Sakura Wars the Animation English Sub & Dub

About Sakura Wars the Animation

Here is what Sakura Wars the Animation (新サクラ大戦 the Animation) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and mecha anime by SANZIGEN (2020). In short: In 1930, two years after the events of So Long, My Love, the Great Demon War results in the annihilation of the Imperial, Paris and New York Combat Revues' Flower Divisions. With Earth at peace and the revues' actions becoming public, the World Combat Revue Organization is formed with several international divisions; a biennial international Combat Revue tournament has been organized.

Beyond that: Ten years later in 1940, Imperial Japanese Navy captain Kamiyama Seijuurou is assigned as the captain of the new Imperial Combat Revue's Flower Division in Tokyo, which consists of: Amamiya Sakura, a swordswoman and new recruit. The division once again faces a new demon invasion and participates in the upcoming tournament – while striving to keep their home at the Imperial Theater open.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Sumire Kanzaki (Michie Tomizawa) and Klara M. Ruzhkova (Misaki Watada) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

SANZIGEN is the studio behind Sakura Wars the Animation, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Michie Tomizawa as Sumire Kanzaki, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2020, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.