Synopsis
SANDA is set in a near-future Japan where declining birth rates have elevated children to a higher social status than adults, and Christmas has faded into myth. Kazushige Sanda, a middle schooler, discovers he is a descendant of Santa Claus, transforming into a powerful, bearded figure when wearing red. When his classmate Shiori Fuyumura attacks him, believing he holds the key to finding her missing friend Ichie Ono, they embark on a quest to uncover the truth. Directed by Tomohisa Shimoyama and produced by Science SARU, this 2025 anime adapts Paru Itagaki’s manga, blending action, mystery, and festive themes with vibrant animation.[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35127440/)[](https://animecorner.me/sanda-anime-by-science-saru-reveals-october-3-premiere-date-and-new-voice-cast-in-second-trailer/)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanda_%28manga%29)
