STORY
Taisho Year 19. In the Imperial capital Tokyo, a battle called the “Great Demon War” had begun. The Combat Revues of Tokyo, Paris, and New York boldly confronted the threat and saved the world.
But the heroic Combat Revues were annihilated as a result—.
After that, the Combat Revues’ city defense initiatives were recognized worldwide for their achievements in the Great Demon War. And the “World Combat Revue Federation (WLOF)” was established. Combat Revues formed in cities throughout the world. And the World Combat Revue Federation organized a “Combat Revue Competition” where the Combat Revues of each country compete in opera and battle, enhancing each other’s strength. Onlookers the world over went crazy for the battle between young ladies that comes only once every two years known as the “Great World Combat Revue Battle.”
Ten years have passed since then, and it is now Taisho Year 29.
The Imperial Combat Revue has been resurrected in the Imperial capital Tokyo, where the Combat Revue had long come to an end. The “New Combat Revue” will fight in the Great World Combat Revue Battle with their sights set on victory.
However, this festival of peaceful competition between friends and comrades in arms will take a sudden turn for the worse—from a “peaceful festival” to a “battle for the fate of the world”—when the demons resurface throughout the world and a mysterious new enemy appears.
Will the New Combat Revue led by new protagonist Seijurou Kamiyama be able to show justice and protect peace in the Imperial capital and the world?
A new Sakura Wars story begins now!
But the heroic Combat Revues were annihilated as a result—.
After that, the Combat Revues’ city defense initiatives were recognized worldwide for their achievements in the Great Demon War. And the “World Combat Revue Federation (WLOF)” was established. Combat Revues formed in cities throughout the world. And the World Combat Revue Federation organized a “Combat Revue Competition” where the Combat Revues of each country compete in opera and battle, enhancing each other’s strength. Onlookers the world over went crazy for the battle between young ladies that comes only once every two years known as the “Great World Combat Revue Battle.”
Ten years have passed since then, and it is now Taisho Year 29.
The Imperial Combat Revue has been resurrected in the Imperial capital Tokyo, where the Combat Revue had long come to an end. The “New Combat Revue” will fight in the Great World Combat Revue Battle with their sights set on victory.
However, this festival of peaceful competition between friends and comrades in arms will take a sudden turn for the worse—from a “peaceful festival” to a “battle for the fate of the world”—when the demons resurface throughout the world and a mysterious new enemy appears.
Will the New Combat Revue led by new protagonist Seijurou Kamiyama be able to show justice and protect peace in the Imperial capital and the world?
A new Sakura Wars story begins now!
CHARACTERS
◼️ Imperial Combat Revue (designed by Bleach's Kubo Tite)
➢ Seijurou Kamiyama (voiced by Yohei Azakami)
◼️ Imperial Combat Revue (designed by Bleach's Kubo Tite)
The protagonist of Project Sakura Wars. The leader of the “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.” 20 years-old. He originally served as a special service ship captain in the navy, but was reassigned to the Imperial Combat Revue, where he was appointed the commanding officer of the newly reborn “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.”
➢ Sakura Amamiya (voiced by Ayane Sakura)
A member of the “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.” 17 years-old. She admires Sakura Shinguuji, the top star of the former Floral Division, and enlists in the Floral Division as a novice member. She has strong feelings for the Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division that protects Tokyo, as well as the Imperial Opera Troupe that boosts the citizens’ spirits, and greatly desires the reconstruction of both sides.
➢ Hatsuho Shinonome (voiced by Maaya Uchida)
A member of the “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.” 17 years-old. A shrine maiden of the Shinonome Shrine, passed down from generation to generation in the Imperial Capital. Born in the old town, she is a pure woman of Edo who loves the old town, festivals, and the town’s people. While she usually comes off as rude, she is a mediator who proves reliable to everyone in the Floral Division.
A member of the “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.” 13 years-old. The descendant of a ninja family that practices in the Mochizuki Style, she is a young prodigy that has mastered martial arts, strategy, weaponry, and the like. Since before she could even perceive the world, she had a strict upbringing, and strongly believes in the “108 Laws” passed down from the ancient ninja village. Protecting those laws are of great importance to her.
A member of the “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.” 19 years-old. A star who played an active role in European theater. She wandered from troupe to troupe before joining the Imperial Combat Revue. Her singing and acting abilities are top class, and given her looks, she can easily handle a wide range of roles, from male roles to sexy female roles.
A member of the “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.” 16 years-old. She is from Luxembourg. She is a sweet literary girl who loves reading books. Through books, she is learning various things each day and is filled to the brim with curiosity. She is the successor of “Juumadou” black magic, which utilizes books and is passed down from generation to generation in the noble Snowflake family of Luxembourg.
