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| What a festival that turned out to be be. I mean, in this anime's style, I'd say it was weird. Saburo's personality and protryal in this latest episode shows somewhat development. He's like the unsung hero for protecting Sanda. Just feels like this anime tries to bring out everyone's personality as much as possible. Niko ofc didn't hold back about her kiss. |
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| ono is forcing herself to play the role of an adult, denying her feelings and desires... FUYU WOULD ACCEPT HER IF SHE WAS HONEST!!!!! |
| Niko was on the offensive today, and Sanda didn’t hold back, he went in for a big kiss. I like how Yagiuda went from being an initial villain to a respectable character; hard to believe his relationship with Sanda actually started with him shooting him lol. F for Ono.Deep down she already knew all her love wouldn’t be returned, and seeing the whole situation with Fuyumura’s mind elsewhere was painful. Sanda’s gonna have to use another approach with Namatame, their clash has only just begun. |
| Sanda is too kind, and ,and the director's face and his arrogance are irritating. |
ShiroAlexDec 5, 2025 12:42 PM
| Sanda is getting wrecked right now, and Ono seems to be aging way too fast. |
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| Sanda taking out the Class 10 kids by giving them hug sleeper holds was pretty funny lol |
| An okay episode, but I expected more from Namatame. I kinda find some of the themes in this story super interesting, but would prefer them explored in a more serious anime. Like "children are the most cruel" is something that's actually true and I've seen it happen irl too many times. Could center a serious story all around that topic alone. And then the topic of "obsession with youth and beauty" is something that REALLY deserves a quality, serious anime. I started reading that manwa where the hero switches from his original ugly, fat body into a hot body each day and it was very interesting, until the manwa completely lost itself in side-stories and the protagonist just kept enjoying life with his hot new body, no more focus on the issue of beauty and ugliness. I'll get back to reading it eventually. |
| If you haven't watched "Fantastic Children", don't talk about "best anime". Thank you. |
| Well Sanda didn’t die from kissing a fellow kid, good to know what wasn’t true, but damn he nearly sucked Niko’s face off lol, I guess no one is a good kisser for their first time but that was still overkill, thankfully it didn’t ruin the moment for Niko tho. And Yagiuda was a real one for trying to stop Namatame himself, but with her firepower and Yagiuda’s training being specifically for hunting Santa, it was a bad matchup, so thankfully Sanda did appear eventually in his Black Santa form, and then he proceeded to hug Class 10 until they passed out lol, yeah I wasn’t expecting that to be how Black Santa fights but it was funny and worked well. It’s just unfortunate that he couldn’t use that same tactic on Namatame, who has enough ammo to enjoy shooting Santa for a while, I’m not sure how he can handle her in this situation but maybe Fuyumura’s arrival will change something. And speaking of Fuyumura, her festival fit was pretty cute, definitely a nice treat for Ono, but things did not end so well between them, it may not seem that way to Fuyumura but Ono forcing herself to be the adult and not express her true feelings left things in a rough place for her, she did NOT look happy in that last scene despite that epic sunset (artwork was immaculate there), I imagine she’ll probably do something rash but we’ll see how things play out. And oh yeah, this show finally feels appropriate to watch because it’s December lol. |
| Ooh first kiss for sanda |
| Great ep Damn Yagiuda... Didn't actually expect BOTH Niko and Sanda to kiss each other. BUT HE WON, THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS LOL. So that's how he's gonna handle the kids. Ono doesn't deserve this, but it is what it is. Namatame is completely insane, but I truly wonder what Ono will do, considering how angry she looked in that last scene? 9.5/10 |
 "Hard work is worthless for those that don’t believe in themselves" - Naruto Uzumaki I rate by enjoyment |
| Sanda probably not having many days left because of it aside, Nico's enthusiasm over her first kiss was adorable. Yaguida's comment on the bowl cuts killed me but it got me genuinely curious why everyone in Class 10 save for Nanatame rocks one. |
| Fuyumura looks very cute, Ono's look at the end could kill. Why didn't he die from Niko's kiss(es)? Why isn't he hugging Namatame? The sensei/assassin character is turning out to be the best character on the show. |
| Niko has the same hair color as Jessica from the old Rankin-Bass stop motion Christmas special Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, just sayin'..... :' ) |
| "Genki is Life, Genki is Love" |
| Lol, He knocked them by hugging ot make sure that no one get hurt :) |
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| Damn, Sanda got the taste of his first kiss and he can't get enough and tried to suck Niko dry 😭😭🤣 Black Santa still can't hurt kids 😅😅 Yagiuda trying to be the proper adult to help Sanda and his friends have fun like normal kids would was sweet.. he's turning out to be the best one 🥹🥹 Poor Ono 💔.. I wonder what will be her ending. |
Reply to TheColonel76
Well Sanda didn’t die from kissing a fellow kid, good to know what wasn’t true, but damn he nearly sucked Niko’s face off lol, I guess no one is a good kisser for their first time but that was still overkill, thankfully it didn’t ruin the moment for Niko tho. And Yagiuda was a real one for trying to stop Namatame himself, but with her firepower and Yagiuda’s training being specifically for hunting Santa, it was a bad matchup, so thankfully Sanda did appear eventually in his Black Santa form, and then he proceeded to hug Class 10 until they passed out lol, yeah I wasn’t expecting that to be how Black Santa fights but it was funny and worked well.
