TOHO released a new “Akira Toriyama World” promotional video for the SAND LAND movie, which premieres on August 18 in Japan. The latest video offers a preview of theme song “Utopia” while taking another look at the movie’s stunning visuals.
Sunrise, Kamikaze Douga, and ANIMA are producing the new SAND LAND movie with Bandai Namco Entertainment. The movie was originally announced as “SAND LAND project,” which Bandai Namco has expanded to include toys and the new SAND LAND action RPG. This week, the new movie will be the first new SAND LAND project release.
SAND LAND in Akira Toriyama World
The new “Akira Toriyama World” promotional video for SAND LAND is roughly three minutes long. SAND LAND theme song “Utopia” by imase may be heard in the new video. Additionally, several scenes from the movie are depicted in the video, reminding fans of the imminent Japanese theatrical release on Friday, August 18.
Check out the new video below, via TOHO’s official YouTube channel.
TOHO will open SAND LAND in Japanese theaters first on August 18 with regular, IMAX, 4DX, and MX4D screenings. The new film will premiere in 2024 for North America, but a distributor has not been announced yet. Currently, it’s unknown whether the film will be released in theaters or digitally via streaming services in the west.
Lastly, here’s an overview of SAND LAND from VIZ Media:
About SAND LAND
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!
