Sakura Wars

Set in 1919, Sakura Wars imagines a capital under threat from machines built to break its defenses. Kanzaki Heavy Industries pins its hope on a daring counter by equipping a fleet of steam powered giants with pilots chosen for special psychic gifts. A diverse team of young women from around the world is assembled to operate the colossal mechs, risking life and limb to stop the advancing forces. On the training ground and in field battles, the Flower Brigade fights to prove its worth while tension grows over leadership and strategy. Rumors of a capable commander spark excitement within the city defenders.

Based on the Sakura Wars multimedia franchise created by Oji Hiroi and Hiroyuki Kawasaki, this 1997 TV series brings the Flower Division to animated life.

Critics and fans generally praised the show for blending action with humor and its adventurous spirit. The series foregrounds teamwork and leadership under pressure, while balancing sci fi spectacle with character driven moments.

Within the Sakura Wars universe the Flower Division has become a recognizable symbol of female pilots and mech battles. The 1997 TV adaptation helped solidify the franchise's cross medium appeal and influenced later anime and game adaptations.

There are no widely documented major nominations or wins for this 1997 adaptation, though fans cite its role in expanding the Sakura Wars universe and introducing a team of female pilots to anime audiences.