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Sanda
Summary
The story is set in a near-future Japan, facing an era of extremely low birth rates. Children are treated as national treasures and are cared for and protected by adults in boarding schools. Santa Claus, who gives children hope and dreams, is considered a dangerous person and is targeted for elimination. On a snowy December 25th, middle school student Sanda Kazushige's life is threatened by his classmate Shiori Fuyumura. Having learned that Sanda is a descendant of Santa Claus, she is hoping that he will grant her a wish. "Santa, please find my friend." Fuyumura's wish is to find her missing best friend, Ichie Ono. To protect the children, Sanda decides to become Santa Claus and fight against adults!
Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Currently Airing
Duration: 24 minutes
Aired: Oct 04, 2025 to Dec 20, 2025
Season: Fall 2025
Studio: Science SARU
Theme: School
Demographic: Shounen
External Links: AniList, AniDB, ANN, MAL
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Summary
The story is set in a near-future Japan, facing an era of extremely low birth rates. Children are treated as national treasures and are cared for and protected by adults in boarding schools. Santa Claus, who gives children hope and dreams, is considered a dangerous person and is targeted for elimination. On a snowy December 25th, middle school student Sanda Kazushige's life is threatened by his classmate Shiori Fuyumura. Having learned that Sanda is a descendant of Santa Claus, she is hoping that he will grant her a wish. "Santa, please find my friend." Fuyumura's wish is to find her missing best friend, Ichie Ono. To protect the children, Sanda decides to become Santa Claus and fight against adults!
Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Currently Airing
Duration: 24 minutes
Aired: Oct 04, 2025 to Dec 20, 2025
Season: Fall 2025
Studio: Science SARU
Theme: School
Demographic: Shounen
External Links: AniList, AniDB, ANN, MAL
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Mystery
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00:10Ah, 大人になってしまいました
00:12あなたは今日に行ったい子供のまま
00:15言葉を吐いてしまいました
00:17私は込みを一切取り消せるまま
00:20届かない想いの先に正しさなんてなくて
00:23どうかこのまますれ違う季節の間に
00:26私が泣いてましたきっとそのまま
00:29信じられないね絶望感動
00:32白くなった夜絶えず
00:35黒くなって
00:36ああ何もかんもも変わらないからない
00:39どうしたってまたこの瞬間を繋いでた今日
00:43きっと叶えられますように
00:48Don't stop, I know!だから
00:50バッターダルトチックな心まだ忘れないから
00:54大人になった私もあなたも変わんないから
00:58思いを奪ったダルトチックな心まだ忘れないから
01:03変わってしまった私も私だから
01:07後悔とは願った祈り
01:10地霊で私何もわかんないから
01:13変わった想い信じてただし
01:16私はないから
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03:21For a rookie Santa like me, the feeling's that intense. It's like a weapon and a powerful drug hitting me all at the same time.
03:29And because I haven't granted wishes yet for any of the kids who've given me wishes, this intense feeling I'm feeling is putting an even bigger strain on my heart when I'm in my normal Santa mode.
03:40You shielded me from that explosion. And you're the first grown-up who paid that much attention to me.
03:55Careful, or I'll fall for you. My dear Santa.
04:02Beating Oshibu's the least of my problems. I'm a failure as Santa. Gotta figure out how to handle kids' wishes.
04:08Can I have that dustpan, Kazi?
04:12What's your deal? Isn't that shocking to you I'm cleaning up and not screwing around?
04:17Oh man, the more I think about it, the worse the pain gets.
04:22Here.
04:24I can't go on like this. Whatever it takes, I've got to make Santa's heart stronger.
04:31Nico, think hard. Is there anything, and I mean anything, you want more than that dustpan?
04:38What? No, that was it. Are you okay?
04:41Ah, you want me to say thanks for getting my kitty keychain back yesterday?
04:45No! There's gotta be something else. What do you really want?
04:49Let's go, tell me now, what is it?
04:52He's so intense, all of a sudden. Is today the day?
04:55Um, actually, there is one thing I want from you.
05:03Yeah? Yeah? Come on, tell me!
05:06Huh? I had to tell you!
05:08Well, yeah, that's how wishes work. You gotta tell someone.
05:11I'm not ready! A girl's gotta prepare herself emotionally first! Not that you know, you tackless jerkwad!
05:17Are you for real?
05:19Ooh, this is great! Nico's so bratty and selfish, she'll be the perfect workout to make my Santa heart stronger!
05:25It's gonna get so swole and manly, it'll sprout a beard!
05:29Alright, fine! I'm gonna barf, but whatever!
05:33If you really wanna know what I want, here goes!
05:36I... I... I... want... a... kiss!
