Sakura Taisen

Sakura Taisen

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Sakura Taisen

Sakura Taisen

Publisher: Sega

Developer: Sega CS R&D 2/Red, Nextech, Sega AM7/M2

System(s): Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, PC

ROM Size: 611MB+594MB

Peripherals Supported: Shuttle Mouse, Dreamcast VGA Box, Dreamcast Jump Pack

Genre: Adventure

Number of Players: 1

Release	Date	RRP	Code
JP	1996-09-27	¥6,800	GS-9037
JP (Type A)	1996-09-27	¥8,800	GS-9115
JP (Type B)	1996-09-27	¥8,800	GS-9117
JP (Reprint)	1997-06-20	¥8,800	GS-9151
JP (Satakore)	1998-02-11	¥2,800	GS-9191
JP	2000-05-25	¥4,800	HDR-0072
JP (VMU Pack)	2000-05-25	¥6,800	HDR-0089
JP (Memorial Pack)	2002-01-17	¥3,800	HDR-0192
AS	200x	?	?

JP	1999-04-26 ^[1]	¥9,800	HCJ-0152

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Sakura Taisen (サクラ大戦) is a video game developed by Red and Sega CS R&D 2 and published by Sega for the Sega Saturn in 1996. It is the first release in the long-running Sakura Taisen franchise.

Sakura Taisen is a visual novel crossed with tactical RPG elements set in an alternate 1920s Tokyo. It comprises of a largely female cast which pilot steam-powered robots called "Koubus", defending Tokyo from demons and dark magic while working undercover as musical theater performers.

It had a remake, Sakura Taisen: Atsuki Chishio Ni, and a sequel, Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamou Koto Nakare.

Contents

1 History
- 1.1 Legacy
2 Promotional Material
3 Physical Scans
4 External Links

History

Legacy

Sakura Taisen was a phenominal success in Japan upon release, which saw the game ported to both Windows PCs and the Sega Dreamcast in the years that followed.

Promotional Material

Saturn flyer
Dreamcast flyer

Physical Scans

Saturn Version

95

Sega Retro Average

Based on 3 reviews

Publication	Score	Source
Weekly Famitsu	87	Famitsu
RPGamer	100	RPGamer
RPGFan	97	06/06/1999

Saturn, JP
Cover
Spinecard Disc 1 Disc 2 Manual Poster

Saturn, JP (Limited Edition, Type A)
Cover
Disc 1 Disc 2 Manual Jewel Case Poster Mouse Pad

Saturn, JP (Limited Edition, Type B)
Cover
Disc 1 Disc 2 Manual Jewel Case Poster Mouse Pad

Saturn, JP (Limited Edition, Reprint)
Cover
Disc 1 Disc 2 Manual Jewel Case Poster Mouse Pad

Saturn, JP (Satakore)
Cover

Dreamcast Version

78

Sega Retro Average

Based on 3 reviews

Publication	Score	Source
Dreamcast Magazine (JP)	77	№2000-19, p30Media:DCM_JP_20000602_2000-19.pdf
Dreamcast Magazine (JP) (Readers)	86	№2002-18, p34Media:Dorimaga_20021011_JP.pdf
Weekly Famitsu	70	№598, p31

Dreamcast, JP
Cover

Dreamcast, JP (Limited Edition VMU Pack)
Cover

Dreamcast, JP (Memorial Pack)
Cover

PC Version

PC, JP
Cover

PC, JP (XP)
Cover

PC, JP (DVD)
Cover

PC, CN

External Links

Sakura Taisen official website page for the game
Sega of Japan catalogue pages: Dreamcast, Dreamcast (Memorial Pack)

