Kazushige Sanda (played by Ayumu Murase) is a protagonist in SANDA.
Middle school student whose body seal was broken by a classmate, causing him to transform into Santa Claus whenever he wears red clothes. He discovers a jellybean reversal method and agrees to help locate a missing peer. Santa Claus (played by Hiroki Touchi) is a protagonist in SANDA.
The physical form Kazushige Sanda assumes after his body seal is broken, triggered specifically by wearing red clothing. Serves as the central visual and narrative motif of the story. Shiori Fuyumura (played by Umeka Shouji) appears in SANDA.
Kazushige's classmate who intentionally broke his body seal. Her goal is to recruit Sanda to help find her missing classmate and to remind society about Christmas. Ichie Ono (played by Anna Nagase) appears in SANDA.
A missing classmate of Shiori Fuyumura. Her disappearance drives the plot, as Shiori seeks Sanda's assistance in locating her. Hitoshi Amaya (played by Yuuki Shin) appears in SANDA.
Nico Kazao (played by Misato Matsuoka) appears in SANDA.
Hifumi Ōshibu (played by Toshihiko Seki) appears in SANDA.
Saburō Yagiuda (played by Hiroaki Hirata) appears in SANDA.
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Characters
Kazushige Sanda
(played by Ayumu Murase) — protagonist
Middle school student whose body seal was broken by a classmate, causing him to transform into Santa Claus whenever he wears red clothes. He discovers a jellybean reversal method and agrees to help lo...
Santa Claus
(played by Hiroki Touchi) — protagonist
The physical form Kazushige Sanda assumes after his body seal is broken, triggered specifically by wearing red clothing. Serves as the central visual and narrative motif of the story.
Shiori Fuyumura
(played by Umeka Shouji) — supporting
Kazushige's classmate who intentionally broke his body seal. Her goal is to recruit Sanda to help find her missing classmate and to remind society about Christmas.
Ichie Ono
(played by Anna Nagase) — supporting
A missing classmate of Shiori Fuyumura. Her disappearance drives the plot, as Shiori seeks Sanda's assistance in locating her.
Hitoshi Amaya
(played by Yuuki Shin) — supporting
Nico Kazao
(played by Misato Matsuoka) — minor
Hifumi Ōshibu
(played by Toshihiko Seki) — minor
Saburō Yagiuda
(played by Hiroaki Hirata) — minor
Toyo Tetsudome
(played by Masako Nozawa) — minor
Key Relationships
Shiori Fuyumura → Hitoshi Amaya
(Social Friend)
Toyo Tetsudome → Santa Claus
(Professional Associate)
Saburō Yagiuda → Santa Claus
(Professional Associate)
Hifumi Ōshibu → Santa Claus
(Professional Associate)
Toyo Tetsudome → Kazushige Sanda
(Alliance Ally)
Saburō Yagiuda → Kazushige Sanda
(Conflict Antagonist)
Hifumi Ōshibu → Kazushige Sanda
(Narrative Mentor)
Nico Kazao → Kazushige Sanda
(Social Classmate)
Hitoshi Amaya → Kazushige Sanda
(Social Classmate)
Kazushige Sanda → Ichie Ono
(Narrative Missing Classmate)
Shiori Fuyumura → Ichie Ono
(Social Classmate)
Kazushige Sanda → Shiori Fuyumura
(Social Classmate)
Kazushige Sanda → Santa Claus
(Family Descendant)
Story Analysis
A young man discovers he's Santa's descendant and teams up with classmates to find their missing friend.
Plot Progression
The Discovery
The Gathering
The Pursuit
The Rescue
SANDA (2025) · 7.6/10 · action-adventure, animation, drama, mystery
