Sakura Wars (1997): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1997, Sakura Wars is an action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, animation and comedy series.

What it’s about. 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?

Who’s in it. Sakura Wars stars Chisa Yokoyama as Sakura Shinguji, Michie Tomizawa as Sumire Kanzaki, Akio Suyama as Ichiro Ogami and Urara Takano as Maria Tachibana, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Sakura Wars has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sakura Wars page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sakura Wars tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.