Though Christmas is a beloved tradition in many countries, it can be a stressful time for many. In addition to more common concerns about family drama and the holiday's monetary cost on individuals, ...

Paru Itagaki, best known for Beastars, is returning with Sanda, an unorthodox Santa Claus–themed action series set in near-future Japan. The anime, based on a 16-volume manga published by Akita Shoten ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Official image from ‘SANDA’ courtesy of Science SARU. “SANDA” eludes description. Calling it “an ...

Itagaki continues to tell strange stories that mimic our world, with a lot of heart and soul behind them. From anthropomorphic high school animals to bringing a superhero Santa Claus to another ...

Sanda Episodes 1-2, “Everything’s Bright, Am I Aging?” and “Candies, Canes, Kisses, and Blades,” is a one-two punch introduction to this fictional Japan world. Sanda is based on the manga series of ...

He works in mysterious ways.

Science Saru's anime adaptation of 'Beastars' creator's Santa Claus-centric murder mystery proves Itagaki remains consistently good at getting weird, getting deep, and not backing down. Reading time 5 ...