Games in the Sakura Taisen Series
	Sakura Taisen (1996) \| Sakura Taisen Hanagumi Tsuushin (1997) \| Sakura Taisen Jouki Radio Show (1997) \| Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamou Koto Nakare (1998) \| Sakura Taisen Teigeki Graph (1998)
	Sakura Taisen Denmaku Club (1997) \| Sakura Taisen Digital Data Collection (1997) \| Sakura Taisen 3: Paris wa Moeteiru ka Desktop Accessories (2001) \| Sakura Taisen Premium Edition (2006)
	Hanagumi Taisen Columns (1997) \| Sakura Taisen (2005) \| Pachislot Sakura Taisen 3 (2011) \| Pachislot Sakura Taisen 3: Loop Ver. (2012)
	Hanagumi Taisen Columns 2 (2000) \| Ogami Ichiro Funtouki: Sakura Taisen Kayou Show "Benitokage" Yori (2000) \| Sakura Taisen Kinematron Hanagumi Mail (2000) \| Sakura Taisen 3: Paris wa Moeteiru ka (2001) \| Sakura Taisen Online (2001) \| Sakura Taisen 4: Koi Seyo, Otome (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Complete Box (2002)
	Sakura Taisen GB: Geki Hanagumi Nyuutai! (2000) \| Sakura Taisen GB2: Thunderbolt Sakusen (2001)
	Sakura Taisen: Atsuki Chishio Ni (2003) \| Sakura Taisen V Episode 0: Kouya no Samurai Musume (2004) \| Sakura Taisen Monogatari: Mysterious Paris (2004) \| Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love (2005) \| Jissen Pachinko Hisshouhou! CR Sakura Taisen (2007)
	Sakura Taisen 1 & 2 (2006)
	Dramatic Dungeon Sakura Taisen: Kimi Aru ga Tame (2008)
LCD	Pocket Sakura (2000) [2]
Sakura Taisen related media
	(incomplete) Games: Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan (1996) \| Teigeki Kayou Zenshuu (1996) \| Hanasaku Otome (1997) \| Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan (Aratame) (1998) \| Sakura Taisen 2 Kayou Zenshuu (1998) \| Kiseki no Kane: So Special a Day (1998) \| Sakura Taisen "Kore ga Revue!" (1999) \| Sakura Taisen : Shin Kayou Zenshuu (1999) \| Mihata no Motoni/Hana no Paris (2001) \| Sakura Taisen 3 Music Collection Paris Onrakukan (2001) \| Sakura Taisen 3 Vocal Collection Paris Kayou Zenshuu (2001) \| Sakura Taisen Zenkyokushuu Complete Song Box (2002) \| Sakura Taisen 4: Koi Seyo, Otome Zenkyokushuu Geki! Tei: Sai Shuushou (2002) \| Analog LP Record Sakura Taisen 4 Record: Koi Seyo, Otome (2002) \| Sakura Taisen: Atsuki Chishio ni　Teigeki Ongaku Zenshuu (2003) \| Sakura Taisen Monogatari: Mysterious Paris Sounyuu Uta "Chattes Noires/Mysterious" (2004) \| Sakura Taisen V Episode 0: Kouya no Samurai Musume Zenkyokushuu (2004) \| Chijou no Senshi/Koko wa Paradise: Littlelip theater no theme (2005) \| Sakura Taisen V: Saraba, Itoshiki Hito yo Vocal Collection New York Kayou Zenshuu (2005) \| Sakura Taisen V: Saraba, Itoshiki Hito yo Music Collection New York Onrakukan (2005) \| Sakura Taisen Christmas Paris/Tenshi no Hitomi (2005) \| Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan Zenshuu (2006) \| Sakura Taisen: Zenkyokushuu 2002-2006 (2006) \| Sakura Taisen: Kimiaru ga Tame Ending Theme Waratte, Waratte (2008) \| Ai ga Kaoru Koro ni (2011) \| Pachislot Sakura Taisen 3 Original Soundtrack (2011) Animation: Sakura Taisen Jouki Chikuonkan (1997) \| Sakura Taisen 2 Jouki Chikuonkan (1998) \| Sakura Taisen Katsudou Shashin Gekijouban Kiseki no Kane/Gekijouban Subetehaumihe (2001) \| Sakura Taisen Katsudou Shashin