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SANDA

★7.6 2025 1 Season TV-MA

In near-future Japan with ultra-low birthrates, children are treasured but monitored. Santa is banned as dangerous. One snowy December 25th, middle-schooler Kazushige Sanda, descendant of Santa, is attacked by classmate Fuyumura who wants him to find her missing friend, Ono. "Santa, please find my friend." To protect children from adults, Sanda decides to become Santa and fight the adults.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

Everything's Bright, Am I Aging?

Episode 01

Everything's Bright, Am I Aging?

Oct 4, 2025 · 24 min

On a Dec 25 without Christmas, Sanda is attacked by classmate Shiori. Mistaking it for love, he awaits her confession, but hears something else.

Candies, Canes, Kisses, and Blades

Episode 02

Candies, Canes, Kisses, and Blades

Oct 11, 2025 · 24 min

Amaya learns Sanda is Santa, restrains him and Shiori to force a kiss. Santa refuses, unlocks sled power to escape. Then Headmaster Oshibu appears!

Charred Fruit Tastes All the Sweeter

Episode 03

Charred Fruit Tastes All the Sweeter

Oct 18, 2025 · 24 min

Sanda gains lie-detecting power. Shiori tries to use it to find Ono, but doubt overwhelms Sanda. Shiori then tells a self-harming lie.

Zeus, Smasher of Textbooks

Episode 04

Zeus, Smasher of Textbooks

Oct 25, 2025 · 24 min

At a funeral, Santa fights Yagiuda but fears his power. His resolve returns, shattering the roof and leaving him exposed before all.

A Typhoon in a Snow Globe

Episode 05

A Typhoon in a Snow Globe

Nov 1, 2025 · 24 min

Sanda vows never to love, but in a typhoon his message to fiancee Niko fails and he's drawn to her. The next day, Yagiuda arrives as a teacher.

Cyborg vs. Santa Claus

Episode 06

Cyborg vs. Santa Claus

Nov 8, 2025 · 24 min

Santa blocks Headmaster Oshibu from attacking adult Ono, but the enhanced 92-year-old overpowers him. Santa asks the kids for their belief to fight.

Double-Faced Carnivorous Plant

Episode 07

Double-Faced Carnivorous Plant

Nov 15, 2025 · 24 min

Amaya ends his friendship with Sanda to save him. Meanwhile, the scarred Oshibu, comforted by Yagiuda, turns to Class 10 students who killed adults.

Love, the Most Selfish Thing There Is

Episode 08

Love, the Most Selfish Thing There Is

Nov 22, 2025 · 24 min

Saved from Namatame by Shiori, Santa vows to harden his heart, but when Niko asks for a kiss, Sanda panics and almost transforms before her.

A Fake Flower, Yet Its Roots Rot

Episode 09

A Fake Flower, Yet Its Roots Rot

Nov 29, 2025 · 24 min

Tetsudome says Santa lacks grit. With her aid Sanda becomes dark Santa, but doubts himself. After meeting Namatame again, he vows not to fight kids.

You, an Everlasting Moment

Episode 10

You, an Everlasting Moment

Dec 6, 2025 · 24 min

At the Peak of Youth Ceremony, Niko steals Sanda's first kiss at twilight. Meanwhile Yagiuda faces Namatame alone, offering himself as decoy.

Flashback Attack

Episode 11

Flashback Attack

Dec 13, 2025 · 24 min

Namatame wrecks the ceremony. Eating yakisoba, she's met by Sanda in child form. His body starts breaking down as Ono's own changes grow.

Pale Blue Pall

Episode 12

Pale Blue Pall

Dec 20, 2025 · 24 min

Santa fights Oshibu before the students. The headmaster thrives on cheers, but Santa regains power by revealing his truth. The duel peaks on the roof.

About the series

SANDA poster
Audience score
★ 7.6 /10

based on 45 votes

Synopsis

In near-future Japan with ultra-low birthrates, children are treasured but monitored. Santa is banned as dangerous. One snowy December 25th, middle-schooler Kazushige Sanda, descendant of Santa, is attacked by classmate Fuyumura who wants him to find her missing friend, Ono. "Santa, please find my friend." To protect children from adults, Sanda decides to become Santa and fight the adults.

AnimationAction & AdventureMystery

Cast

8 principal cast

Ayumu Murase

Ayumu Murase

Kazushige Sanda (voice)

Hiroki Touchi

Hiroki Touchi

Santa Claus (voice)

Umeka Shoji

Umeka Shoji

Shiori Fuyumura (voice)

Anna Nagase

Anna Nagase

Ichie Ono (voice)

Yuuki Shin

Yuuki Shin

Hitoshi Amaya (voice)

Misato Matsuoka

Misato Matsuoka

Nico Kazao (voice)

Toshihiko Seki

Toshihiko Seki

Hifumi Ōshibu (voice)

Hiroaki Hirata

Hiroaki Hirata

Saburō Yagiuda (voice)

Where to watch SANDA

SANDA is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation has 1 season and 12 total episodes, rated 7.6/10 by 45 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does SANDA have?

SANDA has 1 season with 12 episodes in total.

Is SANDA still on the air?

SANDA has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs SANDA?

SANDA airs on MBS, TBS, CBC.

When did SANDA first air?

SANDA first aired on October 4, 2025.

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