Fans of Beastars and boundary-pushing anime storytelling are in for a treat this summer. Anime Expo 2025 will host the world premiere of the TV anime adaptation of SANDA, the latest work from celebrated manga creator Paru Itagaki, on July 4 from 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM in the JW Marriott’s Platinum Ballroom. The panel will also feature a discussion with the creators and an exclusive early screening of the highly anticipated series produced by acclaimed animation studio Science SARU (Dandadan, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!).
Courtesy of Titan MangaWhile the anime takes the stage in Los Angeles, manga fans can look forward to bringing SANDA home thanks to Titan Manga, the English-language publisher of the series. SANDA Vol. 1 arrives in bookstores and online retailers on September 2, 2025, with pre-orders now available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and Forbidden Planet (UK/Europe). The second volume will follow on November 18, 2025.
What Is SANDA?
In a near-future Japan where Christmas has faded into myth and children are treated as society’s most valuable resource, adolescence is artificially prolonged, and the magic of childhood has all but disappeared. That is, until Sanda Kazushige, a seemingly ordinary middle schooler, is thrust into a dangerous mystery involving a missing classmate, a long-lost holiday, and a girl who believes he may be cursed.
Together with Shiori Fuyumura, Sanda embarks on a surreal and heartfelt journey that blends nostalgia, fantasy, and sharp social commentary—hallmarks of Paru Itagaki’s unique storytelling. The sixteen-volume manga series reimagines seasonal myths with suspenseful twists, tackling themes of identity, belief, and growing up in a world that’s forgotten how to dream.
About the Creator and the Publisher
Paru Itagaki, best known internationally for her Eisner-nominated and wildly popular series Beastars, continues to challenge genre conventions in SANDA, combining whimsical worldbuilding with emotional depth and timely allegories.
Titan Manga, an imprint of Titan Publishing, is proud to bring SANDA to English-speaking audiences for the first time. With a reputation for high-quality releases and fan-focused storytelling, Titan Manga ensures that SANDA’s powerful themes and striking artwork reach a global readership.
Pre-Order Details
SANDA Vol. 1
Author/Artist: Paru Itagaki
Publisher: Titan Manga
Format: SC, 208 pages, B&W
Price: $12.99 USD
ISBN: 9781787747241
Release Date: September 2, 2025
Available for pre-order from:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-A-Million | Forbidden Planet (UK/Europe)
Courtesy of Titan MangaSANDA Vol. 2
Release Date: November 18, 2025
Available for pre-order from:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-A-Million | Forbidden Planet (UK/Europe)
Don’t miss the SANDA anime world premiere at Anime Expo 2025, and get ready to experience the original manga that started it all—coming soon from Titan Manga.
Source: Titan Manga
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