Parents' Guide to Sand Land: The Series

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Sand Land: The Series TV show poster: Beelzebub, Thief, Rao, and a small flying demon ride a golf-cart through a desert.

Common Sense Media Review

By Danae Stahlnecker , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 13+

Engaging adventure anime has coarse language, fighting.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 13+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Sand Land screenshot 1: Rao drives a golf cart with Beelzebub, a pink demon, and Thief, a demon with elfish ears.
  • Sand Land screenshot 2: Beelzebub, a small pink demon, pours water from a plastic bottle on the ground.
  • Sand Land screenshot 3: Close-up view of Beelzebub posing against the night sky and a crescent moon.
  • Sand Land: A large, round, yellow military tank drives through a desert canyon.

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What's the Story?

SAND LAND: THE SERIES takes place in a drought-ridden kingdom that's home to humans and demons. When former military general Rao (voiced by Jon Lipow) hears that a demon gave water to a human child, he seeks out the demon prince Beelzebub (voiced by Risa Mei) to form an unlikely alliance. Together, they go on an adventure to find a new water supply and end the king's oppressive reign.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say ( 1 ):

This upbeat sci-fi adventure satisfies and amuses with its depth and humor. Sand Land: The Series has lovable characters who are good role models for doing the right thing, even if it's hard. Fans of shonen anime like Dragon Ball Z will appreciate Sand Land's silly hijinks and over-the-top battles. They'll also recognize the shonen trope of clearly stated moral lessons. What makes this anime a little different is that it doesn't limit itself to themes of "power in friendship." Instead, it directly tackles complex social and political topics from the very beginning.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about bias and stereotypes. How do the characters overcome their prejudices? What do they gain by forming alliances and friendships between humans and demons?

  • Families can talk about leadership skills. What makes Beelzebub, Rao, and General Are good leaders?

  • What are some difficult choices the characters have to make? What do their choices say about their values?

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Sand Land: The Series TV show poster: Beelzebub, Thief, Rao, and a small flying demon ride a golf-cart through a desert.

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