EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the high-stakes tension of 'Under Broad Daylight,' where Tenma narrowly evades capture while pressing forward on his mission, 'Sanctuary' pivots to deepen the interpersonal fabric of the story—particularly the relationships surrounding Nina and the ethical burden Tenma carries. Positioned just past the series' midpoint, this episode functions as essential connective tissue, grounding character motivations before the narrative escalates again in the subsequent 'Scene of a Child,' which shifts from internal conflict toward decisive external action.