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Sakura Wars (サクラ大戦 桜華絢爛)
Spirit warriors in machines of steel.
Overview
The year is 1919, and armies of mechanized soldiers are advancing on the capital with the pride of Hell in their wake. However, the engineering geniuses of Kanzaki Heavy Industries have Developed a new weapon to balance the odds... if suitable pilots can be found in time. Chosen for their unique psychic skills, a group of courageous young women assembled from around the world will pilot steam-driven giant robots into single combat with the enemies of the Earth. But beneath the strain of rigouous practice and the onslaught of a faceless enemy, the Flower Brigade is soon in desperate need of leadership. Excitement builds as rumor of a new commander reaches the Extreme Capital Defenders. Can the handsome young officer lead his disorganized Flower Division into battle, or will he face the enemy alone?
Key Crew
Writer: Hiroyuki Kawasaki
Top Cast
Seasons
Season 0 (2002)
No overview available.
5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Sumire Kanzaki's Retirement Commemoration
2002-12-18Set after the time of Sakura Taisen 4 (game), Kanzaki Sumire, during a training session was noticed that her spirit power (rei-ryoku) has dropped tremendously, below levels required to pilot the Koubu-nishiki. She decides to retire from the Kageki-dan while she still holds the position of "top star" in the dai-teikoku gekijyou.
Runtime: 28 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
1997-06-25Episode 3: Episode 3
1997-06-25Episode 4: Episode 4
2007-08-22Episode 5: Episode 5
2011-10-07
Season 1 (1997)
It's the year 1919, and Earth is in trouble. The forces of darkness are mounting, and the only way to stop them is to gather those who possess large amounts of spiritual energy. And, naturally, they're all young, nubile women (of a sort): Kirishima Kanna, the rough, tough, but kind karate master; Maria Tachibana, the Russian gun specialist; Iris Chateaubriand, the insanely cute French preteen psychic (always with her teddy bear Jean-Paul); Li Kouran, the Chinese mechanical genius; Kanzaki Sumire, the rather spoiled heiress of the company who develops the weaponry they all use; and Shinguji Sakura, an earnest, sweet-hearted country girl who has inherited a powerful sword technique. Plus, their male commander, Ohgami Ichirou, who is promoted from naval gofer to everyone's love interest somewhere in between episodes.
4 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Demon Wars Begin Again
1997-12-18Maria Tachibana, Kanna Kirishima, and Iris Chateaubriand are all recruited and transported to Tokyo by Ayame Fujieda, who is under the command of Ikki Yoneda. In Tokyo, the women start their new occupation - to battle demons using special spirit armor co-designed by another member, Sumire Kanzaki. The four are soon joined by Ri Kohran, and the Flower Division is born!
Runtime: 28 minEpisode 2: The Cherry Blossom Spirit Attack
1998-02-25Yoneda informs Kanna that she cannot leave to avenge her father. Will Kanna leave anyway? And, if she does, will she be able to return to the Flower Division? Meanwhile. Sakura diligently trains in an attempt perfect the Cherry Blossom Spirit Attack, a technique her late father, Kazuma, used! Will she be able to master it?
Runtime: 28 minEpisode 3: Spring is the Time for First Battles
1998-05-25Sakura has joined the Flower Division, but being the newest member, she is picked on by Sumire. When she is given the lead role in an upcoming play, will she have the confidence to accept it? Even more, when her friends are in trouble will she be able to muster the courage and poise to defeat the demons?!
Runtime: 28 minEpisode 4: A Midsummer Night's Dream
1998-07-25Deciding to fulfill his dream, Ohgami write the next play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”! Everyone practices hard, but when the day of the big event arrives, demons attack! Will the play be canceled? Will Ohgami fight alone?!
Runtime: 28 min
Season 2 (1999)
After more than a year of waiting, the unthinkable happens. Armies of mechanized soldiers advance on the capital with the pride of Hell in their wake. The Second Demon war is upon us! But the Imperial Floral Assault Unit is ready. They've been training hard with their steam-powered spirit weapons and look forward to meeting the demons on the battlefield. That is if they can ever stop fighting each other! Luckily, Ayame and Maria anticipated this problem and have agreed on a very odd solution: to appoint a young Navy man as commander! Will this work? Can young Ohgami lead the girls o unity and enable them to truly fight as one? Will love stop the demons, or will jealousy rule the day?
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Fearsome Assassin From New York
1999-12-18Episode 2: City with Waterways
2000-02-25Episode 3: The Astounding Cinema Incident
2000-04-25Episode 4: Dramatic Picture-Card Show May You Be Eternal
2000-06-25Episode 5: Father and Daughter
2000-09-25Episode 6: A New Era for Women
2000-12-21
Season 3 (2003)
An unseen evil lurks in the streets of Paris. Unless something is done, the darkness will unleash its destruction and consume all that is good. The City of Love will be lost to her people forever. All hope rests within the hearts of five young ladies. The only problem is, they don't even know it yet. But will an apprenticed nun, a reserved aristocrat, a hardened criminal, a traveling circus emcee and a Japanese girl experiencing loss set aside their unique differences and come together as one for the defense of many. The Paris Fighting Troup is born.
3 episodes
Season 4 (2004)
Ohgami Ichirou, the former squad leader of the Paris Kagekidan Hanagumi, had just departed for his return trip to Japan, where he will reassume command of the Teikoku Kagekidan Hanagumi. However, Ohgami did not designate a successor prior to his departure, which leads to some infighting amongst the members of the Paris Kagekidan. Meanwhile, another foe has risen to threaten the sanctity of Paris. Will the members of the Paris Kagekidan be able to put aside their differences and work together to combat this threat? Will they be able to choose a leader themselves or will the choice be forced upon them?
3 episodes
Season 5 (2007)
New York City, the late 1920s. The battle with Nobunaga is over, the city restored to peace... until the owner of Little Lip Theater informs Shinjiro... "This time, the leading lady will be... you." Thus Shinjiro, disguised as the actress Petitmint, is forced into the role of "Cleopatra." The Star Division members set out to persuade a reluctant Shinjiro, beginning a chase across the five boroughs. Meanwhile, a dark-skinned youth and his servant have appeared unexpectedly in the midst of the flourishing city. His eyes, concealing a silent wrath, are fixed upon nothing less than the Statue of Liberty. Now Shinjiro and company must protect this city of hopes and dreams from a new menace while safely raising the curtain on a new show.
6 episodes
