Akira Toriyama is much more than Dragon Ball. Although it is true that his most famous work is so famous that it is impossible to dissociate it from him, that does not mean that he is an author of a single success. Both in Japan and abroad, he is a recognized and highly valued author. Especially for his sense of humor, the uniqueness of his character and vehicle designs, but also for his eye for adventure stories. Where he has specialized.
One of his most beloved works outside of Dragon Ball is Sand Land. Having recently premiered a film adaptation, it was announced that it would have a video game adaptation, although without a release date. Until now. Along with a new trailer, the release date for Sand Land has been announced: April 26th. Getting ready for the heat with a good desert adventure.
Sand Land is a post-apocalyptic story where we embody Beelzebub, the Demon Prince, who, due to various circumstances, will have to join forces with humans to survive in the desert. Among his allies will be Thief and Sheriff Rao, with whom he will cross the desert in a tank, with a purely Toriyama design, in search of the Legendary Spring that will end the terrible drought that has taken over the world. All while they seek to survive and are besieged by the forces of the Royal Army, who seek to prevent their search.
The manga was originally published between May 9 and August 8, 2000 in Weekly Shounen Jump, consisting of a single volume. It has become, apart from Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump, Toriyama’s most popular manga to this day.
Sand Land, the video game, will be released on April 26th for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC. Additionally, during that same period, an anime adaptation in the form of a series will premiere on Hulu, on a date yet to be determined.
