Sakura Wars
It is the 1920s,and Japan is under attack by demonic invaders. The government has designed sturdy, albeit steam-powered, robot armor suits for the impending battle, but only young ladies with the proper combination of virtue and spirit can pilot the robots successfully. Enter young Sakura, arriving in the Imperial Capital from the countryside to join the Imperial Flower Combat Troop.
Episodes
Expand / Collapse All- 1: Sakura Arrives at the Capital Guest
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When Sakura Shinguji arrives to fight with the Imperial Floral Division, she's in for quite a shock. What's a performing group doing here, and why are they putting on a play? Bewildered by the whole things, she accidentally stumbles into a room containing the groups Koubu, their spirit powered mecha's, and they react unexpectedly to Sakura's enormous untapped power.
- 2: The City to be Defended Guest
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Still in shock by what has occurred at the Imperial Performing Theatre, Sakura runs away, hoping to find some sort of salvation. It is on the streets that she runs into Torabo, a young boy she met upon her arrival in the capital, and he invites her to stay with him and his mother. However, Sakura's stay will be interrupted when the Wakiji, the demons mecha's, attack the row houses, and Sakura decides that she will defend the city, no matter how small and insignificant some people may seem.
- 3: Sakura's Stage Debut Premium
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Having returned back to the Imperial Floral Division, Maria is put in charge of training Sakura in the ways of the performing arts. Sakura learns that this is more than just training for performance, but a way to help the girls harness and perfect their spiritual energies as well, and it's not quite as easy as she had thought. And, another Wakiji arrives, bringing out the Imperial Floral Unit in full force, although they certainly don't put on their best performance.
- 4: The Flower Combat Troops New Commander Premium
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With a little time off offered to them, the girls do what they need to in order to relax. Maria continues her rigorous training; Sumire goes on an over the top shopping trip and Sakura manages to convince Iris, as well as Jean-Paul, to take a trip to the local amusement park. However, makes a comment about how Iris should return to visit the park with her family, she hits a nerve, and Iris' psychic abilities are unleashed!
- 5: Evil Shadow Premium
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The Flower Units new commander, Ichiro Ohgami, has finally arrived, much to Maria's dislike. Now that the group has a Wakiji in their possession, they decide to do a little dissection to further understand their enemy, but from the twisted remains emerges a woman calling herself the Crimson Miroku, and she's not alone. It's going to be a test of the Flower Units abilities, and the results don't look to be very promising.
- 6: The Koubu's Heart Premium
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The battle with Crimson Miroku has left the Koubu's in a heavy state of disrepair and has caused a great feeling of doubt among some of the members of the Teikoku Kagekidan. Yoneda decides it's time to bring in someone a little closer to the situation to help not only with training, but help with the negative feelings, and Ri Kohran is brought back to the Imperial Theater. Will her advice help Sakura, or will it confuse the matter even more?
- 7: Tasty Order Premium
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Kanna returns to the fold of the Imperial Theatre to meet the newcomers to the Teikoku Kagekidan. While things may seem liek they are returning to normal, a new threat appears in the form of Setsuna, a telepathic member of the Black Sanctum Council. Together with is behemoth of a partner, Resatsu, they prove to be a force to be reckoned with.
- 8: This is Revue Premium
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The Flower Division prepares to perform a new play for the arrival of the Goodwill Ambassador, and it`s a one night only event. Problems however strike before the show can even go on.
- 9: A Girl Called Kazuar Premium
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Sakura, in an effort to be friendly and make friends, mistakenly dredges up something very personal from Maria`s past. While on a group outing for lunch, Sakura intends to apologize, but that`s going to be cut short when Setsuna and Resatsu appear once again and Ohgami is kidnapped. Going against orders, Maria and Sakura attempt to find him before it`s too late.
- 10: The Kanna that Summons a Storm Premium
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Kanna feels it in the air. A typhoon is coming, and it looks like a big one. The problem is that Sumire doesn't believe her, and the two make a little wager. But, even the new weather monitoring installation is picking up the activity, and an immediate warning is issued. Kanna's sense however are better than any piece of technology, and while she feels that the typhoon will pass, Sumire still isn't convinced, demanding that the wager is changed.
- 11: The Flower Division Training Camp Premium
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The girls are sent out on a training exercise in order to brush up on their piloting skills and get better prepared for almost any combat situation. However, just like in real battle, the unexpected happens, and Sakura and Kohran get separated from the others. With their Koubu damaged, communications impossible, and Kohran injured, it looks like it may be up to Sakura to save the day.
- 12: Lonely Birthday Premium
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It's Iris' birthday, but it seems that no one but her parents knew about it. Determined to make her special day even better, Sakura convinces the others that they should throw a party, but since none of them have ever had a Western birthday, they aren't sure of what to do, and so they throw it the only way that they know how, upsetting Iris as she had her own special vision of how it should have been.
- 14: Iris Goes Forth Premium
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The Imperial City is under attack by a mysterious man whose face frightens Ayame and Commander Yomeda. Iris tries to evoke courage to pilot her Koubu.
- 15: Sakura's Return to her Homeland Premium
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Sakura returns to Sendai to have her sword fixed. Upon her arrival, she must undergo a test to prove her worthiness to wield her sword.
- 16: Anti-Kouma Squad Premium
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Commander Yoneda remembers his past in another Imperial squadron, before he became a commander, and he recalls what happened to Sakura’s father.
- 17: Overture Premium
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Iris learns to control her Kobou while Sakura practices with her new sword. A new demon named Crimson Miroku attacks.
- 18: Cinderella Premium
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Sakura is cast as Cinderella in the upcoming play, and she tries to quell her performance anxiety. Ogami creates a new attack formation.
- 19: The Formation to Destroy Evil Premium
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While practicing Ogami’s new attack formation, everyone struggles to overcome their own inhibitions in order to execute it precisely.
- 20: The Darkness Steals Closer Premium
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Yamasaki dupes Sakura into thinking he is an old friend of her father’s. He gives her a gift that brainwashes her and steals her Spirit Energy.
- 21: One More Battle Premium
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The demonic forces continually defeat the Flower Division, painting a grim future for Japan. In an act of desperation, Yoneda makes the ultimate sacrifice in order to defeat the enemy and help save the city.
- 22: The Imperial Theatre Goes Up in Flames Premium
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Yamasaki and his demons attack the base, taking everyone by surprise. Sakura and the others attempt to hold them off while Ayame formulates a plan.
- 23: Machine of Dreams Premium
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Kohran goes off alone. When demons attack, she suffers from delusions and struggles to regain her sense of clarity.
- 24: Ties Premium
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Yamasaki is dangerously close to finding and destroying the last stone. The final battle is nigh, as the board contemplates blowing up the entire city in an effort to destroy Yamasaki.
- 25: Continuation of the Dream Premium
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Ogami and Kayama battle with Setsuna while the others head to the Tower of Doom. The entire city relies on the Flower Division to save the day.
