Sans
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Sans introducing himself
Sans (JP: サンズ) (/sænz/[4]) is the older[2] brother of Papyrus and a main character in Undertale. When the protagonist exits the RuinsSans monitors them in Snowdinthen throughout their journey through the Underground. At the Last Corridorhe delivers his judgement on the protagonist's actions. AfterwardsSans always gives an ending call at the end of the Neutral Route. On the Genocide RouteSans serves as the final boss when confronted in the Last Corridor.
Profile
Appearance
Sans appears as a relatively short and paunchy skeletonwith mitten-like hands. He has white dots for pupils in his black eye sockets that disappear when he is serious or angered. When Sans uses telekinesishis left eye flashes light blue and yellowthe colors for patience and justiceand his right pupil vanishes. No matter the mood Sans is inhe is always seen with a widetoothy-grin on his face. His clothes consists of a blue hoodie with a gray hooda white t-shirt underneathblack shorts with white stripes on the sidesand a pair of slippers.
Personality
Sans is lazy and relatively laid-back. Sans's dialogue reflects his personalityas he speaks in all lowercasenot even capitalizing names[5] or sentence starterswith a few exceptions,[6] such as the initial beginning of his judgements and other more typical changes to his of speaking for the sake of emphasis. His laziness is a combination of fatalism and apathy due to being self-aware and knowing of timeline resets. Converselyhe suggests that this knowledge could be "a poor excuse for being lazy."[7]
Sans enjoys being mischievousprimarily acting this way towards those he is on good terms with. His antics range from an assortment of illogicaljuvenileand slightly inconvenient pranks; examples include selling fried snowusing whoopee cushionssharing an unscrewed ketchup bottleand eye paint on a telescope. He is not above utilizing his teleportation or other magic for practical jokes either.[3] Sans is also fond of making the occasional low-brow puns. He enjoys making others laugh in generalas he also performs at the MTT Resort as a comedian.[8][9]
Despite Sans being apathetic towards his own lifehe is considerate to those he cares for. For exampleSans is a regular at Grillby'sand the monsters and Royal Guard dogs treat him kindly. Sans has informed Big Mouth about "all kinds of incredible foods," yet Big Mouth comments that "he always orders the worst burger off the menu." Although Sans dislikes making promiseshe respects Toriel's request to watch out for any humans.[10] Even if the protagonist kills people that were close to himSans refrains from broaching the topic until the Last Corridor. In Neutral Route endings where Papyrus or Toriel are aliveSans does not tell them that the protagonist is responsible for killing monsters.
Sans is also observant; he can often tell that the protagonist has already done certain taskssuch as SAVING and reloadingby reading their expressions. Though Sans is usually agreeablehe can become serious to emphasize a subject.[11] On the Genocide Routehe does everything in his power to kill the protagonisteven feigning mercy. It is implied that this is because he knows the consequences should the protagonist succeed.[12]
Sans may have a scientific background. Evidence includes the quantum physics bookhis workshopaffinity for science fiction,[13] his ability to teleport and taking part in timeline research at one point.[14] He is also actively employed as a sentry by the Royal Guardciting the pay as a reason,[15] although it's unknown who hired him.[16]
Sans has implied he once longed and searched for a life that he cannot go back toas he "gave up trying to go back a long time ago." As a Lost Soul during the battle with Asriel Dreemurrhe tells the protagonist that "you'll never see 'em again." Howeveras Sans' statements in this case are vague and nonspecificit is currently unknown what he refers to.
Etymology
Sans's name is derived from the typeface in which he speaksComic Sans. This is a reference to Helveticaa webcomic about a skeleton named after a font. J.N. Wiedlethe author of the webcomicis listed as special inspiration for Sans and Papyrus.
In Japanese phoneticsSans's name is also homophonous with the name of the Sanzu Rivera boundary between death and the afterlife in Buddhist lore whichlike Sansjudges all who cross it for their deeds.
Main story
History
Prior to the events of UndertaleSans and his brother appeared in Snowdin and asserted themselves.[17] At some pointper Papyrus's insistence,[18] Sans became a sentry in Snowdin to watch for humans.[19] HoweverSans instead reads car magazines,[20] and his station has hot dog condiments.[21] At an unspecified point in timehe discovered the locked Ruins door and used it to practice knock-knock jokes. One dayToriel responded to himand they made sharing puns into a routine.[22][23] Eventuallyshe asked him to promise to watch over and protect any human that leaves the Ruins.[10]
Neutral Route
heheh... the old whoopee cushion in the hand trick.
it's ALWAYS funny.Sans
Sans first appears as a silhouettetrailing after the protagonist before interacting with them near the gate. Sans explains that he has no interest in capturing humansbut that his brotherPapyrusdoes.[24] Past the gateSans tells the protagonist to hide behind a conveniently-shaped lamp. Shortly afterPapyrus finds himand the brothers discuss Sans's laziness and the importance of puzzle upkeep.[25][26] After Papyrus leavesSans asks the protagonist to be seen by Papyrusas it would make his brother's day.[27]
Throughout SnowdinSans appears multiple times. He occasionally accompanies Papyrusoffers a hint for blue attacks,[28] observesand comments during his brother's puzzles. Sans does not engage in any japeryexcept for the Word Search. If the Fun Value is 40-45Sans may prank call the protagonist nearby Papyrus's cardboard sentry station.[29]
Before the battle with PapyrusSans is absent in Snowdin. Howeverif the protagonist spares Papyrushe briefly appears in Papyrus and Sans's House. During the date/hangoutSans opens his door and plays his trombone after the Annoying Dog flees. Post-date/hangoutSans can occasionally add on during a Cell Phone call to Papyrus. In the Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S version of UndertaleSans can also appear in the Dog Casino. If Papyrus was killedSans does not interact with the protagonist until the Last Corridor.
After entering WaterfallSans is found manning a sentry station near the Checkpoint SAVE Point. He asks the protagonist if they want to take a break with him. If the protagonist agreeshe takes them to Grillby's via a "shortcut."
