Sakura Wars

Sakura Wars

1997 · 4 episodes · 1h 52m in all

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.

Episodes

1. 

   1. The Demon Wars Begin Again

   18 Dec 1997 · 28 min

   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!

2. 

   2. The Cherry Blossom Spirit Attack

   25 Feb 1998 · 28 min

   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?

3. 

   3. Spring is the Time for First Battles

   25 May 1998 · 28 min

   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?!

4. 

   4. A Midsummer Night's Dream

   25 Jul 1998 · 28 min

   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?!