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. She has the qualifications to be a fine robot pilot, but she's surprised to learn that this secret Defense Force has a cover story as a musical theatre troupe-and they take their cover jobs very seriously indeed. It's costumes, line readings and robot combat galore, as Sakura struggles to learn the ropes, learn her lines, and do her part to save the nation!
(Source: ADV Films)
Great news for this guide! Sakura Taisen is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 25 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Sakura Taisen.
Episodes of Sakura Taisen (25)
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Episodes
Aired
Type
1
Sakura Arrives at the Capital
04/08/2000
CANON
2
The City to be Defended
04/15/2000
CANON
3
Sakura's Stage Debut
04/22/2000
CANON
4
The Flower Combat Troop's New Commander
04/29/2000
CANON
5
Evil Shadow
05/06/2000
CANON
6
The Koubu's Heart
05/13/2000
CANON
7
Tasty Order
05/20/2000
CANON
8
This Is Revue
05/27/2000
CANON
9
The Girl Called Kazuar
06/03/2000
CANON
10
The Kanna That Summons a Storm
06/10/2000
CANON
11
The Flower Division Training Camp
06/17/2000
CANON
12
Lonely Birthday
06/24/2000
CANON
13
Bloom Like a Flower! On a Maiden's Pride!
07/01/2000
CANON
14
Iris Goes Forth
07/08/2000
CANON
15
Sakura's Return to Her Homeland
07/15/2000
CANON
16
Anti-Kouma Squad
07/22/2000
CANON
17
Overture
07/29/2000
CANON
18
Cinderella
08/05/2000
CANON
19
The Formation to Destroy Evil
08/12/2000
CANON
20
The Darkness Steals Closer
08/19/2000
CANON
21
One More Battle
08/26/2000
CANON
22
The Imperial Theater Goes Up in Flames
09/02/2000
CANON
23
Machine of Dreams
09/09/2000
CANON
24
Ties
09/16/2000
CANON
25
Continuation of the Dream
09/23/2000
CANON
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