Sand Land Theatrical Anime Film Hits Japanese Cinemas in August

 

Previously teased back in December of 2022, Sand Land, a manga from Dragon Ball Z creator Akira Toriyama, is being adapted into a theatrical anime film, and now a trio of character visuals (below) have been revealed for the upcoming movie. The visuals represent the main characters: Beelzebub, Rao, and Thief.

 

 

 

 

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The Sand Land theatrical anime film features animation production by Sunrise, Kamikaze Douga, and ANIMA. The film is scheduled to hit theaters in Japan on August 18, 2023. The original Sand Land manga was serialized in 2000 in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump manga magazine, and an English language version is also available from Viz Media, who describe the story as follows:

 

In the far future, war has destroyed the entire Earth, leaving only a barren wasteland where the supply of water is controlled by the greedy king. In search of a long-lost lake, Sheriff Rao asked the king of the demons for help…and got the king’s son, Beelzebub, and his assistant, Thief. Together the unlikely trio sets off across the desert, facing dragons, bandits and the deadliest foe of all… the King’s army itself! It’s travel adventure and tank action in this new story from Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball Z!

 

Source: Comic Natalie

 

 

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