After the cliffhanger in the last episode, Sanda Episode 4 is almost here with more tension adding up in the story. The anime is slowly building its world, and Episode 4 is going to bring forward those threads crashing together. So, when is the new episode dropping, and what's the story going to be?
According to the official release schedule, Sanda Episode 4 is coming out on October 25, 2025, at 1:53 am JST. Japanese viewers can find the episode on television networks like MBS, TBS, and BS-TBS via the Animeism programming block. So far, there have been no reports of delays, and the studio has given the green light that the episode will premiere on time.

On top of that, early previews hint that this Sanda Episode 4 could be one of the most intense yet. Fans can stream the new episode on Crunchyroll and Netflix, depending on their region. In North America and Europe, Crunchyroll is the go-to platform for fast subbed releases.
If you prefer dub over sub, they normally arrive one or two weeks after the original Japanese release.
What to Expect from Sanda Episode 4

Now that we are past the intense buildup of the first three episodes, Sanda Episode 4 is expected to raise the episode's aura extremely. This episode may answer questions that were left unattended, especially about Sanda's mysterious connection to the ancient power and his abilities.
It's expected that Sanda Episode 4 will pick up immediately after Episode 3's stunning conclusion, where Yagiuda shot Sanda. Sanda's Santa Claus transformation might reignite his morale, and he may rise to face Yagiuda once again. It could be a key moment signifying character maturation for the main character.
Episode 4 is highly anticipated to concentrate on character maturation. The balance between his life and his role as a guardian of children will challenge him. Besides, the episode will also present a new character who may move the relationship between Sanda and his allies.
Recap of What Happened in Sanda Episode 3

Before jumping into Sanda Episode 4, let's rewind to what went down in Episode 3. Titled "Charred Fruit Tastes All the Sweeter," Sanda discovers a new Santa Claus power that can detect the lies of others. This ability became central to the episode's plot.
Upon knowing, Fuyumura attempted to use Sanda's lie-detecting power to find information about her missing friend, Ichie Ono. On the other side, Headmaster Oooshibu organized a funeral for Ono as a trap to lure out Santa Claus. This plan brought the St. Nick Pursuit squad to the school. Saburo Yagiuda, the squad leader, was introduced to be a 51-year-old former Red Leader. He came with many years of extensive experience in hunting Santa.
The three main characters, Sanda, Amaya, and Fuyumura, for the first time bonded together over drinks. The episode shows Amaya coining the nickname "Sand-pa" for Sanda's Santa form during their chit-chats.
The episode's ending delivered maximum drama. Sanda confessed his feelings to Fuyumura near the gymnasium. Yagiuda overhead this conversation, including Sanda's admission that he is Santa. The comedic relief was never diminished in this tense scene. Yagiuda waited for Sanda to finish his confession before shooting him.
All in all, Sanda Episode 4 is now at a critical point in the series. The upcoming episode will going to resolve the cliffhanger and the immediate aftermath of Yagiuda's attack. Fans won't want to miss this crucial part as the story enters a new phase.