An ex-top star actress of the Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division. She takes care of the Great Imperial Theater and the new Combat Revue as a whole. Since retiring from the stage, her snobbish attitude has become milder, though she still boasts the aura of a top actress. She is a woman whose presence itself overwhelms those that confront her. Seeing potential in Kamiyama’s abilities while he was in the Navy, she appointed him as the new leader of the Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division. She devotes everything into rebuilding the Floral Division.
The secretary for Imperial Combat Revue leader Sumire Kanzaki. Also a member of the Wind Division of the revue. She has a quick mind and is very good with numbers. She also boasts an abnormally good memory, and serves Sumire who is a core member of the Great Imperial Theater, Combat Revue, and Kanzaki Heavy Industries. She supports Sumire in every way and Sumire trusts her undoubtedly. She also handles finance, accounting, and the overall office work for the Imperial Theater. She is very strict on her budget and oftentimes is found arguing with Komachi Ooba. While the Floral Division is in combat, she boards transport ship Shouwageimaru or supports from mission control.
A super merchant from Osaka. She has an extremely bright personality, but a also speaks as loud and fast as a machine gun. “I’ll give ya a bargain!” is her catchphrase. Normally, she is in charge of the gift shop of the Great Imperial Theater, assorting a wide variety of goods such as newspapers, daily goods, and merchandise of the actors. She is also tasked with procuring materials for the Floral Division. Her motto is to “stock whatever it is no matter what” and she really does bring mostly whatever it is you request her. In battle, she supports the Floral Division from the transport ship Showugeimaru, or from the mission command room.
A friend of Kamiyama since the academy days. Kamiyama was the top graduate of the military academy, while Shiba was the top graduate of the engineering academy. He is both a rival and good friend. He is the head mechanic for the Floral Division and maintains / tinkers various weapons and machines. Because of his position as head mechanic and him also being a head graduate, he sees Kamiyama as a rival and often gets into quarrels. He also makes the props for the Imperial Theater, and works behind the scenes for both the Imperial Theater and Combat Revue.
A mechanical propaganda doll of the Great Imperial Theater. His nickname is “Gekizou-kun” (“Gekizou” is a play on “gekijou,” which means “theater). Seijurou Kamiyama, who was appointed as the “Special Assignments Propaganda Department Director,” transforms into this mascot character. As he performs promotional activities and intelligence gathering, the number of customers to the Imperial Theater increases.
◼️ Shanghai Combat Revue (designed by by K-ON! and Lucky Star's Yukiko Horiguchi)
A young man who serves as captain of the Shanghai Combat Revue. He is a hot-blooded young man who hates dishonesty and often says things straight from his heart. Since he talks about everything frankly with a smile on his face, his words are seldom taken as vile, even if he talks ill of someone. In battle, he boasts extremely high offensive strength thanks to his martial arts techniques. In his everyday life, his nickname is “The Rice Chef of Fire,” as he works as a skilled chef who serves up specialty Chinese-style fried rice.
A cheerful, honest, and energetic girl with an unyielding spirit. She is most agile member of the Shanghai Combat Revue. While generally easygoing, her utmost love for the Shanghai Combat Revue sometimes causes her to be harsh on the Imperial Combat Revue and their shortcomings. Despite that, she seems to acknowledge Sakura Amamiya for her grit, and is friendly to her as someone who has been with the Combat Revue for a longer time.
◼️ London Combat Revue (designed by Abec/BUNBUN's Sword Art Online)
The 18 year-old commander of the London Combat Revue: Knights of the Round Table. He is a knight of Great Britain born to a noble family of knights that has produced many counts and passed down the “Legendary Sword Excalibur.” His nickname “Arthur” is a title handed down in his family from generation to generation along with the Legendary Sword Excalibur. He honors the Knight’s Code of Chivalry and always plays fairly. While he is popular among the ladies due to his seriousness and gentle manliness, his attitude becomes pretentious and aggressive once he switches on in battle.
A 17 year-old member of the London Combat Revue: Knights of the Round Table. With her dauntless courage and belligerence, she is the commander of the London Combat Revue’s shock corps. She specializes in fierce sword skills with her dual swords, and calls herself the “Dark Knight” to match the dark clothes she wears in battle. She is energetic, bright, and cheerful, and never thinks about anything too deeply. She also has a self-taught air of roughness about her and a natural simple-mindedness, being the type to take action before thought.
