PS4 "New Sakura Wars" will be released on December 12, 2019 (Thursday)! Applications are now open for the "World's Fastest Experience" to be held at Asakusa Hanayashiki.

Sega Games announced that "New Sakura Wars" software for PlayStation(R)4 will be released on December 12, 2019. The company also began accepting applications for participants in the "World's Fastest Experience" to be held at Asakusa Hanayashiki on Saturday, August 31.

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" as they 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 composed by Ishiijiro, who is active in a variety of media including games, TV animation, and movies.
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The "New Sakura Wars" release date has been set for December 12, 2019 (Thursday). In addition, the company has begun accepting applications for the "World's Fastest Hands-on Experience" to be held at Asakusa Hanayashiki on Saturday, August 31.

Information on the special offers for this title has also been revealed.

First of all, the initial bonus will be a "New Sakura Wars" main visual and theme song theme for PS4(R). The home screen of the PS4(R) will be changed to the theme song "Proclamation! Teikoku Kagekidan <New Chapter>" will play on the home screen of the PS4(R) system.

The "New Sakura Wars: First Limited Edition" will also be released at the same time. In addition to the game software, a soundtrack CD set "Sakura Wars: Rekishi Uta Shu," which contains over 60 songs from the six games in the series, and an art book "Sakura Wars: Rekishi Art Book" will be included in the package. The limited edition will be produced in limited quantities, so be sure to reserve your copy as soon as possible.

In addition, the "World's Fastest Hands-on Experience" will be held at Asakusa Hanayashiki on August 31 (Sat.), prior to the release of the game on December 12 (Thu.).
The event will be held by lottery for those who have registered as "Teikoku Kagekidan Ouen Gumi," the official support group for the "Sakura Taisen" series, which is currently being recruited on the official website.

The event will be held at Asakusa Hanayashiki, which has a strong connection with the "Sakura Wars" series, so please be sure to apply.

Event Information
The world's first "New Sakura Taisen" hands-on event
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2019, 18:30 - 21:00 (scheduled)
Location: Asakusa Hanayashiki (2-28-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Application period: until 23:59, Monday, August 12, 2019

Application form: #

■ PS4 "New Sakura Wars" release date determination video

The "Teikoku Kagekidan, Ouen Gumi" is now accepting applications!
Teikoku Kagekidan Ouen Gumi" is the official support group of "Sakura Wars" series. Those who register using the application form will receive the latest information on the "Sakura Wars" series, including the "New Sakura Wars" scheduled for release on December 12, 2019 (Thursday), via e-mail. We will also send you a product code to download the "Original PS4(R) Theme" after the release date of "New Sakura Wars".
In addition, we will be offering a variety of other benefits related to the "Sakura Wars" series, including the latest information, so please be sure to register as a "Teikoku Kagekidan Ouen Gumi" (Imperial Warriors) member.
Click here for the registration form .

Compatibility ： PlayStation(R)4
Release Date ：December 12, 2019 (Thursday)
Price ：Normal Edition and Download Edition 8,800 yen (excludingtax) /Limited First Edition 14,800 yen (excluding tax)
Genre ： Dramatic 3D action adventure
Player : 1 player
Publisher/Distributor : SEGA Games Inc.
CERO ： To be determined

Main Character Design: Kubo Taito
Guest Character Design: Yukiko Horiguchi and others
Music: Kohei Tanaka Story Structure: Shiro Ishii Original Story: Prince Hiroi
Cast: Yohei Azaue, Ayane Sakura, Marei Uchida, Hibiki Yamamura, Ayaka Fukuhara, Saori Hayami, Yuichiro Umehara, Sumire Uesaka, etc.