| Sakura Wars | |
 Official DVD cover for North America. | |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Ryūtarō Nakamura |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Masao Maruyama Yoshimi Asari Shōjiro Abe |
| Written by | Satoru Akahori |
| Music by | Kohei Tanaka |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Licensed by | |
| Original network | TBS, MBS, CBC, HBC, TUF, ITV, TBC, SBS, RSK, tys |
| English network | |
| Original run | April 8, 2000 – September 23, 2000 |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Related works | |
| |
Template:Refimprove
Sakura Wars (サクラ大戦, Sakura Taisen) is a 2000 Japanese anime created by Madhouse first broadcast on TBS and later on other TV stations. It is based on the Sakura Wars video game franchise by Sega and Red Entertainment.
The TV series was licensed by ADV Films in 2003 and was released on DVD in six volumes and a box set. In 2009, the series was licensed by Sentai Filmworks.
Overview[]
The characters and settings are based on the video games, but the story was significantly altered.
Episode list[]
| Chapter No. | Title | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sakura Arrives at the Capital" "Sakura Teito ni Kuru" (さくら帝都に来る) | April 8, 2000 |
| 2 | "The City to be Defended" "Mamorubeki Toshi" (守るべき都市) | April 15, 2000 |
| 3 | "Sakura's Stage Debut" "Sakura no Hatsu Butai" (さくらの初舞台) | April 22, 2000 |
| 4 | "The Flower Combat Troop's New Commander" "Kageki-dan no Shin Taichō" (華撃団の新隊長) | April 29, 2000 |
| 5 | "Dark Shadow" "Jāku naru Kage" (邪悪なる影) | May 6, 2000 |
| 6 | "The Koubu's Heart" "Kōbu no Kokoro" (光武の心) | May 13, 2000 |
| 7 | "Tasty Order" "Oishī Chitsujo" (おいしい秩序) | May 20, 2000 |
| 8 | "This is Revue" "Kore ga Rebyū" (これがレビュー) | May 27, 2000 |
| 9 | "A Girl Called Cassowary" "Kuwassarī to Yobareta Shōjo" (火喰い鳥と呼ばれた少女) | June 3, 2000 |
| 10 | "The Kanna that Summons a Storm" "Arashi wo Yobu Kanna" (嵐を呼ぶ女) | June 10, 2000 |
| 11 | "The Flower Division Training Camp" "Hana Gumi Gasshuku" (花組合宿) | June 17, 2000 |
| 12 | "Lonely Birthday" "Hitoribotchi no Bāsudē" (ひとりぼっちのバースデー) | June 24, 2000 |
| 13 | "Bloom Like a Flower! On a Maiden's Pride!" "Hana to Saka se yo! Otome no Iji de!" (花と咲かせよ！乙女の意地で！) | July 1, 2000 |
| 14 | "Iris Goes Forth!" "Airisu Shutsugeki su!" (アイリス出撃す！) | July 8, 2000 |
| 15 | "Sakura's Return to her Homeland" "Sakura Furusato e Kaeru" (さくら故郷へ帰る) | July 15, 2000 |
| 16 | "Anti-Kouma Squad" "Tai-Kōma Butai" (対降魔部隊) | July 22, 2000 |
| 17 | "Overture" "Jokyoku" (序曲) | July 29, 2000 |
| 18 | "Cinderella" "Shinderera" (シンデレラ) | August 5, 2000 |
| 19 | "The Formation to Destroy Evil" "Haja no Jin" (破邪の陣) | August 12, 2000 |
| 20 | "The Darkness Steals Closer" "Shinobi Yoru Yami" (しのび寄る闇) | August 19, 2000 |
| 21 | "One More Battle" "Mō Hitotsu no Tatakai" (もうひとつの戦い) | August 26, 2000 |
| 22 | "The Imperial Theatre, Goes Up in Flames" "Teigeki, Enjō" (帝劇、炎上) | September 2, 2000 |
| 23 | "Even If My Time to Dream Has Passed" / "Machine of Dreams" "Yumemiru Koro wo Sugitemo" (夢見る頃を過ぎても) | September 9, 2000 |
| 24 | "Ties" "Kizuna" (絆) | September 16, 2000 |
| 25 | "Continuation of the Dream" "Yume no Tsuzuki" (夢のつづき) | September 23, 2000 |
Reception[]
Zac Bertschy of Anime News Network gave the fourth DVD a D+ for dialogue, a D for Story and animation and a B for art and music.[1]
Theorin Martin of Anime News Network gave the complete TV series collection a C for the dub, a B− for the sub, a C+ for the story, a B for the animation and art and a B+ for the music.[2]
THEM Anime gave the series three stars out of five.[3]
References[]
- ↑ Zac Bertschy (2004-01-27). "DVD 4: Intermission Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2015-01-01.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Theron Martin (2009-09-01). "DVD - Complete Collection (Thinpak) Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2015-01-01.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Carlos Ross. "THEM Anime Review for Sakura Wars TV". THEM Anime Reviews. Retrieved 2015-01-01.
