Sanctuary English Sub & Dub

About Sanctuary

Sanctuary arrives as an action anime by Pastel (1996), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: Two Japanese survivors of the Khmer Rouge massacres in Cambodia vow to find a sanctuary, even if they have to build it themselves. Returning to Japan, they take seemingly opposite paths: one turns into a politician, the other a gangster.

Soon after, as Asami and Houjou work through the linked worlds of politics and crime in modern Japan, they don't hesitate to do anything necessary to secure their own positions and stay true to their vow. Loyal to no one else, they find their friendship increasingly tested as they rise in their chosen fields.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Pastel, which means the visual identity of Sanctuary follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Released in 1996, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.