Sakura Wars: The Movie (2001)
Following in the aftermath of a terrible Demon-Human war, turn of the century Japan is preparing a new fighting force in case the demons decide to return. A squadron of giant robots are built to be controlled by the spirit of the pilot, but it is discovered that the only people with sufficient spirit are young women. After recruiting a team of youths from around the world, the Japanese government decides to keep them a secret by disguising them as a theater troupe, thus requiring them to spend as much time memorizing Shakespeare as they do on military training.
Released: Dec 22, 2001
Runtime: 85 minutes
Genre: Action, Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction
Stars: Chisa Yokoyama, Michie Tomizawa, Urara Takano, Kumiko Nishihara, Yuriko Fuchizaki, Mayumi Tanaka
Crew: Oji Hiroi (Screenplay), Mitsuru Hongo (Director), Kouhei Tanaka (Original Music Composer), Tetsuo Uchida (Producer), Yusuke Takeda (Art Direction), Toshimichi Otsuki (Executive Producer)