Sakura Wars 1997
“Spirit warriors in machines of steel.”
What is Sakura Wars?
Sakura Wars is a television series first released in 1997. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 18, 1997
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Comedy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 22 episodes and an average 28-minute runtime.
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Overview
Sakura Wars is a television series first released in 1997. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Comedy. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Young psychic pilots battle mechanized foes in steam-powered giant robots.”
- Unique blend of steampunk mecha and humor
- Diverse international cast of psychic pilots
- Energetic 1919 alternate-history setting
- Animated style reflects 1990s production, which may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy retro animated mecha adventures with comedic flair.
The series features action and comedy suitable for teen and adult audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 4 episodes
- E1 The Demon Wars Begin Again Dec 18, 1997
- E2 The Cherry Blossom Spirit Attack Feb 25, 1998
- E3 Spring is the Time for First Battles May 25, 1998
- E4 A Midsummer Night's Dream Jul 25, 1998
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Fearsome Assassin From New York Dec 18, 1999
- E2 City with Waterways Feb 25, 2000
- E3 The Astounding Cinema Incident Apr 25, 2000
- E4 Dramatic Picture-Card Show May You Be Eternal Jun 25, 2000
- E5 Father and Daughter Sep 25, 2000
- E6 A New Era for Women Dec 21, 2000
Season 3 · 3 episodes
- E1 The Flowers of Dawn Mar 19, 2003
- E2 The Black Cat and the Wicked Woman Jun 18, 2003
- E3 City of Love Aug 20, 2003
Season 4 · 3 episodes
- E1 One-night-only Circus Oct 20, 2004
- E2 Mell-Ci-Spy Jan 19, 2005
- E3 Spire of Lightning Mar 16, 2005
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Me & My Girl Apr 4, 2007
- E2 X...and The City Apr 4, 2007
- E3 On the Night of Glittering Stars Jun 6, 2007
- E4 Mother, I Want to Sing! Jun 6, 2007
- E5 Forbidden Island Aug 1, 2007
- E6 From Here to Eternity Aug 1, 2007
Frequently asked questions
What year does the story take place?
The story is set in 1919.
Who creates the new weapon?
Engineers at Kanzaki Heavy Industries develop the steam-driven giant robots.
What is required of the pilots?
Pilots must possess unique psychic abilities.
What genre tags apply to the series?
It is an animated action, adventure, sci‑fi, fantasy and comedy series.
When was the TV series released?
Sakura Wars aired as a television series in 1997.