05:41I mean, we are engaged after all, aren't we?
05:50Wait, whose heart is having a heart attack right now? Is it Santa's? Or... mine?
05:58I'm used to wishes throwing me for a loop, but this? No way can I grant this one!
06:04Santa is not kissing a 14-year-old girl!
06:08Uh-uh! Not happening!
06:10It's gross! And a crime! And a capital offense!
06:14But... if I turn her down, wouldn't that make me a failure as Santa... and as a man?
06:20Oh, I'm so confused!
06:23Huh?
06:24What? Don't you wanna?
06:27What's it mean to be Santa Claus?
06:30What's it mean to be strong?
06:32What's it mean to be... a grown-up?
06:38Oh, crap!
06:39I got blood on my shirt!
06:45I'm changing!
06:47Just so you're clear,
06:48Santa has this weird condition that causes him to grow and change into Santa Claus if he's got something red on him.
06:54And now...
06:55He is so screwed!
06:58This is bad!
06:59I'm getting bigger fast!
07:00I have to take off... my shirt!
07:07Whoa!
07:10Why'd you take your shirt off, you perv?
07:12Oh, I, uh...
07:13You seriously need to chill!
07:14I know I asked for a kiss, but I don't wanna take it that far!
07:17Neither do I!
07:19I'm sorry!
07:21Phew! That was close!
07:23I barely stopped my transformation!
07:24You are such a friggin' mood-killing jerk!
07:27You're getting one more chance!
07:29And this time, don't embarrass me!
07:31Huh?
07:31I said!
07:33We're trying it again!
07:38Kiss me!
07:40Let's go!
07:41I want a proper kiss!
07:43If a kid goes and makes a sincere wish, and I refuse it, I'll never grow as Santa, or as a man!
07:53She was so intense about her wish, and that's why!
07:56I can't refuse!
07:58She'll help my 14-year-old heart!
08:00Santa's heart!
08:01Get strong!
08:06Whoa!
08:07Hold up a sec!
08:09I'm supposed to close my eyes at some point, but when's the right point?
08:14And if my eyes are closed, how am I gonna know where her lips are?
08:18I don't know which way to tilt my head so I don't bump her nose!
08:22Wait, did I brush my teeth today?
08:24Crap, I can't remember!
08:26We're just kissing up to be so dang hard!
08:28No!
08:29Of course it's hard for me!
08:31I've never kissed anyone before!
08:33Ever!
08:34The...
08:35Bathroom?
08:37Huh?
08:38Sorry!
08:39My stomach's turning!
08:40I'll be back in a sec!
08:42Hang on, Kazi!
08:44What the hell's got into him?
08:50Sorry, Nico.
08:52I'm such a rookie Santa.
08:55Could I be any lamer?
08:57Look at you, ignoring your cleaning duties to get busy with a cute chick.
09:06Then again, when ain't you making time with somebody?
09:10Lucky.
09:10I am so jealous.
09:13Does this mean you two are going steady now?
09:20You picked a lousy time to put your nose in my business, Yagi-Uda.
09:25I don't have time for this now.
09:26There's something I gotta...
09:27I wouldn't recommend taking your relationship with the girl any further, buddy.
09:31If Santa falls in love with a kid, he up and dies.
09:37His body can't take the weight of a sin like that.
09:40This info's legit, Santa baby.
09:42My mission's to bring you back alive.
09:46If you die, then my chance of getting a big fat honkin' raise goes out the window.
09:52I figured as much.
09:54Thanks for confirming it.
09:55Whenever my heart started pounding over a girl, it felt like I'd die of guilt.
10:00I knew in my gut if we kissed...
10:02You'd die!
10:03Whew, that's a relief.
10:06If I put my life on the line by giving her a kiss...
10:10There's no reason to feel guilty about it!
10:15I'm gonna go and grant her wish to Santa.
10:19You're not going anywhere!
10:21For one, it's rude to kiss a girl because you feel obligated to.
10:26Yo, you hear me, Santa?
10:28A kiss don't mean a damn thing if you're only doing it because she asked.
10:33I'm gonna kiss her, because 14-year-old boys are like that.
10:38Hey, Saburo.
10:39We're officially a couple now, aren't we?
10:41W-we are?
10:43Now we have matching bracelets.
10:45I don't want it.
10:46Let's hold hands!
10:47Awkward.
10:50Dammit, he's right.
10:52Anyway, thanks for worrying about me, Yagiuda.
10:55The advice from a grown man, it's harder than from a kid.
10:59Someday soon, I hope to grow up like you.
11:03I'm gonna do it.
11:14I'm gonna kiss Nico.
