Legendary Composer of the Anison World! Ranking of Kohei Tanaka’s Popular Songs

Warriors of the EarthTanaka Kouhei15rank/position

[MAD] Looking back on Sakura Wars V with “Warriors on the Ground”

This is the theme song of Sakura Wars V: So Long, My Love, the fifth installment of the popular Sakura Wars series, released in 2005.

Unlike previous entries, it is set in New York, and the music has a Broadway musical feel rather than an operatic style.

It’s a bright, upbeat song that embodies the game’s catchphrase, “A bang-bang in the skyscrapers!”

Bell of MiraclesTanaka Kouhei16rank/position

Sakura Wars: The Bell of Miracles

The girls who serve as combatants in the Sakura Wars series also lead double lives as members of a musical theater troupe.

One of their musical numbers is “Miracle Bell,” which appeared as a song in the Christmas opera in Sakura Wars 2: Thou Shalt Not Die.

It also stands on its own as a well-crafted Christmas song and was chosen as the opening theme for the film Sakura Wars: The Movie.

Enemy · Battle 1Tanaka Kouhei17rank/position

Sakura Wars — Enemy/Battle 1

When it comes to battle BGM in Sakura Wars, this is the one.

It was used as the standard combat theme in the game until the new equipment “Jinbu,” used by the characters, was completed.

The track carries a palpable sense of tension, and for those who actually played the game, it likely brings back memories of the nerves from that very first battle scene.

Its excellence as a battle theme showcases the true strengths of the composer, Kohei Tanaka.

Time fades into oblivionTanaka Kouhei18rank/position

Sakura Wars: Time Within Oblivion

This is a piece used as the nighttime BGM of the Grand Imperial Theater in Sakura Wars.

Unlike the daytime version, it has a more subdued, gentle tone.

Although the Sakura Wars series is set in the fictional ‘Taisho Era,’ among its many BGMs this track in particular evokes the atmosphere of the real Taisho period.

In contrast to the tension of the battle scenes, it creates a very calm, peaceful mood.

Flowers dance in the imperial capitalTanaka Kouhei19rank/position

Flowers dance in the imperial capital

“Hana, Teito ni Mau” from Sakura Wars 4: Fall in Love, Maidens was released in 2002.

Composed by the series’ composer Kohei Tanaka, the piece is characterized by its grand and powerful melody.

I’m sure there are many who feel their hearts race when they hear its thrilling orchestral sound.

This track, which dramatically colored the opening of the story, deserves a spot on your playlist.

Blossoming MaidenTanaka Kouhei20rank/position

Blossoming Maiden

When it comes to the most famous song in the Sakura Wars series, the first game’s opening theme Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan is the obvious choice, but we mustn’t forget its counterpart, the ending theme Hanazaku Otome.

Its lyrics center on the theme of an actress reminiscing about her past.

Both composer Kohei Tanaka and lyricist Oji Hiroi have commented that they feel a particularly strong attachment to this piece, and it’s also highly popular among fans.

Go for it! Imperial Assault ForceTanaka Kouhei21rank/position

Sakura Wars: Go for it! Imperial Assault Force

This is the battle BGM from Sakura Wars, released in 1996.

Although the name is similar, it’s a completely different piece from “Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan.” Many people will surely be reminded of when they played the game upon hearing this.

Even though it plays during battle scenes, the tune somehow lifts your spirits.

The Japanese-style phrases that pop up here and there are very characteristic of Sakura Wars.

It’s a masterpiece that’s extremely popular among fans.

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