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Sand Land

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: RPG/Action
Publisher: Bandai Namco Games
Developer: ILCA, Inc.
Release Date: April 26, 2024

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'Sand Land' Introduces Its English Voice-Over Cast - Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2023 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT

Sand Land is an action RPG based on the popular manga created by Akira Toriyama, the author of Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump.

Revealed in 2022, get ready for an inspiring adventure with a demonic hero, featuring a vast world to explore full of secrets, visceral action, and explosive vehicular combat.

Dive into a desert world where both humans and demons suffer from an extreme water shortage. Play as and watch the Fiend Prince, Beelzebub, Sheriff Rao, and demon Thief set off on an adventure in search of a Legendary Spring hidden in the desert. Introducing himself as a “super evil fiend”, Beelzebub has a pure heart like a little boy but has superhuman strength and telepathic abilities. Rao, a small-town sheriff, seeks the aid of demons to save all of Sand Land from the water shortage. Thief, a wise old demon with thieving abilities also accompanies Beelzebub and Rao on their adventure. 

Playing as Beelzebub, players will be able to explore a vast world accompanied by his unlikely group of demons and humans. Whether roaming in various vehicles, or traveling by foot, players will encounter dangers as well as helpful characters they meet in the vast desert while uncovering SAND LAND’s many secrets. Vehicular and character combat is a big part of the action in the game. Players will have access to a variety of vehicles that they can customize and equip with loadouts to traverse the desert, overcome obstacles, and take on a diverse assortment of mighty foes.

For players in the West, it’s time to meet the English VO cast that are bringing Beelzebub and his rag-tag crew to life. An updated story trailer released today by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. highlights the voices of the cast and gives a glimpse at another key moment from the game, where the crew is searching for the Legendary Spring – a prophesied body of water that would provide drinking water to the desert wasteland and save its inhabitants from the greed of the water-hoarding King of Sand Land. 

Sand Land characters are brought to life for English speaking fans by the following talented cast of VO actors: 

Beelzebub (voiced by Risa Mei)

The Fiend Prince himself is taking to the desert wastelands in search of water. Though typically seeks the latest video games or the perfect prank to play on his friends, Beelzebub is taking on a more heroic role with Rao to help all the inhabitants of the wasteland.

Rao (voiced by John Lipow)

Sporting a jaunty hat paired with a mean pair of shorts and knee-high socks to complete his off duty but ready for action look, Rao is one of the good guys. Tired of seeing his fellow humans suffer under the King of Sand Land’s water hoarding, it’s Rao who seeks out the help of the demons to try and find fresh water.

Thief (voiced by Owen Thomas)

One of Beelzebub’s loyal advisors and a crafty demon in general, Thief naturally has a penchant for stealing. But on top of his sticky fingers, Thief is also as strong as he is wise. He can use his cunning intellect to help the group overcome any obstacle in their path.

Lucifer (voiced by Keith Silverstein):

Beelzebub’s father and the king of all demons, Lucifer is the one spurring on Beelzebub to take on Rao’s request (and forbidding him from playing video games until he finishes his tasks). 

General Are (voiced by Andrew Lander)

As one of the top soldiers in the Sand Land Royal Army, General Are is a persistent thorn in the side of Rao.

Supreme Commander Zeu (voiced by Shawn Smith):

Players will have to learn more about Supreme Commander Zeu as they progress through the story, but it would be safe to assume that Zeu is one bad dude.

Serialized intensively for a short period in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2000, Sand Land's one volume comic has gained worldwide popularity since its publishing.

Sand Land is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.


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