Wataru IchinoseKiyoshi / Ennō
Shota SometaniShimizu
Pierre TakiEnshō-oyakata
KoyukiHana
Shioli KutsunaAsuka Kunishima
Rio TeramotoNanami
Suzuki Matsuo
Tomorowo Taguchi
Goro Kishitani
Akira Nakao
Nobuko Sendo
Takashi Sasano
KitaroWhy it may be worth watching
- Sanctuary combines Drama storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Wataru Ichinose, Shota Sometani, Pierre Taki.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.8/10 from 64 votes.
TV series
Sanctuary
A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude — and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama. The available catalogue spans 1 season.
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A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include violence or peril. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
infidelityambitiontrainingsportsrevengerivalrycoming of agedeath
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aGoryLouieExternal review ·
Thoroughly enjoyable Sumo romp that at times is beautifully shot
One based around finding meaning and respect (or lack of)
Some aspects felt somewhat cartoony but oddly not only worked but all eventually paying off.
Very much hoping for a season 2
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