Zenkyokushuu (2001) \| Sakura Taisen: Ecole de Paris: Hikari Rokuonkan (2003) \| Sakura Taisen OVA: Le Nouveau Paris: Hikari Rokuonkan (2005) Stage Shows: Teikoku Kagekidan Hanagumi Natsu Kouen: Ai Yueni (1997) \| Kayou Show Jikkyou Rokuonban (1997) \| Teikoku Kagekidan Hanagumi Aki Kouen: Ai ha Daiya (1997) \| Teikoku Kagekidan Hanagumi Fuyu Kouen: Tsubasa (1997) \| Teikoku Kagekidan Hanagumi Haru Kouen: Cinderella (1997) \| Kayou Show "Tsubasa" Live CD (1998) \| Sakura Taisen Hanagumi Christmas Kiseki no Kane Live Album (1999) \| Kayou Show "Beni Tokage" Sound Album (1999) \| Sakura Taisen Kayou Show 5 Syuunenn Kinen Kouen: Kaijin Bessou (2001) \| Teikoku Kagekidan Hanagumi Super Kayou Show "Shinhen Hakkenden" (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Shinshun Kayou Show: Kanzaki Sumire Intai Kinen Kouen: Haru Koishi Sumire Yume no Wakare (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Super Kayou Zenshuu Shinpen Hakkenden (2002) \| Teikoku Kagekidan Hanagumi 2003-Shinshun Kayou Show "Hatsu Warai Shichifukujin" (2003) \| Sakura Taisen Super Kayou Show "Shin Takarajima" (2003) \| Sakura Taisen Super Kayou Zenshuu II "Shin Takarajima" (2003) \| Teikoku Kagekidan Hanagumi 2004-Shinshun Kayou Show Utae ♪ Hanagumi: Hanagumi Funtou Kouen (2004) \| Teikoku Kagekidan Hanagumi Super Kayou Show "Shinsaiyuuki" Zenkyokushuu (2004) \| Sakura Taisen Super Kayou Show "Shinsaiyuuki" (2004) \| Teikoku Kagekidan Hanagumi 2005-Shinshun Kayou Show "Warae! Hanagumi" (2005) \| Teikoku Kagekidan Hanagumi Super Kayou Show "Shin: Aoi Tori" Zenkyokushuu (2005) \| Sakura Taisen Super Kayou Show "Shin: Aoi Tori" (2005) \| Sakura Taisen Revue in Little Lip Theater: Utau ♪-dai New York ♪ (2006) \| Teikoku Kagekidan Hanagumi 2006-Shinshun Kayou Show "Ton Deru Hanagumi♪" (2006) \| Sakura Taisen Kayou Show Memorial Songs (2006) \| Sakura Taisen: Kayou Show Final Kouen "Shin: Ai Yueni" (2006) \| Sakura Saita/Shin Ai Yueni (2006) \| Sakura Taisen: New York Revue Show: Utau ♪ Dai New York ♪ 2 (2007) \| Sakura Taisen: Budoukan Live: Teito - Paris - New York (2007) \| Sakura Taisen Revue in Little Lip Theater II (2007) \| Sakura Taisen Revue in Little Lip Theater III (2008) \| Sakura Taisen: New York Revue Show: Utau ♪ Dai New York ♪ 3 Last Show (2008) \| Sakura Taisen Paris Hanagumi Live 2009: Moeagare Jiyuu no Tsubasa Live CD (2010) \| Sakura Taisen Teito Hanagumi Live 2010 Live CD (2010) \| Sakura Taisen Paris Hanagumi & New York Hoshigumi Live 2010: Karenna Hanabana Kirameku Shinshin Live CD (2011) \| Sakura Taisen New York Hoshigumi Live 2011: Hoshiwotsugumono Live CD (2011) \| Sakura Taisen Revue in Little Lip Theater IV (2011) \| Sakura Taisen Budoukan Live 2: Teito - Paris - New York (2012) \| Sakura Taisen New York Hoshigumi Live 2012: Dareka o Wasurenai Sekai de (2012) \| Sakura Taisen Revue in Little Lip Theater V (2013) \| Sakura Taisen Paris Hanagumi Live 2012: Revue Mon Paris (2013) \| Sakura Taisen Revue in Chattes Noires (2013) \| Sakura Taisen New York Hoshigumi Show 2013: Wild West Kibou Live CD (2013) \| Sakura Taisen Revue in Little Lip Theater VI (2014) \| Sakura Taisen Paris Hanagumi Show 2014: Keserasera Paris Live CD (2014)
