SANDA Reviews

Loved it the intro was so good my fav bit was the part at the end of the intro where sanda walks hunched over and the spinning graphic of him and the Santa form.

Loved the story and the animation fuyumura was so sad but cool

all over the place ngl

S1 7/10

I really loved it. 10/10

So if you ever wanted to see Santa Claus and a new fresh story never been told before not your classic but with an animation style with a twist of supernatural meets magic meets both at the same time I do hope for a season 2

7/10; this was a good anime, a little sad, but an interesting concept, I like the route it took with it and it didn’t become some lame background noise thing but something with a still interesting story. I rec.

It’s starts off ok with some good moments.the middle is not very good, but in the last few episodes are where it really shines in a great way

Rating: 6.8/10

A visually chaotic series thriving on Science SARU's animation, but struggling with narrative balance.

Highlights
- Unique Premise: Fascinating world-building with generational gaps and youth fetishization.
- Great Animation: Fluid, squash-and-stretch style fits the grotesque story perfectly.
- Dynamic Fights: Creative use of Santa's powers, like growing skis.

Criticisms
- Frantic Pacing: Complex story feels rushed in 12 episodes.
- Tonal Whiplash: Swings from comedy to body horror to drama.
- Underdeveloped Characters: Some supporting cast feel like set dressing.

Verdict
A visual spectacle worth watching for animation and novelty, but the story's messiness holds it back.

This was actually a pretty fun and wholesome watch around Christmas. There are some slow scenes, but a majority of it’s mostly funny and has good action. Good and deep themes about growing up and love that I didn’t expect from this. Characters and dynamics are likable. 6.5/10