During the 14th “Sakura Taisen Imperial Communication Department’s Broadcast” stream held on June 19, Sega newly announced Shin Sakura Taisen The Stage. First announced at Tokyo Game Show 2019 for March 5 to 8 2020, the show was canceled due to Covid-19. Now, it’s coming back for Winter 2020 in Japan. The stage play’s cast all shared joyful comments on Twitter, which we’ve covered below. Sakura Taisen composer Kohei Tanaka commented on the revival as well during the stream.
Shin Sakura Taisen The Stage‘s cast includes:
- Yuna Sekine as Sakura Amamiya
- Rina Takahashi as Shinonome Hatsuho
- Yui Kanchiku as Azami Mochizuki
- Juri Hirayu (Iriya Yūto) as Anastasia Palma
- Natsume Oki as Claris
- Moemi Katayama as Sumire
- Yohei Azakami as Seijuro Kamiyama (Voice-only appearance)
On stream, Kohei Tanaka explained how the cast is even better than before. No one knows yet how the Covid-19 situation will evolve. As such, no venue for the screenings was specified as they’re unsure how many fans will be able to gather and watch, but it’ll definitely be a great show. Kohei Tanaka added they don’t know yet if they’ll do the exact same show they were planning for March, or if they’ll add new elements.
舞台「新サクラ大戦 the Stage」
2020年冬、上演が決定しました!
信じて待っていてくれた皆さんありがとうございます。本当に嬉しいです。たくさんの愛を持って天宮さくらを演じたいと思います。楽しみに待っていてくださいねCM︎https://t.co/sqkiAB7o5q#新サクラ大戦 #舞台新サクラ大戦 pic.twitter.com/vvoBSMM8FT
— 関根 優那@写真集「夕凪」発売中 (@CP_yuna_ist) June 19, 2020
Both on Twitter and via a message revealed on the stream, Yuna Sekine (Sakura Amamiya) said she’s incredibly happy the stage play is happening, and thanked the fans who kept showing support on social media. The other actresses all published similar messages on Twitter.
帝劇通信見てくれましたか?︎
お待たせしました!!
やっと、やっと、希望が見えてきました!!延期となっていた、
新サクラ大戦the STAGEの公演が
2020年冬に決まりました!待っててよかったって思っていただけるように、パワーアップした姿を絶対にお届けします#舞台新サクラ大戦#東雲初穂 pic.twitter.com/d4E6hlwlcw
— 高橋 りな (@Rina_940731) June 19, 2020
Rina Takahashi (Hatsuho) said she powered up and is incredibly looking forward to it. Similarly to many personalities in Japan, she was particularly active on YouTube these past months to keep in touch with fans. She most notably did a pretty cool cover of Zeta Gundam‘s second opening theme.
舞台『新サクラ大戦 the Stage』
2020年冬に上演決定しました!!
みなさまにお会いできるその日まで
もっとパワーアップした姿をお見せできるように、精進して参ります#新サクラ大戦#舞台新サクラ大戦 pic.twitter.com/x7bK7niaxg— 平湯樹里 (@jurijuri_pon) June 19, 2020
Iriya Yūto (Anastasia) said she’s looking forward to meeting the fans this winter.
【情報解禁】
ついに、、!新サクラ大戦the stageが2020年冬に帰ってきます
ねっ!信じてくださいって言ったでしょう!!
あざみとして皆様の前にたてることを心より楽しみにしてます
CMもチェックしてねっ!#舞台新サクラ大戦 #新サクラ大戦 pic.twitter.com/nk6j8BzJsk— 寒竹優衣 (@yui_kan148) June 19, 2020
Yui Kanchiku (Azami) shared photos of the cast together at the rehearsals.
皆様本当にお待たせしました!
舞台「新サクラ大戦 the Stage」
2020年冬に上演が決定しました3月の公演延期からずっと皆様の応援に支えられてきました
必ず素晴らしい舞台をお届けします!
楽しみに待っていてくださいね
夢は蘇る!帝国華撃団#舞台新サクラ大戦 #新サクラ大戦 pic.twitter.com/18n5a5nBAr— 沖 なつ芽 (@nyatsume925) June 19, 2020
Natsume Oki (Claris) thanked the fans for their support.
舞台『新サクラ大戦 the Stage』
2020冬上演決定致しました!
皆様とお会いできますことを
心より楽しみにしております。
あぁ…!
本当に、夢は蘇るのですね#舞台新サクラ大戦 pic.twitter.com/p98703WF8p— 片山萌美 (@neichiamo) June 19, 2020
Moemi Katayama (Sumire) said she’s looking forward to it from the bottom of her heart.
Shin Sakura Taisen The Stage New Commercial
We will publish shortly a summary of the whole stream, stay tuned like Ulala would say. Meanwhile, you read our review of the game and our past coverage:
Comments from series original creator Oji Hiroi, Famitsu staff interview Part 1, Part 2, Comments from the main cast. Comments from Toshihiro Nagoshi. Introduction for Sumire, Kaoru, Komachi. Comments from Michie Tomizawa/Sumire. Toshihiro Nagoshi on the battle system switch.
Details on: Shangai Combat Revue characters designed by Lucky Star’s Yukiko Horiguchi, London Combat Revue characters designed by Sword Art Online‘s Abec/Bunbun, Berlin Combat Revue characters designed by Strike Witches‘ Fumikane Shimada, Yasha. Itsuki, Hiromi designed by Haruhi Suzumiya‘s Noizi Ito, Hakushu Murasame designed by Persona‘s Shigenori Soejima. Character design introduction videos.
Anime announcement trailer, Japanese Limited Edition details, stage play announcement, comments from composer Kohei Tanaka. Comments from Producer Katano, Director Otsubo. Character Song Music Videos. Character design introduction videos. More staff comments. Famitsu interview with Chisa Yokoyama/Sakura, Michie Tomizawa/Sumire. Toshihiro Nagoshi on the game’s sales.
Sakura Wars is currently a PS4 exclusive and can be grabbed on Amazon.
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