Sanctuary
Also known as: サンクチュアリ, Santuario, Sankuchuari, สุภาพบุรุษทรชน
by Yoshiyuki Okamura, Ryouichi Ikegami
Two young men vow to transform the destiny of Japan, by any means. As children, they survived the horrors of the Cambodian killing fields together. Now, can they topple the leaders of both the Japanese Parliament and the yakuza crime syndicate? Although cold and calculating when need be, Hojo and Asami exemplify the traits their colleagues lack: loyalty to friends, compassion for the downtrodden...and an irresistible way with women. Deputy Police Chief Ishihara sets out to expose their ingenious machinations, but instead falls helplessly in love with Hojo...
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The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A dark, political crime thriller about two men who survived childhood horrors together and now plot to topple the leaders of Japan's government and its yakuza.
Pros
- A dark, morally complicated crime story
- Strong political intrigue and cynical power plays
- Two memorable leads with a complicated bond
Cons
- The violence and sexual content are intense
- The plot can feel sprawling
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Sanctuary is a dark, political crime thriller about two men who survived unspeakable horrors as children and vowed to change the destiny of Japan by any means. Both are cold and calculating when they need to be, yet they show loyalty to their friends and compassion for the downtrodden. The story pits them against the leaders of parliament and a yakuza syndicate, and a deputy police chief sets out to expose their schemes. The political intrigue is cynical and sharp, and the moral complexity is compelling. The leads have a complicated, intense bond. The honest cons: the violence is intense, and some content is adult in ways that will not suit every reader. The plot can feel sprawling as its many factions multiply. Still, it is a gripping, morally tangled read for fans of crime drama. If you like political thrillers with grey heroes, this is worth a look.
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