It’s just unfortunate that he couldn’t use that same tactic on Namatame, who has enough ammo to enjoy shooting Santa for a while, I’m not sure how he can handle her in this situation but maybe Fuyumura’s arrival will change something. And speaking of Fuyumura, her festival fit was pretty cute, definitely a nice treat for Ono, but things did not end so well between them, it may not seem that way to Fuyumura but Ono forcing herself to be the adult and not express her true feelings left things in a rough place for her, she did NOT look happy in that last scene despite that epic sunset (artwork was immaculate there), I imagine she’ll probably do something rash but we’ll see how things play out.
And oh yeah, this show finally feels appropriate to watch because it’s December lol.
It’s just unfortunate that he couldn’t use that same tactic on Namatame, who has enough ammo to enjoy shooting Santa for a while, I’m not sure how he can handle her in this situation but maybe Fuyumura’s arrival will change something. And speaking of Fuyumura, her festival fit was pretty cute, definitely a nice treat for Ono, but things did not end so well between them, it may not seem that way to Fuyumura but Ono forcing herself to be the adult and not express her true feelings left things in a rough place for her, she did NOT look happy in that last scene despite that epic sunset (artwork was immaculate there), I imagine she’ll probably do something rash but we’ll see how things play out.
And oh yeah, this show finally feels appropriate to watch because it’s December lol.
TheColonel76 said: And oh yeah, this show finally feels appropriate to watch because it’s December lol. They definitely planned this out. |
| great episode he enjoyed his first kiss lol |
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| Yagiuda went from shooting at Sanda to taking a bullet for him so he could enjoy the festival. What a turnaround! Santa hugging murderous kids to sleep is a unique takedown! |
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TheColonel76 said:
And oh yeah, this show finally feels appropriate to watch because it’s December lol.
And oh yeah, this show finally feels appropriate to watch because it’s December lol.
They definitely planned this out.
| @Niwaka-Samurai Oh absolutely, if they aired this in any other season it would’ve been a crime, even if it still felt wrong watching it in spooky month lol. |
| Sanda's problem is that no one gave him an instruction manual when he became Santa. So he doesn't know how to deal with naughty children. |
| Was that the headmistress, youngifying herself, at the very end there? If she gets involved in Santa's fight.... |
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| without surprises!!! kekeke |
| Wonder what Ono was thinking about at the end? |
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Went to watch the episode, only for it to be deemed unavailable. I binged the first 9 as I got into the show late, and only up to 6 is even available to see on the app.
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TheColonel76 said:
And oh yeah, this show finally feels appropriate to watch because it’s December lol.
And oh yeah, this show finally feels appropriate to watch because it’s December lol.
They definitely planned this out.
| @Niwaka-Samurai They should really take a pole of what age group is hating and relishing this Anime. I'm 62 and we're loving this take on Santa Claus. So many fresh takes and questions, a lot of fun. |
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Reply to GX5000
@Niwaka-Samurai
They should really take a pole of what age group is hating and relishing this Anime.
