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Sanda

  • TV Series
  • 2025–
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
389
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Sanda (2025)
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.
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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 ... Read allSet 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.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.

  • Creator
    • Paru Itagaki
  • Stars
    • Ayumu Murase
    • Hiroki Tôchi
    • Umeka Shôji
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    389
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,240
    347
    • Creator
      • Paru Itagaki
    • Stars
      • Ayumu Murase
      • Hiroki Tôchi
      • Umeka Shôji
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes12

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    Ayumu Murase
    Ayumu Murase
    • Kazushige Sanda
    • 2025
    Hiroki Tôchi
    • Santa Claus
    • 2025
    Umeka Shôji
    • Shiori Fuyumura
    • 2025
    Yuuki Shin
    • Hitoshi Amaya
    • 2025
    Toshihiko Seki
    Toshihiko Seki
    • Hifumi Oshibu
    • 2025
    Anna Nagase
    • Ichie Ono
    • 2025
    Hiroaki Hirata
    Hiroaki Hirata
    • Saburo Yagiuda
    • 2025
    Kosuke Echigoya
    • Iori Utagawa…
    • 2025
    Misato Matsuoka
    • Niko Kazao
    • 2025
    Mutsuki Iwanaka
    • Hajime Mogi
    • 2025
    Daichi Fujiwara
    • Ikkei Dozono
    • 2025
    Momoko Miyashiro
    • Homeroom Teacher…
    • 2025
    Mariya Ise
    • Fumi Namatame
    • 2025
    Masako Nozawa
    Masako Nozawa
    • Toyo Tetsudome
    • 2025
    Mei Shibata
    • Izawa
    • 2025
    Takaaki Torashima
    • Nurse A…
    • 2025
    Minami Kamibayashi
    • Abe-chan…
    • 2025
    Ayumi Sakai
    • Shiodome…
    • 2025
    • Creator
      • Paru Itagaki
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    10Animeboy-2

    Beastar Mangaka New Anime Sanda Is Amazing

    I watched this anime because I was attracted by its poster and the title, "Sanda." Since I love Christmas and winter, I had a feeling it would be worth trying out. I decided to watch it, and it was amazing-truly mind-blowing! The animation is of movie quality, and I'll discuss that later.

    First, let's talk about the story. The author of this series is the same person who created "Beastars." It follows a boy who is a descendant of Santa Claus as he discovers his identity. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but the story is outstanding.

    The animation is produced by Science Saru, and it's very unique-I've never seen anything like it in the animation world before. It's not your typical shonen "nakama power-up" anime; instead, it's a grounded fantasy series. It's definitely worth a try, so you should give it a shot!

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
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    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Санда
    • Production companies
      • Science SARU
      • Akita Publishing
      • Akita Shoten
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