The patrons warmly greet Sansand he treats the protagonist to a burger or fries. He talks about Papyrus and Undynethen asks the protagonist about a talking flower. He seemingly implies an Echo Flower has been tricking Papyrusand warns the protagonist to "keep an eye out."[30]
When the protagonist returns to WaterfallSans can be found at his sentry station again. Past the Crystal SAVE Point roomhe can prank the protagonist with a red-eye telescope. If the protagonist does the Hum ACT twice in Shyren's encounterSans sells concert tickets made of toilet paper. If Papyrus was killedSans is implied to silently spectate from afar instead.[31]
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Past the Hotland signthe protagonist and Undyne find Sans sleeping at his sentry station. Undyne stops mid-chasethen scowls angrily before continuing. If Undyne was killed before this sentry stationSans does not appeareven if Papyrus was spared.
Laterthe protagonist finds Sans selling Hot Dogs for 30G. Interacting with him for more leads to additional dialogue. If the protagonist attempts to buy a Hot Dog when their inventory is fullhe stacks a maximum of 30 Hot Dogs on their head for free.[32]
Near the CORESans waits outside of the MTT Resort. He asks the protagonist if they want to grab a bite to eat. If the protagonist agreeshe escorts them inside via another "shortcut."
InsideSans acknowledges that the protagonist's journey is nearly overand suggests that they could instead stay in the Underground.[33] He then disregards the idea,[34] explains how he befriended the woman in the Ruins via puns,[22][23] and that she is the reason that he did not kill them.[10]
He dismisses this as a joke immediately[35] and says that he has done a great job protecting the protagonist. If the protagonist has not died beforeSans takes credit for their success.[36] If the protagonist has diedSans questions the validity of his statement.[37] Before leavinghe tells the protagonist to take care of themselfbecause someone really cares about them.
Judgement
So you finally made it.
The end of your journey is at hand.
In a few momentsyou will meet the king.
Together...
You will determine the future of this world.Sans's introduction in the Last Corridor
The protagonist finds Sans waiting in the Last Corridor. Discarding his Comic Sans typefaceSans explains that EXP and LOVE are acronyms for "EXecution Points" and "Level Of ViolencE."[38] He judges the protagonist for their current EXP,[39] then reverts to the Comic Sans typeface and reveals his opinion.
If the protagonist gained no EXPSans skips his judgementinstead praising the protagonist for their compassion and actively choosing to be merciful to monsters. He then reinforces that the protagonist's actions shall decide the fate of the world in one of two ways:
- If the protagonist refuses to fight Asgorehe will take their SOULbreak the Barrierand take revenge on humanity.
- Howeverif they take Asgore's SOUL and go homemonsterkind will stay trapped in the Underground.[40]
Sans admits he would give up if he had to make this decisionand muses that the protagonist's determination and pacifism has led them this far. As suchSans believes the protagonist can do the right thingand wishes them good luck before leaving.[41]
If the protagonist has heard his speech beforeSans notices their bored expression and offers a secret codeword that he uses to prove that they are a time traveler.[42] After the protagonist loads their SAVE a few timesSans's suspicions are affirmed and he gives them a key to his room.[43] Inside Sans's room is a key to his workshop.
If the protagonist gained EXPSans gives them a moment to think about their actions. He then emphasizes the importance of integrity andif Papyrus is aliveconcludes that whatever happens next is up to the protagonist.[44] If the protagonist killed PapyrusSans expresses his suspicion that they have some special power. He then asks if the protagonist thinks it is their responsibility to do the right thing.[45] Regardless of their answerThe Choice abruptly stops. Sans once again discards the Comic Sans typeface to remind the protagonist of his fallen brother before leaving.
If the protagonist returns to the Last Corridor after loading a SAVESans judges the protagonist on their earned LV. Subsequent attempts to talk to Sans after judgment prompts him to tell the protagonist to "consider [their] session over."
Dialogue
Sans's judgment occurs after he re-explains LOVE and EXPand after he tells the protagonist to look inside themself.
- (Before Judgment)
- huh? you look bored.
- i get the feeling you aren't gonna learn anything from this.
- wellguess I gotta judge you then.
- (Failsafe text; can occur if the protagonist is at LV 1 with EXP but has previously been judged at a higher level.)
- come on. really?
- (One LV higher than the previous judgmentor LV 1 with EXP if it is their first.)
- ... huh?
- what's with that look in your eye?
- did you go through and kill someone...
- just to see what i'd say about it?
- wow.
- you're a pretty gross personhuh?
- (LV 2)
- lv2... seems like you messed up the slightest amount.
- welp. that's pretty sad.
- you probably weren't even aware of what you were doing...
- and when you learnedit was too late.
- nahjust kidding.
- who gets to lv2 on accident? get outta here.
- (LV 3)
- lv3...
- 3's just an ok numberi guess.
- i'll give you a C+.
- you can do betterright?
- (LV 4 – LV 9)
- hmmm... over lv3huh.
- you killed some people on purposedidn't you?
- that's probably bad.
- thoughmaybe some of it was in self-defense...
- i don't know. help me out here.
- i wasn't watching.
- anywaysdon't do that.
- (LV 10 – LV 14)
- hmmm... over lv9huh.
- that's over halfway to lv20the maximum.
- but don't think that means you're still 50-percent good.
- 50-percent20-percent.
- those are both still failing grades.
- besides. chances are...
- i've already tried to steer you in the right direction.
- so what can i say?
- what can i say that will change the mind of a being like you...?
- (LV 15 and Above)
- hmmm... over lv14huh.
- wellhmmm... judgment-wise...
- you're a pretty bad person.
- you wander aroundlooking for people...
- killing them to take their money.
- that's just plain messed up.
- and what's worseis that as bad as you are...
- you aren't anywhere near as bad as you could be.
- you pretty much suck at being evil.
- honestlyit's super embarrassing.
- but maybe you'd be better...
- at not killing anyone?
- crazy ideahuh?