I'm 62 and we're loving this take on Santa Claus.
So many fresh takes and questions, a lot of fun.
They should really take a pole of what age group is hating and relishing this Anime.
I'm 62 and we're loving this take on Santa Claus.
So many fresh takes and questions, a lot of fun.
| @GX5000 yeah, they definitely should. Wow, You're watching anime at 62. I wish I would be the same as you when I reach you age, haha. |
| Yeah Sanda is entering the Black Santa mode against the killers kids, I like this "hug of death", that forced kiss on Sanda though... it's getting more and more dangerous for him... also Ono is entering evil mode as well after Fuyumura left |
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| but did we really need the imagery of old man santa making out with a 15 year old girl? |
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kamimamihachi said: Oh really? So is there gonna be a break week or is this 13 episodes? Because I believe the finale drops on 19th (18th for Japan) if it keeps its current schedule.Honestly kinda bonkers last episode will fall on christmas for some countries I believe!! |
kamimamihachi said: waitr isnt it 12 episodes? My maths might be pretty horrible... EDIT: oh yeah ur right I completely forgot to count this week 😭 It’s all good lol, I saw a thread saying the same thing but then I realized that it’s gonna be a week before Christmas. But hey better that it’s airing close to it than far away. |
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ono is forcing herself to play the role of an adult, denying her feelings and desires... FUYU WOULD ACCEPT HER IF SHE WAS HONEST!!!!!
| @chibikko69 She doesn't "not" accept her. They just aren't on the same page at all when it comes to pretty much everything about their friendship, except their friendship. Fuyu is confused about herself, her sexuality, the idea of growing older. What she isn't confused about is how she feels about Ono. What Ono can't do is cross back and forth between the two worlds; her old life and her life "as an adult". She forgets that she underwent a change and isn't exactly sure how she fits in anymore. Constantly referring to Fuyu as a "kid" in her inner dialogue, etc.. Beyond that, I'm pretty sure that even before Ono disappeared that her romantic feelings were unrequited by Fuyu. But they never got a chance to come to terms with that until she "reappeared" and by then it was too late. |
Reply to phantomfandom
Black Santa strikes back with kindness is masterfully directed.
Those kids are so lucky they all get Santa's hug, that's like the best Christmas gift for me.
Wait, it should be the second best, just below Santa's kiss.
Hold on, it's actually the third best since Santa's kiss is below Santa's
Those kids are so lucky they all get Santa's hug, that's like the best Christmas gift for me.
Wait, it should be the second best, just below Santa's kiss.
Hold on, it's actually the third best since Santa's kiss is below Santa's
| @phantomfandom I don't know. If I were those girls I'd have been happier with a PS 5, I think. lol |
Reply to Shilohzz
Nah they did not need to do the parallel as if Santa was kissing Kazao
| @Shilohzz I'm pretty sure I agree with that, but at the same time that it was jarring, off-putting and unexpected... it was also kind of jive funny too. Not gonna lie. lol Especially because he's very well aware of the idea that it's completely wrong. But in the end, what the hell is Sanda going to do? The kid is basically "Shazam"! lol |
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@Niwaka-Samurai
They should really take a pole of what age group is hating and relishing this Anime.
I'm 62 and we're loving this take on Santa Claus.
So many fresh takes and questions, a lot of fun.
They should really take a pole of what age group is hating and relishing this Anime.
I'm 62 and we're loving this take on Santa Claus.
So many fresh takes and questions, a lot of fun.
| @GX5000 Look, man. Thematically this shit is a tough sell, if you were going to sit down and explain the premise to anybody of any age group. And it is controversial, albeit in a "kind of innocent way" to some degree. That being said, when taken in full context (which someone would really have to sit down and watch a few episodes to be able to effectively do) you realize that the goddamned thing is actually pretty brilliant. Between "Sanda", "Ruri and Gachiakuta", I'm pretty satisfied with 2025's offerings, all and all. |
| This kiss finally didn't kill Santa at all and maybe give him some stronger attitude when you see what he can do in class 10! A little sad for Ono, she didn't choose to grow so fast and lost her special relation with Fuyumura! |
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