Sakura Taisen #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the first installment of the manga adaptation of the popular Sakura Taisen (Sakura Wars) franchise, originally serialized in Japan. Set in an alternate 1920s Tokyo, it follows the members of the Imperial Combat Revue, a team of young women who pilot steam-powered mecha to defend the city from supernatural threats while also performing as a theater troupe. Published by Tokyopop in 2005, this edition compiles the opening chapters of the series, introducing the main characters and the unique blend of steampunk action and romantic comedy that defines the property.
In "The Meaningless Busywork," Ogami finds himself adrift in a world of tedious chores and frayed nerves, trying to keep his spirit intact amid the chaos of the Imperial Theater’s eccentric acting company. As he navigates the daily grind, an unseen mystery begins to stir beneath the stage lights—something the theater itself seems determined to keep hidden.
In the electric glow of the Imperial Theater’s first performance, Ogami finds himself caught between the dazzling presence of Sumire Kanzaki and the quiet intensity of Iris and Sakura, each vying for his notice in ways that blur the line between rivalry and something deeper. As the night unfolds, the true measure of the troop’s talent—and the unspoken tensions among them—begins to reveal itself.
In "Things Get In The Way," Ensign Ogami stumbles upon a demon manifestation during a routine errand, revealing an unexpected talent with a sword. Before he can react, the fight is interrupted by mysterious figures in steam-powered armored suits, each wielding strange weapons and moving with purpose.
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