	Sakura Taisen Dai 2-ki Drama CD Radio Drama "Shounen Red" (1998) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 2-ki Drama CD Kigeki: Riaou (1998) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 2-ki Drama CD Kokutei Chuushingura (1998) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 2-ki Drama CD Aoi Tori (1999) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 3-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 1 Kaitou Beni Tokage: Masquerade (1999) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 3-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 2 Shinsaiyuuki: Ton Demo Happun (1999) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 3-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 3 Koufukunoouji: Harukaze no Renka (2000) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 3-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 4 Hanagoyomi: Teito no Kyuujitsu (2000) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 3-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 5 Hanagumi Kouen Ongakushuu: Futo Sei juu Gonenban (2000) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 4-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 1 Monparunasu no Yoru (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 4-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 2 Kaijin Nezumi Danshaku (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 4-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 3 Shanzerize no Kaijin?! (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 4-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 4 Sumire Rhapsody: Kanzaki Sumire Intai Kouen (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 4-ki Drama CD Series Uta no Album Teito Hen: Paris Hen (Vocal Shuu) (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 4-ki Drama CD Series Original Soundtrack (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 5-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 1 Live at Chattes Noires (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 5-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 2 Paris no Christmas (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 5-ki Drama CD Series Paris Revue (Vocal & Santorashuu) (2003) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 5-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 3: Aa, Mujou (Les Miserables) (2003) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 5-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 4: Aa, Mujou (Les Miserables) (2003) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 5-ki Drama CD Series Teito Revue (Vocal & Santorashuu) (2003) \| Sakura Taisen Drama CD Zenshuu (2003) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 6-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 1 Paris Hen: Shissou! Team Chattes Noires (2005) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 6-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 2 Teito Hen: Hana to Arashi to Teito no Roman! (2005) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 6-ki Drama CD Series Vol. 3 New York Hen: Over the Rainbow Sunshine (2005) \| Sakura Taisen Dai 6-ki Drama CD Series Vocal & Sound Track Shuu (2005)
