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The Best Episodes of SANDA

Every episode of SANDA ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of SANDA!

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In near-future Japan with ultra-low birthrates, children are treasured but monitored. Santa is banned as dangerous. One snowy December 25th, middle-schooler Kazushige Sanda, descendant of Santa, is attacked by classmate Fuyumura who wants him to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    SANDA Season 1 Episode 6 - Cyborg vs. Santa Claus
    8.1/10(170 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Akitoshi Yokoyama
    Writer:Kimiko Ueno

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  2. SANDA Season 1 Episode 12 - Pale Blue Pall
    8.0/10(123 votes)

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Tomohisa Shimoyama
    Writer:Kimiko Ueno

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  3. SANDA Season 1 Episode 10 - You, an Everlasting Moment
    7.9/10(135 votes)

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. SANDA Season 1 Episode 4 - Zeus, Smasher of Textbooks
    7.8/10(197 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Tomohisa Taguchi
    Writer:Kimiko Ueno

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  5. SANDA Season 1 Episode 5 - A Typhoon in a Snow Globe
    7.8/10(188 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:佐藤伊予
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. SANDA Season 1 Episode 1 - Everything's Bright, Am I Aging?
    7.7/10(339 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Tomohisa Shimoyama
    Writer:Kimiko Ueno

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  7. SANDA Season 1 Episode 9 - A Fake Flower, Yet Its Roots Rot
    7.7/10(137 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Directors:Takuya Yoshihara, Asami Murakoshi
    Writer:Kimiko Ueno

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  8. SANDA Season 1 Episode 11 - Flashback Attack
    7.7/10(119 votes)

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. SANDA Season 1 Episode 3 - Charred Fruit Tastes All the Sweeter
    7.6/10(209 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Takuya Yoshihara
    Writer:Kimiko Ueno

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  10. SANDA Season 1 Episode 7 - Double-Faced Carnivorous Plant
    7.5/10(142 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Shugo Tsuneoka
    Writer:Kimiko Ueno

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  11. SANDA Season 1 Episode 8 - Love, the Most Selfish Thing There Is
    7.5/10(144 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Mari Motohashi
    Writer:Kimiko Ueno

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  12. SANDA Season 1 Episode 2 - Candies, Canes, Kisses, and Blades
    7.4/10(223 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Rushio Moriyama
    Writer:Kimiko Ueno

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Best Episodes Summary

"Cyborg vs. Santa Claus" is the best rated episode of "SANDA". It scored 8.1/10 based on 170 votes. Directed by Akitoshi Yokoyama and written by Kimiko Ueno, it aired on 11/8/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pale Blue Pall".