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Sanctuary

2023 – nowShow1 season8 episodesTV-MA

Drama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic–8.8Rotten Tomatoes86%99%

A tense, fast-paced drama series about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E7 "Episode #1.7" 8.7

Episodes

7.9

Story

A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude — and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.

Feels like

  • Sumo Wrestling Drama
  • Underdog Sports Story
  • Cultural Clash
  • Modern vs Traditional
  • Intense Physical Competition
  • Japanese Society Critique
  • Youthful Arrogance
  • High-Stakes Tournament
  • Character-Driven Conflict

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kan Eguchi
Written by
Tomoki Kanazawa
Produced by
Daisuke Fujita

Everyone

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Facts

May 4, 2023 · May 4, 2023 · Still running

First aired
May 4, 2023
Latest episode
May 4, 2023
Status
Still running
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Shout-Out, Disposable Sex Worker, Heroic Sacrifice +9

  • Shout-Out
  • Disposable Sex Worker
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Spring-Heeled Jack
  • Not That Kind of Doctor
  • Who Wants to Live Forever?
  • Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping
  • Dreamville
  • A Good Name for a Rock Band
  • A Form You Are Comfortable With
  • Not What It Looks Like
  • Are We Getting This?

12 of 162 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sanctuary?"

Questions about Sanctuary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sanctuary?

Netflix

In the United States, Sanctuary streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Sanctuary worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%).

Is Sanctuary okay for kids?

TV-MAViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Sanctuary?

8 h

About 8 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each since 2023, and it's still in production.

Is Sanctuary in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Sanctuary use?

Shout-OutDisposable Sex WorkerHeroic SacrificeSpring-Heeled JackNot That Kind of DoctorWho Wants to Live Forever?Ooh, Me Accent's SlippingDreamvilleA Good Name for a Rock BandA Form You Are Comfortable WithNot What It Looks LikeAre We Getting This?and 150 more

TV Tropes lists 162 tropes for it, including Shout-Out, Disposable Sex Worker, and Heroic Sacrifice.