11:18I'm gonna put my life on the line, like a man, like Santa.
11:23About time.
11:24Thought you fell in.
11:25That means it's time to grant this kid's wish.
11:29Right now!
11:30Nico!
11:31You're gonna die.
11:40Hey, Santa!
11:41You guys are cleaning?
11:43Way to go.
11:44We're heading back to the room to play a board game, in case you want to join later.
11:48Seems pretty weird to see you cleaning anything, Kazuo.
11:52Baby, you freaking jerk!
11:53Things are just getting good!
11:54What are you getting so mad about?
11:56He was kidding.
11:57We were in the middle of doing important fiancé-type stuff together, but then you interrupted.
12:02That's cool, dude.
12:03I can tell you're psyched about it.
12:05So close.
12:06Wait, what in the hell am I sighing for?
12:09Come on.
12:10If we don't hurry, Dozeno's gonna scarf down all the potato chips.
12:14Good point.
12:15Let's go, guys.
12:16Sorry for interrupting your chores.
12:18Bye.
12:18No worries.
12:19Later.
12:21Sanda.
12:23Nico.
12:24Oh, there you are, Sanda.
12:30Could you stop by the chief director's office?
12:33I bumped into her a little while ago, and she told me to tell you.
12:35Got it, ma'am!
12:36I'll go see her soon!
12:37But right now, there's something very important I need to take care of!
12:41Ah, got it.
12:43I think it's wonderful how diligent and on top of things you are.
12:46Excuse me, teach.
12:48How can I help you, Mr. Yagi-Uda?
12:49The English teacher was looking for you a little while ago.
12:52Oh, something about needing last-minute advice for a test coming up.
12:57Oh, is that so?
12:58Thank you for telling me.
13:01She should be in the faculty room right now.
13:17Alright, I'm doing this.
13:19It's now or never.
13:21I'm ready and willing to risk my life.
13:25Nobody's gonna stop me!
13:28C-Casi.
13:30I'm gonna let you off with that peck on the cheek.
13:51Even though you're the frigginest brat ever.
13:53Now let's get back to sweeping.
13:55What do you say?
13:56Sanda's heart didn't grind to a halt.
13:58This old man sticker almost exploded.
14:02Miz-i Tagaki.
14:03I heard you needed my advice for a test that's coming up soon.
14:07Eh?
14:07Looking at Ono, it hit me.
14:15I found out what kind of creatures women are.
14:19They grow up overnight and from then on, they keep getting more and more beautiful.
14:24Then, before you know it...
14:27They turn into something untouchable.
14:33Um, you sure it's cool?
14:37Mm-hmm.
14:38It's fine.
14:39You can eat that last dongo skewer.
14:42But this is a three-pack of them just like we used to get all the time.
14:46We'd both come up with different games to see who got to have the third one.
14:49It's all right.
14:52I had enough.
14:53Go on, have the last one.
14:55Ono hit puberty way before the rest of us did.
14:58She looks more grown up now.
15:01Every day, her face and figure seem to get more feminine.
15:05But what gets me is...
15:07Rock, paper, scissors!
15:09Well, buy one again.
15:11When we play, you throw a rock every time.
15:13How come you never told me?
15:15What gets me is the skewer that's left.
15:24How lonely it seems.
15:26How sad it looks by itself.
15:29Fuyumura, you should know.
15:32I plan on leaving here soon.
15:35It's time to say goodbye.
15:37Since I've grown up and become an adult,
15:40I can't stay here at Daikoku Academy anymore.
15:43So, I was hoping to make one last memory with you before I go.
15:49At the peak of youth ceremony, like we promised.
15:53Now that I think about it,
15:55we could have split the last Dongo and each had some.
15:59I only realized that after I ate it.
16:03I'm just a kid in every way and haven't changed at all.
16:06I'm still childish, but Ono's mature.
16:09Night's about to fall again.
16:18Night's about to fall again.
16:34Symptoms of puberty.
16:36If puberty should end abruptly,
16:39the following symptoms may be experienced in extremely rare cases.
16:50Come in!
16:52Sorry I took so long.
16:54The director told me to bring this stuff over to you.
16:56Thanks a lot.
16:58Sorry you're running all these errands.
16:59Lately, I've been trying to spend as much time as I can at her office.
17:05When I get strong, I can finally take down Oshibu.
17:10And then, you can come back to school and not get hassled.
17:13You're a Santa everyone can count on.
17:17And I'm glad to know Fuyamura will be in good hands.
17:22Since you're here now, I wanted to ask Santa something.
17:26I'm not a kid.
17:27And even though I'm a grown-up now,
17:30is it okay if I do?
17:31Okay, class.
