Titan Manga has shared an exclusive first-look preview at the upcoming second volume of Paru Itagaki’s Sanda. Volume two is expected to be released on November 18, 2025.
The synopsis of the second volume is described by Titan Manga as:
In Sanda Volume 2, the journey to uncover the truth about Fuyumura Shiori’s missing friend, Ono Ichie, intensifies as Sanda and Shiori face growing obstacles from both external forces and within their own friendship. As they continue their search for Ichie, they begin to unravel a conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of their world. With the mystery deepening, the stakes are raised, and the hidden magic of Christmas becomes ever more elusive.
The bond between Sanda and Shiori is tested as they confront the reality of their quest and the moral dilemmas that come with it. Secrets of the past emerge, and new, powerful figures appear on the scene, complicating the search for Ichie and putting their lives in even greater danger.
The original manga series by Paru Itagaki began serialization in Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shonen Champion on July 21, 2021 and ended on July 11, 2024. Sixteen total tankobon volumes were released in Japan. Titan Manga licensed the manga for English release, releasing the first volume earlier this September.
Amazon Prime Video has exclusive worldwide streaming rights to the currently airing TV anime adaptation from Science Saru. It describes the main premise as:
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 find her missing friend, Ono. “Santa, please find my friend.” To protect children from adults, Sanda decides to become Santa and fight the adults.
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