Sanctuary
Series Overview
A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude — and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 8 Episodes
2023 – Present
Premiered: Thu, May 4, 2023
Kan EguchiLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Episode 8”
Enya's retirement ceremony is held. A new year and a new season begins; for his first match, Enno will go up against none other than Shizuuchi.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-15
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kan Eguchi
Tomoki Kanazawa
Takeshi Wada, Yumi Sawai
Kaata Sakamoto, Daisuke Fujita
Department Leadership Roster
Takeshi Wada
Editor
Kan Eguchi
Director
Daisuke Fujita
Producer
Yumi Sawai
Editor
Tomoki Kanazawa
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanctuary
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What is Sanctuary about?
A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude — and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.
How many seasons does Sanctuary have?
Sanctuary comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Sanctuary?
Key cast members in Sanctuary include Wataru Ichinose, Shota Sometani, Pierre Taki, Koyuki, Shioli Kutsuna.
Who created or directed Sanctuary?
Sanctuary was developed and directed by Kan Eguchi.