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Sanda seasons
As of October 2026, the Sanda anime has a single season of 12 episodes. It was made by Science SARU, directed by Tomohisa Shimoyama, with series composition by Kimiko Ueno. It aired in Japan from October to December 2025 in the Animeism block on MBS, TBS, CBC and BS-TBS, and Prime Video streamed it worldwide. Paru Itagaki's original manga ran in Weekly Shōnen Champion from July 2021 to July 2024 and is complete in 16 volumes, so there is plenty of story left for any continuation.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | October 4, 2025 | December 20, 2025 | 12 | Science SARU |
Season 1
In a Japan where Christmas has been forgotten, Sanda discovers he can become Santa Claus and is pulled by Fuyumura into the search for her missing friend, coming up against the school's leadership and the unit that hunts Santa. It has 12 episodes, aired from 4 October to 20 December 2025, produced by Science SARU.
Next season Not announced yet
As of October 2026, there is no official announcement of a Sanda season 2. Neither Science SARU nor the anime's staff has confirmed a sequel, and Japanese coverage from April 2026 also noted that nothing had been announced. Since the manga is complete in 16 volumes, there is material to adapt, but any date circulating now is fan speculation.
FAQ
How many episodes does Sanda have?
The first season has 12 episodes, aired from 4 October to 20 December 2025. So far it is the anime's only season, produced by Science SARU.
Will there be a Sanda season 2?
Nothing official has been announced as of October 2026. The manga is complete at 16 volumes, so there is material to continue, but neither the studio nor the staff has confirmed a new season.
Where can I watch Sanda?
The anime is on Amazon Prime Video, which streams all 12 episodes worldwide. In Japan it aired late at night in the Animeism block on MBS, TBS, CBC and BS-TBS.
Who is the main character of Sanda?
Kazushige Sanda, a student descended from Santa Claus who turns into him when he wears red. In Japanese, Ayumu Murase voices Sanda and Hiroki Tōchi voices his Santa form.
Is the Sanda manga finished?
Yes. Paru Itagaki, the author of Beastars, serialised Sanda in Weekly Shōnen Champion from July 2021 to July 2024, and it ended at 16 volumes.