Sakura Wars watch order
Updated October 2026 · 2 seasons, 1 movie and 5 OVAs and specials · in release order
Short answer
Watch Sakura Wars in release order: Sakura Wars.
1
in the main story: 1 season
25
episodes
~10 h
to watch the main story
Optional: 1 season, 1 movie and 5 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
Sakura Wars: The Gorgeous Blooming Cherry BlossomsAlternate version of Sakura WarsOVA · Fall 1997 · 4 ep · ~2 hours · score 3.2/5
- 2
Sakura Wars: The Radiant Gorgeous Blooming Cherry BlossomsExtra · optionalOVA · Fall 1999 · 6 ep · ~3 hours · score 3.3/5
- 3
Sakura WarsMain storyTV · Spring 2000 · 25 ep · ~10 hours · score 3.3/5
- 4
Sakura Wars: The MovieSide story · optional, after Sakura WarsMovie · Fall 2001 · ~85 minutes · score 3.1/5
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- 5
Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~Extra · optionalOVA · Fall 2002 · 1 ep · ~30 minutes · score 3.0/5
- 6
Sakura Wars: School of ParisSide story · optional, after Sakura Wars: The Radiant Gorgeous Blooming Cherry BlossomsOVA · Winter 2003 · 3 ep · ~75 minutes · score 3.0/5
- 7
Sakura Wars: The New ParisExtra · optionalOVA · Fall 2004 · 3 ep · ~1.5 hours · score 3.1/5
- 8
Sakura Kakumei: Hanasaku Otome-tachiSide story · optional, after Sakura WarsONA · Summer 2020 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 2.7/5
How long is Sakura Wars?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 1 season | 25 | about 10 hours |
| Everything released | 2 seasons, 1 movie and 5 OVAs and specials | 44 | about 20 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Where to watch Sakura Wars
Sakura Wars is officially on Crunchyroll (1 of 8), counting its 8 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Sakura Wars has the full list, free options included.
Is Sakura Wars finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Sakura Wars, came out in 2000. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Sakura Wars movies and OVAs?
Optional: Sakura Wars: The Radiant Gorgeous Blooming Cherry Blossoms, Sakura Wars: The Movie, Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~, Sakura Wars: School of Paris, Sakura Wars: The New Paris, Sakura Kakumei: Hanasaku Otome-tachi. Sakura Wars: The Gorgeous Blooming Cherry Blossoms retells the story in another version; pick one.
How many episodes does Sakura Wars have?
The main story is 25 episodes over 1 season, about 10 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 44 episodes (about 20 hours).
Where can I watch Sakura Wars?
Officially on Crunchyroll. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.