In a near‑future Japan suffering from ultra-low birth rates, society has radically changed: children are treasured and given much more social power, while adults are marginalized. In this world, Santa Claus is banned and believed to be a dangerous myth. Middle-schooler Kazushige Sanda, however, is secretly a descendant of Santa. After a classmate (Fuyumura) attacks him and begs him to find her missing friend, Sanda realizes he must embrace his legacy. He decides to become Santa — not just as a myth, but as a hero — and fights against the adult-controlled social order.
SEASON 1 DETAILS
- Original Title: SANDA Wikipedia+2TVアニメ『SANDA』公式サイト+2
- Source Material: Based on the manga by Paru Itagaki (author of Beastars) プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1|PR TIMES+2Wikipedia+2
- Studio: Science SARU プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1|PR TIMES+1
- Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1|PR TIMES+1
- Writer / Series Composer: Kimiko Ueno Anime Trending | Your Voice in Anime!
- Character Designer: Masamichi Ishiyama Anime Trending | Your Voice in Anime!
- Music: by Tomoyuki Tanaka Wikipedia
- Opening Theme: “Childlike Adults” by yama Anime Trending | Your Voice in Anime!
- Ending Theme: “Diary” by Soshi Sakiyama Anime Trending | Your Voice in Anime!
- Premiere Date: October 3, 2025 (in Japan) AnimeTV チェーン
- Broadcast / Network: MBS / TBS / CBC / BS‑TBS (Animeism block) Natalie
- Streaming: Exclusively on Prime Video worldwide. AnimeTV チェーン+1
- Cast Highlights:
- Ayumu Murase as Kazushige Sanda Anime Trending | Your Voice in Anime!
- Hiroki Touchi as Santa Claus Anime Trending | Your Voice in Anime!
- Umeka Shoji as Shiori Fuyumura Anime Trending | Your Voice in Anime!
- Anna Nagase as Ichie Ono Anime Trending | Your Voice in Anime!
- Genre / Themes: Action, Mystery, Dystopian / Near‑Future, Superpowers, Social Commentary animeacademia.in
- Number of Episodes: The manga page says 7 listed for Season 1 as of now. Wikipedia
THEMES & HIGHLIGHTS
- Dystopian Society & Demographics: The show explores a world where declining birth rates have changed social hierarchies. animeneet.com
- Myth vs Reality: Santa Claus isn’t just a myth here — there’s real power and a legacy tied to Sanda’s bloodline. CBR+1
- Identity and Duality: Sanda has two sides — his normal self and his “Santa form.” Plot Spoiler
- Social Conflict: There’s a tension between children and adults, as well as a mystery involving missing children. animeneet.com
- Coming‑of‑Age + Power: Sanda’s transformation ties into both his personal struggles and larger societal change. CBR
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