by The anime “SANDA” will begin airing on October 3rd at 1:53 AM on MBS/TBS/CBC’s “Animeism” block and other channels. It will be available for streaming on Prime Video from 1:53 AM on October 4th.
The series is based on the manga by Paru Itagaki, known for “BEASTARS.” Animation is being produced by Science SARU, the studio behind “Dandadan.” The story follows Mita Kazue, a descendant of Santa Claus, as he decides to fight against adults in a world where children are cared for and protected in boarding schools due to a rapidly declining birthrate.
The main cast includes Murase Ayumu as Mita Kazue, Tochi Hiroki as Santa Claus, and Shoji Umeka as Fuyumura Shiori. Other cast members announced include Nagase Anna, Arata Yuki, Matsuoka Misato, Seki Toshihiko, and Hirata Hiroaki.
“SANDA” Details ・Broadcast Start Date: Every Friday from 1:53 AM starting October 3rd ・Broadcasting Stations: MBS/TBS/CBC “Animeism” slot and others ・Fastest Streaming: Every Saturday from 1:53 AM beginning October 4th on Prime Video [“SANDA” Synopsis] 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 Mita Kazue’s life is threatened by her classmate Fuyumura Shiori. She learns that Mita is a descendant of Santa Claus and is hoping that he will grant her a wish. Santa, please find my friend. Fuyumura’s wish is to find his missing best friend, Ono Kazue. To protect the children, Mita decides to become Santa Claus and fight against adults!
