The best episodes of SANDA

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1. 01

   S01E09 · November 29, 2025 · 24m

   A Fake Flower, Yet Its Roots Rot8.5

   Tetsudome says Santa lacks grit. With her aid Sanda becomes dark Santa, but doubts himself. After meeting Namatame again, he vows not to fight kids.

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2. 02

   S01E10 · December 6, 2025 · 24m

   You, an Everlasting Moment8.5

   At the Peak of Youth Ceremony, Niko steals Sanda's first kiss at twilight. Meanwhile Yagiuda faces Namatame alone, offering himself as decoy.

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3. 03

   S01E06 · November 8, 2025 · 24m

   Cyborg vs. Santa Claus8.3

   Santa blocks Headmaster Oshibu from attacking adult Ono, but the enhanced 92-year-old overpowers him. Santa asks the kids for their belief to fight.

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4. 04

   S01E08 · November 22, 2025 · 24m

   Love, the Most Selfish Thing There Is8.0

   Saved from Namatame by Shiori, Santa vows to harden his heart, but when Niko asks for a kiss, Sanda panics and almost transforms before her.

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5. 05

   S01E11 · December 13, 2025 · 24m

   Flashback Attack8.0

   Namatame wrecks the ceremony. Eating yakisoba, she's met by Sanda in child form. His body starts breaking down as Ono's own changes grow.

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6. 06

   S01E05 · November 1, 2025 · 24m

   A Typhoon in a Snow Globe7.5

   Sanda vows never to love, but in a typhoon his message to fiancee Niko fails and he's drawn to her. The next day, Yagiuda arrives as a teacher.

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7. 07

   S01E12 · December 20, 2025 · 24m

   Pale Blue Pall7.5

   Santa fights Oshibu before the students. The headmaster thrives on cheers, but Santa regains power by revealing his truth. The duel peaks on the roof.

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8. 08

   S01E01 · October 4, 2025 · 24m

   Everything's Bright, Am I Aging?7.3

   On a Dec 25 without Christmas, Sanda is attacked by classmate Shiori. Mistaking it for love, he awaits her confession, but hears something else.

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9. 09

   S01E07 · November 15, 2025 · 24m

   Double-Faced Carnivorous Plant7.0

   Amaya ends his friendship with Sanda to save him. Meanwhile, the scarred Oshibu, comforted by Yagiuda, turns to Class 10 students who killed adults.

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10. 10

    S01E04 · October 25, 2025 · 24m

    Zeus, Smasher of Textbooks6.7

    At a funeral, Santa fights Yagiuda but fears his power. His resolve returns, shattering the roof and leaving him exposed before all.

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11. 11

    S01E02 · October 11, 2025 · 24m

    Candies, Canes, Kisses, and Blades5.5

    Amaya learns Sanda is Santa, restrains him and Shiori to force a kiss. Santa refuses, unlocks sled power to escape. Then Headmaster Oshibu appears!

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12. 12

    S01E03 · October 18, 2025 · 24m

    Charred Fruit Tastes All the Sweeter5.5

    Sanda gains lie-detecting power. Shiori tries to use it to find Ono, but doubt overwhelms Sanda. Shiori then tells a self-harming lie.

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