Sanda - Season 1 - Details

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Sanda

⭐ 6.9 TV-MA Season 1 Japanese

Overview

Storyline

Set in future Japan, where declining birth rates give children higher social status than adults. Santa Claus has been sealed by a curse, leaving Christmas a legend. Sanda Kazushige realizes he has a connection to the mythical Santa.

Cast & Media Details

Stars Ayumu Murase, Hiroki Tôchi, Umeka Shoji, Yuuki Shin

Genre Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Release Date 04 Oct, 2025

Total Seasons 1 Seasons

Country Japan

Audio / Language Japanese

Production Science SARU, Akita Publishing, Akita Shoten, Science SARU

IMDb Votes 1,112

Keywords & Themes

school middle school student character name as title shounen shonen anime animation based on manga ensemble cast slight nudity anime animation surreal comedy

SEASON (1)

Subete ga Mabushii, Kore ga Oi ka

1. Subete ga Mabushii, Kore ga Oi ka ⭐ 7.7

04 Oct, 2025 · 333 votes

Fuyumura believes her classmate Sanda is Santa and will make him admit it, even fatally. She seeks a lost friend while Japan discourages Christmas due to population issues. Sanda likes her but hesitates about the role.

Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama

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Ame to Muchi to Kisu to Ha to

2. Ame to Muchi to Kisu to Ha to ⭐ 7.4

10 Oct, 2025 · 221 votes

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

Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama

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Kudamono Moereba Amaku Naru

3. Kudamono Moereba Amaku Naru ⭐ 7.6

17 Oct, 2025 · 207 votes

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

Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama

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Kyôkasho Tsukiyaburishi Zeus

4. Kyôkasho Tsukiyaburishi Zeus ⭐ 7.8

24 Oct, 2025 · 193 votes

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

Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama

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Sunôdômu no Naka no Taifû

5. Sunôdômu no Naka no Taifû ⭐ 7.8

31 Oct, 2025 · 186 votes

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.

Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama

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Jinzô Ningen vs. Santa Kurôsu

6. Jinzô Ningen vs. Santa Kurôsu ⭐ 8.1

07 Nov, 2025 · 167 votes

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.

Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama

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Kagehinata no Shokuchûshokubutsu

7. Kagehinata no Shokuchûshokubutsu ⭐ 7.5

14 Nov, 2025 · 141 votes

Amaya ends her friendship with Sanda to save him. Meanwhile, the scarred Oshibu, comforted by Yagiuda, addresses tenth-grade students who have killed adults.

Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama

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Kyûkyoku no Wagamama wa Renai to Imashite

8. Kyûkyoku no Wagamama wa Renai to Imashite ⭐ 7.5

21 Nov, 2025 · 142 votes

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.

Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama

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Zôkananoni ne Kusare

9. Zôkananoni ne Kusare ⭐ 7.7

28 Nov, 2025 · 135 votes

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.

Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama

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Nagai Isshun no Yôna Kimi

10. Nagai Isshun no Yôna Kimi ⭐ 7.9

05 Dec, 2025 · 133 votes

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

Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama

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Sômatô no Shinkô

11. Sômatô no Shinkô ⭐ 7.7

12 Dec, 2025 · 117 votes

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.

Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama

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Pêru Burû no Tobari

12. Pêru Burû no Tobari ⭐ 8

19 Dec, 2025 · 121 votes

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.

Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama

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