Sakura Wars: The Gorgeous Blooming Cherry Blossoms Sakura Wars

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.

1. The Demon Wars Begin Again
Dec 18, 1997

Maria 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!

Masaru Ikeda
Masaru Ikeda

Ikki Yoneda

Akio Suyama
Akio Suyama

Ichiro Ogami

Yuriko Fuchizaki
Yuriko Fuchizaki

Li Kohran

Urara Takano
Urara Takano

Maria Tachibana

Mayumi Tanaka
Mayumi Tanaka

Kanna Kirishima

Ai Orikasa
Ai Orikasa

Ayame Fujieda

Chisa Yokoyama
Chisa Yokoyama

Sakura Shinguji

Michie Tomizawa
Michie Tomizawa

Sumire Kanzaki

2. The Cherry Blossom Spirit Attack
Feb 25, 1998

Yoneda 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?

Ai Orikasa
Ai Orikasa

Ayame Fujieda

Yuriko Fuchizaki
Yuriko Fuchizaki

Li Kohran

Michie Tomizawa
Michie Tomizawa

Sumire Kanzaki

Akio Suyama
Akio Suyama

Ichiro Ogami

Masaru Ikeda
Masaru Ikeda

Ikki Yoneda

Urara Takano
Urara Takano

Maria Tachibana

Mayumi Tanaka
Mayumi Tanaka

Kanna Kirishima

Chisa Yokoyama
Chisa Yokoyama

Sakura Shinguji

Toshiya Shinohara
Toshiya Shinohara

Storyboard

Toshiya Shinohara
Toshiya Shinohara

Storyboard Artist

3. Spring is the Time for First Battles
May 25, 1998

Sakura 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?!

Ai Orikasa
Ai Orikasa

Ayame Fujieda

Yuriko Fuchizaki
Yuriko Fuchizaki

Li Kohran

Michie Tomizawa
Michie Tomizawa

Sumire Kanzaki

Akio Suyama
Akio Suyama

Ichiro Ogami

Masaru Ikeda
Masaru Ikeda

Ikki Yoneda

Urara Takano
Urara Takano

Maria Tachibana

Mayumi Tanaka
Mayumi Tanaka

Kanna Kirishima

Chisa Yokoyama
Chisa Yokoyama

Sakura Shinguji

Kouno Kamori
Kouno Kamori

Storyboard

Tatsuya Ishihara
Tatsuya Ishihara

Director

4. A Midsummer Night's Dream
Jul 25, 1998

Deciding 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?!

Masaru Ikeda
Masaru Ikeda

Ikki Yoneda

Akio Suyama
Akio Suyama

Ichiro Ogami

Yuriko Fuchizaki
Yuriko Fuchizaki

Li Kohran

Urara Takano
Urara Takano

Maria Tachibana

Mayumi Tanaka
Mayumi Tanaka

Kanna Kirishima

Ai Orikasa
Ai Orikasa

Ayame Fujieda

Chisa Yokoyama
Chisa Yokoyama

Sakura Shinguji

Michie Tomizawa
Michie Tomizawa

Sumire Kanzaki

Takaaki Ishiyama
Takaaki Ishiyama

Storyboard

Hideki Takayama
Hideki Takayama

Director

Otohiko Fujita
Otohiko Fujita

Musician