- let me know how that one goes.
Endings
Sometime after the protagonist defeats Omega FloweySans calls and informs them of the Underground's fate in the Neutral Route's epilogue. The content of this phone call varies depending on the protagonist's actions.
True Pacifist Route
huh? you haven't beaten this guy yet?
come onthis weirdo's got nothin' on you.Sans
Sans does not re-appear in the Last Corridor on the True Pacifist Route. When Papyrus arrives to intervene during Asgore's battleSans arrives shortly after and greets everyone. He meets Toriel face-to-face for the first timeand enjoys her company. As Toriel reassures the protagonist on staying in the UndergroundFlowey appears and restrains everyone. After Sans and the others protect the protagonist from Flowey's attacksFlowey absorbs the SOULs of all of monsterkind.
During the battle against AsrielSans appears as one of the Lost Souls alongside Papyrus. In this statehe expresses pessimism and doubt. Once he remembers the protagonisthe states he is rooting for them.
Epilogue
After defeating AsrielSans stands alongside the other main characters. He informs the protagonist that Papyrus was crying over them. After Toriel's suggestionthe protagonist can talk to him. Sans's dialogue varies depending if the protagonist chose certain conversations topics with Toriel back in the Ruins.[46] If the protagonist interacts with the other main charactersSans occasionally interjects with his own comments. When the protagonist leaves the roomSans sends prank texts on Toriel's phone instead of aiding her.
When the protagonist exits through the Delta Rune archSans and the rest of the main characters go to the Surface and see the sun rising. Once Papyrus leaves to introduce himself to the humansSans says that someone must keep him away from troublethen seemingly goes back to the Undergroundpresumably to use a "shortcut."
In the creditsSans rides a tricycle on a highway and overtakes Papyrus's sports carmuch to the latter's annoyance.
Genocide Route
if you keep going the way you are now...
...
you're gonna have a bad time.Sans's warning to the protagonist in a Genocide Route
On the Genocide RouteSans stalks the protagonistthen introduces himself with his whoopie cushion prank. Howeverhe becomes confused when the protagonist does not react to it.[47] Sans assumes they have a different sense of humorthen attempts to aid the protagonist by telling them to hide behind the lamp. The protagonist does notwhich further confounds Sans. When Papyrus arrivesSans simply admits he found a humanand Papyrus leaves satisfied. Sans then requests that the protagonist continues to pretend to be a human for his brother.[48]
Further in SnowdinSans only goes along with Papyrus's japeryand does not appear as an NPC. When the protagonist walks through Papyrus's puzzlesSans either tries to excuse them by assuming they dislike puzzles,[49] or changes the subject.
If the protagonist tries to interact with Sans after each bypassed puzzlehe suggests they try the puzzlesand notes their lack of reaction to puzzles or comedic moments.[50] After Papyrus puts the Gauntlet of Deadly Terror awaySans warns the protagonist to not fight his brotheror else they will "have a bad time." He then disappears and is absent until the Last Corridor.
If the route is aborted by sparing PapyrusSans re-appears at the Waterfall sentry station and expresses his respect for the protagonist's mercy towards his brother.[51] Sans continues to appear as he does on the Neutral Routebut does not take the protagonist to Grillby's due to Snowdin Town's evacuation.
If the route is continuedSans avoids judging the protagonist at the Last Corridorinstead dryly noting that they must have been busy. Sans states Papyrus's pre-battle positive belief as a question,[52] to which the protagonist only takes a step forward.
Sans chuckles and then questions"do you wanna have a bad time?" He threatens the protagonist with force should they proceed. When the protagonist responds by immediately advancing towards himSans apologizes to the late Toriel for breaking his promise,[53] and begins an encounter.
If the protagonist reloads their SAVE after losing to or defeating Sanshe remarks on their expression. Sans either ridicules themkeeps it simpleor refuses to describe their expression.[54]
In battle
Relationships
The Protagonist
take care of yourselfkid.
'cause someone really cares about you.Sans after his rendezvous at the MTT Resort
Sans's attitude towards the protagonist depends on their actions. Due to Toriel's requesthe does not immediately kill the protagonist when they exit the Ruins.[11] After silently gauging and intimidating the protagonisthe trusts and is on friendly terms with them. Sans also expresses gratitude that they partake in Papyrus's puzzles.[55] OverallSans enjoys pranking them and supports them during their adventure. He passively follows the protagonist,[56] and gives them the option to interact with him. Sans offers advice,[28] supplies information,[30] takes them to restaurantsand sells foodunless they kill Papyrus. If his brother was killedSans keeps his distance until the Last Corridor.
Sans often observes and comments on the protagonist's expression.[57] His awareness of time travel makes him scrupulousand he recognizes when the protagonist is behaving unusually. Sans knows if they have experienced events beforeand if they are repeating them.[58]
If the protagonist remains a pacifistSans begins to lose his previous apathy and comes to genuinely support them. InitiallySans tries to reason that the protagonist could stay in the Underground,[33] but he encourages them on their journey.[34] If Papyrus was not killedSans is quick to excuse his hostilityexcept during judgment.[35] If the protagonist has earned no EXP by the time they reach Last CorridorSans encourages them and states his belief that they can free monsterkind.[59]
If the protagonist has earned EXP in a Neutral Routehe expresses his disappointment and encourages them to do better. If the protagonist killed PapyrusSans emphasizes that they should be responsible,[45] and reprimands them for killing his brother.
On the Genocide RouteSans attempts to support the protagonist,[49] but becomes confused by their lack of reaction.[47][50] At Last Corridorhe attempts to reason with them one last time.[52] In battleSans admits he considers the protagonist to be an "anomaly." His intentions of befriending them were in hopes that they would stop resetting the timeline.[60]
Papyrus
herei'll give you some advice about fighting my brother.
don't. capiche?Sans if the protagonist is about to fight Papyrus after having previously killed him
Sans and his younger brother Papyrus live in the same housewhich Sans pays for.[61] They are closeand Sans deeply cares for and admires his brother. He keeps up with Papyrus's temper tantrums and knows how to deal with Papyrus's childish outbursts. Sans also reads him bedtime stories[62] and gives him presents under the identity of Santa.[63] NonethelessSans likes to mess with Papyrussending him bad puns on the UnderNet.[64] He also leaves a dirty sock in their living room for Papyrus to fuss over.
