What we know about ‘Sand Land: The Series’

Here’s what we know about Sand Land: The Series, the upcoming anime adaptation of the manga series of the same name.

Sand Land: The Series, the anime adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s short manga series Sand Land, is set to debut this March. The anime will continue the story from the movie adaptation, which premiered in Japan on 18 August 2023.

Directed by Toshihisa Yokoshima, the series is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where water is under the control of a ruthless ruler. Sheriff Rao recruits Beelzebub, the son of the demon king and his assistant Thief on a mission to locate a lost lake. Together, they navigate the harsh landscape and tackle dangers to find the water source.

Along with the upcoming series, an open-world Sand Land video game is scheduled for release on 25 April. The game will allow players to traverse the desert wastelands in the shoes of the demonic hero Beelzebub. It will be available to users on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

“SAND LAND: THE SERIES” begins streaming worldwide this month:

Episodes 1–7 on March 20, then a new episode every Wednesday from March 27 for a total of 13 episodes.

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So, without further ado, here is all you need to know about the plot, cast, release date and teaser of Sand Land: The Series.

What is the plot of Sand Land: The Series?

According to the series’ official website, “In a desert world where both demons and humans suffer from an extreme water shortage, Beelzebub, the prince of demons and Rao, a small-town sheriff, form a tag team and set off on an adventure in search of the Legendary Spring somewhere in the desert.”

According to Crunchyroll, the anime series will be split into two arcs — the Prince of Demons arc and the Angelic Heroes arc. The first arc will feature the first six episodes, which will integrate scenes from the anime movie. These scenes have been carefully reworked into an episodic format and enhanced with additional footage. This arc is set to deliver an immersive experience for viewers, offering an expanded narrative beyond the original story.

Episodes seven through 13 are part of the Angelic Heroes arc. Taking place in the setting of Forest Land, a creation of Toriyama himself, this arc guarantees exciting and novel adventures for Beelzebub and his companions as they face new challenges.

Sand Land: The Series anime characters and voice cast

Sand Land: The Series will see the return of the original voice cast from the anime film. Mutsumi Tamura will once again take on the role of Beelzebub, Kazuhiro Yamaji as Rao and Chō as Thief. Additionally, General Are and General Zau will be voiced by Satoshi Tsuruoka and Nobuo Tobita, respectively.

The series is also set to introduce two fresh characters named Anne and Meunière, who will appear in the Angelic Heroes arc. Anne is portrayed by Mikako Komatsu (known for her role as Maki Zenin in Jujutsu Kaisen) and Meunière voiced by Ayumu Murase (the voice behind Shoyo Hinata in Haikyu!!)

Sand Land: The Series anime release date

The creators of Sand Land: The Series announced the show is set to debut on 20 March 2024. The first seven episodes will be available to stream on Disney+ globally. Starting from episode 8, the rest of the episodes will be released every Wednesday.

Check out the teaser trailer below:

Hero and feature image: Courtesy IMDb/Sand Land The Series

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

– When is Sand Land: The Series releasing?
The series is set to debut on 20 March on Disney+. 

– What is the plot of Sand Land: The Series?
The upcoming series will be split into two arcs — the Prince of Demons arc and the Angelic Heroes arc. The first arc will feature a storyline from the movie and the second arc is set in Forest Land.