Sanctuary VHS

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Born in the slums of Southeast Asia and forged by war, two young men swear an unbreakable oath to reshape Japan. Akira Hojo rises through the brutal ranks of the yakuza, while Chia ki Asami infiltrates the highest levels of government. Together, they plan to seize control of both crime and politics to create their own perfect nation — a sanctuary free from corruption.This gripping political crime OVA blends gangster warfare, elite power struggles, and psychological drama into one of anime’s darkest adult thrillers. Notable Staff & Voice Talent Director: Takashi WATANABE (Kino's Journey, Slayers)Original Creator: Ryōichi Ikegami & Buronson (Crying Freeman, Heat)Studio: Pastel (Initial D)Character Design: Ryōichi Ikegami (Crying Freeman, Sanctuary manga art style) Japanese Title: サンクチュアリ (Sanctuary)Runtime: ~66 MinutesDirector: Takashi WatanabeVHS Release Year: 1996Anime Release Year: 1995Publisher: Viz VideoRating: R (violence, adult themes)Region: NTSC (U.S. VHS)Genre: Crime drama, political thrillerThemes: Power, corruption, loyalty, ambition, moral compromise Media assumed VG+ or better unless otherwise noted. Show more