List of Sakura Wars Media - Film and Television

Film and Television

Sakura Wars (OVA)

1997: original video animation (OVA)

 Notes:
  • Four-part OVA prequel to Sakura Taisen depicting the formation of the Imperial Assault Force, with the last episode taking place in the middle of the game.
  • Title translates to "Sakura Wars: The Gorgeous Blooming Cherry Blossoms"
  • Released in North America as Sakura Wars by ADV Films, and included in the Sakura Wars OVA Collection DVD box.
Sakura Wars 2 (OVA)

1999: original video animation (OVA)

 Notes:
  • Six character study episodes about the Imperial Assault Force, taking place during Sakura Taisen and Sakura Taisen 2.
  • Title translates to "Sakura Wars: The Radiant Gorgeous Blooming Flowers"
  • Released in North America as Sakura Wars: Return of the Spirit Warriors and Sakura Wars: Wedding Bells by ADV Films, included in the Sakura Wars OVA Collection DVD box.
Sakura Wars (TV series)

2000: 25 episode television series

 Notes:
  • 25 episode television anime series by Madhouse Studios, aired on TBS.
  • Characters and settings are based on Sakura Taisen, though the story was significantly altered.
  • Released in North America as Sakura Wars TV by ADV Films and was later re-released by Sentai Filmworks.
  • Aired in the Philippines on AXN & ABS-CBN
Sakura Wars: The Movie

2001: animated feature film

 Notes:
  • Feature-length, theatrically released film by Production I.G.
  • Takes place between Sakura Taisen 3 and Sakura Taisen 4, focusing on the Imperial Assault Force just before Ichiro Ogami's return from Paris.
  • Title translates to "Sakura Wars: The Movie, and released as such in North America by Geneon (previously Pioneer Entertainment).
Sakura Taisen: Sumire

2002: original video animation (OVA)

 Notes:
  • Episode commemorating the retirement of Sumire Kanzaki's voice actress Michie Tomizawa from the series
  • Title translates to "Sakura Wars "Su~Mi~Re": Sumire Kanzaki Retirement Special"
  • Released in North America by FUNimation as Sakura Taisen: ~Su~Mi~Re~.
Sakura Taisen: Ecole de Paris

2003: original video animation (OVA)

 Notes:
  • Three-part OVA prequel to Sakura Taisen 3, covering the formation of the Paris Assault Force, with the last two episodes taking place shortly after the beginning of the game.
  • Released in North America by FUNimation.
Sakura Taisen: Le Nouveau Paris

2004: original video animation (OVA)

 Notes:
  • Three-part OVA sequel to Sakura Taisen 3, following the members of the Paris Assault Force immediately after Ichiro Ogami's return to Tokyo.
  • Not released in North America
Sakura Taisen: New York NY.

2007: original video animation (OVA)

 Notes:
  • Six-part OVA sequel to Sakura Taisen V.
  • Not released in North America

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