Sand Land, Created by Dragon Ball's Author, Just Announced as New Anime on Hulu

Hulu plans to premiere Sand Land: The Series in Spring 2024, as confirmed by a statement from the streaming service. This anime adaptation, which expands upon the storyline of the 2023 film Sand Land, delves into a world struggling with water scarcity and oppressive governance.

The talented voice cast includes Mutsumi Tamura as Fiend Prince Beelzebub, Kazuhiro Yamaji as Sheriff Rao, Chō as Thief, Satoshi Tsuruoka as General Are, and Nobuo Tobita as Supreme Commander Zeu. Toshihisa Yokoshima directs the series, with Hayashi Mori adapting the original story by Akira Toriyama, the renowned creator of Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump. A partial synopsis reveals that Sheriff Rao, weary of living under the king's tyrannical rule, seeks assistance from Sand Land's demons. Together, they embark on a quest to uncover the mythical "Legendary Spring."

The anime adaptation for Sand Land was announced following Bandai Namco's reveal of their action-adventure game of the same name at Summer Games Fest 2023. In the game, players must navigate and survive in a vast desert, using their strength, perseverance, and vehicles to defend against various threats. For more information on the game, including a hands-on play session by Our Website, click here.

The original manga was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from May to August 2000, and later compiled into a standalone volume by Shueisha in November of the same year. In 2003, Viz Media serialized Sand Land in North America through their English Shonen Jump magazine, releasing it as a graphic novel in December.

Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan, I am thrilled to hear about the upcoming anime adaptation of Sand Land, created by the legendary Akira Toriyama, the mastermind behind Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump. The announcement of this new series has sparked excitement within the anime community, and I am eagerly anticipating its release on Hulu in Spring 2024.

The premise of Sand Land, set in a world grappling with water scarcity and oppressive governance, holds great potential for an engaging and thought-provoking narrative. The story's protagonist, Sheriff Rao, embarking on a quest to find the mythical "Legendary Spring" with the assistance of Sand Land's demons, promises an intriguing blend of adventure, fantasy, and social commentary. The talented voice cast, including renowned voice actors such as Mutsumi Tamura and Kazuhiro Yamaji, further adds to the excitement, as their performances will undoubtedly bring depth and authenticity to the characters.