Sans worries about others hurting Papyrus or taking advantage of himand acts insulted when the protagonist claims his brother is uncool.[65] In the Papyrus Ending of the Neutral RoutePapyrus states that Sans is handling the paperwork and puts in unusual amounts of effort compared to his usual lethargy. To avoid bothering Papyrus with other characters' deathsSans lies about them going on a vacation.[66] He also conceals this to Papyrus in other Neutral Route endings where the latter is alive.
Toriel
oh hey... i recognize your voicetoo.
Sans after meeting Toriel in person for the first time
Toriel and Sans share a love of bad jokes and are friends even though they never see each other face-to-face until the epiloguethe Family Endingor the Exiled Queen Ending. Before the protagonist's arrivalSans and Toriel shared jokes through the door to the Ruins.[22][23]
In the Exiled Queen EndingSans becomes Toriel's roommate if Papyrus has been killed. He does not inform Toriel of the protagonist's slaughter to uphold his promise. If Papyrus is alivethe brothers visit Toriel oftenplay board games togetherand sometimes convince Toriel to leave the Ruins.
While not being one to make promisesSans complies with Toriel's request to watch over and protect any human that exits the Ruins. Near the end of the Genocide Routehe indirectly apologizes to heras he is forced to break his promise to stop the protagonist.[53]
Sans and Toriel are only seen together on screen on the True Pacifist Route. If the protagonist decides to go back through the Underground before going to the surfaceSans sends them texts for Toriel since her thumbs are too big for the buttons on the phone. It is implied that they soon fight for control of the phone when they begin to send embarrassing texts of each other.
Alphys
It is implied Sans is friends with Alphysas he sends her dog food to help her feed Endogeny.[67] Howeverhe does not inform anyone of his actions. Their friendship is emphasized in the True Pacifist Route epiloguewhere Alphys preemptively responds with a joke before Sans does.[68]
If Papyrus is called just before entering the LabSans appears in the call and suggests that there may be dogs inside the lab.[69] This hints that he may be aware of the True Lab since Endogenyan Amalgamate composed of several dogsis found there. In the ending of an aborted Genocide RouteAlphys is forced to rule the Underground and Sans assists her; she calls Sans "a good guy."[70]
W.D. Gaster
Several clues found within the game and the game files hint at a connection between Sans and W.D. Gaster. Evidence includes the blueprints and veiled machine found in Sans' workshopas well as his weapons' internal labelsspr_gasterblaster. Sans and Gaster are also both named after fontswith the latter likely named after the Wingdings fontfurther hinting at their connection.
Creation and development
Creation
Toby Fox states that Sans's character was partially inspired by Zacharie and The Judgefrom the game OFF.[71] Fox describes Sans as someone who "never stops smiling," is reliablefriendlyhumorousand enigmaticsimilar to both OFF characters. Toby also alludes to Sans sharing The Judge's role.
Development
In a deleted tweetToby Fox stated that Papyrus would use the term "Aniki," a Japanese slang term used for older brothers or superiors.[72] HoweverIn the game's official Japanese translationPapyrus refers to Sans as "Nii-chan"a somewhat immature way of addressing one's older brother.
During the process of Undertale's translation from English to JapaneseToby was consulted by the translator for details. Thusit was definitively revealed that Sans is the older brother and Papyrus is the younger brother.[73]
Cameos
Undertale Demo
In the Undertale Demo released on May 232013Sans makes an appearance alongside Papyrus at the credits screen if the protagonist gained no EXP.
As Sans speakshis typeface is not pixelated. He suggests a favor to the player.[74]
Kickstarter
On the Undertale Kickstarter pageSans sleeps while standing in the "Thank you very much!" banner underneath the listed Stretch Goals.
Sans also appears with Papyrus to commentate in the UNDERTALE Reward Tiers Explanation video. He lays down on a lounging chairpassively filing his fingertipssuntanningand combing his nonexistent hair. At one pointSans's mouth changes when he sips from the strawand the liquid goes through his clothes and drips onto his lounging chair. In the videoSans's typeface is not pixelatedand he responds with proper capitalization once during a banter over "Papyrus's Cool Song."
UNDERTALE Alarm Clock
The Winter Dialogue for the UNDERTALE Alarm Clock was announced on Undertale's 5th Anniversary. Sans has his own Winter Dialoguewhere he describes events that occurred at Papyrus's winter party. He also cameos in some other character's winter dialogues.
In Toriel's excerptshe jokingly assumes she would use her fire magic on a dog. Toriel also reminisces about his dedication to one of his pranks.
Papyrus's excerpts mentions that Toriel was drawing hair on Sans's skull during the winter party. When the party endsPapyrus finds Sans sound asleep. Papyrus admits he has never seen Sans so happy to celebrate with friends. He lets Sans sleepas he assumes Sans is having a pleasant dream.
In Undyne's excerptsshe relates a story about a hockey game everyone had played against her. After hearing his brother lamentSans suddenly scores a goal. Sans goes over to Alphys and does a "finger-pointy arm-crossy dance," implied to be the Fortnite emote Dance Movesmore commonly known as the Default Dance. He is implied to be using his magic to continue scoring points for Papyrus's team.
In Asgore's excerptsSans notices that Toriel filled a cup of warm soup to the brim.
UNDERTALE 10th Anniversary Stream
In the 10th Anniversary StreamSans appears near the end of the dog-shaped elevator in the lower Snowdin area. He also appears in the empty version of the Dog Shrineexclusive to the build of Undertale used in the stream. The protagonist fights him in the empty Dog Shrine several times.
