It has recently been confirmed that the unconventional Santa Claus action anime series SANDA will simulcast stream on Amazon Prime globally from 4th October 2025. The series, which is animated by Science Saru, is adapted from the manga by Paru Itagaki, who is also the creator of BEASTARS.
SANDA will broadcast in Japan on 3rd October 2025, and then shortly after be added to Amazon Prime for global audiences to enjoy. New episodes will then be released on a weekly basis. In addition to the streaming date being confirmed the newly released promotional video, showcasing Science SARU’s dynamic animation, portrays a world where children are tightly controlled and Santa is freed from a curse through wishes. It also features the first voice lines from the newly revealed characters Oshibu and Yagiuda.
Japanese Cast:
Kazushige Sanda: Ayumu Murase
Santa Claus: Hiroki Touchi
Shiori Fuyumura: Umeka Shoji
Ichie Ono: Anna Nagase
Hitoshi Amaya: Yuuki Shin
Nico Kazao: Misato Matsuoka
Hifumi Oshibu: Toshihiko Seki
Saburo Yagiuda: Hiroaki Hirata
Staff:
Original: “SANDA” by Paru Itagaki (Akita Shoten / Shonen Champion Comics)
Director: Tomohisa Shimoyama
Script: Kimiko Ueno
Music: Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM)
Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Masamichi Ishiyama
Art Director: Miki Higaki
Color Design: Saori Goda
Compositing Director: Hikari Itoh
Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose
Sound Director: Keiichiro Miyoshi
Animation Production: Science SARU
Opening Theme song: “Childlike Adults” by yama
Ending Thema song: “Diary” by Soushi Sakiyama
SANDA will begin simulcast streaming on Amazon Prime from 4th October 2025. Further details about SANDA can also be found on the official Japanese website.
