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Sanctuary

Sanctuary
★ 7.8/10•2023•TV-MA•Drama
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A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude — and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.

Kan Eguchi · Director

Tomoki Kanazawa · Screenplay

StatusReturning Series
LanguageJA
First Air DateMay 4, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E160m

Episode 1

With the promise of money, a poor kid from Fukuoka joins a sumo training stable, but his cocky attitude doesn't score him any points.

May 4, 2023

Episode 2 - Episode 2E248m

Episode 2

Kiyoshi reluctantly goes to a hostess club with his seniors. Hungry for vengeance, he challenges his seniors during a practice match.

May 4, 2023

Episode 3 - Episode 3E350m

Episode 3

To pay for his father's hospital bills, Kiyoshi resorts to some dirty tactics. His stable master finally gives him his ring name: Enno.

May 4, 2023

Episode 4 - Episode 4E452m

Episode 4

After acting out publicly, Enno's position is in danger – until his stable master's wife comes to the rescue. But his opponents grow in determination.

May 4, 2023

Episode 5 - Episode 5E554m

Episode 5

With an injured knee, senior sumo wrestler Enya contemplates his future. Meanwhile, Enno becomes even more arrogant as he continues his winning streak.

May 4, 2023

Episode 6 - Episode 6E654m

Episode 6

With the reporter's words ringing in his ears, Shizuuchi gives Enno a match he won't ever forget. Later, Shizuuchi revisits his dark past.

May 4, 2023

Episode 7 - Episode 7E765m

Episode 7

Enno finds a newfound respect and focus, surprising and energizing his stablemates; but his bout with Shizuuchi has had a lasting effect on him.

May 4, 2023

Episode 8 - Episode 8E832m

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.

May 4, 2023

Actors

Wataru Ichinose

Wataru Ichinose

Kiyoshi / Ennō

Shota Sometani

Shota Sometani

Shimizu

Pierre Taki

Pierre Taki

Enshō-oyakata

Koyuki

Koyuki

Hana

Shioli Kutsuna

Shioli Kutsuna

Asuka Kunishima

Rio Teramoto

Rio Teramoto

Nanami

Suzuki Matsuo

Suzuki Matsuo

Tomorowo Taguchi

Tomorowo Taguchi

Goro Kishitani

Goro Kishitani

Akira Nakao

Akira Nakao

Nobuko Sendo

Nobuko Sendo

Takashi Sasano

Takashi Sasano

Kitaro

Kitaro

Kimiko Yo

Kimiko Yo

Sei Ando

Sei Ando

So Kaku

So Kaku

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