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Sanctuary: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

Sanctuary (1990): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Sanctuary (1990) is a drama, suspense manga by Ikegami, Ryouichi. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.22/10 from 9,680 ratings.

What is Sanctuary about?

Akira Houjou and Chiaki Asami are childhood friends who have experienced hell and lived to tell about it. They arrive in Japan to attend school, and soon witness the corruption and apathy of the country's population. Enraged, Akira and Asami vow to create a new Japan; a sanctuary with a new form of politics, devoid of corruption, where people are empowered to participate in the politics and future of their country. To accomplish this, Houjou and Asami aim to conquer Japan through two dramatically different routes: the Japanese Diet and the Yakuza. Decided by a game of rock-paper-scissors, Houj

Key details

Sanctuary spans 108 chapters across 12 volumes, status: finished. Publication: 1990 to 1995.

Where to read Sanctuary

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sanctuary about?

Akira Houjou and Chiaki Asami are childhood friends who have experienced hell and lived to tell about it. They arrive in Japan to attend school, and soon witness the corruption and apathy of the country's population. Enraged, Akira and Asami vow to c

Is Sanctuary finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of Sanctuary?

Sanctuary is rated 8.22/10 on MyAnimeList.

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