Sakura wars (DVD)

Sakura Wars is a bit odd really, it's basically an original animated video (OAV) which fills in the rest of the story around the Sakura Wars RPG. The videogame has never had a western release so most people won't have played it (I certainly haven't though I aim to rectify that soon). The problem with the anime is that if you haven't played the game the story is very rushed and it's obvious that not all the story is told. Despite this the title is well animated, has a fantastic Japanese opening theme and is generally very enjoyable. Demons threaten Japan and the only defence against them are the Flower Brigade. This group of young women each ...  Read the complete review