In Alphys's date at the Garbage DumpSans rises from the trash in his "Dr. Jogboy" outfit before Papyrus appears.
Newsletter
In the ISSUE 5 - Winter 2024 of the Newsletterthree random Valentine's Day cards were included in the email version of the Newsletter. Sans has a total of three different Valentineseach with a varying rarity. All three of them are of Sans pranking the recipient.
The first is a super rare cardwhich is a card meant to be sent around to the recipient's mother.[75] The second is a common cardwhere Sans acknowledges the recipient has no dates. Thushe reassuringly offers the recipient a "fistful of wrinkly fruits."[76] The third is a rare cardwhere Sans's card border is instead Halloween-themedand he does not acknowledge the day as Valentines.[77]
Deltarune
Prior to the events of Deltarune's Chapter 1Sans recently moved into Hometown and befriended Toriel after sharing some jokes. He owns a grocery storethe exterior of which resembles the Grillby's restaurant.
Sans's "blue stop signs" advice is also referenced by one of Tenna's "funnytext" images.
Super Smash Bros.
On September 42019due to Undertale's success and Sans's popularitya Mii Gunner outfit and a unique arrangement of MEGALOVANIA was revealed for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.[78][4] For the gunthe Sans costume features a Gaster Blaster instead. The costume model is similar to the 3D model used for the "Sans Inaction Figure" sold on Fangamerincluding pink slippersthough it differs with the aforementioned Gaster Blaster and no visible neck. The MEGALOVANIA arrangement was created by Toby Fox,[78] and also features leitmotifs from Heartache and Bonetrousle.
The reveal trailer for this costume is in homage to Undertalewith Sans appearing on the Omega form of PictoChat 2representing his encounter screenSans dodging attacks from two Villagersrepresenting the humansand Sans fighting a yellow Piranha Plantrepresenting Flowey.
The Sans Mii Gunner outfit was acknowledged on Undertale's 4th anniversary on September 152019,[79] and in Papyrus's 2nd Q&Awhere Papyrus explains that Sans would not actually fight and would more likely trick another fighter into wearing a costume of him.
Pop'n Music
On December 222022Toby Fox announced Sans appears as a guest character in the Japan-exclusive rhythm gamePop'n Music UniLabwith an altered interpretation of him.[80] In the gameSans's design is similar to his Steam trading cardas he has a blue hooda lavender shirtand blue and white untied sneakers. Sans appears with unique arrangements of Hopes and Dreamsby m@sumiMEGALOVANIA, by BEMANI Sound Team "Yvya," and Battle Against a True Heroby BEMANI Sound Team "Power Of Nature."
Touhou Danmaku Kagura: Phantasia Lost
Sans makes an appearance in Touhou Danmaku Kagura: Phantasia Lost as part of the second collaboration between Toby Fox and ZUN. He appears alongside Yukari Yakumo in Necrolovaniaa remix of Necrofantasia by Toby Foxas well as Megalovania of the Empty Corsea remix of Megalovania by ZUNin a free DLC released on February 132025.
Shop Dialogue
Sans selling Hot Dogs in Hotland (only available if Papyrus was not killed)
- hey buddywhat's up? wanna buy a hot dog?
- it's only 30G.
- [Yes]
- thankskid. here's your 'dog.
- yeah. 'dog. apostrophe-dog. it's short for hot-dog.
- another h'dog? here you go...
- whoopsi'm actually out of hot dogs.
- hereyou can have a hot cat instead.
- another dogcoming right up...
- ... you really like hot animalsdon't you?
- heyi'm not judging.
- i'd be out of a job without folks like you.
- cool. here's that ''dog.
- apostrophe-apostrophe dog.
- it's short for apostrophe-dog.
- which isin turnshort for...
- another one? okay.
- careful. if you eat too many hot dogs...
- you'll probably get huge like me.
- huge as in super-populari mean.
- i'm practically a hot-dog tycoon now.
- thankskid. here's your hot dog.
- [Full Inventory]
- you're holding too much. ... guess i'll just put it on your head. [Head-Dogs #1]
- [Head-Dogs #2]
- here's another hot dog.
- it's on the house. wellno. it's on you.
- here. have fun. [Head-Dogs #3-30]
- [Head-Dogs #31]
- i'll be 'frank' with you.
- as much as i like putting hot dogs on your head...
- thirty is just an excessive number.
- twenty-ninenow that's finebut thirty...
- does it look like my arms can reach that high?
- sorrythirty is the limit on head-dogs. [Head-Dogs #32+]
- [Not enough money]
- whoopsyou don't have enough cash.
- you should get a job. i've heard being a sentry pays well.
- yeahyou've gotta save your money for college and spiders. [No]
Gallery
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Sans's Steam Trading Card. -
Sans's speech if the protagonist earned no EXP. -
Sans as a Lost Soul. -
Sans's death on the Genocide Route. -
Sans's "Dr. Jogboy" outfit from the 10th Anniversary Stream. -
Sans chilling from the 10th Anniversary Stream. -
Sans using a comb from the 10th Anniversary Stream. -
Sans dancing from the 10th Anniversary Stream. -
Sans riding a bulldozer from the 10th Anniversary Stream. -
Sans's official tarot card as Major Arcana XX"Judgement." -
Sansas seen in Grillby's tarot card. -
Sans Inaction Figure sold on Fangamer. -
Sans plush sold on Fangamer. -
Sans Nendoroid sold on Fangamer. -
Bonus group postcard made by Gigi D.G. for Fangamer. -
Artwork from Undertale's 5th anniversary.
Version history
There was a glitch in version 1.0 in which Sans would walk up off the screen at Grillby's when he took the protagonist there. His dialogue still appeared normally.[81]
Trivia
- If the player attempts to name the fallen human "Sans," the narration reads "nope." and the game bars the name from use.
- Sans's face sprite in his lines differs slightly from his battle sprite's face. When he speaks in the overworldthe top of his head is slightly larger and his mouth is less wide.
