Sakura Wars
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Sakura Wars

Sakura Wars: The Gorgeous Blooming Cherry Blossoms

Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran

Radix

Genres

  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi

Tags

all 16
  • OrganisationsMilitary79
  • MechaReal Robot79
  • RomanceHeterosexual79
  • ActionMartial Arts79
  • TraitsDemons79
  • Main CastPrimarily Female Cast79
  • Main CastEnsemble Cast79
  • FantasySteampunk79
  • ActionSwordplay79
  • TraitsGods79
  • ActionGuns79
  • ArtsActing73
  • TraitsTanned Skin70
  • TraitsOjou-sama66
  • TraitsRobots66
  • FantasySuper Power60

Genres: Adventure, Sci-Fi. Tags: Military, Real Robot, Heterosexual, Martial Arts, Demons, Primarily Female Cast, Ensemble Cast, Steampunk, Swordplay, Gods, Guns, Acting.

#6715

Ranked

#8064

Popularity

4

Favorites

2.8K

Members

#10

This Season

Rated OVA

#11

This Season

Popular OVA

Episode Progress

Complete

4 / 4 episodes aired

All 4 episodes available

OVA4 / 4 epsFinished6.68
Radix
Aired
Dec 18, 1997 – Jul 24, 1998
Duration
28 min
Time to Complete
2h
Rating
PG - Children
Studio
Radix

Alternative Titles

jaサクラ大戦 桜華絢爛

en-x-romajiSakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran

enSakura Taisen OVA

enSakura Wars: The Gorgeous Blooming Cherry Blossoms

enSakura Wars OVA

enSakura Wars: The Gorgeous Blooming Cherry Blossoms

jaサクラ大戦 ~桜華絢爛~

Synopsis

The year is around the 1920's and the darkness of the demons have arrived. Now, only the people with large amounts of spirit energy can save the Earth. The Flower Division is now going to be sent out destroy the demons for they're our only hope for survival with their new steam-powered machines and unique fighting techniques. (Source: ANN)

Synopsis

Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran is an original story based off the first Sakura Taisen game. It won the Packaged Work Award at the 1998 Animation Kobe Awards.

Franchise Timeline

Sakura Wars is entry 1 of 7 in the Sakura Wars TV watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.

Franchise Timeline

Sakura Wars TV

View Full Watch Order
01Current

Sakura Wars

OVA1997

Main Story #1 (OVA)

02

Sakura Wars TV

TV2000

Season 2

03

Sakura Wars 2: Return of the Spirit Warriors

OVA1999

Main Story #3 (OVA)

04

Sakura Wars: The Movie

Movie2001

Main Story #4 (MOVIE)

05

Sakura Taisen: Sumire

OVA2002

Main Story #5 (OVA)

06

Sakura Taisen: New York

OVA2007

Main Story #6 (OVA)

07

Sakura Wars the Animation

TV2020

Season 7

Side Stories

Sakura Taisen: Kanadegumi2012Sakura Kakumei: Hanasaku Otome-tachi2020Sakura Taisen: Ecole de Paris2003Sakura Wars: The New Paris2004

Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content

  1. Sakura Wars
    Main Story #1 (OVA)1997
  2. Sakura Wars TV
    Season 22000
  3. Sakura Wars 2: Return of the Spirit Warriors
    Main Story #3 (OVA)1999
  4. Sakura Wars: The Movie
    Main Story #4 (MOVIE)2001
  5. Sakura Taisen: Sumire
    Main Story #5 (OVA)2002
  6. Sakura Taisen: New York
    Main Story #6 (OVA)2007
  7. Sakura Wars the Animation
    Season 72020

Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories

  1. Sakura Wars
    1997
  2. Sakura Wars TV
    2000
  3. Sakura Taisen: Kanadegumi
    Optional MUSIC2012
  4. Sakura Kakumei: Hanasaku Otome-tachi
    Optional ONA2020
  5. Sakura Wars 2: Return of the Spirit Warriors
    1999
  6. Sakura Taisen: Ecole de Paris
    Optional OVA2003
  7. Sakura Wars: The Movie
    2001
  8. Sakura Taisen: Sumire
    2002
  9. Sakura Taisen: New York
    2007
  10. Sakura Wars the Animation
    2020
  11. Sakura Wars: The New Paris
    Optional OVA2004

Platform Scores

MAL

6.68

Canonical
Rank #6715Votes 3K

AniList

64 / 100

Mean 65Trend 0Popularity 2.8K

Kitsu

65 / 100

Rank #9330Users 817Runtime 2h

AniList Trend

7

+1

Episode Guide

Aired so far: 4 / 4

Main Story

4 / 4

100%

Latest Aired

Episode 4

Remaining

Fully available

Aired so far

OVAs: 4

Theme Songs

Openings

1

Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan

Chisa Yokoyama & The Teikoku Kagekidan

Endings

1

Watashi no Aozora

Ai Orikasa

eps 1-3
2

Hanasaku Otome

The Teikoku Kageki-dan

eps 4

Status Breakdown

2,820users
Planning1,32647.0%
Completed1,27745.3%
Watching1023.6%
Dropped632.2%
Paused521.8%

Tags

Shows how closely each tag relates to this anime
Organisations1
Military
79
Mecha1
Real Robot
79
Romance1
Heterosexual
79
Action3
Martial Arts
79
Swordplay
79
Guns
79
Traits5
Demons
79
Gods
79
Tanned Skin
70
Ojou-sama
66
Robots
66
Main Cast2
Primarily Female Cast
79
Ensemble Cast
79
Fantasy2
Steampunk
79
Super Power
60
Arts1
Acting
73

Relations

1999
Sakura Wars 2: Return of the Spirit Warriors

Sakura Wars 2: Return of the Spirit Warriors

SequelOVA
Finished
·1999·6 eps
2000
Sakura Wars TV

Sakura Wars TV

Alt. VersionTV
Finished
·Spring 2000·25 eps

Recommendations

6 recommendations
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6.8
1999

Steel Angel Kurumi

TV·
Finished
·1999·24 eps
6
Valkyria Chronicles
02
7.6
2009

Valkyria Chronicles

TV·
Finished
·2009·26 eps
4
Galaxy Fraulein Yuna
03
6.2
1995

Galaxy Fraulein Yuna

OVA·
Finished
·1995·2 eps
3
Galaxy Fraulein Yuna Returns
04
6.4
1996

Galaxy Fraulein Yuna Returns

OVA·
Finished
·1996·3 eps
3
Sakura Taisen: Ecole de Paris
05
6.6
2003

Sakura Taisen: Ecole de Paris

OVA·
Finished
·2003·3 eps
3
Ronin Warriors Gaiden
06
6.7
1989

Ronin Warriors Gaiden

OVA·
Finished
·1989·2 eps
1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sakura Wars OVA worth watching?

Sakura Wars OVA has a score of 6.68/10 and is categorized under Sci-Fi and Adventure genres. It is an entry in a larger 7-part franchise.

How many episodes does Sakura Wars OVA have?

Sakura Wars OVA has a total of 4 episodes and its status is finished.

Where can I watch Sakura Wars OVA?

Sakura Wars OVA is the first entry in a 7-part franchise and is rated PG for Children.

Is Sakura Wars OVA related to other Sakura Wars titles?

Yes, Sakura Wars OVA is entry 1 of 7 in the Sakura Wars franchise. The story is set in the 1920s and features the Flower Division fighting demons with steam-powered machines.

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