Sakura Wars
Sakura Wars
TV ShowEnded

Sakura Wars

Spirit warriors in machines of steel.

7.8 / 10
1997
5 seasons
22 episodes
Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyAnimationComedy

The year is 1919, and armies of mechanized soldiers are advancing on the capital with the pride of Hell in their wake. However, the engineering geniuses of Kanzaki Heavy Industries have Developed a new weapon to balance the odds... if suitable pilots can be found in time. Chosen for their unique psychic skills, a group of courageous young women assembled from around the world will pilot steam-driven giant robots into single combat with the enemies of the Earth. But beneath the strain of rigouous practice and the onslaught of a faceless enemy, the Flower Brigade is soon in desperate need of leadership. Excitement builds as rumor of a new commander reaches the Extreme Capital Defenders. Can the handsome young officer lead his disorganized Flower Division into battle, or will he face the enemy alone?

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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.

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    1.The Demon Wars Begin Again

    18-12-199728m

    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 s...

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    2.The Cherry Blossom Spirit Attack

    25-02-199828m

    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 dil...

  • Spring is the Time for First Battles

    3.Spring is the Time for First Battles

    25-05-199828m

    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...

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream

    4.A Midsummer Night's Dream

    25-07-199828m

    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...

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