- Despite most official appearances of Sans depicting him wearing pink slipperssuch as his Mii costume in Super Smash Bros. Ultimatehe is never seen wearing pink slippers in either Undertale or Deltarune.
- Sans's tarot card depicted his slippers as blueand his Steam Trading Card depicted him wearing blue and white sneakers with untied shoelaces.
- Sans appears to either have white slippers or no footwear in his in-game overworld spritesdespite wearing slippers in his battle sprites.
- Sans's sound bite originates from a small clip of SpongeBob SquarePants from the S2 episode 'Something Smells'where Patrick Star says "Maybe it's the way you're dressed."[82]
- Sans appears to be left-handed. Evidence includes:
- Greeting the protagonist with a handshake using his left hand.
- Holding and drinking a ketchup bottle with his left hand while dining at Grillby's.
- Steering a tricycle using his left hand in the True Pacifist Credits.
- Manipulating gravity with his left hand in his battle.
- Sans is the only boss whose Check stats accurately reflect his stats in the code.
- Sans's line "on days like thesekids like you... Should be burning in hell." is similar to a line said by Captain Strong in EarthBound"At times like thiskids like you should be playing Nintendo games."
- In additionthe first part of this quote is a direct reference to a quote of Asgore's on the Neutral Route.[83]
- There are two unused overworld sprites of Sans in the game filesone showing him with his pupils (
spr_sans_dangerous_0) and one showing him holding an ice cream.- In the ISSUE 3 - Summer 2023 NewsletterToby Fox revealed that the ice cream sprite was meant for a special scene before Sans's judgement if he was reached fast enoughin which he would slowly eat the ice cream for a full minute accompanied by silly music.
- Sans has an unused battle sprite that's similar to his shrugging posebut with clenched hands.
- The firing sound of the Gaster Blasters is made by layering two sounds used by Asriel. The text sound when "ASRIEL DREEMURR" displays at the beginning of the battle (
mus_sfx_a_gigatalk)and a beam sound used by Asriel's Chaos Buster and final attack (mus_sfx_rainbowbeam_1). They're pitched upsped uplayered and slightly offset from one-another to make the Blaster's firing sound.- Additionallythe "Wind-up" sounds for the Gaster Blaster and the Chaos Buster are also similarbeing named (
mus_sfx_segapower) and (mus_sfx_segapower_2) in the game's files respectively.
- Additionallythe "Wind-up" sounds for the Gaster Blaster and the Chaos Buster are also similarbeing named (
See also
- Sans article on the Deltarune Wiki
- Sans article on the Pop'n Music Wiki
References
- ↑
(apparently) the genesis of papyrus
— Toby Fox (@tobyfox) on Twitter, January 082017.< data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r490438">q { font-: italic; }cite:not(.youtube):not(.news):not(.twitch) { font-: normal; }cite.code a { word-break: break-all; } - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Papyrus refers to Sans as his 兄ちゃん (nīchan"big brother") in the official Japanese translation released in 2017.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1
WHY WERE YOU USING A TREADMILL IN THE DARK?
— Papyrus
IS SANS PRANKING YOU ACROSS TIME AND SPACE?
I HATE IT WHEN HE DOES THAT! - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Banjo & Kazooie" on YouTube
- ↑
now my brotherpapyrus...
— Sans - ↑
he's a human-hunting FANATIC.
— Sans - ↑
you can't understand how this feels.
— SansGenocide Route
knowing that one daywithout any warning...
it's all going to be reset.
look. i gave up trying to go back a long time ago.
and getting to the surface doesn't really appeal anymoreeither.
cause even if we do...
we'll just end up right back herewithout any memory of itright?
to be blunt...
it makes it kind of hard to give it my all.
... or is that just a poor excuse for being lazy...?
hell if i know. - ↑
(It's a performance schedule.) (ComediansdancersSans...)
— Narratorrestaurant at the MTT Resort - ↑
fast food? from that hotland joint?
— SansX-Box Dog Shrine dialogue
surei like a good burgbut the restaurant one over's where it's at.
got a nice atmosphere. done some comedy shows there on the stage.
the king even came once. i said one pun and he just started going wild. - ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2
i asked her what was up.
— Sans
then she told me something strange.
"if a human ever comes through this door..."
"... could you pleaseplease promise something?"
"watch over themand protect themwill you not?"
nowi hate making promises.
and this womani don't even know her name.
but...
someone who sincerely likes bad jokes...
has an integrity you can't say "no" to. - ↑ 11.0 11.1
that promise i made to her...
— SansMTT Resort
you know what would have happened if she hadn't said anything?
... buddy.
... You'd be dead where you stand. - ↑
all i know is... seeing what comes next...
— Sans
i can't afford not to care anymore.. - ↑
HUH? MY BROTHER? OF COURSE HE HAS A TELESCOPE.
— Papyrus
SANS LOVES OUTER SPACEY SCI-FI STUFF. - ↑
our reports showed a massive anomaly in the timespace continuum.
— Sans - ↑
you should get a job. i've heard being a sentry pays well.
— Sans - ↑
Who the heck keeps hiring this guy!?
— UndyneCell Phone call - ↑
And if you're boredyou can sit outside and watch those wacky skeletons do their thing.
— QC"What to do here"
There's two of 'em... BrothersI think. They just showed up one day and... ... asserted themselves.
The town has gotten a lot more interesting since then. - ↑
my brother's a real star.
— Sans"Uncool"
he's the person who pushed me to get this sentry job. - ↑
so i'm a sentry in snowdin forestright?
— Sans at MTT Resort.
i sit out there and watch for humans.
it's kind of boring. - ↑
Sans is a sentry. But don't let his title make you think he does anything.
— Red Birdpost Sans date
Everyone knows he sits around in the forest reading car magazines. - ↑
It's some sort of checkpoint or sentry-station.
— Narration for Sans's sentry station
But there are bottles of ketchupmustardand relish sitting inside... - ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2
so I keep 'em comingand she keeps laughing.
— SansMTT Resort
she's the best audience i've ever had. - ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2
we kept telling each other jokes for hours.
