‘Sakura Wars’ Brings Love And Anime Back To The PS4

A lot has changed in 15 years, some for the better and some… not so much. If there’s one thing that the last decade and a half has been missing, it’s cute anime girls in mechs, which have been sorely missing since Sega’s long running Sakura Wars franchise went on haitus. 2005’s American focused So Long My Love for the Wii and PS2 was the last time this series took the stage, but aside from cameos and supporting roles in crossover games like Project X Zone series, it seemed like one of the original RPG / dating sim hybrids was to become a longing memory.

Suddenly, that’s about to change. Sega has announced that not only is Sakura Wars returning to the PS4, but it’s only a few month away! Blending a harem anime with strategic RPG game play, we’ll once again take the role as… some dude as we lead and woo an army of attractive female samurai who happen to pilot mechs. How did this franchise disappear for so long!?

Launching in 1996 for the Sega Saturn, Sakura Wars was an ambitious cross-genre title that sought to blend different styles of game play with a steampunk samurai setting that fit this goal. Since then, it has enjoyed much success in Japan, with multiple sequels, manga and anime adaptations. Get a taste of what this reboot has in store in its announcement trailer below, and keep an eye out for physical editions that include a reversible cover and a sticker set when the game releases on April 28.