It is surreal how dense and deep Sanctuary can be with such a risky plot, but executed with mastery.

Surreal politics, mind games and dialogues delicately devised and placed for a clever dispute, resulting in an absurd density. The double narrative between Akira who takes care of Yakuza and extreme methods outside the political centers, and Chiaki who takes care of the political part by facing his rival among other conflicts, is incredible. Action a little scarce but potent when present, leaving marks and being a mature representation of Yakuza, being more than killing, it is a matter of strategy.

Incredibly developed characters who masterfully fulfill their role, and if the little characters that contribute to something that changes the whole course of politics are great, the deepening of Akira and Chiaki is indescribable, the raw exploration of their past in the fields of concentration, the friendship camouflaged for years and the whole partnership in the quest to conquer Japan is something sensational. Magnificent art and quadrinization of the same level that perfectly match this thematic approach. I feel like it could have less chapters but I can't lie saying I didn't love it, they were great nonetheless.

I can simply say, Sanctuary is definitely an one of a kind manga.