] When Damian annoys her and Anya, she threatens to hit him with a knockout punch, referring to the punch Yor taught them.[15]
Intelligence: Despite Becky not being among the highest-grade students, she is very intelligent and studious since she has basic knowledge of many subjects. During her first term, Becky passed all of her midterm exams and ranked 42nd place overall. In the term finals, she passed all of her exams and moved up to 38th place overall.
Becky chooses the right outfit
Sense of Style: Despite her young age, Becky is already well-versed in fashion and modern trends. It seems that in her free time, she is a favorite customer in many stores where she often buys a lot of elegant outfits, and sometimes she even orders them at her home for a long fitting. In addition, Becky is able to choose fashionable outfits not only for herself but also to give fashion advice to others.
Becky's paper Loid model
Crafting: Becky has been demonstrated to be quite competent at crafting. During an arts and crafts class, she created by herself a paper model of Loid and fashioned it with a paper combat suit replicating her father's company designs. She later created a paper model of a crocodile.
Maturity: Although at certain moments she becomes very self-centered and spoiled (which is understood by the environment in which she was raised), Becky comes to make decisions with maturity and responsibility as she is frequently advising and supporting of Anya, guiding and helping her in situations the girl does not understand. Even when Billy Squire and the Red Circus hijack their bus, despite being scared for Anya and herself, Becky devised a plan to let the people outside know about their current situation.
Awards and Demerits
| Type | Event | Awarded | Description |
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Chapter 75 | Because of her brave actions and quick thinking during the bus hijacking incident, Becky earns her first Stella Star alongside Anya, Damian, and Bill Watkins. |
Chapter Appearances
| Mission 7 | Absent |
| Mission 8 | Debut |
| Mission 9 | Appears |
| Mission 10 | Absent |
| Mission 11 | Appears |
| Mission 12 | Absent |
| Mission 13 | Absent |
| Mission 14 | Absent |
| Mission 15 | Appears |
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| Mission 29 | Appears |
| Mission 30 | Absent |
| Mission 31 | Absent |
| Mission 32 | Absent |
| Mission 33 | Absent |
| Mission 34 | Flashback |
| Mission 35 | Mentioned |
| Mission 36 | Appears |
| Mission 37 | Appears |
| Mission 38 | Appears |
| Mission 39 | Absent |
| Mission 40 | Absent |
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| Mission 57 | Appears |
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| Mission 74 | Appears |
| Mission 75 | Appears |
| Mission 76 | Appears |
| Mission 77 | Absent |
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| Mission 81 | Absent |
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| Mission 88 | Appears |
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| Mission 98 | Absent |
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| Mission 102 | Appears |
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| Mission 104 | Absent |
| Mission 105 | Absent |
| Mission 106 | Absent |
| Mission 107 | Appears |
| Mission 108 | Appears |
| Mission 109 | Absent |
| Mission 110 | Absent |
| Mission 111 | Absent |
| Mission 112 | Appears |
| Mission 113 | Appears |
| Short Mission 1 | Absent |
| Short Mission 2 | Absent |
| Short Mission 3 | Absent |
| Short Mission 4 | Appears |
| Short Mission 5 | Absent |
| Short Mission 6 | Absent |
| Short Mission 7 | Mentioned |
| Short Mission 8 | Absent |
| Short Mission 9 | Absent |
| Short Mission 10 | Appears |
| Short Mission 11 | Absent |
| Short Mission 12 | Appears |
| Short Mission 13 | Absent |
| Short Mission 14 | Appears |
| Short Mission 15 | Absent |
| Short Mission 16 | Absent |
Anime Appearances
| 26. FOLLOW PAPA AND MAMA | Absent |
| 27. BOND'S STRATEGY TO STAY ALIVE / DAMIAN'S FIELD RESEARCH TRIP | Absent |
| 28. MISSION AND FAMILY / THE ELEGANT BONDMAN / THE HEART OF A CHILD / WAKING UP | Mentioned |
| 29. THE PASTRY OF KNOWLEDGE / THE INFORMANT'S GREAT ROMANCE PLAN Ⅱ | Appears |
| 30. PLAN TO CROSS THE BORDER | Absent |
| 31. THE FEARSOME LUXURY CRUISE SHIP | Absent |
| 32. WHO IS THIS MISSION FOR? | Absent |
| 33. THE SYMPHONY UPON THE SHIP / SIS'S HERB TEA | Absent |
| 34. THE HAND THAT CONNECTS TO THE FUTURE | Absent |
| 35. ENJOY THE RESORT TO THE FULLEST / BRAGGING ABOUT VACATION | Appears |
| 36. BERLINT IN LOVE / NIGHTFALL'S DAILY LIFE | Appears |
| 37. PART OF THE FAMILY | Appears |
Trivia
- Becky is Anya's first friend at Eden Academy.
- Becky has a crush on Loid, despite only having seen him through a family photo she took from Anya, which she keeps over her fireplace. She later meets Loid and Yor at their house.[9]
- Becky has a Yorkshire Terrier named Wiesel[16], whose doghouse is larger than Anya's bedroom.[17]
- Becky's shoe size is 15 cm (or 6 inches).[5]
- Becky's favorite things are her matching keychain with Anya, Wiesel, and TV romance dramas.[5]
- Becky's disliked things are childish things, making the rounds at parties, and her father's socks.[5]
- Becky's chair, featured on the ninth volume cover, is a Coconut Chair.
- Becky's future plan is to become a singer.[18]
- Becky's bomb-shaped accessory is also seen with her parents, as her father wears a bomb-shaped lapel pin[19] while her mother wears bomb-shaped earrings[20].
- When Becky's surname is romanized, it is sometimes incorrectly written as "Blackwell" instead of "Blackbell."[21][22] Also, her name is sometimes misspelled as "Beckey" instead of "Becky."[22]
- Becky's looks and personality appear to be largely inspired by the character of Marika from Yōko Maki's Aishiteruze Baby.[23]
- Becky shares her Japanese voice actress with Agent M.
Quotes
- (To Anya): "People are so superficial. That or they just believe any dumb thing they hear […] You and I should be best friends. After all, I'm the only one who knows how great you are!"[24]
- (To Anya, about Damian): "Yeah, you never know what he might try to pull. But it doesn't matter! You have me on your side now! I'll protect you no matter what happens!"[25]
- (To Anya) "Listen, Anya, I totally get it. It's human nature to want to puff yourself up sometimes. And if that helps you become the person you want to be, there's nothing wrong with that."[26]
- (To herself, about Anya and Damian): "This is so great! TV romances are fun, but the real thing is incredible!"[27]
References
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 9, and Episode 7.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 15 (p. 6), and Episode 10.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 9 (p. 5), and Episode 7.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 36 (pp. 4, 18-20), and Episode 24.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 SPY x FAMILY Official Fanbook: EYES ONLY (p. 106).
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 8 (p. 8), and Episode 6.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 57 (p. 5), and Episode 35.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 36, and Episode 24.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 59, and Episode 36.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 69.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 95.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 17 (pp. 5-6, 10), and Episode 11.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 25, and Episode 17.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 59.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 61.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 17, and Episode 11.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 59 (p. 6), and Episode 36.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 75 (p. 5).
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 71.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 107.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Official Fanbook: EYES ONLY (p. 104).
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 SPY x FAMILY Anime: Episode 18.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Official Fanbook: EYES ONLY (p. 203).
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 9 (pp. 9-10), and Episode 7.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 9 (p. 13), and Episode 7.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 57, and Episode 35.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 88 (p. 15).