Sand Land: The Series Unveils Premiere Date and Cast for Upcoming Arc

Sand Land: The Series is set to debut on March 20, 2024, as confirmed by the anime's official team on March 4, 2024. In addition, the announcement also introduced two new cast members and shared more details about the upcoming anime.

Sand Land: The Series is an anime adaptation based on Akira Toriyama's short manga series, Sand Land. Originally published in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump, the manga was serialized from May to August 2000.

Sand Land: The Series will be released on March 20, 2024.

Earlier, Toriyama-san's manga inspired an anime movie adaptation, which premiered in August 2023 in Japan. The upcoming series will have additional elements as well as cuts from the film.

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The first six episodes of Sand Land: The Series are known as the Prince of Demons arc, or Akuma no Oji-hen in Japanese. This arc will include scenes from the anime movie, re-edited into episodic form, along with some extra footage.

The remaining episodes (7-13) will introduce a new arc called Angelic Heroes, or Tenshi no Yusha in Japanese. This storyline takes place in a location called Forest Land, which was created by Akira Toriyama himself. To mark the announcement, the author has also shared a special illustration he drew.

The main visual for Sand Land: The Series (Image via X/@Sandland_pj_jp)

The main visual for Sand Land: The Series (Image via X/@Sandland_pj_jp)

New cast members have been announced for Sand Land: The Series. Mikako Komatsu, known for her role as Maki Zen'in in Jujutsu Kaisen, will be starring as Anne. Anne is a girl from the Frest Land who joins Beelzebub and his friends on their adventure.

Joining Mikako-san is Ayumu Murase, who will be playing the role of Muniel in the upcoming anime. Muniel is an angel from heaven who sees himself as a hero in the Forest Land. Along with them, the series will also feature familiar faces from the anime film among the cast and staff members.

Mutsumi Tamura will be back as Beelzebub, and Kazuhito Yamaji is set to return as Rao. Also returning are Cho as Thief, Satoshi Tsuruoka as General Are, and Nobuo Tobita as General Zau.

Beelzebub, as seen in the anime film (Image via Sunrise, Anima, Kamikaze Douga)

Beelzebub is featured in the anime film (Image via Sunrise, Anima, Kamikaze Douga).

Toshihisa Yokoshima is directing the anime, with Hiroshi Kojina serving as the direction adviser. The anime's scripts are being written by Hayashi Mori, and the sound is being directed by Yoshikazu Iwanami. Yugo Kanno is also returning to compose the series' music.

Sand Land: The Series is based on Akira Toriyama's manga about a desolate world ruled by a king who controls the water supply. Sheriff Rao seeks out a mysterious lake, enlisting the king of demons for assistance.

The Sheriff is joined by Beelzebub, the king's son, and the Thief, as they set off on a thrilling journey through the desert, encountering dangerous enemies along the way.

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Editor's P/S:

The announcement of the upcoming anime series, "Sand Land: The Series," has sparked excitement among fans of the original manga and anime film. The release date of March 20, 2024, offers a glimpse into the highly anticipated adaptation, promising additional elements and an expansion of the beloved story. The introduction of new cast members, such as Mikako Komatsu and Ayumu Murase, adds depth to the already impressive lineup, while the return of familiar faces from the film ensures continuity.

The addition of a new arc called "Angelic Heroes" hints at an intriguing expansion of the story, taking viewers to the mysterious Forest Land created by Akira Toriyama himself. The special illustration shared by the author further fuels anticipation, showcasing his unique artistic style and the vibrant world that awaits in the anime series. With its blend of action, adventure, and humor, "Sand Land: The Series" is poised to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression.