Is the Santa Company Anime Finished?#
When diving into the world of Santa Company, it is important to understand that the series consists of multiple productions rather than a single linear season. Based on the available release data, the anime has seen several iterations, including an original version and a subsequent remake.
If you are looking for a complete experience, you will find that the anime has branched into different versions. While there are multiple entries, including related works, potential viewers should be aware of the current state of English availability. In early 2023, Kenji Studio canceled Kickstarter campaigns intended for the English release of the Santa Company anime films and manga. This means that official English versions may be harder to source than initially hoped.
If you’re looking to collect the official materials, you can buy the Santa Company manga to supplement your viewing experience.
Themes and Appeal#
Santa Company falls squarely into the fantasy genre. Given the titles—including Christmas no Himitsu (Christmas Secret) and Manatsu no Merry Christmas (Midsummer Merry Christmas)—the series centers on the magical workings of Santa’s operation. It is best suited for fans of lighthearted fantasy and holiday-themed stories who enjoy seeing the “behind-the-scenes” magic of Christmas.
If you love this aesthetic, you might also want to browse Santa Company merchandise to bring a bit of that holiday magic home.
Recommended Watch Order#
Navigating Santa Company can be slightly confusing because of the remake. For a clear path, we recommend referring to the relationship tree provided below this article, which maps out the connections between the titles.
Release Order#
If you want to experience the series as it was released to the public, follow this sequence:
- Santa Company (2014)
- Santa Company: Christmas no Himitsu (2019)
- Santa Company: Manatsu no Merry Christmas (2021)
The “Modern” Order (For New Viewers)#
Since Santa Company: Christmas no Himitsu is a remake of the original 2014 series, many viewers prefer to start with the updated version. In this case, the order would be:
- Santa Company: Christmas no Himitsu
- Santa Company: Manatsu no Merry Christmas
Completionist Order#
For those who want to see every iteration of the story, we suggest watching the original 2014 film first, followed by the remake (Christmas no Himitsu), and finishing with the related project, Manatsu no Merry Christmas.
You can try to watch the anime on Prime Video (which collaborates with Crunchyroll in certain regions) to see if it is available in your territory.
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Santa Company • anime • 2014-10-25
└─(remake)→ Santa Company: Christmas no Himitsu • anime • 2019-11-29 (Japan)
└─(related)→ Santa Company: Manatsu no Merry Christmas • anime • 2021-01-28