◼️ Berlin Combat Revue (designed by Strike Witches and Girls und Panzer's Fumikane Shimada)
Extremely loyal to her misson, and always fights through any difficult mission, she is the leader of the Berlin Combat Revue. She does not talk much, but she has a strong will that won’t bend easily, and leadership. She has interest in how deep Japanese culture is, and is often seen spectating Kabuki in the Imperial Capital.
A child prodigy that serves at the tactician of the Berlin Combat Revue. She’s known for her straightforward, somewhat cold way of saying things. Many of the operations she plans are said to be impossible, so only the highly skilled Berlin Combat Revue is capable of carrying them out.
◼️ Other Characters
A hardcore fan of the Imperial Opera Troupe that loves the Imperial Theater and Floral Division.
Whether it is day or night, she will visit the Imperial Theater is she has the free time for it, and deepens her exchanges with the theater’s staff and customers. Her hobby is collecting Imperial Theater merchandise, and works day and night to have a full collection of everything from the old Floral Division to the current Floral Division. Regarding bromide collection, there is a scene where she is full of competitive spirit towards Seijurou Kamiyama.
The clerk at Okashidokoro Mikazuki.
With a kind attitude and soft, comfortable smile, many customers come to the store just to see her. While she normally sells Japanese sweets as a clerk, she is also hard at work making new sweets. The new sweets she makes tend to cause bizarre effects when eaten, so they are feared by many.
A swordswoman and old friend of Sakura Amamiya’s father Tekkan, as well as Sakura’s sword master. Her age and background are unknown. With her excellent sword skills, clear head, and kind and composed personality, she is a person who has seemingly has no faults, but her taste in puns is her only flaw, confusing those around her each time she speaks.
◼️ WLOF Key Characters
The director of the World Combat Revue Federation (WLOF). Like his predecessors, his real name, age, place of birth, and other background details are shrouded in mystery. It is said that G is an initial of his real name, but even that cannot be verified.
President G’s right arm and leader of the WLOF’s men in black. He performs intelligence operations. He has a high-handed attitude, proclaiming that his own words are equal to those of President G.
◼️ Sakura and Azami’s Relatives
Sakura Amamiya’s mother. While she passed away at age 27, her positive, never-give-up attitude had a strong influence on Sakura, which her daughter inherited. Sakura’s favorite sword, “Amamiya Kunisada,” is a memento of her mother.
Sakura Amamiya’s father. A blacksmith who forges shingu (ritual objects), he is a quiet man of few words who takes pride in his work, but is kind and reliable at heart. He calls Sakura’s childhood friend Seijurou Kamiyama “Seibon,” in a friendly manner.
Head of the Mochizuki Style ninja village and Azami Mochizuki’s foster parent. His age is unknown. He also passed down the “108 Laws” of the clan to Azami. Following Azami’s enlistment in the Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division, he has her keep a journal everyday and visits the Imperial capital every week to check on it.
◼️ Demons
A high-level demon that suddenly appears alongside disaster in the Imperial Capital during the opening ceremony of the Great World Combat Revue Battle. She is looking for a tool called the “Imperial Key.” She seems to resemble the top star of the Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division, but what is her true nature…?
A high-level demon who attacks the Imperial Capital alongside Yasha. His warped mind takes pleasure in striking fear into the hearts of the people and dying them in despair. He specializes in magic, and those that defy him end up tormented by his illusions and ultimately destroyed.
Puppet Soldier: Arahabaki
An aerial-type Puppet Soldier piloted by Oboro. Characterized by its hand-shaped, skirt-style armor, it assaults the Floral Division with various attacks and magics through remotely operated, small-size weapons.
Puppet Soldier: Kyoukotsu
A huge, armor-clad demon fused with a Puppet Soldier. It overpowers the Floral Division’s Spiricle Fighter: Mugen mechs with strong-arm attacks unleashed by its large frame. But since its head is its weak spot, it can be destroyed by dodging its powerful strikes and landing jump attacks.
Source: Gematsu, 4Gamer, Shin Sakura Wars Official Site (JP)
The japanese official site looks fancy, lot of information, movies, and characters (oh damn, gonna take some time to take the renders). Unfortunately they didnt provide FHD or UHD screenshots, so i gotta look it on 4Gamer.
SEGA also hiring popular artists to design the characters. Dont you guys think that the main protagonists have resemblance with Bleach characters? Sakura is Rukia with long hair, Hatsuho >< Shiba Kuukaku, Azami >< that ninja captain, Sifon, Soifon, Chiffon? (I forgot lol), Anastasia >< Halibel, Claris >< Orihime
Looks like SEGA is serious with this new game. We'll see it in the Famitsu game sales ranking at the end of this month, how good the sales would be
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