Eden Academy is one of the most critical locations in theSpy x Familymanga. This prestigious school serves as a way for the infamous Agent Twilight, to gather intel about his target, Donovan Desmond. Since Anya is one of its lucky students, her time there serves as a way for her to develop her character and progress her story.
Yet, despite how respectable this institution might appear at first sight, the series has hinted at a dark secret hiding behind its pristine walls. Eden Academy seems to be closely related to the sinister Project Apple,one of the franchise’s key mysteries, responsible for experimenting on Anya and Bond. Its ties with Donovan Desmond could imply that the directives of the school might be allies of the villain, helping him find new test subjects or loyal researchers.
Eden and Project Apple Are Intrinsically Linked
Their Names Are Allegories to the Same Abrahamic Story
Project Apple is a sinister experimental program carried out by the Ostanian government to find a way to give mammals unusually high mental capacities. Not much is known about the intricacies of these experiments, as the series has kept them tightly hidden until the time is right. What fans do know is that Anya, Bond, and the shy seal Belle were all once test subjects for the cruel scientists behind the project. They were tortured, treated as lesser beings, and traumatized, all with the excuse of trying to better humanity.
While the series has not delved deeper into the origins of this project,most fans believe that Donovan Desmond, the main villain of the story, is the one behind it.Chapter #99 of theSpy x Familymanga confirmedthe backstory of the villain as an Eden student, directly linking him to another major institution in the series. The fact that the school’s official symbol is an apple only adds to the mystery of their almost undeniable connection. The Abrahamic origins of these names could explain this link.
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Eden is mostly known for being the garden created by Jehovah, where Adam and Eve used to live before committing the original sin: eating from the Tree of Good and Evil. After the first humans consumed the fruit, often depicted as an apple, they became aware of their actions and were exiled. It might be possible that Project Apple follows a similar logic, being an experiment carried out by the brilliant minds of Eden Academy to acquire forbidden knowledge. Donovan began this program to help him achievehis big mysterious evil plans.
Eden Academy Could Be Supplying Donovan New Students
The Most Intelligent Children Either Become His Followers or Test Subjects
Ever since the beginning of theSpy x Familymanga, a major focus has been placed on Eden’s Imperial Scholar program. The most talented and intelligent students in the series, such as the enigmatic Demetrius Desmond, are granted special privileges and status, being considered the top of the school. One of the most important rewards given to these children is the possibility of attending social events where they could meet important political, scientific, or business-related figures. According to the intel gathered by W.I.S.E., Donovan often attends these reunions, despite being isolated from civilization on the regular.
The fact that he finds these events important enough to leave his house means he could gain something by interacting with the Imperial Scholars. This could either be loyal followers who will serve him after graduation or new test subjects who have the mental capabilities to survive the experiments. Chapter #98 proved that the original test subjects were taken from Westalis during the war, but with the conflict over the villain would need another trusted source. Eden would be a perfect place for him to acquire new materials for his investigation, as the Imperial Scholars would be the most brilliant minds.
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This would go along with the theory thatDonovan experimented on the minds of mammalsto become a mind-reader, as implied by his wife in chapter #110. Studying average minds would not yield the same results as doing so in individuals with a higher mental capacity. Moreover, the man could also be trying to find promising scientists who would help him further his research. All of this would have to be supported by Eden, as there is no reason for the directives to trust the former Prime Minister if children begin to go missing when near him.
Eden Does Not Have the Best Track Record
Chapter #99 ofSpy x Familyshows Henry Henderson, grieving after receiving news of his lover Martha dying in combat, protesting at a military rally taking place in Eden Academy. One of Ostania’s officers had come to the school with the intent of recruiting children to their ranks, asking them to become so-called heroes for their nation. Henderson’s protest caused him to be beaten and thrown in jail, forcing his father to bail him out and bringing shame upon his family. This event, while not as significant to the overall plot, implies Eden has a bias towards “patriotic” policies.
Although Donovan’s experiments were without a doubt inhuman, the scientists who worked for him believed they were doing so to achieve world peace. If Eden is involved with Donovan’s plans, they might be doing so under the false assumption that they are helping Ostania’s future. They see the children as test subjects and as necessary sacrifices to help Donovan secure peace, not aware ofhis true horrifying nature.Spy x Familyhas already demonstrated the danger of propaganda during Martha and Henderson’s backstory, so this may be yet another example of this practice.
Could Garden Also Be Affiliated With Donovan?
The Assassin Group Could Be Working Under the Man’s Orders
Although mostSpy x Familyfans think of Imperial Scholars as some ofthe most intelligent characters in the series, this is not entirely true. The series makes it clear that those who excel at sports can also reach this rank, as long as they keep sufficient grades to not be expelled. If this is the case,an argument could be made about the Garden, the secret assassin organization Yor is a part of, using Eden to recruit more members.
While this might still be confirmed further down the line and its name follows the same Abrahamic tradition as Eden and Project Apple,Garden seems to have a disdain for Donovan. The leader of the assassins, The Shopkeeper, appeared to be quite disgusted with the former Prime Minister when Yor suggested that Loid was interested in him. Even though they could still recruit strong and agile Imperial Scholars, they likely do not associate with Donovan or his allies.
