Akira Toriyama’s untimely death has left the entire world grief-stricken. It was too early for such a legendary figure to leave everyone behind. He gifted the fans one of the greatest pieces of fiction, the Dragon Ball franchise. Son Goku and Vegeta established themselves as the most electrifying figures in the world of anime through Akira Toriyama’s magic hands.
Apart from the Dragon Ball franchise, the legendary mangaka has several other notable works. One of them is Sand Land, which got a movie adaptation in 2023. The anime adaptation of Toriyama’s magnum opus was released on March 20, 2024. But the thing that has caught the attention of the fans is the last interview of Toriyama on Sand Land.
Sand Land Is A Dystopian Adventure Anime
Sand Land was created by Akira Toriyama in the early 2000s. It is set in a completely different premise than his $23 Billion franchise’s plot, and is effectively a combination of Dune and Mad Max. The series is set on a deserted planet covered with sand and ferocious wild beasts. Even amidst such problematic terrain and natural obstacles, Demon Prince Beelzebub, Sheriff Rao, and Thief set out in search of a Legendary Lake to solve the water shortage problem.
The official Sand Land website released an interview with Akira Toriyama, where he was seen to talk about his contribution to his magnum opus. He said,
“The outline I received was full of dramatic content and fast-paced developments from the start. I came up with the background information and design for a new character, Muniel, designed other characters like Ann, and also suggested various episodes and whatnot. And so this sequel was completed.”
Sand Land was scheduled to have a total of 13 episodes, with seven of them released on March 20, 2024, on Disney Plus. The first seven episodes will feature the same plot as the movie, with a few extra scenes. The rest of the six episodes will feature brand-new adventures of the trio. These episodes will be released every week.
Akira Toriyama Has Left Multiple Projects For The Fans
Akira Toriyama has always been considerate of his fans. He always left them satisfied with his work. Even though the world lost him on March 1, 2024, there seems to be no end to his creation. Sand Land is a prime example of how workaholic he was as a mangaka. Even during his last days, he was busy improving the story of his magnum opus.
Apart from Sand Land, the sequel of Dragon Ball Super is also scheduled to release in 2024. He was also busy with Dragon Ball Super’s manga and was a joint writer with Toyotarou. Even though Sand Land is fairly new, fans have a lot of expectations from it. The Dragon Ball franchise has gained immortality.
Akira Toriyama’s Sand Land Gets a Demo, and It’ll Make You Forget About His Other, More Famous Works
Sand Land will be Toriyama’s last work apart from the esteemed anime franchise. It will be interesting to see whether the anime can create the same popularity as Dr. Slump and Dragon Ball. Beelzebub, Rao, and Thief have a massive task on their hands.
Sand Land is available on Disney Plus.
