PS4 "New Sakura Taisen", character visuals and voice actor comments for the "Imperial Kagekidan, Hanagumi"!

Sega Games has released character visuals and voice actor comments for the "Teikoku Kagekidan: Hanagumi," the group at the center of the story, from "New Sakura Wars" for PS4, scheduled for release in winter 2019.

New Sakura Wars" is a dramatic 3D action adventure set in the fictional "Taisho Era" imperial capital of Tokyo, and follows the exploits of the "Teikoku Kagekidan" in their fight against evil. The main character design is by Kubo Taito, known as the author of the manga "BLEACH" serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (published by Shueisha). The music is by Kouhei Tanaka, who has provided many songs for previous titles in the series. The story will be written by Ishiijiro, who is active in a variety of media, including video games, TV animation, and movies.

The story begins in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, 12 years after "Sakura Taisen V: Saraba Aishiki Hito. The "New Imperial Blowout" led by Seijuro Kamiyama, the main character of the game, clashes with the "Descendents" who have appeared in the Imperial Capital once again, and with the "Blowout" that has been created in various cities around the world.

The game system is based on the series' familiar "adventure" and "battle" sequences, in which players repeatedly develop bonds with the heroines!　In the adventure part, players can freely explore the Imperial Theater and the streets of Ginza, which are depicted in 3D graphics, and enjoy communication with the members of the Imperial Riflemen and various stories. By fostering trust with the heroines, you can not only influence the storyline but also gain an advantage in the battle part. Of course, various elements such as animation movies and mini-games will liven up the game.

The visuals of the characters and comments from the voice actors who appear in the game have arrived, so let us introduce them to you.

Character Visuals and Voice Actor Comments for the "Imperial Blowout Squad: Hanagumi" (*Honorifics omitted)

Seijuro Kamiyama (CV: Yohei Azaue)
Seijuro Kamiyama (CV: Yohei Azaue) is the main character in "New Sakura Wars. He is 20 years old and captain of the "Hanagumi" of the Imperial Assault Dancers.
He was formerly a captain of a special navy ship, but he was transferred to the Imperial Assault Dagger and appointed as the captain of the new "Imperial Assault Dagger, Hana-gumi".

I am very honored to be able to appear as the captain of the Hanagumi in this new chapter of the great "Sakura Taisen" series. Kamiyama Seijuro is without a doubt the role with the most lines in my life as a voice actor. The more lines I have to say, the more I think about and understand the role, and the more I feel about the work. I hope that more and more people will play this work and that Kamiyama will become an attractive character for more and more people. Thank you very much for your cooperation!
(Actor Yohei Azaue plays the role of Seijuro Kamiyama)

Sakura Amamiya (CV: Ayane Sakura)
Sakura Amamiya (CV: Ayane Sakura) is a 17-year-old member of the Hanagumi of the Teikoku Kagekidan.
She is a newcomer who joined the Hanagumi because of her admiration for the former top star of the Hanagumi, Sakura Shinguji. He has strong feelings for both the Imperial Blowout Squad Hanagumi, which protects the Imperial Capital, and the Imperial Opera Company Hanagumi, which is the emotional support of the citizens of the Imperial Capital, and he strongly wishes to rebuild them both.
My name is Ayane Sakura, and I will be voicing the character of Sakura Amamiya in "New Sakura Wars". ...It's a lot of work with a lot of Sakura.
I feel all kinds of destiny, but I can't afford to rejoice in it, and I'm fighting the pressure of being the sequel to a legendary work as I go through the recording process.
I think those who have been following Sakura Taisen for a long time are now feeling a mixture of anticipation and anxiety. We, the staff and cast, will do our best to turn their feelings into something positive, and with respect for the previous work, we look forward to your continued support for the new Sakura Wars and the new Teikoku Kagekidan.
(Sakura Amamiya / Ayane Sakura)

Hatsuho Shinonome (CV: Marei Uchida)
She is a 17-year-old member of the "Imperial Blowout Squadron, Hanagumi.
She is a shrine maiden and the signature daughter of the Shinonome Shrine, which has been in the Imperial Capital for generations. She was born in downtown Tokyo and is a genuine Edo (present-day Tokyo) girl who loves the downtown area, its festivals, and everyone in the town. She is usually crass, but she is the leader of the Hanagumi, a group that everyone relies on.
Sakura Wars and the Hanagumi are my longing, sparkling, and dreamy world. ......
Stepping into the world I was looking at was a very heart shaking experience.
I will do my very best to bring you the same experience! Thank you very much for your cooperation.
(played by Marei Uchida, Hatsuho Shinonome)

Azami Mochizuki (CV: Hibiki Yamamura)
She is a 13-year-old member of the "Hanagumi," or flower group, of the Teikoku Kagekidan.
She is a descendant of the Mochizuki-style ninja family, and has prodigious talent in martial arts, tactics, and weaponry at an early age. He was raised strictly since before he can remember, and he strongly believes in the "108 codes" that have been handed down in the Shinobi village, and he values the observance of these codes.
He loves "Proclamation! Teikoku Kagekidan" and I remember listening to it a lot and singing it a lot since I was a little girl. I am really looking forward to seeing how the new Sakura Wars will bloom. As Azami Mochizuki, I will do my best to make it bloom beautifully together with the members of the Kagekidan.
(Hibiki Yamamura as Azami Mochizuki)

Anastasia Palma (CV: Ayaka Fukuhara)
She is a 19-year-old member of the "Hanagumi," the Imperial Blowout Squadron. Born in Greece.
She is a stalwart of European theaters. After working in a number of theater companies, she transferred to the Teikoku Kagekidan. She has top-class skills in both singing and acting, and her looks allow her to play a wide range of roles, from male roles to sexy female roles.
I am very honored to be involved in a new production of a work loved by so many people. Anastasia is a very attractive woman, both in her brilliance as a star and in her mysterious and shadowy side. I will fight together with her and Sakura and the others while bringing out the beauty of her light and shadows!
(Played by Ayaka Fukuhara as "Anastasia Palma")

■Clarice (CV: Saori Hayami)
She is a 16-year-old member of the "Imperial Blowout Squadron, Hanagumi". She is from Luxembourg.
She is an intelligent and pretty literary girl who loves to read books. She is very curious and learns a lot of things through books. Her real name is Clarissa Snowflake. She is the heiress of "heavy magic," a book-based magic that has been handed down in the Snowflake family, a Luxembourg noble family.
My name is Saori Hayami, and I will be playing the role of Clarice in "New Sakura Wars".
I am honored to be able to participate in this traditional production as a member of the Hanagumi. I am enjoying playing the role of Clarice, who is pretty, thoughtful, and sometimes a bit out of control.
Please look forward to seeing how the story will unfold with Captain Kamiyama at the center. We also hope that you will pay attention to "that song" that is familiar to those who know it, as well as to the many gorgeous new songs that will be unveiled!
(Saori Hayami as "Clarice")

Product Information
New Sakura Wars
Compatibility: PlayStation 4
Release date: Scheduled for this winter
Price: Undecided
Genre: Dramatic 3D action adventure
Number of players: 1
Publisher/Distributor: Sega Games Co.
CERO: To be reviewed
Main Character Design: Kubo Taito
Music: Kohei Tanaka
Music: Kouhei Tanaka
Original story by Oji Hiroi

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