	Comicalize: Sakura Taisen Mangaban (2002-2009) \| Sakura Taisen Mangaban Dai 2 Bu (2010-) \| Sakura Taisen Mangaban Collection (2006) \| Sakura Taisen Shou Gekijou (2006-2009) Novelize: Sakura Taisen Zenya (1997-1998) \| Sakura Taisen (1999-2000) \| Sakura Taisen: Gouka Kenran (2001) \| Sakura Taisen: Katsudou Shashin (2002) \| Sakura Taisen: Taishou Koiuta (2001-2002) \| Sakura Taisen Paris Zenya (2004-2005) Game Guide: Sakura Taisen Koushiki Guide: Sentou Hen (1996) \| Sakura Taisen Koushiki Guide: Renai Hen (1996) \| Hanagumi Taisen Columns Official Guide (1997) \| Sakura Taisen 2 Tettei Kouryaku Guide (1998) \| Sakura Taisen 2 Kouryaku Guide Book: Ti no Maki (1998) \| Sakura Taisen 2 Kouryaku Guide Book: Ten no Maki (1998) \| Sakura Taisen 2 Kouryaku Hanagoyomi: Joukan (1998) \| Sakura Taisen 2 Kouryaku Hanagoyomi: Gekan (1998) \| Sakura Taisen Teigeki Graph Official Guide Book (1999) \| Ogami Ichiro Funtouki Perfect Guide (2000) \| Sakura Taisen GB Saisoku Goukaku Shinan (2000) \| Sakura Taisen 2 Tettei Kouryaku Guide Zouho Kaitei ban (2000) \| Hanagumi Taisen Columns 2 Perfect Guide (2000) \| Sakura Taisen 3 Hanagumi Roman Gahou (2001) \| Sakura Taisen 3 Kouryaku Guide Joukan (2001) \| Sakura Taisen 3 Kouryaku Guide Gekan (2001) \| Sakura Taisen 3 Final Guide (2001) \| Sakura Taisen 4 Hanagumi Roman Gahou (2002) \| Sakura Taisen 4 Dramatic Navi (2002) \| Sakura Taisen 4 Saishuu Kouryaku & Settei Shiryoushuu (2002) \| Sakura Taisen: Atsuki Chishio Ni Koushiki Guide Book (2003) \| Sakura Taisen: Atsuki Chishio Ni Kouryaku Hanagoyomi (2003) \| Sakura Taisen: Atsuki Chishio Ni Koushiki Final Guide (2003) \| Sakura Taisen Monogatari: Mysterious Paris Navigation Guide (2004) \| Sakura Taisen Monogatari: Mysterious Paris Koushiki Final Guide (2004) \| Sakura Taisen V Episode 0: Kouya no Samurai Musume Koushiki Guide Book (2004) \| Sakura Taisen V Episode 0: Kouya no Samurai Musume Final Guide (2004) \| Sakura Taisen 3 Final Guide Kaitei ban (2005) \| Sakura Taisen V Kouryaku Hoshigoyomi (2005) \| Sakura Taisen V Final Guide (2005) \| Dramatic Dungeon Sakura Taisen Kouryaku Roman Gahou (2008) Game Works: Sakura Taisen Genga & Settei Shiryoushuu (1996/2002) \| Sakura Taisen 2 Genga & Settei Shiryoushuu (1998/2002) \| Sakura Taisen 3 Genga & Settei Shiryoushuu (2001) \| Sakura Taisen Joukikoushou (2002) \| Sakura Taisen V Genga & Settei Shiryoushuu (2005) \| Sakura Taisen V Joukikoushou USA (2006) Misc.: Sakura Taisen Ouka Kenran OVA Fan Book Joukan (1998) \| Sakura Taisen Ouka Kenran OVA Fan Book Gekan (1998) \| Sakura Taisen Teigeki Kayou Piano Hikigatari Zenshuu (1998) \| Sakura Taisen 2 Piano Hikigatari Kayou Zenshuu (1998)\| Sakura Taisen 3 Piano Hikigatari Kayou Zenshuu (2001)\| Sakura Taisen / Piano Hikigatari Kayou Zenshuu (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Illustrations The Origin + Tribute (2003) \| Sakura Taisen Chronicle Box (2003) \| Sakura Taisen: Atsuki Chishio Ni Postcard Book (2003) \| Sakura Taisen OVA Book Koushiki Irasuto & Settei Shiryou Visual Guide (2003) \| Sakura Taisen Super Kayou Show "Shin Takarajima" Daihon Shiryoushuu (2003) \| Sakura Taisen Kayou Show Zenshi 1997-2002 (2004) \| Sakura Taisen Aizouhin Mokuroku (2004) \| Sakura Taisen 1~V Illustrations Fujishima Kousuke no Character Shigoto (2006) \| Sakura Taisen Super Kayou Show Zenshi 2002-2006 (2006) \| Pachinko CR Sakura Taisen 2 Complete Works (2010) \| Sakura Taisen 15th Anniversary Taishou Roman Graph (2011)