17:35The Pika Youth Ceremony is next week.
17:38It's a big event,
17:39and you kids are the guests of honor.
17:41And me, I'll be watching it all from a distance,
17:44getting completely hammered.
17:47What are you wearing?
17:49It has to look awesome in pictures.
17:51Let's go together.
17:52Are you going to this thing or not?
17:58Huh?
17:59Who, me?
17:59The Peak of Youth.
18:03It's a fancy event they hold each year.
18:05It's to celebrate the kids who are turning 15.
18:08They say it's the year you've reached your peak,
18:11in both youth and beauty.
18:13It might be awkward if I didn't go,
18:15so I'll join in with everyone else.
18:18Plus, I've gotten the hang of hiding my alter ego lately,
18:21so I should be fine.
18:23Cool.
18:24We can all have fun together, then.
18:25I can't wait for the Peak of Youth Ceremony.
18:31Children are the most precious things in the world,
18:33and adults are worthless.
18:35The entire event is founded on that one belief, isn't it?
18:38Yes, Ms. Namatame.
18:40It is indeed.
18:41And I pray you'll do what others can't.
18:45I understand you're quite the pro when it comes to killing adults.
18:48And yet you allowed him to escape the other day.
18:51Don't you worry.
18:52At the Peak of Youth Ceremony,
18:54I'm gonna find him and kill him for sure.
18:56Have faith in me.
18:58I hope you appreciate how rare it is
19:00to have an adult on campus whom you are welcome to murder.
19:03I am providing you with a wide array of weapons.
19:06But Santa's nearly unkillable.
19:09Are you sure you can handle it?
19:13Ah.
19:15Yeah, now I get it.
19:16You have doubts about my skill, right?
19:19I'll admit I don't know if I'll succeed or not.
19:22But if you don't show a kid a little faith,
19:26how the heck do you expect to motivate them?
19:29Oopsie.
19:32That was a close call.
19:34Why, it would be just horrible
19:36if you fell out of that chair of yours, Headmaster Oshibu.
19:40Sorry about that.
19:41But it's the only way to get you to have faith in me.
19:46Well, now what?
19:48Is it okay if I go?
19:49Well, I don't want to miss dinner if I can help it.
19:58Such lively youthfulness.
20:01The utter lack of restraint.
20:03The arrogance.
20:04It's wonderful.
20:07If all of my organs hadn't been replaced with artificial ones,
20:10I would be well and truly dead.
20:14Clearly you passed the test.
20:16You've torn two million yen's worth of intestines to shreds.
20:21I want you to know
20:23I am so proud of you right now.
20:35Knew it.
20:36Your brain's still the real thing, isn't it?
20:39Please, do enjoy your time at the Peak of Youth Ceremony,
20:46along with your new mission.
20:48Find the Santa Claus lurking on our campus
20:51and exterminate with extreme prejudice.
20:56Oh, you can count on me, Headmaster.
20:59But I won't stop with him.
21:01If I see even one adult at that ceremony,
21:05I won't hesitate.
21:10I'll kill him, too.
21:12I'll kill him, please.
22:02I'm walking around and I'm calling around
22:10I'm not going to be able to get up
22:15I'm not going to be able to be a big thing
22:18I'm going to think about it
22:21I'm going to be a day now
22:24I'm going to be a little bit
22:27If you like it, you'll really think I'll be so sweet
22:34What's up every day?
22:37I call it every day
22:57You know more than us, know anything?
22:59Anything like...
23:00What?
23:01Like which one he's into more?
23:02Kazuo or Fuyumura?
23:04I don't think that's what's really going on
23:07Sanda seems to be focused on something else right now
23:10I don't know, he was vibing hard with Kazuo earlier
23:13What do you mean vibing?
23:14You know
23:15Remember how he said, we're doing important fiancé type stuff
23:19Dude
23:20Stuff like romance?
23:21Think they're doing the thing?
23:23Wait, you think?
23:24Hmm...
23:27Man, why is Sanda in such a rush to grow up?
23:30And that completes my city
23:33I win, gents
23:34Not again!
23:36Oh crap
23:38You're kidding
23:54I'm...
23:55It's a heavy thing
23:56Now it's a heavy thing
23:57That's powerful
23:58I'm not a heavy thing
23:59Now
24:00You know
24:01I have to be able to see
24:03You know
24:04People join me
24:05And you know
24:06We notice
24:07You know
24:08You're not going to win
24:09People join me
24:10And you know
24:11You're right
24:12That's powerful
24:13You're right
24:14You
24:15You're right
24:16You're right
24:17You're right
24:18You're right
24:19You're right
24:20I'm ready
24:21You're right
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