Sanctuary

サンクチュアリ

Description

Two young men vow to transform the destiny of Japan, by any means. As children, they survived the horrors of the Cambodian killing fields together. Now, can they topple the leaders of both the Japanese Parliament and the yakuza crime syndicate? Although cold and calculating when need be, Hojo and Asami exemplify the traits their colleagues lack: loyalty to friends, compassion for the downtrodden...and an irresistible way with women. Deputy Police Chief Ishihara sets out to expose their ingenious machinations, but instead falls helplessly in love with Hojo...

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Genres
Action Drama Psychological Thriller Tragedy
Audience Demographics
Male Oriented Seinen
Character Archetype
Hero Anti-Hero
Locations > Asia
Japan Japan Tokyo
Sexual Content
Nudity Intensity Mature Sexual Acts Rape
Themes
Corruption Politics Organized Crime Guns Illness Romantic Subplot Violence Organized Crime Mafia Violence Gore
Time Period > Period Piece
Late Modern & Contemporary 20th Century
Narrative Tropes
Death Tropes Death of Loved One
Work Info
Classic Manga Art Style Realistic
Settings
Urban
Activities
Crimes
Crimes
Murder Sexual Assault
Character Types
Manipulative Protagonist Genius Playboys Cast Primarily Adult Cast
Male Lead
Smart Male Lead Strong Male Lead
Occupations
Yakuza Police Politicians
Relationship
Best Friends Friendship