— SansMTT Resort
eventuallyi had to leave.
papyrus gets kind of cranky without his bedtime story.
but she told me to come by againand so i did.
then i did again. and again. it's a thing now.
telling bad jokes through the door.
it rules. - ↑
im actually supposed to be on watch for humans right now.
— Sans
but... y'know...
i dont really care about capturing anybody.
now my brotherpapyrus...
he's a human-hunting FANATIC. - ↑
IT'S BEEN EIGHT DAYS AND YOU STILL HAVEN'T...
— Papyrus
RECALIBRATED. YOUR. PUZZLES! - ↑
YOU GET LAZIER AND LAZIER EVERY DAY!!!
— Papyrus - ↑
hate to bother yabut can you do me a favor?
— Sans
i was thinking...
my brother's been kind of down lately...
he's never seen a human before. and seeing you might just make his day.
don't worryhe's not dangerous.
even if he tries to be.
thanks a million. - ↑ 28.0 28.1
my brother has a very special attack.
— Sans
if you see a blue attackdon't move and it won't hurt you.
here's an easy way to keep it in mind.
imagine a stop sign.
when you see a stop signyou stop, right?
stop signs are red.
so imagine a blue stop sign instead.
simpleright?
when fightingthink about blue stop signs. - ↑
hey.
— SansFun Value event 40-45.
is your refrigerator running? - ↑ 30.0 30.1
have you ever heard of a talking flower?
— Sans at Grillby's.
so you know all about it. [Yes]
i'll tell youthen. [No]
the echo flower.
they're all over the marsh.
say something to themand they'll repeat it over and over...
what about it?
wellpapyrus told me something interesting the other day.
sometimeswhen no one else is around...
a flower appears and whispers things to him.
flattery... advice... encouragement...
... predictions.
weirdhuh?
someone must be using an echo flower to play a trick on him.
keep an eye outok? - ↑
A hooded figure watches the commotion from afar.
— Narrator - ↑
i'll be 'frank' with you.
— Sans
as much as i like putting hot dogs on your head...
thirty is just an excessive number.
twenty-ninenow that's finebut thirty...
does it look like my arms can reach that high? - ↑ 33.0 33.1
you must really wanna go home.
— SansMTT Resort
hey.
i know the feelingbuddo.
though...
maybe sometimes it's better to take what's given to you.
down here you've already got fooddrinkfriends... - ↑ 34.0 34.1
is what you have to do...
— SansMTT Resort
really worth it?
...
ahforget it.
i'm rootin' for yakid. - ↑ 35.0 35.1
heylighten upbucko!
— SansMTT Resort
i'm just joking with you. - ↑
haven't i done a great job protecting you?
— Sans
i meanlook at yourself.
you haven't died a single time. - ↑
heywhat's that look supposed to mean?
— Sans
am i wrong...? - ↑
What's EXP?
— Sans
It's an acronym.
It stands for "execution points."
A way of quantifying the pain you have inflicted on others.
When you kill someoneyour EXP increases.
When you have enough EXPyour LOVE increases.
LOVEtoois an acronym.
It stands for "Level of Violence."
A way of measuring someone's capacity to hurt.
The more you killthe easier it becomes to distance yourself.
The more you distance yourselfthe less you will hurt.
The more easily you can bring yourself to hurt others. - ↑
You will be judged for your every action.
— Sans
You will be judged for every EXP you've earned. - ↑
your actions here...
— Sans
will determine the fate of the entire world.
if you refuse to fight...
asgore will take your soul and destroy humanity.
but if you kill asgore and go home...
monsters will remain trapped underground.
what will you do? - ↑
but you didn't get this far by giving updid you?
— Sans
that's right.
you have something called "determination."
so as long as you hold on...
so as long as you do what's in your heart...
i believe you can do the right thing. - ↑
so... i have a request for you.
— Sans
i kind of have a secret codeword that only i know.
so i know if someone tells it to me...
they'll have to be a time traveller.
crazyright? - ↑
soi guess you're qualified.
— Sans
here's the key to my room.
it's time...
you learned the truth. - ↑
truthfullyit doesn't really matter what you said.
— Sans
all that's important is that you were honest with yourself. - ↑ 45.0 45.1
you act like you know what's gonna happen.
— Sansif Papyrus was killedLast Corridor
like you've already experienced it all before.
this is an odd thing to saybut...
if you have some sort of special power...
isn't it your responsibility to do the right thing? - ↑
Toriel: Sansdid I tell you about the time Frisk flirted with me...?
— Sans and Torielif the protagonist chose "Call Her "Mom" and "Flirt," True Pacifist Route epilogue.
Toriel: And then asked to call me "mother?"
Sans: oh boy. - ↑ 47.0 47.1
that'suh.
— SansGenocide Route
your cue to laugh.
oruhto emote at all...?
(geeladyyou really know how to pick 'emhuh...?) - ↑
welli'll be straight-forward with you.
— SansGenocide Route
my brother'd really like to see a human...
soy'knowit'd really help me out...
if you kept pretending to be one. - ↑ 49.0 49.1
wellmaybe they don't like japes.
— SansGenocide Route - ↑ 50.0 50.1
... and you don't even bat an eyehuh?
— Sans after Papyrus first sees the protagonistGenocide Route - ↑
heyi really respect what you did back there.
— Sans - ↑ 52.0 52.1
soi've got a question for ya.
— Sans at Last CorridorGenocide Route
do you think even the worst person can change...?
that everybody can be a good personif they just try? - ↑ 53.0 53.1
welp.
— Sans
sorryold lady.
this is why i never make promises. - ↑
...
— Sans if the protagonist has defeated him onceGenocide Route
that expression that you're wearing...
...
welli won't grace it with a description. - ↑
heythanks...
— SansElectricity Maze
my brother seems like he's having fun. - ↑
thoughmaybe some of it was in self-defense...
— SansLV3 Judgment
i don't know. help me out here.
i wasn't watching. - ↑
no matter the struggles or hardships you faced...
