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Sega ha svelato Shin Sakura Taisen per PS4, previsto in Giappone per il prossimo inverno, e in occidente per la primavera 2020 col titolo provvisorio Project Sakura Wars.
Info, immagini e il primo trailer:
■ The Curtain Rises on a New Chapter in the “Taisho Year 29” of the Imperial Capital!
The steampunk franchise Sakura Wars is set in the fictional “Taisho Era,” where steam technology has been developed. This game is a legitimate sequel, as well as an all new work.
The game is set in the Imperial Capital of Tokyo 12 years after the events of Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love. Due to the “Great Kouma War” 10 years prior, Tokyo, Paris, and New York’s Combat Revue’s were annihilated, but the cities of the world established new Combat Revue, and a competition called the “Great Combat Revue World War” was to be held as a result.
The player will experience the story of protagonist Seijuurou Kamiyama, who leads the “New Combat Revue” and clashes with the “Kouma” that threaten the city’s harmony, as well as with the Combat Revues of each country.
■ Familiar Game Systems Return with Improvements
The game system is a cycle of “adventure” and “battle” parts. Players will strengthen their bonds with the heroines, and the series’ familiar structure will reappear with improvements.
During adventure parts, you can freely explore the Great Imperial Theater and streets of Ginza depicted in 3D graphics, communicate with the members of the Combat Revue, and enjoy various stories. Here, you will strengthen the trust between you and the heroines, which will not only influence the story, but also allow you to gain an upper hand in battle. Of cousre, the game is full of various elements, including anime movies and mini-games.
■ Characters
Seijuurou Kamiyama (voiced by Yohei Azakami)
The protagonist of New Sakura Wars. The leader of the “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.” 20 years-old. He originally served as a special service ship captain in the navy, but was reassigned to the Imperial Combat Revue, where he was appointed the commanding officer of the reborn “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.”
Sakura Amamiya (voiced by Ayane Sakura)
A member of the “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.” 17 years-old. She admires Sakura Shinguuji, the top star of the former Floral Division, and enlists in the Floral Division as a novice member. She has strong feelings for the Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division that protects Tokyo, as well as the Imperial Opera Troupe that boosts the citizens’ spirits, and greatly desires the reconstruction of both sides.
Hatsuho Shinonome (voiced by Maaya Uchida)
A member of the “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.” 17 years-old. A shrine maiden of the Shinonome Shrine, passed down from generation to generation in the Imperial Capital. Born in Shitamachi, she is a pure woman of Edo who loves Shitamachi, festivals, and the people of the town. While she usually comes off as rude, she is a mediator reliable to everyone in the Floral Division.
Azami Mochizuki (voiced by Hibiku Yamamura)
A member of the “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.” 13 years-old. The descendant of a ninja family that practice in the Mochizuki Style, she is a young prodigy that has mastered martial arts, tactics, weaponry, and more. Since before she could even perceive the world, she had a strict upbringing, and strongly believes in the “108 Laws” passed down from the ancient ninja village. Protecting those laws are of great importance to her.
Anastasia Palma (voiced by Ayaka Fukuhara)
A member of the “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.” 19 years-old. A star who played an active role in European theater. She wandered from troupe to troupe before joining the Imperial Combat Revue. Her singing and acting talents are top class, and given her looks, she can handle a wide range of roles, from men roles to sexy women roles.
Claris (voiced by Saori Hayami)
A member of the “Imperial Combat Revue: Floral Division.” 16 years-old. She is from Luxembourg. She is a literary and sweet girl who loves reading books. Through books, she is learning various things each day and is filled to the brim with curiosity. Her full name is Clarissa Snowflake. She is the successor of the “Juumadou” black magic, which utilizes books, passed down in the noble Snowflake family of Luxembourg.
■ Staff
- Main Character Design: Tite Kubo
- Music: Kouhei Tanaka
- Story Composition: Jiro Ishii
- Original Work: Oji Hiroi
- Theme Song: “Geki! Teikoku Hana Geki Dan ” (lyrics by Oji Hiroi, music by Kouhei Tanaka)