Film	Sakura Taisen: Kouryaku Video (1997) \| Sakura Taisen Hanagumi Video Bromide Joukan (1997) \| Sakura Taisen Hanagumi Video Bromide Gekan (1997) \| Sakura Taisen 2: Denei Junbi Gou (1998) \| OVA 1 \| OVA 2 \| TV Series \| Sakura Wars: The Movie (2001) \| Sumire \| Ecole de Paris \| Le Nouveau Paris \| New York NY Stage Shows: Sakura Taisen Kayou Show Teikoku Kagekidan Hanagumi Tokubetsu Kouen "Ai Yueni" (199x) \| Sakura Taisen Kayou Show Teikoku Kagekidan: Dai 2-kai Hanagumi Tokubetsu Kouen "Tsubasa" (199x) \| Kiseki no Kane Live (199x) \| Sakura Taisen Kayou Show Teikoku Kagekidan: Dai 3-kai Hanagumi Tokubetsu Kouen "Beni Tokage" (xxxx) \| Sakura Taisen Kayou Show Goshuu - Kinen Kouen: Kaijinbetsusou DVD Special Box (2001) \| Sakura Taisen Furitsuke DVD: Gekitei (Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan) - Gekiteiondo (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Shinshun Kayou Show Kanzaki Sumire Intai Kinen Kouen: Haru Koi Murasaki Hana Yume Aekibetsu DVD Premium Box (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Kayou Show Goshuu - Kinen Kouen: Kaijinbetsusou Tokubetsu Kikakuban (2002) \| Sakura Taisen Teikoku Kagekidan: Hanagumi Super Kayou Show: Shinpen Hakkenden DVD Box (2002) \| Sakura Taisen 2003-Shinshun Kayou Show: Hatsu Warai Shichifukujin DVD Box (2003) \| Sakura Taisen Super Kayou Show: Shin Takarajima DVD Box (2004) \| Sakura Taisen 2004-Shinshun Kayou Show: DVD Box (2004) \| Sakura Taisen Super Kayou Show: Shin Saiyuuki DVD Box (2005) \| Sakura Taisen 2005-Shinshun Kayou Show: Warae! Hanagumi DVD Box (2005) \| Sakura Taisen Teikoku Kagekidan: Hanagumi Dai 4-kai Super Kayou Show: Shin Aoi Tori DVD Box (2005) \| Sakura Taisen 2006-Shinshun Kayou Show: Ton Deru Hanagumi ♪ DVD Box (2006) \| Sakura Taisen: New York Revue Show: Utau ♪ Dai New York ♪ DVD (2006) \| Sakura Taisen: Kayou Show Final Kouen: Shin ai Yueni DVD Box (2006) \| Sakura Taisen Budoukan Live: Teito Paris New York (2007) \| Sakura Taisen: New York Revue Show: Utau ♪ Dai New York ♪ 2 DVD (2007) \| Sakura Taisen: New York Revue Show: Utau ♪ Dai New York ♪ 3 DVD (2008) \| Tanaka Kouhei Sakka Seikatsu 30-shuu - Kinen Concert: Special DVD Sakurana Yoru (2010) \| Sakura Taisen Paris Hanagumi Live 2009: Moeagare Jiyuu no Tsubasa DVD (2010) \| Sakura Taisen: Teito Hanagumi Live 2010 DVD (2010) \| Sakura Taisen Paris Hanagumi & New York Hoshigumi Live 2010 DVD (2011) \| Yokoyama Chisa no Sakura Taisen Teito Hanagumi Zenkyoku Live (2011) \| Sakura Taisen New York Hoshigumi Live 2011: Hoshiwotsugumono DVD (2011) \| Sakura Taisen Budoukan Live 2: Teito Paris New York (2012) \| Sakura Taisen New York Hoshigumi Live 2012: Dareka o Wasurenai Sekai de DVD (2012) \| Sakura Taisen Paris Hanagumi Live 2012: Revue Mon Paris DVD (2013) \| Yokoyama Chisa no Sakura Taisen Hatsu: Yagai Night Live "Hajimari no Ueno de…" DVD (2013) \| Sakura Taisen New York Hoshigumi Show 2013: Wild-West-Kibou (2013) \| Sakura Taisen Paris Hanagumi Show 2014: Keserasera-Paris (2014)

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