On October 23, media label Avex started streaming a talk show event for Sakura Wars the Stage, hosted by Sakura Wars series composer Kohei Tanaka and actress Yuna Sekine.

The twelve-minute presentation sees the two discussing Tanaka’s process for scoring the play’s soundtrack, as well as Sekine’s experiences in auditioning and preparing for her role. The two touch on the show’s temporary cancellation in February, and their reactions to the news that it would open in November.

Sakura Wars the Stage opens on November 19, and will run through November 23.

About Sakura Wars the Stage

Sakura Wars the Stage was first announced on September 15, 2019, as part of Sega’s eighth Sakura Wars streaming event. The production was originally slated to run from March 5 – 8 at Akasaka’s Sogetsu Hall, with eight shows planned for the period.

On February 26, Sega announced that the show was canceled due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.

On June 19, during a Sakura Wars streaming event, Sega announced that the stage show would return in Winter 2020. On September 18, the official Sakura Wars the Stage website updated with an announcement that the show will open on November 19.

The Cast

Sakura Wars the Stage cast visual featuring Sakura Amamiya in a blue kimono and pink hakama.

Sakura Amamiya (Yuna Sekine)

The confirmed cast includes:

  • Sakura Amamiya: Yuna Sekine
  • Hatsuho Shinonome: Rina Takahashi
  • Azami Mochizuki: Yui Kanchiku
  • Anastasia Palma: Juri Hirayu
  • Claris: Natsume Oki
  • Sumire Kanzaki: Moemi Katayama
  • Seijuro Kamiyama: Yohei Azakami

 

The Staff

Masami Itō (Miracle☆Stage Sanrio Boys) will direct the production and write the script, while series composer Kohei Tanaka scores the soundtrack. Series creator Oji Hiroi is credited with the original concept.

How to Watch Sakura Wars the Stage

Sakura Wars the Stage featuring Azami Mochizuki wearing a yellow maid costume as she wields a kunai.

Azami Mochizuki (Yui Kanchiku)

Sakura Wars the Stage is slated to open on November 19, at Chiyoda’s Hulic Hall theater. Nine shows are planned, which will run through November 23. Tickets are priced at 7,800 yen ($74.58 USD) each for general admission.

Customers can enter to purchase tickets through September 28, at 23:59 JST, with winners being notified on October 1. Winners will have through October 5 at 23:59 JST to pay for their tickets. In addition to the on-site performances, for a streaming version of the play are also being offered for one of the two shows, as well as a discounted pass that includes streams of both events. In addition to the shows, the two-show ticket will include a bonus “Flower Division send-off” video.

The single-show passes are priced at 3,500 yen ($33.13 USD) each, while the two-show ticket will cost 6,300 yen ($59.64 USD). Nico Nico is handling distribution of the digital broadcasts.

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