Since the hit video game franchise, Sakura Wars, made its triumphant return to the gamespace with its recent PS4 title, the franchise has had even more surprises up its sleeve. Following one successful game, it has been revealed that there is another game that developers over at Sega and Delight Works have been hard at work with.
Rather than announce a new console title so soon after the release of their most recent one, the team has instead revealed that the next Sakura Wars project is a mobile title called Sakura Kakumei ~Hana Saku Otome-tachi~. The new game has been described as a "dramatic role-playing game" and will feature some in-app purchases but also a free to play completely original story!
To help build excitement for the new title, the creators have released a 24-minute anime promo that has been created by CloverWorks. Fans can also check out an announcement trailer that shows off some of the graphics, however not much in terms of gameplay.
Could this game bridge the gap until the next Sakura Wars title? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to check out the videos below!
24-minute anime:
Promo trailer:
The game is set in the year Taishō 100 (2011 CE) in the imperial capital Tokyo. Japan suffered devastating damage in the Great Imperial Capital Disaster 16 years ago. The country recovered with Mirai, a new type of energy based in spiritual power. But with the operation of the New Imperial Tower, cherry blossoms don't bloom, and the number of demons called Kōki increases. They attack people in every region of Japan. The official government force Great Imperial Combat Revue B.L.A.C.K. rises up to protect people from the Kōki. The girls simultaneously protect citizens and gain popularity with their supreme live performances.
All the citizens believe Mirai and B.L.A.C.K. will bring continued peace. They put their trust in the government, but those who realized that was false prosperity come along. Their name is the Imperial Combat Revue, and their mission is to expose the government conspiracy and retake Japan.
Sakura Kakumei ~Hana Saku Otome-tachi~ will release in the App Store and Google Play in 2020!