Summary
- ‘Sandland: The Series’ is set to premiere on March 20, 2024.
- The official website revealed two new cast members.
- It will feature an all-new “Tenshi no Yūsha” (Angelic Heroes) arc, with the story set in a new place called “Forest Land.”
Akira Toriyama is a legend who led the Shounen revolution single-handedly with Dragon Ball. His latest feature-length film was a massive success and addressed deeper issues with a simple plot line.
The series garnered a lot of attention due to its art style and the creator’s passion. As the premiere date approaches, the streaming platform for the anime has been revealed.
The official website for ‘SAND LAND: THE SERIES’ revealed that the anime will debut its first seven episodes simultaneously on Disney+ Star’s “STAR Anime Series” programming stream on Hulu in the U.S. The anime is set to premiere on March 20, 2024.
The first seven episodes are mostly the recap of the movie. Episodes 7-13 will feature an all-new “Tenshi no Yūsha” (Angelic Heroes) arc, with the story set in a new place called “Forest Land.”
Toriyama drew the illustration featuring Muniel, Beelzebub, Anne, and Rao to celebrate the announcement.
The series will also feature returning cast and staff members from the film. Toshisha Yokoshima is directing the series at Sunrise. Additionally, two new cast members will appear in the “Tenshi no Yūsha” arc.
| Character | Cast | Other Works |
| Anne | Mikako Komatsu | Bloom into You (Rei Koito) |
| Muniel | Ayumu Murase | Altair: A Record of Battles (Mahmut) |
While “Sand Land’ looks simple, it is incredibly complex and deals with some of the darker issues of humankind. While the movie was exceptional, the new arc is bound to be a treat!
About SAND LAND
‘SAND LAND’ is a short manga series by Akira Toriyama. It was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine from May to August 2000 and was collected into one tankōbon volume in November 2000 by Shueisha.
A CGI anime film adaptation was released in August 2023, and an original net animation (ONA) series will be streamed worldwide on Disney+ and Hulu in Q2 2024. An action role-playing video game developed by ILCA and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment is set to be released in April 2024.
The story is set in a war-torn future where only a barren wasteland is left and a greedy king controls the water supply. It follows the demon king’s son Beelzebub, his assistant Thief, and Sheriff Rao on a quest to find a long-lost river. The trio encounters many foes on their adventurous journey, including the greedy king’s army.
Source: Official Website
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