Akira Toriyama was a prolific voice in the manga and anime world who’s best remembered for Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump, and his character designs for video games like Chrono Trigger and Dragon Quest. That said, Toriyama is also responsible for many lesser known and overlooked works, Sand Land, being one of them. Sand Land is a 14-chapter manga series that was released back in 2000 that’s suddenly having a renaissance nearly 25 years later with a feature film, video game, and new anime – Sand Land: The Series.Written by Hayashi Mori and directed by Toshihisa Yokoshima, this episodic iteration of Toriyama’s obscure series perfectly captures Sand Land’s bombastic energy and why it deserves to be checked out by even the most casual of anime fans. It’s not as action-packed as Dragon Ball Z and it’s not as hilarious as Dr. Slump, but Sand Land: The Series stands apart as a unique entity that has plenty of room to grow. Sand Land is a special series that will resonate strongly with adults and children alike that feels like the anime love child of Dune and Mad Max, with a touch of Stephen King’s Dark Tower thrown in for good measure, too.Sand Land: The Series is rich in world-building and never afraid to have fun with its bleak setting. This is a world that features demons alongside robotic cyborgs, insect-men, high-tech tank artillery, war veterans, and carnivorous monsters that roam the land. Even Angels show up by the end of the first seven episodes. Sand Land establishes clear stakes, but its secret weapon is the fun, casual, affable chemistry between Beelzebub, Thief, and Sheriff Rao as they head out on their perilous adventure. They all come across as distinct individuals from contrasting backgrounds who go on to become excellent foils for one another that slowly grow into this sweet makeshift family.
Akira Toriyama was a prolific voice in the manga and anime world who’s best remembered for Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump, and his character designs for video games like Chrono Trigger and Dragon Quest. That said, Toriyama is also responsible for many lesser known and overlooked works, Sand Land, being one of them. Sand Land is a 14-chapter manga series that was released back in 2000 that’s suddenly having a renaissance nearly 25 years later with a feature film, video game, and new anime – Sand Land: The Series.
Written by Hayashi Mori and directed by Toshihisa Yokoshima, this episodic iteration of Toriyama’s obscure series perfectly captures Sand Land’s bombastic energy and why it deserves to be checked out by even the most casual of anime fans. It’s not as action-packed as Dragon Ball Z and it’s not as hilarious as Dr. Slump, but Sand Land: The Series stands apart as a unique entity that has plenty of room to grow. Sand Land is a special series that will resonate strongly with adults and children alike that feels like the anime love child of Dune and Mad Max, with a touch of Stephen King’s Dark Tower thrown in for good measure, too.
Sand Land: The Series is rich in world-building and never afraid to have fun with its bleak setting. This is a world that features demons alongside robotic cyborgs, insect-men, high-tech tank artillery, war veterans, and carnivorous monsters that roam the land. Even Angels show up by the end of the first seven episodes. Sand Land establishes clear stakes, but its secret weapon is the fun, casual, affable chemistry between Beelzebub, Thief, and Sheriff Rao as they head out on their perilous adventure. They all come across as distinct individuals from contrasting backgrounds who go on to become excellent foils for one another that slowly grow into this sweet makeshift family.
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