Sakura Shinguji
main character
OVA
6.1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Total watch time
- 30 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 18, 2002
- Season
- Winter 2002
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Radix
- Director
- Hitoyuki Matsui
- Original creator
- Ouji Hiroi
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 61/100
Estimated watch time
0h 30m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Primarily Female Cast79%Musical Theater79%Ensemble Cast79%Female Protagonist79%Urban79%Steampunk79%Military60%Magic60%Real Robot60%
OVAFINISHED2002 WINTER6.1 / 10 AniList score
Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~
『サクラ大戦』～神崎すみれ引退記念～「す・み・れ」• Sakura Taisen: Sumire
Synopsis
Set after the time of Sakura Taisen 4 (game), Kanzaki Sumire, during a training session was noticed that her spirit power (rei-ryoku) has dropped tremendously, below levels required to pilot the Koubu-nishiki. She decides to retire from the Kageki-dan while she still holds the position of "top star" in the dai-teikoku gekijyou. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~?
Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~ has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 61/100 — 34% of 446 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #19 highest-rated anime of 2002 on AniList.
Of the 765 AniList users who started it, 4.7% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 653 have finished it.
At about 30 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Mecha — especially shounen, primarily female cast, musical theater, ensemble cast.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ouji Hiroi
- Director
- Hitoyuki Matsui
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Sakura Wars: The Movie (2001)
Related entries
Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~ FAQ
How many episodes does Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~ have?
Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~ has 1 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 30 minutes in total.
Is Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~ finished?
Yes. Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~ has finished airing — the final episode aired December 18, 2002.
Is there a season 2 of Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~?
No sequel is listed for Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~ as of October 2026.
What should I watch before Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~?
Watch Sakura Wars: The Movie first — Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~ is a direct sequel.
Is Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~ based on a manga?
No. Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~ is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~?
Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~ was animated by Radix and directed by Hitoyuki Matsui.