— SansLV1 Judgment
you strived to do the right thing.
you refused to hurt anyone.
even when you ran awayyou did it with a smile. - ↑
that look on your face while i was talking...
— SansLast Corridor
you've already heard my spielhaven't you?
i suspected something like this.
you're always acting like you know what's going to happen. - ↑
so as long as you do what's in your heart...
— SansLV1 Judgment
i believe you can do the right thing.
alright.
we're all counting on youkid.
good luck. - ↑
sounds strangebut before all this i was secretly hoping we could be friends.
— Sans
i always thought the anomaly was doing this cause they were unhappy.
and when they got what they wantedthey would stop all this.
and maybe all they needed was... i dunno.
some good foodsome bad laughssome nice friends. - ↑
Undyne: Really? Don't you live in a huge house?
— Undyne and Papyrus
Papyrus: YEAHBUT MY BROTHER PAYS FOR IT.
Undyne: Where's your brother get the money to pay for it...?
Papyrus: OHTHAT'S SIMPLE.
Papyrus: IT'S A MYSTERY. - ↑
eventuallyi had to leave.
— Sans
papyrus gets kind of cranky without his bedtime story. - ↑
That's strange. There was a present here for Papyrus...
— Gift Bear after Papyrus is killed
Now it's gone. Did someone steal it? - ↑
A JEALOUS TROLL HAS BESIEGED MY ONLINE PERSONA.
— Papyrus
ALWAYS SENDING ME BAD PUNS IN A GOOFY FONT... - ↑
heypal.
— Sans"Uncool"
sarcasm isn't funnyokay?
my brother's a real star. - ↑
IT'S STRANGE.
— Papyrus
ASGOREALPHYSMETTATONAND UNDYNE WENT AWAY.
SANS SAYS THEY WENT ON VACATION.
I HOPE THEY'RE HAVING FUN!!! - ↑
WAITTHAT BAG OF DOG FOOD LOOKS FAMILIAR...
— Papyrus2nd Cell Phone call on the Lab's first floor
I REMEMBER SEEING IT... IN SANS'S ROOM?
YEAH! I ASKED HIM WHY HE HAD IT!
HE TOLD ME HE WAS TRYING TO EAT HEALTHIER. - ↑
Undyne: We're gonna be able to watch anime online!?
— UndyneAlphysSans and PapyrusTrue Pacifist Route epilogue
Alphys: Of courseUndyne!
Alphys: What do you think we've been fighting for all along?
Sans: yeahwhat do you...
Sans: whoops.
Alphys: Jinx! I knew you were gonna make that joke!
Papyrus: WAITALPHYSI DIDN'T KNOW YOU KNEW SANS.
Alphys: Well... I...
Sans: doesn't everybody? - ↑
Papyrus: HMMM... A MYSTERIOUS SCIENCE HOUSE.
— Sans and PapyrusCell Phone call at Laboratory Entrance
Sans: the sign outside says "lab."
Papyrus: LAB?
Sans: like... laboratory.
Papyrus: LABRADOR... Y?
Papyrus: DOES THAT MEAN THERE ARE DOGS INSIDE?
Sans: i mean.
Sans: i wouldn't rule it out. - ↑
At least Sans is still here.
— AlphysAlphys Ending phone call
He's...
He's a good guy.
And with him around...
I...
Sigh. - ↑
NextSans’s character was a bit inspired by Zacharie and the judge. Think about it. He is reliablefriendlyhumorous guy that shows up throughout the adventureand you never quite know what his deal is. He never stops smilingeither. As for why he would have similarities to The Judgewell...
— INTERVIEW: Toby Fox (offrpg.comJanuary 232025.) OFF. - ↑
papyrus would definitely use "aniki." i think. what's your take.
— @FwugRadiation on Twitter, September 102015. archived on December 012015. - ↑ "Sans and Papyrus are brothersbut which is the older brother and which is the younger brother? The English script leaves this unclear - they're simply brothers. What's moreToby had intended for the brothers' relationship to remain unclear. Unfortunatelythe brothers' uncertain relationship presented a major translation problem: there are words for "younger brother" and "older brother" in Japanesebut not for "brother" in general. Rather than make a blind guessthe translator consulted with Toby for details. Thusthrough the translation processit was definitively revealed that Sans is the older brother and Papyrus is the younger brother." - Legends of Localization Book 3: UNDERTALEpage 118
- ↑
heyyou...
— SansUndertale Demo if the protagonist has no EXP
yeahyoubuddy.
do me a favor.
my brother really wants you to see his...
"cool outfit."
make sure that happens some day. - ↑ Valentines #1Sanssuper rare.
- ↑ Valentines #2Sanscommon.
- ↑ Valentines #3Sansrare.
- ↑ 78.0 78.1
Yes. It's true. You'll be able to buy a Mii Gunner costume of Sans in Smash Brothers Ultimate later today! It'll come with a special arrangement of Megalovania composed by me. It's a huge honor to have something I created in Smash. Thank you so much Mr. Sakurai!!!
— Toby Fox (@tobyfox) on Twitter, September 042019. - ↑
4 years ago todayUNDERTALE was released for the first time on PC. Thank youeveryone for all your support. Because of your passionall sorts of incredible things have been able to happen... (like the smash thing lmao)
— @UnderTale on Twitter, September 152019. - ↑
Sans appears as a new playable character in Japan-only Japanese rhythm game Pop'n Music! It's a bit of a dream come true for me!
— Toby Fox (@tobyfox) on Twitter, December 222022.
As the Pop'n Team created their own interpretation of him to fit the gamehe's got a bit of a different . His animations are super cute! - ↑ HELLO? | UNDERTALE GLITCH on YouTube
- ↑ https://soundcloud.com/undertale-recreated/undertale-bonus-track-sans-voice-recreation
- ↑
Nice day todayhuh?
— Asgore
Birds are singingflowers are blooming...
Perfect weather for a game of catch.
