The science fiction manga “Sand Land” by Akira Toriyama, which focuses on the search for water on a dry planet, is set to be reprinted in anticipation of forthcoming adaptations into a film and video game.
The Sand Land manga by Akira Toriyama has finally been reprinted, much to the delight of fans. The announcement was made by Merry Manga on their Twitter page, and the volume comprising of all 14 chapters can be purchased on their website. The volume is currently available at a discounted price of $7.25, while the original retail price is $9.99.
Sand Land anime movie and videogame have been announced, so they must be reprinting the manga, right?
Yep, Viz did it.
Available to order now for $7.25 [MSRP $9.99] ⬇️https://t.co/GSz6oHFxrK pic.twitter.com/8n5a9tG6uD
— Merry Manga Co. (@MerryMangaCo) June 24, 2023
About Sand Land by Akira Toriyama
Sand Land was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump by Shueisha during the period of May-August 2000. The story is set on a science fiction-based arid planet where humans and demons face a common challenge of water scarcity. Beelzebub, the prince of demons, joins hands with a local sheriff Rao to embark on a quest for the fabled Phantom Lake.
Sand Land, a manga series created by Akira Toriyama, may not be as well-known as his Dragon Ball series, which has sold over 260 million copies worldwide. However, it has received positive reviews from both critics and readers, leading to a significant following and prestige. This has resulted in an animated movie adaptation by Sunrise, the studio responsible for classics such as Cowboy Bebop and the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. Toriyama expressed his excitement for the project, stating that he never expected the manga to receive a visual adaptation after over 20 years, and the quality of the images he has seen is like a dream come true despite still having some unfinished parts.
Cast and Crew of the Upcoming Film Sand Land
The trailer for the Sand Land movie reveals a number of voice actors in the cast, such as Mutsumi Tamura who plays the protagonist Beelzebub, Kazuhiro Yamaji who plays Rao, Chō who plays the Thief, Satoshi Tsuruoka who plays General Are, and Nobuo Tobita who plays General Zau. The production team is led by Toshihisa Yokoshima who directs the movie, Hayashi Mori who writes the screenplay, and Yūgo Kanno who composes the music. The CGI anime film is set to debut in August.
Bandai Namco has recently announced a new video game adaptation that will be available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This game, developed using Unreal Engine 5, enables players to assume the role of Beelzebub and discover the sand-filled world of Sand Land using distinctive vehicles. The promotional video for the game confirms that the graphics and music capture Toriyama’s characteristic wacky and lively style.
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