Sanda
Summary: The story starts with Sanda, a second year middle school student, getting attacked with a kitchen knife by his classmate Fuyumura. While Sanda couldn't make sense of the situation at first, he gradually came to believe that Fuyumura's actions were just mean acts stemming off from the latter having a peculiar puberty phase.
But that was all actually a misunderstanding. Fuyumura is seriously questioning if Sanda is actually the descendant of a certain family...
(Source: MU)
Description
The story starts with Sanda, a second year middle school student, getting attacked with a kitchen knife by his classmate Fuyumura. While Sanda couldn't make sense of the situation at first, he gradually came to believe that Fuyumura's actions were just mean acts stemming off from the latter having a peculiar puberty phase.
But that was all actually a misunderstanding. Fuyumura is seriously questioning if Sanda is actually the descendant of a certain family...
(Source: MU)
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Sanda Review
Sanda — The story starts with Sanda, a second year middle school student, getting attacked with a kitchen knife by his classmate Fuyumura. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Mystery conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 7.13). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Sanda offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Mystery, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Amaya, Hitoshi
Main
Shin, Yuuki
Japanese
Fuyumura, Shiori
Main
Shouji, Umeka
Japanese
Fuyumura, Shiori
Main
Garcia, Ana
Portuguese (BR)
Fuyumura, Shiori
Main
Dubois, Alayin
French
Kazao, Niko
Main
Matsuoka, Misato
Japanese
Kazushige, Sanda
Main
Murase, Ayumu
Japanese
Kazushige, Sanda
Main
Touchi, Hiroki
Japanese
Kazushige, Sanda
Main
Dannemann, Enzo
Portuguese (BR)
Kazushige, Sanda
Main
Persy, Luiz Carlos
Portuguese (BR)
Kazushige, Sanda
Main
Résimont, Philippe
French
Ono, Ichie
Main
Nagase, Anna
Japanese
Ooshibu, Hifumi
Supporting
Fagundes, Thiago
Portuguese (BR)
Ooshibu, Hifumi
Supporting
Seki, Toshihiko
Japanese
Tetsudome, Toyo
Supporting
Nozawa, Masako
Japanese
Yagiuda, Saburou
Supporting
Hirata, Hiroaki
Japanese
Yagiuda, Saburou
Supporting
Briggs, Guilherme
Portuguese (BR)
Yagiuda, Saburou
Supporting
Manet, David
French
Staff
Adaniya, Yuuma
Producer
Hyuuga, Yasutaka
Producer
Kanbe, Shuuta
Producer
Shimoyama, Tomohisa
Director
Miyoshi, Keiichirou
Sound Director
Ueno, Kimiko
Script, Series Composition
Kabanagu
Theme Song Arrangement
Kakizaki, Yuta
Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Lyrics
Sakiyama, Soushi
Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Arrangement
kosamega
Theme Song Arrangement
yama
Theme Song Performance
yuigot
Theme Song Arrangement
Fujita, Masanori
Executive Producer
Fukushima, Takayoshi
Art Director
Gouda, Saori
Color Design
Higaki, Niki
Art Director
Hirose, Kiyoshi
Editing
Inagaki, Gou
Associate Producer
Ishiguro, Kenzou
Executive Producer
Ishiguro, Mizuki
Art Director