Initially released in Japan across four volumes back in 1998, the first Sakura Wars OVA series, titled Ouka Kenran, brought the Sakura Taisen franchise off of the game consoles and onto the TV screen. Sporting the stunning character designs of Kosuke Fujishima of Ah! My Goddess fame, and bringing in Satoru Akahori (Sorcerer Hunters, Saber Marionette J) as the Series Editor make this introductory OVA series a real treat for fans of the Sakura Taisen video game series, as well as those admiring Fujishima's art.
Announced as a part of the Sakura Project 2000, Sakura Wars 2: Gouka Kenran was released across six volumes in Japan starting in late 1999. Sporting lush animation, and the addition of new Flower Division members Soletta Orihime and Reni Milchstrasse, who joined up in Sakura Taisen 2 from the Hoshigumi, the second Sakura Wars OVA series focuses less upon the battle aspects of the Flower Division, are more on the exploits of the charming cast as they deal with the pressures of stardom and experiencing growth as individuals in their own personal lives.
Episode 4: Dramatic Picture-Card Show - May You Be Eternal, Red Lad!
Episode 5: Father and Daughter
Episode 6: A New Era for Women
Based upon the alluring story presented within the first installment of the mega-popular Sakura Taisen video game series, the 25-episode Sakura Wars TV series was initially released across nine volumes back in 2000 in Japan. For those fans who feel that they don't quite understand the OVAs without having played the Sakura Taisen video games, the Sakura Wars TV series is an excellent starting point that allows new fans to get to know the lovely ladies of the Flower Division, before setting off in to the video game world in which the two OVA series take place.
Initially released in Japan across four volumes back in 1998, the first Sakura Wars OVA series, titled Ouka Kenran, brought the Sakura Taisen franchise off of the game consoles and onto the TV screen. Sporting the stunning character designs of Kosuke Fujishima of Ah! My Goddess fame, and bringing in Satoru Akahori (Sorcerer Hunters, Saber Marionette J) as the Series Editor make this introductory OVA series a real treat for fans of the Sakura Taisen video game series, as well as those admiring Fujishima's art.
Announced as a part of the Sakura Project 2000, Sakura Wars 2: Gouka Kenran was released across six volumes in Japan starting in late 1999. Sporting lush animation, and the addition of new Flower Division members Soletta Orihime and Reni Milchstrasse, who joined up in Sakura Taisen 2 from the Hoshigumi, the second Sakura Wars OVA series focuses less upon the battle aspects of the Flower Division, are more on the exploits of the charming cast as they deal with the pressures of stardom and experiencing growth as individuals in their own personal lives.
Based upon the alluring story presented within the first installment of the mega-popular Sakura Taisen video game series, the 25-episode Sakura Wars TV series was initially released across nine volumes back in 2000 in Japan. For those fans who feel that they don't quite understand the OVAs without having played the Sakura Taisen video games, the Sakura Wars TV series is an excellent starting point that allows new fans to get to know the lovely ladies of the Flower Division, before setting off in to the video game world in which the two OVA series take place.
