TV / Spring 2000
Sakura Taisen
The story
Synopsis
In an alternate 1920s Japan beset by supernatural threats, the nation's defense relies on steam driven armored machines that can only be operated by young women with the right blend of resolve and spirit. Sakura arrives in the imperial capital from the countryside to enlist in an elite unit tasked with piloting these machines, only to find the group maintai…
Characters
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Sakura Shinguji
Main | Japanese VA: Yokoyama, Chisa
Sumire Kanzaki
Main | Japanese VA: Tomizawa, Michie
Maria Tachibana
Main | Japanese VA: Takano, Urara
Kanna Kirishima
Main | Japanese VA: Tanaka, Mayumi
Kouran Li
Main | Japanese VA: Fuchizaki, Yuriko
Ichiro Ogami
Main | Japanese VA: Suyama, Akio
Relations
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Shin Sakura Taisen the Animation
Sequel | 2020
Sakura Taisen: Gouka Kenran
Sequel
Sakura Taisen: Kanadegumi
Spin-Off
Sakura Kakumei: Hanasaku Otome-tachi
Alternative Setting
Sakura Taisen Special
Alternative Version
Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran
Alternative Version
Staff
Meet the people behind Sakura Taisen.
Nakamura, Ryuutarou
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Hiroi, Ouji
Theme Song Composition, Original Creator
Maruyama, Masao
Producer
Morioka, Hideyuki
Character Design, Chief Animation Director, Key Animation
Matsubara, Hidenori
Character Design
Tanaka, Kouhei
Music
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Sakura Taisen.
Episode 12: Lonely Birthday
Aired Jun 24, 2000
Episode 11: The Flower Division Training Camp
Aired Jun 17, 2000
Episode 10: The Kanna That Summons a Storm
Aired Jun 10, 2000
Episode 9: The Girl Called Kazuar
Aired Jun 3, 2000
Episode 8: This Is Revue
Aired May 27, 2000
Episode 7: Tasty Order
Aired May 20, 2000