{{cite web}}:
External links[]
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official Madhouse website (in Japanese)
- Official ADV website (in English)
- Official Anime Network website (in English)
- Sakura Wars (anime) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
| Works directed by Ryūtarō Nakamura | ||
|---|---|---|
| Animated series | Serial Experiments Lain (1998) • Colorful (1999) • Sakura Wars (2000) • Kino's Journey (2003) • Rec (2006) • Ghost Hound (2007) • Despera (Suspended) | |
| Animated films | Tomcat's Big Adventure (1992) • The Life of Guskou Budori (1994) • Legend of Crystania - The Motion Picture (1995) • Kino's Journey: Country of Illness —For You— (2007) • Jūgo Shōnen Hyōryūki Kaizokujima DE! Daibōken (2013) | |
| OVAs | Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring (1996-1997) | |
| Works of Madhouse | ||
|---|---|---|
| Films | The Fantastic Adventures of Unico (1981) • Natsu e no Tobira (1981) • Haguregumo (1982) • Harmagedon (1983) • Unico in the Island of Magic (1983) • Barefoot Gen (1983) • Lensman: Secret of The Lens (1984) • The Dagger of Kamui (1985) • Barefoot Gen 2 (1986) • Phoenix: Ho-ō (1986) • Toki no Tabibito: Time Stranger (1986) • Wicked City (1987) • Neo Tokyo (1987) • Twilight of the Cockroaches (1987) • Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest is the Sea of Stars (1988) • A Wind Named Amnesia (1990) • Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling (1991) • Ninja Scroll (1993) • Anne no Nikki (1995) • Memories (segment Stink Bomb) (1995) • Yawara! Special - Zutto Kimi no Koto ga (1996) • X (1996) • Perfect Blue (1997) • Clover (1999) • Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie (1999) • Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed Card (2000) • Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) • Metropolis (2001) • Millennium Actress (2001) • Di Gi Charat - A Trip to the Planet (2001) • WXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3 (2002) • Hajime no Ippo: Champion Road (2003) • Nasu: Summer in Andalusia (2003) • Tokyo Godfathers (2003) • The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) • Paprika (2006) • Cinnamoroll: The Movie (2007) • Highlander: The Search for Vengeance (2007) • Piano no Mori (2007) • Hells (2008) • Summer Wars (2009) • Mai Mai Miracle (2009) • Redline (2009) • Yona Yona Penguin (2009) • Trigun: Badlands Rumble (2010) • The Tibetan Dog (2011) • The Princess and the Pilot (2011) • Wolf Children (2012) • Hunter × Hunter: Phantom Rouge (2013) • Death Billiards (2013) • Hunter × Hunter: The Last Mission (2013) | |
| Television series | Nobody's Boy: Remi (1977–1978) • Treasure Island (1978–1979) • Yawara! (1989–1992) • DNA² (1994) • Azuki-chan (1995–1998) • Trigun (1998) • Cardcaptor Sakura (1998–2000) • Master Keaton (1998–1999) • Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden (1998–1999) • Super Doll Licca-chan (1998–1999) • Pet Shop of Horrors (1999) • Jubei-chan: The Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch (1999) • Di Gi Charat (1999–2001) • Reign: The Conqueror (1999) • Magic User's Club (1999) • Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden V (1999–2000) • Boogiepop Phantom (2000) • Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran (2000) • Hidamari no Ki (2000) • Sakura Wars (2000) • Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! (2000–2002) • Beyblade (2001) • Galaxy Angel (2001–2004) • Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (2001) • Chance Pop Session (2001) • Magical Meow Meow Taruto (2001) • X (2001–2002) • Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution (2002) • Chobits (2002) • Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (2002) • Pita-Ten (2002) • Dragon Drive (2002–2003) • Hanada Shōnen Shi (2002–2003) • Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat (2002) • Rizelmine (2002) • Mirage of Blaze (2002) • Ninja Scroll: The Series (2003) • Texhnolyze (2003) • Gungrave (2003–2004) • Gunslinger Girl (2003–2004) • Uninhabited Planet Survive! (2003–2004) • Di