The 1996 Sega Saturn version of Sakura Wars is the first entry in the series, set in the alternate Taisho era where steam technology is advanced. Young naval officer Ichiro Ogami joins the Imperial Strike Group Flower Group; Members usually act as actors in the Imperial Opera and take on the duty of protecting the capital in times of crisis. This entry refers only to Saturn's original works and does not include later remasters or new works.
| Title of the work | Sakura Wars |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | Sakura Battle |
| The publication date listed in the materials | 1996-09-27 |
| Platform | SS,PC,DC |
| Genre | AVG/SLG |
| Also known as | Sakura Wars / Sakura Taisen |
| Development | SEGA, Red Entertainment Inc |
| Release | SEGA, Akylla, Tianren Interactive, Dah Sing Information Co., Ltd., YBM Sisa |
| Script | あかほりさとる |
| Music | Kohei Tanaka |
| Website address recorded by the source | http://www.sakura-taisen.com/ |
| External links to source records | https://erogamescape.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=5369 / https://vndb.org/v952 |
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Steam City and secret organizations
"Sakura Wars" is set in the alternate "Taisho era" with advanced steam technology. The first game is set in the imperial capital Tokyo, where the Imperial Strike Troupe is a secret organization responsible for defending the city, while the Flower Troupe performs publicly as an actor of the Imperial Opera Company.
Stage life and battles
On regular days, members perform at the Great Empire Theater; In times of crisis, they participate in battle using spiritual power. Theater work, member communication, and mission execution are thus interconnected, juxtaposing the public life of the opera troupe with the secret duties of the Huaji Troupe.
Trust and animated-style performance
Trust among companions is a crucial part of the game system, and character relationships become the driving force in action. The work also adopts a presentation style close to TV animation, combining daily life, events, and battles into a series-style experience.
Launch and subsequent impact
The first title was released on SEGA Saturn in September 1996 and won the CESA Award for 96 Works. The series later expanded to stages in Paris, New York, and other cities, developing animation, stage performances, and comics; The 2019 film "New Sakura Wars" is part of the later series.
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Related entries
- Core Organization:Imperial Huajituan · Flower Group
- Sequels:Sakura Wars 2 ~Wishing You Peace~
- PS2 Remastered:Sakura Wars ~Blazing Blood~
- Main Characters:Ichiro Ogami
References
- Bangumi work entry: Sakura Wars
- Bangumi Copyright Notice
- Sakura Wars Official Portal: Series Introduction
- SEGA: Sakura Wars series introduction
- SEGA: Blood-Burning Product Archive
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