Sands of Destruction

CoulterRail Apr 4, 2014

3.5

Sands of Destruction starts off with a unique storyline, interesting world, and solid animation. The world they live in is primarily ruled by beastmen, and humans play the role of the disenfranchised minority. The main character has a mission to destroy the world and carries a black sphere with the power to do it. She just doesn't know how it works. A plucky, confused cook joins her and a rough and tumble pirate bear makes it a trio.After three episodes the show plummets into mediocrity and loses in all the categories it has thus far championed. The girl with the epic death wish wanders aimlessly and has some remarkably juvenile reasons for wanting oblivion. She loses credibility as a dark antihero. If it happened slowly throughout the series I could see it working, but they defanged her way too quickly. The cook doesn't get tougher for the company he keeps and stays shrugging and stumbling throughout the story. The bear speaks the proud language of his people which, regrettably for the viewer, involves him ending every sentence with "kuma." Every single one. Imagine someone saying "period" after every utterance. It's a neat idea that is painful to behold.The animation also dives to head shaking levels. Three frame movements and combat choreography gimmicks steal the action.All in all, this starts off with a lot of promise and then sinks quickly to a run of the mill cheap anime title with nothing new offered and nothing new gained. It's a better ride than most S.A.V.E. titles, but that's not saying much. There might be something special here for fans of the game, but for your average anime viewer, there are only characters as dry as sand, and pacing that makes you yearn for destruction.

Comfortcakcak Mar 16, 2011

7

I will not give any spoilers.   The story is a nice little tale of a young girl who lost her brother, and now is on a quest to destroy the world. She has a glowing orb, which she thinks is the "destruct code." Along the way she picks up a goofy young cook, and a little bear. And so their adventure goes.   IF you want to watch this show, you had better like semi slower pacing and episodic structure. Each episode is usually self contained, either wrapping up in one episode or a two parter. The main story isn't really important until the final few episodes, like most shows are. The main point of this show is character development. We meet people from the characters past, and find out plenty of interesting little facts about them. This can be quite boring. So unless you really like the characters, this won't be that fun for you. But besides that, it is a pretty common storyline, with not much to make it stick out in the growing crowds of anime.   Watch a couple of episodes and see if you like it. do a trial run.

WhirlWindFate Apr 22, 2011

9.3

Sand of Destruction: A planet where the seas are filled with sand A world where beasts live as men A world where men are ruled by beast. This story is about a journey where a young lady mourns for her brother's death. She is feed up with how the world is, and want to destroy it, with the help of the Destruct Code*. Along the way she meets up with a seemingly harmless boy, and a dwarf bear whose himself has a strong sense of justice. Although, throughout there journey they are known as "The Destruction Committee," but along the way they are countless times faced against "The Salvation Committee" whose goal is to stop them.   * Destruct Code - Something that has the power to destroy the world, if the user has a strong enough desire to activate it.   The reason why I rate higher than the other people is because the anime is short, BUT is a great to enjoy and watch. The characters are playful, and active. There is never a dull moment of prediction when watching Sands of Destruction. If you watch this, it will make you want to beg for more, but don't let this, or any other review from turning you off or stopping you from watching it. Go out and try a few episodes to see for yourself.