Sanda Episode 1: Everything's Bright, Am I Aging?
Manga chapter 1-3
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
10.0
11 Fans
5
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OSHIMETER
10.0
11 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
nyx_nyx_nyx
VerifiedEpisode one starts by introducing one of our main characters trying to kill the other, this will be a fun show mixing comedy and serious moments in a way Paru Itagaki always nails perfectly. The animation is great and perfectly fits Paru's Style.
kura_yena1211
VerifiedWow, that's one way to start an anime, glad I didn't read anything and went in blind, the animation looks smooth, and I love the main colour theme, the red really does pop. There's so much going on, I actually thought I was watching the wrong episode. MCs look quite interesting.
elisha_tea
VerifiedThe first part of this episode was so funny and chaotic without any context. The Santa Claus plot does feel really new and interesting, I cant wait to see what they do with this. Sanda Kazushige and Shiori Fuyumura's friendship seems so chaotic lol. I love the unique art style.
matchablaze1
This opener is weird in a good way, the whole setup feels off but that’s what makes it interesting. Sanda’s introduction hits different and the tone feels darker than expected. It’s a bit confusing at first, but it pulls you in fast. Yeah, definitely a watch 👀
xiexie
VerifiedI just watched this type of anime, and the character sketches are great. The interactions between Shiori and Sanda are hilarious and funny.
homotron3799
Verifieddidn't even realize paru itagaki was behind this until i looked it up and now im ALL in. the beastars creator doing a santa horror comedy?? the tonal whiplash in just ep 1 is insane, went from funny to dark to wtf so fast. this has that same unhinged energy and im here for the ride
barshan
VerifiedSeeing Sanda turn into a huge santa was really strange. it looked weird but also cool. I did not expect the story to start like this.
cloudstrife
VerifiedThe second science saru anime with a weird but enjoyable premise, now intead of ghost and aliens this involves Santa Claus of all people. Looking forward to what this anime will become
jeerox
VerifiedHonestly, one of the weird anime/episode i have seen so far :P Fight scenes are chaotic and about the mystery it hooks me instantly like bam! welp we gonna see, great first episode
rizkyykybar
VerifiedEp 1 starts hilarious! The MC completely misunderstands the girl's intentions lmao. Just when you think it's a romance, boom, action! I thought he died, but he turns into a buff old man (Santa) instead?! He's actually a good guy looking for her friend. Wild start!
jorgearneandersen
Episode 1 of Sanda features striking animation and a dark theme built around violence between children. The conflict between Sanda and Fuyumura drives the episode, while the school setting suggests larger mysteries that may unfold later.
EPISODE CONTEXT
As the first of twelve episodes, this premiere is pure foundation — introducing Sanda and Shiori while establishing the central mystery and the show's unique world. No prior context is needed; this is the entry point. Everything here is setup for the action-mystery throughline that will define the season's trajectory.
QUICK TAKES
nyx_nyx_nyx
VerifiedEpisode one starts by introducing one of our main characters trying to kill the other, this will be a fun show mixing comedy and serious moments in a way Paru Itagaki always nails perfectly. The animation is great and perfectly fits Paru's Style.
kura_yena1211
VerifiedWow, that's one way to start an anime, glad I didn't read anything and went in blind, the animation looks smooth, and I love the main colour theme, the red really does pop. There's so much going on, I actually thought I was watching the wrong episode. MCs look quite interesting.
elisha_tea
VerifiedThe first part of this episode was so funny and chaotic without any context. The Santa Claus plot does feel really new and interesting, I cant wait to see what they do with this. Sanda Kazushige and Shiori Fuyumura's friendship seems so chaotic lol. I love the unique art style.
matchablaze1
This opener is weird in a good way, the whole setup feels off but that’s what makes it interesting. Sanda’s introduction hits different and the tone feels darker than expected. It’s a bit confusing at first, but it pulls you in fast. Yeah, definitely a watch 👀
xiexie
VerifiedI just watched this type of anime, and the character sketches are great. The interactions between Shiori and Sanda are hilarious and funny.
homotron3799
Verifieddidn't even realize paru itagaki was behind this until i looked it up and now im ALL in. the beastars creator doing a santa horror comedy?? the tonal whiplash in just ep 1 is insane, went from funny to dark to wtf so fast. this has that same unhinged energy and im here for the ride
barshan
VerifiedSeeing Sanda turn into a huge santa was really strange. it looked weird but also cool. I did not expect the story to start like this.
cloudstrife
VerifiedThe second science saru anime with a weird but enjoyable premise, now intead of ghost and aliens this involves Santa Claus of all people. Looking forward to what this anime will become
jeerox
VerifiedHonestly, one of the weird anime/episode i have seen so far :P Fight scenes are chaotic and about the mystery it hooks me instantly like bam! welp we gonna see, great first episode
rizkyykybar
VerifiedEp 1 starts hilarious! The MC completely misunderstands the girl's intentions lmao. Just when you think it's a romance, boom, action! I thought he died, but he turns into a buff old man (Santa) instead?! He's actually a good guy looking for her friend. Wild start!
jorgearneandersen
Episode 1 of Sanda features striking animation and a dark theme built around violence between children. The conflict between Sanda and Fuyumura drives the episode, while the school setting suggests larger mysteries that may unfold later.
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