SANDA just premiered Episode 1 at its panel at Anime Expo 2025, and you may be wondering where to find the English release of the manga. Titan Manga has you covered, and it’s launching the English release of Paru Itagaki’s SANDA manga series on September 2, 2025. This is coming right on time to check it out before its anime adaptation by Science SARU drops later in October.
Titan Manga describes the story of Volume 1:
Join Sanda and Shiori on an unforgettable journey to restore the magic of Christmas, uncovering secrets, friendship, and adventure in a future Japan.
In a near-future Japan, Christmas has faded into myth, and the birth rate has dropped so dramatically that children are now the most precious commodity. Society has artificially extended adolescence to preserve their youth, and traditional holidays, like Christmas, are a mere legend of the past.
Volume 1 of Sanda introduces Sanda Kazushige, a middle-school student who unexpectedly becomes entangled in a strange and dangerous mystery. When his classmate, Fuyumura Shiori, accuses him of carrying a curse that could help find her missing friend, Ono Ichie, Sanda’s life takes a dramatic turn. Together, they embark on an incredible adventure to unravel the truth behind Ichie’s disappearance and uncover the hidden magic of Christmas itself.
As they delve deeper into the mystery, the duo faces external threats and internal challenges—questions about loyalty, courage, and the power of belief. Along the way, they confront the true meaning of friendship, trust, and the possibility of magic in a world that has all but forgotten it.
With a mix of supernatural elements, heartfelt moments, and a nostalgic quest to restore childhood wonder, Sanda Volume 1 kicks off a sixteen-volume saga blending mystery, adventure, and emotional depth. The series is also being adapted into an anime, so fans can dive further into the world of Sanda.
SANDA Volume 1 will go on sale on September 2, 2025. You can already pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and Forbidden Planet for the UK & Europe. Volume 2 is scheduled to release on November 18, 2025, with pre-orders also open at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and Forbidden Planet for the UK & Europe.
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SANDA is originally a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki. It was serialized in Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shonen Champion magazine for 3 years from July 2021 to July 2024, ending with a total of 16 volumes. The anime was announced on the day of the manga’s ending.
Source: SANDA Official Website, Anime Expo 2025, Press Release
© Paru Itagaki (Akita Shoten) / SANDA Production Committee
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