Netflix Renews Sumo Drama Sanctuary for Second Season
Wataru Ichinose returns as lead, with director Kan Eguchi and screenwriter Tomoki Kanazawa also back on board, according to cinematoday.jp.
Netflix has greenlit a second season of its sumo drama series Sanctuary, the platform announced. According to cinematoday.jp, Wataru Ichinose will return in the lead role, with director Kan Eguchi and screenwriter Tomoki Kanazawa also coming back.
The series follows Kiyoshi Ose, a delinquent who enters the sumo world and competes under the ring name Saruzakura.
Netflix did not give a release date for the new season.
First season found an audience abroad
After season 1 began streaming in 2023, the series drew strong support in Japan and overseas, reaching the TOP10 in more than 50 countries and regions.
Quick answers
Will there be a second season of Sanctuary on Netflix?
Yes. Netflix has announced that a second season has been greenlit.
Who is returning for Sanctuary season 2?
Wataru Ichinose returns as lead, with director Kan Eguchi and screenwriter Tomoki Kanazawa also back.
When does Sanctuary season 2 come out?
No release date has been announced.