Gi Charat Nyo! (2003–2004) • Gokusen (2004) • Jubei-chan: The Counter Attack of Siberia Yagyu (2004) • Paranoia Agent (2004) • Tenjho Tenge (2004) • Monster (2004–2005) • BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad (2004–2005) • Sweet Valerian (2004) • Strawberry 100% (2005) • Akagi (2005–2006) • Paradise Kiss (2005) • Oku-sama wa Joshi Kōsei (2005) • Kiba (2006–2007) • Strawberry Panic! (2006) • NANA (2006–2007) • The Story of Saiunkoku (2006–2008) • Black Lagoon (2006) • Yume Tsukai (2006) • Otogi-Jūshi Akazukin (2006–2007) • Kemonozume (2006) • A Spirit of the Sun (2006) • Death Note (2006–2007) • Tokyo Tribe 2 (2006–2007) • Claymore (2007) • Oh! Edo Rocket (2007) • Princess Resurrection (2007) • Dennō Coil (2007) • Devil May Cry: The Animated Series (2007) • Shigurui (2007) • Gyakkyō Burai Kaiji (2007–2008) • Neuro: Supernatural Detective (2007–2008) • Mokke (2007–2008) • MapleStory (2007–2008) • Ani*Kuri15 (animated sequence) (2007–2008) • Chi's Sweet Home (2008–2009) • Allison & Lillia (2008) • Kamen no Maid Guy (2008) • Top Secret ~The Revelation~ (2008) • Kaiba (2008) • Ultraviolet: Code 044 (2008) • Casshern Sins (2008–2009) • Kurozuka (2008) • Mōryō no Hako (2008) • One Outs (2008–2009) • Stitch! (2008–2010) • Chaos;Head (2008) • Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger (2009) • Rideback (2009) • Sōten Kōro (2009) • Needless (2009) • Kobato (2009–2010) • Aoi Bungaku (2009) • Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin (2010) • The Tatami Galaxy (2010) • Highschool of the Dead (2010) • Marvel Anime (2010–2011) • Gyakkyō Burai Kaiji: Hakairoku-hen (2011) • Hunter × Hunter (2011–2014) • Chihayafuru (2011–2013) • The Ambition of Oda Nobuna (2012) • Btooom! (2012) • Photo Kano (2013) • Sunday Without God (2013) • Hajime no Ippo: Rising (2013–2014) • Ace of Diamond (2013–present) • Magical Warfare (2014) • The Irregular at Magic High School (2014) • No Game No Life (2014) • Hanayamata (2014) • Parasyte -the maxim- (2014–2015) • Death Parade (2015) • My Love Story!! (2015) • Overlord (2015) • One-Punch Man (2015) • Prince of Stride: Alternative (2016) • Alderamin on the Sky (2016) • All Out!! (2016) | |
| OVAs | Wounded Man (1986–1988) • Phoenix: Yamato / Space (1987) • Bride of Deimos (1988) • Demon City Shinjuku (1988) • The Enemy's the Pirates! (1989) (episodes 1 and 2) • Goku Midnight Eye (1989) • Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990–1991) • Record of Lodoss War (1990–1991) • Devil Hunter Yohko (1990–1995) • Doomed Megalopolis (1991–1992) • Yawara! Soreyuke Koshinuke Kizzu (1992) • Tokyo Babylon (1992–1994) • Zetsuai 1989 (1992, 1994) • Battle Angel (1993) • Mermaid's Scar (1993) • The Cockpit (segment Slipstream) (1993) • Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals (1994) • Phantom Quest Corp. (1994–1995) • Clamp in Wonderland (1994, 2007 • Spirit Warrior (1994) • Bio Hunter (1995) • Birdy the Mighty (1996–1997) • Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge (1997–1998) • Twilight of the Dark Master (1998) • Space Pirate Captain Herlock (2002–2003) • Trava: Fist Planet (2003) • The Animatrix (animated sequence) (2003) • Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura (2003) • Lament of the Lamb (2003–2004) • Aquarian Age: The Movie (2003) • Di Gi Charat Theater - Leave it to Piyoko! (2003) • Tsuki no Waltz (2004) • Otogi-Jūshi Akazukin (2005) • Last Order: Final Fantasy VII (2005) • Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase (2007) • Batman: Gotham Knight (animated sequence) (2008) • Hellsing Ultimate V-VII (2008–2009) • Supernatural: The Anime Series (2011) • Arata-naru Sekai (2012) • Iron Man: Rise of Technovore (2013) • Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher (2014) | |
| Video games | Earnest Evans (1991) • Solatorobo: Red the Hunter (2010) • Persona 2: Eternal Punishment PSP OP (2012) • Persona 4: Golden OP (2012) • Persona 4 Arena OP (2012) • Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl (2013) • Etrian Odyssey Untold 2: The Fafnir Knight (2014) | |