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Sakura Taisen

Synopsis: Sakura travels to the capital with aspirations to defend the city of the Black Sanctum Demon Forces as her father before her. However, things are not as she imagined, besides using her great spiritual energy to drive a mechanism called Kobu, she should also perform on stage as an actor as the cover of the imperial flower division is a theater of art. Making a silly and ruining a production leads on the bad side of everyone and somehow she must learn to work with them, and prevent the enemy from destroying various shrines that protect the city.

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Sakura Taisen

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Sakura Taisen
  • Anime Name in Japanese: サクラ大戦
  • Anime Name in English: Sakura Wars
  • Other names: Sakura Wars

Production information

  • Producers: Shaft, Triangle Staff, TBS, Sega, Imagine
  • Licensors: ADV Films, Sentai Filmworks
  • Studios: Madhouse

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 25
  • Date: April 8, 2000 - September 23, 2000 - Saturdays in 1730 (JST)
  • Genres: Adventure, science fiction
  • Subjects: Mecha, performing arts
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 6.851
  • Popularity: 7510

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Sakura Taisen Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/20378.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:57:47-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Sakura Taisen": 

    • Sakura Taisen is an anime based on a dating strategy and simulation game released in 1996 for the Sega Saturn console.
    • The anime was produced in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Sakura Taisen franchise.
    • The story takes place in an alternative version of the 1920s, where steam technology is the main source of energy and battles are fought with steam -powered giant robots.
    • The anime has a cast of female characters that are part of a theater company that is also responsible for combating supernatural threats.
    • Sakura Taisen was a big hit in Japan, generating several game sequences, manga and even an adaptation for the theater.
    • The anime was directed by Ryutaro Nakamura, who also directed other famous anime such as Serial Experiments Lain and Kino's Journey.
    • The anime theme song, "Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan", has become a great success and is considered one of the most iconic themes in anime history.
    • Sakura Taisen was one of the first anime to use the digital animation technique, which allowed the creation of more complex and detailed scenes.
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    Manga and Products from Sakura Taisen

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Sakura Taisen"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Sakura Shinguji (Chisa Yokoyama) - The protagonist of the series, a determined and brave young woman who becomes the leader of the evil forces fighting team.
    • Sumire Kanzaki (Michie Tomizawa) - A talented and arrogant actress who joins the combat team to improve her acting skills.
    • Maria Tachibana (Urara Takano) - A nun who joined the combat team to protect the innocent and fight evil.
    • Iris Chateaubriand (Maya Okamoto) - A French young woman who joined the combat team to follow in the footsteps of her mother, a legendary warrior.
    • Kanna Kirishima (Yuriko Fuchizaki) - A skilled pilot who joined the combat team to honor the memory of her father, a war hero.
    • Ri Kohran (Hiroko Kasahara) - A talented inventor who joined the combat team to use their skills to help humanity.
    • OOGAMI ICHIRO (KAZUE IKURA) - The leader of the combat team, a courageous and determined young man who leads his companions in the fight against evil.

    Summary and events

    1. In 1920, Japan is threatened by demonic creatures known as Kouma.
    2. Captain Ichiro Ogami is transferred to the newly formed floral division, a combat unit formed by women with special skills.
    3. Ogami knows the members of the floral division, including the leader, Sumire Kanzaki, and the protagonist, Sakura Shinguji.
    4. The floral division is summoned to protect Tokyo during imperial exhibition, but faces difficulties due to lack of training and coordination.
    5. Ogami helps the team overcome their problems and defeat Kouma that threatens the city.
    6. The floral division continues to fight Kouma in subsequent missions, while Ogami develops romantic relationships with some of the members.
    7. The team faces a especially powerful Kouma, led by a mysterious enemy known as the "Black Knight."
    8. Ogami and the floral division discover that the black knight is actually an old ally, who turned against them due to past betrayal.
    9. The team unites to defeat the black knight and his followers, saving Tokyo and Japan from Kouma's threat.

    What happens in the end?

    At the end of Sakura Manga Taisen, the cherry flower theater team manages to save Tokyo from the threat of demons, but team leader Ichiro Ogami is seriously injured and is in a coma. Years later, he wakes up and finds that the team is still fighting evil, and he joins them again. The manga ends with the team preparing for a new battle.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Sakura Taisen

    • Sakura Taisen: Hanagumi Taisen Columns (Sega Saturn)
    • Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare (Sega Saturn, Dreamcast)
    • Sakura Taisen 3: Is Paris Burning? (Dreamcast)
    • Sakura Taisen 4: Maidens, Fall in Love (Dreamcast)
    • Sakura Taisen: Atsuki Chishio Ni (PlayStation 2)
    • Sakura Taisen V: Saraba, Itoshiki Hito yo (PlayStation 2)
    • Sakura Taisen: So Long, My Love (PlayStation 2, Wii)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Sakura Taisen

    • Sakura Wars: The Radiant Gorgeous Blooming Cherry Blossoms

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Sakura Taisen

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    サクラ大戦
    • サクラ (Sakura) - means "cherry" in Japanese
    • 大戦 (Taisen) - means "great war" in Japanese
    The name of the anime "サクラ大戦" (Sakura Taisen) can be translated as "cherry war" in English. The anime takes place in an alternative version of the story where the city of Tokyo is protected by a group of warriors called "Flor Imperial Combat Troupe". They struggle against malignant forces using giant robots called "koubu". The story combines elements of action, romance and drama, and is known for its steampunk aesthetics and by portraying the Japanese culture of the Taisho era.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Sakura Taisen has a total of 25 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Sakura Taisen on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Sakura Taisen usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 7510