Sand Land: The Series

Here is my review of this anime in 2024!

Story (9)
The story is about an organization that manipulates the water in the sand land. Then there is a Beelzebub that cooperates with human to get back those fresh water for everyone.

Art (8)
The art in this anime is very good! I like how they anime the anime in 2.5 dimensions. it's looks like in dragon ball super movie.

Sound (9)
All the sounds that they used were suitable and adjusted to the animation.
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Character (9)
The main and supporter characters are very memorable since they have their unique personality.

Enjoyment (8)
It's very enjoyable to watch this movie in 2024.

Overall (9)
It's recommended to those who love action, adventure, and comedy anime!

One of Toriyama's most dramatic works is finally adapted and extended!
Sand Land, being short, is a raw and exciting story full of the mangaka's classic humor.

Humans and demons coexist, although distanced by their mutual hatred, more than 50 years of drought could end them, until a Sheriff decides to put an end to it by making a deal with the demons to find a source of water that, according to legend, It would be so big that it would return water to all of Sand Land. BUT beyond the horizon, there would be mysteries and interests about water and war, which our protagonists would face. ... A story with many values ​​about caring for water, prejudice, teamwork, camaraderie and of course, remorse and redemption (you will surely love General Shiva, the goat).
If we wanted to summarize the intentions of the story, I would say that the movie is an extended version of the original manga, the series is an extended version of the movie, and the video game is an extended version of the series. xD

This series brings the sand land movie divided in the first 6 chapters. The remaining 7 is the continuation with a new arc in which Toriyama participated a lot (including the video game). This part is very good and you get attached to the new characters like Ann and Lilith, also we discover that there are angels, some of them very resentful... An arc full of action, even Satan himself participates! And the ending, although somewhat predictable, was very acceptable and concludes Beelzebub's journey to become stronger.

Animation: Many are not fans of CGI, but it was generally maintained with very good CGI during all chapters, there are also 2D scenes in flashbacks or important events very well done in the second arc, a decent quality for a series. Both for those who read the manga and those who didn't, this is your chance to see the extended story of this wonderful world left to us by the author.

Good shounen anime for what it is. Story from one of the biggest influences in anime/manga Akira Toriyama (May he rest in peace.) Especially recommended for the younger kids to watch. Tanks, guns, and a little blood in the show. Labelled as a comedy but not all that humorous for a mature audience at least. Regardless, as a working adult, the anime as a whole brings a smile to my face.

Art/Animation: Not for everyone. CGI animation which isn't everybody's taste but has a blend of 2d in it. I think it's well animated and the characters look like they were the characters were ... almost ripped straight from a Toriyama's manga panel. Backgrounds aren't too detailed. The vehicles in the show are really well done.

Characters: Not a very character driven story. Beezlebub is the goku of the series. He's a kid and he is overpowered. Where it really shines is with the Sheriff Rao and his backstory. Not many anime have a clearly older gentleman as a main character. The other character of the trio is just kind of there. Would have been interesting to have a different fiend join the party.

Story: Pretty simple plot. Set in a desert land aka "Sand Land". It's hard to come by water. Sheriff goes out in search of water and teams up with a pair of demons/fiends. After episode 6 is to anime original and I look forward to watching the rest.