[Sakura Wars BGM] Famous and Popular Songs from Sakura Wars
Since its release as a Sega Saturn game in 1996, Sakura Wars has spawned sequels and become a full-fledged series.
As a multimedia franchise, it’s popular not only as a game but also through anime and stage productions.
The BGM of this classic series is especially captivating, beautifully reflecting the world of Sakura Wars.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected and introduced some of its standout tracks.
Be sure to read through to the end!
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[Sakura Wars BGM] Sakura Wars Masterpieces and Popular Songs (11–20)
I’m a maiden, you know.tenkyuu sakura (CV: sakura ayane)
A highly dramatic character song sung by Ayane Sakura, who plays Sakura Amamiya in New Sakura Wars.
It portrays, with sincere vocals, the confusion and flutter of a love that suddenly blossoms for someone she had always thought of as just a friend.
The glamorous, revue-like melody evokes the Sakura Wars stage shows and overlaps with the character’s shifting emotions, making even the listener’s heart skip a beat.
Let yourself swoon to the sweet and tangy feelings of a love just beginning!
Samurai SpiritKobayashi Sanae (CV: Jemini Sanraizu)
It’s a rousing message song that makes you feel the Texas breeze.
Chosen as the theme song for the game Sakura Wars V: Episode 0 ~Samurai Girl of the Wild West~, released in September 2004, it’s included on the soundtrack album Sakura Wars V: Episode 0 ~Samurai Girl of the Wild West~ Complete Collection.
Sanae Kobayashi performs it as the character Gemini Sunrise.
It vividly conjures the image of racing across vast open plains with your companions, leaving you feeling exhilarated.
Give it a listen when you’re facing a new challenge or need the courage to overcome difficulties.
Ninja AzamiMochizuki Azami (CV: Yamamura Hibiki)
This is Azami Mochizuki’s character song, where a Japanese ambience fuses with a pop sound.
It sings of a girl’s strong will as she earnestly follows the path of a ninja, keeping her village’s code close to her heart.
The bold shouts woven into the track draw listeners straight into the story’s world.
It’s included on the album “Shin Sakura Wars: Complete Song Collection,” released in April 2020.
A powerful number that stirs the hearts of those honing themselves toward their goals.
One day, looking up at the blue skyMatsutani Kaya (CV: Daiana Kapurisu)
A gemlike ballad that reflects the inner world of Diana Caprice from Sakura Wars V.
Released in July 2005, this song was used as an insert track in the game Sakura Wars V: So Long, My Love, performed by voice actress Kayo Matsutani.
The piece traces an emotional journey from a rain-shrouded monochrome world to the discovery of hope.
Its string-centered orchestral arrangement, paired with Matsutani’s translucent vocals, evokes a fragile yet beautiful atmosphere.
It’s a gentle number perfect for immersing yourself in when your true feelings are weary.
Sakura Wars Jump: Debate, Maidens!Tanaka Kouhei
This work was produced by composer Kohei Tanaka, the creator of the series’ music, as a related recording for the game Sakura Wars 4 ~Fall in Love, Maidens~.
Released in April 2002, it is included on the acclaimed album Sakura Wars 4 ~Fall in Love, Maidens~ Complete Collection: Geki! Teikoku ~Final Chapter~, which won the 17th Japan Gold Disc Award.
The dazzling sound arrangement feels as if it’s rallying the maidens—truly wonderful.
Main ThemeTanaka Kouhei
This is the Main Theme from the original Sakura Wars that instantly captured listeners’ hearts.
With its sweeping strings, it’s one of the most outstanding pieces in the Sakura Wars series.
Many fans surely feel their hearts burn when they hear it.
The dramatic arrangement stirs your fighting spirit, and you can vividly picture the characters in battle.
[Sakura Wars BGM] Sakura Wars Masterpieces and Popular Songs (21–30)
Blossoming MaidenTanaka Kouhei
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.