Sakura Wars the Animation (新サクラ大戦 the Animation)

That was a great meal.

Why don't you come with me to see

the Imperial Operetta Troupe?

Oh!

I wonder if grandpa will come visit us?

Oh yes.

I couldn't agree with you more.

Mommy let's bring home a cake!

Yeah!

That sounds yummy!

Let's raise the curtains now.

Thank you very much for attending this performance

held in our Great Imperial Theater House.

We would like to express our deep appreciation

for your patronage.

Great work, everyone!

We all did great work.

--Good job! --Great work!

Thanks for your announcement.

Sure.

Wasn't that an amazing audience, Leni?!

I couldn't believe it!

I know-the crowd was especially wonderful today.

We should be grateful for an audience such as that.

Yeah, you've got that right Ms. Maria!

It was almost as if we were one with the audience today!

It was so much fun wasn't it.

Well, it seems you all did do a nice job today.

Are you feeling all right?!

It's a rare occasion for Ms. Sumire to give us a compliment!

That's for sure! Wow. What an honor.

I've got to admit it feels good even though

I'm exhausted from all the hard work.

Well you deserve it-You've worked hard all year Orihime.

That's true you have - but I think that Ms. Kanna

has worked the hardest out of all of us!

Oh really?!

Well I don't recall Ms. Kanna exerting herself particularly.

What?

You're the only one who disagrees ya know.

This is our theatre.

This is where we, the members of the Imperial Operetta Troupe;

"The Flower Division," come together to give our sweat,

tears, and hopes all combined into one, to shine brightly.

There's no place I'd rather be than right here, right now.

That's what makes me happy.

Surprise!

Happy birthday to you, Leni!

Happy birthday Leni!

Congratulations - you're 17 now, Leni.

That's true - Thank you.

Wait for me you guys - I'll be right there!

Oh dear...

Don't leave me out!

Please! I'm coming right now!

Sorry about that - Happy birthday Leni...

That's all right - Thanks' Sakura.

I'll never understand how you manage to be such a klutz.

I suppose you'll always have the co-ordination of a Bafoon.

Ah, isn't the Flower Division wonderful.

Hi there ladies.

Good work.

Merry Christmas and Happy birthday Leni!

Captain Kayama.

I was just thinking...

...With the Flower Division Captain Ichiro Oogami

being away in Paris and all,

I thought that I'd try to cheer everyone up.

But Mr. Kayama-right now Maria is our temporary captain!

Boy, it seems to me like we were having

a whole lot more fun before Mr. Kayama showed up.

Hey! C'mon now! We can still have fun.

Let's live it up tonight!-Okay?

This doesn't look as interesting.

That one looks better, don't you think?

Oh, ' Sumire?

Is that you?

Oh, Ms. Maria!

Well, what a coincidence.

I'm surprised to see you here ' Sumire -

I didn't know you liked these films.

Well I just thought that I should try and understand

more about the films the common people see.

Would you care to join me, Ms. Maria?

Eh?

A powerful friend has arrived at the imperial capital Tokyo;

the United States of America.

Among the many corporations to be found there,

the Douglas-Stewart Corporation stands out

with its advanced science.

Mr. Brent Furlong, the young president of Douglas-Stewart,

is a man passionate about charity work.

Amazed at the rapid pace of our nation's recovery

and the strong work ethic of her people...

Excuse me, Ms. Maria?

Is something bothering you?

I'm sorry.

It's nothing, really.

Oh-all right then.

Uh, Thank you for coming, Ma'am!

Excuse me.

Do either of you speak English?

Uh, sorry I'm not very good with English.

Ms. Sakura!

What?

Oh, I'm not very good with English either...

How are-you?

Did I get it wrong?

Let's see...

Nice-to-meet you!

Hmm?

What are you trying to say?

You are not making any sense ' at all.

Will you please stop wasting my time!

Uh, My name is Sakura!

Sakura is a cherry!

Um cherry...

Ms. Sakura, you're not making any sense.

Please calm down...!

I'm sorry.

I was just playing.

Huh?

Where can I find the owner Mr. Yoneda?

Mr. Yoneda...?

The manager...?

I see, so the Elders Institute has finally decided to setup

a Fighting Troupe even in America.

Yes-Sir.

Following in the footsteps of Tokyo and Paris,

the Third City Defense Program will be

the New York Fighting Troupe.

Really?

So, why did you decide to come all the way out here to Tokyo?

Tokyo has defended itself against two Invasions

by the demons ' and Paris has just repelled the Parisy.

To learn from these successes, it would seem more efficient

if I actually worked in the field with them rather then

study them from afar.

Efficient...

eh?

As of today, I have been assigned

to the Imperial Fighting Troupe, Flower Division.

Lachette Altair reporting for duty, Sir.

I look forward to serving under you.

So I suppose you already got permission

from the Elders Institute to do this, eh?

And if I'm not mistaken, ah...

...You probably brought your own Eisenkleid to Japan, didn't you?

Where is it?

We'll have to go pick it up right away.

That's not a problem, Sir.

I brought it with me on the truck.

I should have known.

As always you've got it all worked out.

I merely chose the most efficient course of action, Sir.

Well, well.

What to do now...

She was against the break up.

She wanted the Star Division to stay together.

She more than anyone else took pride in her role

as a guardian of the people against the darkness.

I understand.

But however exceptional their skills and abilities

were as a unit they were still too fragile.

We'll see if Lachette has come to realize

the reason why the Star Division was broken up or not.

Our imperial capital, Tokyo, is enjoying

great prosperity at the moment.

What are you worried about then?

Have we not rushed to improve the city's infrastructure

at the expense of her defenses.

You're needlessly raising a cause for alarm.

What exactly do you think we've come here to address?

Our imperial capital is open in four directions,

connecting us to other areas via waterways.

This geographic advantage has brought the prosperity

we enjoy today, but we may have also brought in

diseased elements in the process.

Are you talking about America?

Even if that was the case, the capital can certainly rely

on the Imperial Fighting Troupe for its defense.

Do you think it's wise to be completely dependent

on those young girls?

No doubt there are issues that must be addressed,

but these are rather trivial.

We needn't look further than our capital and Paris to see

that the Fighting Troupe program is a success.

Our nation needs a capital city, and a city needs

to be open to the free movement of the people

for it to be prosperous and thrive.

It is unavoidable for the bright lights of prosperity

to create and give rise to the shadows of darkness.

We must be prepared to accept this and learn to live with it.

And I trust ' that all of you understand.

What might be the opinion of the government on this issue,

Mr. Tanuma?

Well it appears...

...That for this city to develop further

as an occult stronghold, clearly our existing spiritual

quarantine measures will likely offer inadequate protection.