After the Curtain Call, Enjoy an Exciting Encore Presentation with Sakura Wars the Animation!
Starting today, Sakura Wars is ready to take the West by storm with its all-star production on PlayStation 4, including legendary manga artist Tite Kubo!
Step into a breathtaking alternate version of 1940s Tokyo, where steampunk technology powers everything from public transportation to the homes and structures that line the streets. At the heart of the city is the Grand Imperial Theater. Here, the theater’s stars sing and dance to distract audiences from their hardships and raise their collective spirits.
But behind the scenes, these performers are part of something grander. They serve in the Flower Division, a covert combat unit within the Imperial Combat Revue, protecting Tokyo from inside giant mechs powered by the heightened spiritual energy each pilot possesses. However, they’re no longer the prestigious crew they once were, and they are facing disbandment. A demanding set of challenges lays ahead. As captain Seijuro Kamiyama, you will lead this inexperienced squad. Other combat revues are proving they’re better at their jobs. The Grand Imperial Theater, your headquarters, is losing money rapidly. Worse yet, hordes of demonic forces are advancing upon Tokyo at this time of immense weakness.
It’s up to you to forge meaningful relationships with your fellow squad members, prove the Flower Division has what it takes to defend Tokyo in the Combat Revue World Games tournament, and fight back those demons to restore peace to the world.
From Sketch to Screen
Each of the characters in Sakura Wars was handled by one of our renowned guest artists (each of whom has had a tremendous impact on JRPG, anime, and manga culture). Here is the talented team who worked on the game:
Main Character Design: Tite Kubo
Guest Character Design:
- Shanghai Combat Revue: Yukiko Horiguchi
- London Combat Revue: BUNBUN
- Berlin Combat Revue: Fumikane Shimada
- Itsuki Saijo and Hiromi Hongo: Noizi Ito
- Hakushu Murasame: Shigenori Soejima
- Grand Imperial Peanut: Ken Sugimori
Beyond the visual spectacle, Sakura Wars received another huge creative contribution from legendary composer Kohei Tanaka who provided the indelible soundtrack!
In one more bit of news, we’re excited to add Sakura Wars to the vaunted list of titles included in the PlayStation Wallpapers program! Show off your love for Sakura Wars and Tite Kubo by downloading a set of free wallpapers to adorn your desktop PC, phone, PSN profile, or other device with the gorgeous art featured in the game.
Details on the Physical and Digital Editions
We have new information to share regarding our Digital Standard ($59.99) and Digital Deluxe ($79.99) Editions that are available starting today! Let’s give you a quick refresher of what we previously divulged:
What You Get with the Digital Deluxe and Digital Standard Editions
- Imperial Combat Revue PS4 Dynamic Theme
- Neko Ears Add-on Bundle
By upgrading from the standard digital edition to the Digital Deluxe Edition, you will receive:
- Legacy of Love Add-on Bundle: a pack of costumes and background music (BGM) paying tribute to:
- The Flower Division of the Imperial Combat Revue (Sakura Wars 1, Sakura Wars 2: Thou Shalt Not Die)
- The Flower Division of the Paris Combat Revue (Sakura Wars 3: Is Paris Burning?)
- The Star Division of the New York Combat Revue (Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love)
- Charming Accessories Add-on Bundle, which includes
- Glasses Bundle
- Dog Tail Accessory Bundle
- Angel Accessory Bundle
- Swimsuit Add-on Bundle
And now we’re adding more value. Early adopters of either digital edition will also receive 3 Combat Revue PS4 Dynamic Themes featuring the character designs of Yukiko Horiguchi, BUNBUN, and Fumikane Shimada. Digital Deluxe buyers furthermore receive 2 Static Themes, featuring more of Tite Kubo’s gorgeous designs on top of that!
That’s 5 different ways to savor the art of Sakura Wars‘ legendary creative contributors on your PlayStation 4 home screen, all at no extra charge.
Additionally, the Deluxe Add-on Bundle ($19.99) is now available through PSN. This set contains all the extra add-on content featured in the Digital Deluxe Edition – perfect for those who either pick up the physical edition of Sakura Wars or want to upgrade their Digital Standard Edition.
Finally, a reminder of the physical launch edition and its special bonuses:
Sakura Wars Features:
- Dramatic Character Interactions – Engage with a colorful cast through the dynamic LIPS dialogue system where what you say and how you say it has a profound impact on relationships off and on the battlefield.
- Exciting Combat Payoffs – Your bonds with team members flow into the high-energy combat finale of each episode, featuring action-packed fights with giant steam-powered mecha.
- Brilliant Anime Production – Gorgeous animated sequences, a lush soundtrack, and characters designed by anime and JRPG luminaries will transport you into a vibrant 1940s steampunk Tokyo.
 | Seijuro Kamiyama VO: Yohei Azakami Formerly a captain of an auxiliary ship in the navy, he was reassigned to the Imperial Combat Revue to oversee the reformation of the Flower Division. |
 | Sakura Amamiya VO: Ayane Sakura A novice stage performer who joined the Flower Division to follow in the footsteps of her idol, onetime mega-star Sakura Shinguji (star of the original trilogy). She believes strongly in defending Tokyo and lifting the spirits of the populace, and fervently prays the theater will eventually be restored to its former glory. |
 | Hatsuho Shinonome VO: Maaya Uchida A shrine maiden whose beauty draws visitors to her family’s historic Shinonome Shrine. Born in the working-class neighborhoods of central Tokyo, she’s a true child of the city who loves her people, her festivals, and everyone in the capital. Despite her brash exterior, she’s a dependable comrade. |
 | Clarissa “Claris” Snowflake VO: Saori Hayami A sweet, intellectual girl from Luxembourg who always has her nose in a book. Her ferocious curiosity about the world drives her to read every day and learn about all kinds of topics. |
 | Azami Mochizuki VO: Hibiku Yamamura A descendant of the Mochizuki clan of ninja, she displayed a tremendous aptitude for martial arts, battle tactics, and weapon-handling from a very young age. Thanks to the strict training she has undergone her entire life, she believes unquestioningly in the 108 Village Rules passed down by her clan, striving to obey them at all times. |
 | Anastasia Palma VO: Ayaka Fukuhara Star of the European stage who hails from Greece. She recently transferred to the Tokyo revue after spending time in various revues around the globe. A world-class singer and actor, she has the charisma and confidence to play everything from the male lead to the bewitching temptress. |
