Sands of Destruction

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  • TV-14
  • 2008
  • 1 Season
  • 7.0  (102)

Sands of Destruction is a 2008 anime series produced by FUNimation, based on a Japanese role-playing game of the same name. The show follows a young girl named Morte and her quest to destroy the world which is built on the back of giant beasts known as "Ferals". Morte is a member of a group called World Annihilation Front, which is dedicated to destroying the world to free it from the oppression of the Ferals. She is joined in her quest by a young man named Kyrie, who possesses the ability to communicate with the Ferals. Along the way, they are also joined by other members of the World Annihilation Front, including fellow Feral-hater Toppi, and the mysterious Naja.

One of the main draws of Sands of Destruction is its unique and interesting world-building. The idea of a world built on the backs of giant beasts is both intriguing and visually stunning, and the show makes excellent use of this concept throughout its run. The Ferals themselves are also well-designed and diverse, with each one having its own unique abilities and personality.

The characters in Sands of Destruction are also well-written and engaging. Morte is a particularly interesting protagonist, as she is a fairly rare example of an anime character who is both strong-willed and flawed. She is fiercely dedicated to her cause, but her single-mindedness and tendency to act on impulse can often get her into trouble. Kyrie, by contrast, is more soft-spoken and analytical, but his ability to communicate with the Ferals and his calm demeanor make him an invaluable member of the group.

The supporting cast is also well-developed, with each character having their own backstory and motivations. Toppi, for example, has a deep-seated hatred for the Ferals due to a traumatic incident in his past, while Naja is a mystery throughout much of the show, with his true loyalties and goals remaining unclear until late in the series.

The show's animation is also top-notch, with beautiful backgrounds and well-executed fight scenes. The action in Sands of Destruction is particularly impressive, as the characters often have to work together to take down the powerful Ferals. The show also does a good job of balancing its serious moments with more lighthearted ones, creating a sense of tension and release that keeps the viewer engaged.

Overall, Sands of Destruction is an excellent anime series that is well worth watching. Its unique world-building, engaging characters, and impressive animation make it a standout in the genre. If you're a fan of action-oriented anime with well-written characters and an interesting premise, this show is definitely worth checking out.

Sands of Destruction is a series that ran for 1 seasons (13 episodes) between July 7, 2008 and on FUNimation

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There Are Two Kinds of Futures
13. There Are Two Kinds of Futures
September 29, 2008
The WDC and the Eagle Master battle for possession of the Destruct Code, but only the Alligator Master knows the secret of the weapon that could destroy the world.
There Are Two Kinds of Pasts
12. There Are Two Kinds of Pasts
September 22, 2008
The World Destruction Committee takes shelter in a mysterious cave where memories come to life. The past can be comforting, but it will it lull Morte to her death?
There Are Two Kinds of Power
11. There Are Two Kinds of Power
September 15, 2008
On the frigid wasteland of Winter Continent, Morte battles Lia, a dragon assassin for the WSC. Their brutal confrontation provides the Alligator Master with a chance to seize the Destruct Code.
There Are 108 Laws of Clockwork Robotics
10. There Are 108 Laws of Clockwork Robotics
September 8, 2008
Morte, Kyrie, and Toppy journey to Clock Town in the hopes that Alligator Master can unravel the mystery of the Destruct Code for them.
There Are Two Kinds of Autumns
9. There Are Two Kinds of Autumns
September 1, 2008
The WDC stops to rest in a town where Beastmen and humans coexist peacefully. While there, Morte follows a boy who reminds her of her brother, and Kyrie searches for answers about the Destruct Code.
There Are Two Kinds of Smugglers
8. There Are Two Kinds of Smugglers
August 25, 2008
An explosion in a Sandmarine forces the WDC and the WSC to either join forces or risk dying at the bottom of the Sand-sea. Can they stop fighting long enough to save their own lives?
There Are Two Kinds of Companions
7. There Are Two Kinds of Companions
August 18, 2008
As part of a secret organization planning to destroy the world, it's hard for Toppy's reputation to get any worse, but freeloaders masquerading as the WDC is more than the little bear can stomach.
There Are Two Kinds of Summers
6. There Are Two Kinds of Summers
August 11, 2008
Summer Continent's brutal heat forces the WDC to seek refuge at a remote hospital run by a mysterious Beastman. Kyrie and Toppy are happy to rest, but Morte is suspicious of the doctor's motives.
There Are Two Kinds of Men
5. There Are Two Kinds of Men
August 4, 2008
Morte and Kyrie are captured and forced to fight for their lives in the coliseum. The WDC's furriest member mounts a rescue attempt, but it's foiled by a face from his past.
There Are Two Kinds of Humans
4. There Are Two Kinds of Humans
July 28, 2008
The intrepid adventurers of the WDC get involved in a century-old romance after Kyrie damages a cursed Sakura Blossom Tree. Now, he and Toppy must risk their lives to give a ghostly lover hope.
There Are Two Kinds of Beastmen
3. There Are Two Kinds of Beastmen
July 21, 2008
Imprisoned by Beastmen, Morte convinces Toppy to dig an escape tunnel. All goes according to plan until a run-in with a guard sets off alarms, forcing the WDC to fight for its freedom.
There Are Two Kinds of Worlds
2. There Are Two Kinds of Worlds
July 14, 2008
Morte, Toppy, and Kyrie find themselves trapped aboard a pleasure ship with a pair of World Salvation Committee operatives who will stop at nothing to obtain the Destruct Code.
There Are Two Kinds of Heroes
1. There Are Two Kinds of Heroes
July 7, 2008
Morte, a member of the World Destruction Committee, dreams of putting the planet out of its misery, but before she can complete her mission, she must find a way to activate the Destruct Code.
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Where to Watch Sands of Destruction
Sands of Destruction is available for streaming on the FUNimation website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Sands of Destruction on demand at Amazon, Google Play and Crunchyroll.
  • Premiere Date
    July 7, 2008
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (102)