Who stars in ‘Sanctuary’? From Wataru Ichinose to Koyuki, here are the stars of Netflix's Sumo drama

'Sanctuary' is a YA drama set within the reclusive world of professional sumo wrestling and follows a delinquent who becomes a sumo apprentice
Wataru Ichinose in 'Sanctuary' (Netflix Asia/Youtube)
Wataru Ichinose in 'Sanctuary' (Netflix Asia/Youtube)

TOKYO, JAPAN: Netflix’s upcoming Japanese original series, Sanctuary, boasts a large ensemble cast that includes some of Japan’s most talented actors. The show is a YA drama set within the reclusive world of professional sumo wrestling and follows a delinquent who becomes a sumo apprentice and clashes with a voiceless wrestler holding a secret. The series provides a raw and authentic portrayal of the world of professional sumo and the young men who strive for wealth, love, recognition, and authority.

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Who stars in ‘Sanctuary’?

The full cast of the series include Wataru Ichinose, Shota Sometani, Shioli Kutsuna, Tomorowo Taguchi, Kitarou, Katsuya Maiguma, Hiroki Sumi, So Kaku, Akito Inui, Omusubi, Rio Teramoto, Sei Ando, Daichi Kaneko, Nobuko Sendo, Kensho Sawada, Shuhei Ishikawa, Kazuya Yoshie, Kei Kobayashi, Meccha, Takaaki Kikuchi, Kimiko Yo, Goro Kishitani, Akira Nakao, Takashi Sasano, Suzuki Matsuo, Koyuki, Pierre Taki.

A Still of Wataru Ichinose in Sanctuary Trailer (@Youtube/Sanctuary)
A Still of Wataru Ichinose in Sanctuary Trailer (@Youtube/Sanctuary)

Wataru Ichinose as the lead character

Wataru Ichinose is set to play the main character in Netflix's 'Sanctuary'. He is acclaimed for his performances in 'Blade of the Immortal' (2017), 'Gintama' (2017), and 'My Girlfriend Is a Serial Killer' (2019).

Trailer

Watch the official trailer of 'Sanctuary' below.



 

The highly anticipated Netflix original series 'Sanctuary' is written by Tomoki Kanazawa and directed by Kan Eguchi. Fans can mark their calendars for the premiere on May 4, 2023.

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