Two (likely) new Sakura Wars mobile games, B.L.A.C.K and Nihon Dakkan, to be revealed on September 2nd

[Deleted member 17627]

More info here on Nihon Dakkan and here on B.L.A.C.K.

And here is a music video for B.L.A.C.K.




And the teaser trailer for Nihon Dakkan.




Seems like B.L.A.C.K. is meant to be a rhythm game and Nihon Dakkan an RPG.

Not going to lie though, neither really seem interesting to me, either concept or in terms of art direction. Although more Kohei Tanaka music is always welcome.

I mean, if this is what it takes to help get the next game funded, then sure.

At least this means that it seems like they will be doing something with those trademarks they published back in May.

 

[Richter1887]

I really hope the third game is a remake or sequel for the PS4/5.

 

[darkside]

rip FGO

sakura wars is taking over

 

[salromano]

Neither are actually confirmed to be Sakura Wars games, but yeah, it seems pretty likely.

I was weighing the possibility that they're actually the same game (maybe B.L.A.C.K. is an idol group in the game universe for the RPG).

If they're two different games, it's interesting they chose to reveal them at the exact same time on two separate streams.

In any case, looking forward to seeing what they are.

 

[Deleted member 17627]

Neither are actually confirmed to be Sakura Wars games, but yeah, it seems pretty likely.

I was weighing the possibility that they're actually the same game (maybe B.L.A.C.K. is an idol group in the game universe for the RPG).

If they're two different games, it's interesting they chose to reveal these games at the exact same time on two separate streams.

In any case, looking forward to seeing what they are.

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Given how differing the art direction is between the two, I am going to go with the latter. Not to mention the different streams and there being no sign of SEGA being mentioned in these DelightWorks trailers (maybe it's more of a hands off endeavor for them from SEGA?)

And just asked to put "(likely)" before new in the thread title!

 

[RecRoulette]

Sakura Wars/Puyo Puyo/Phantasy Star Online coming out of the crypt in 2020, good shit Sega.

 

[salromano]

Given how differing the art direction is between the two, I am going to go with the latter. Not to mention the different streams and there being no sign of SEGA being mentioned in these DelightWorks trailers (maybe it's more of a hands off endeavor for them from SEGA?)

And just asked to put "(likely)" before new in the thread title!

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Well the lack of Sega in the DelightWorks game would likely be on purpose as mentioning Sega would give away what the game is without question.

But yeah, the art styles are quite different. We'll see tomorrow either way!

 

[Brazil]

Wow, that MV is truly garbage. The stupid red hair, the awful song. Ew.

I wish them the best of luck if that's the best they can offer considering the competition in the genre.

 

[waugh]

Are they going to show them at TGS? Feels like TGS is a mobage convention the past few years.

 

[Hybrid Rainbow]

Rhythm game? I'm in.

 

[Shining Star]

I got excited and then I read mobile game. How dare you OP?

Edit I watched the trailers and nothing about these really says Sakura Wars to me?

 

[Deleted member 17627]

Wow, that MV is truly garbage. The stupid red hair, the awful song. Ew.

I wish them the best of luck if that's the best they can offer considering the competition in the genre.

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Yeaaaaaah, honestly both of these mobages seem five years too late. And even then, they don't look that appealing aesthetically to begin with.

 

[ookiimarukochan]

Are they going to show them at TGS? Feels like TGS is a mobage convention the past few years.

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It's been mainly phone games since I first went in 2003, the big issue has been that each year an increasingly large number of the console games shown are already out.

 

[Deleted member 17627]

I got excited and then I read mobile game. How dare you OP?

Edit I watched the trailers and nothing about these really says Sakura Wars to me?

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For B.L.A.C.K. they have Kohei Tanaka doing the music (plus there was a trademark for Sakura Wars B.L.A.C.K a few months ago) and at 0:17 in the Dakkan trailer the character is wearing a thing that looks like a Kobu.

 

[KoolAid]

Turns out they were one and the same game, Sakura Kakumei. It's currently being shown with a long as hell OVA.

 

[Herb Alpert]

That music thing is crappy AF...

 

[Eien1no1Yami]

Here's the OVA for anyone who missed it

 

[King Metal Zel]

Sega isn't messing around since it's being developed by Delightworks (Fate Grand Order).

 

[Alienhated]

So what it was in the end?

 

[King Metal Zel]

So what it was in the end?

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A mobile game set in the future(?)

 

[Aero]

Here's the OVA for anyone who missed it

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Is it normal for a mobile game to get an OVA this long? It's basically a full length anime episode.

 

[Eien1no1Yami]

So what it was in the end?

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It's a mobile RPG game made by Delightworks set in Taisho 100, meaning 70+ years after the events of the Sakura Wars(2019-2020) game.

 

[salromano]

Neither are actually confirmed to be Sakura Wars games, but yeah, it seems pretty likely.

I was weighing the possibility that they're actually the same game (maybe B.L.A.C.K. is an idol group in the game universe for the RPG).

If they're two different games, it's interesting they chose to reveal them at the exact same time on two separate streams.

In any case, looking forward to seeing what they are.

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Just came to say I was right.

Here's some info: https://www.gematsu.com/2020/09/seg...-kakumei-hanasaku-otome-tachi-for-ios-android

 

[Chasing]

Ah, so this was the delight works game. Will be interesting to see it's trajectory and reception for their first new title since FGO.

 

[WildEagle18]

I'm in for more Sakura Wars. I wish it wasn't mobile but I'll take whatever we can get

 

[unholyFarmer]

I liked the animation and the story has potential. Maybe I would give it a try if it came to Switch, but will unfortunately stay since it is mobile only. Hopefully SEGA will put the gatcha money in good use for the next console installment!

 

[Strings]

Here's the OVA for anyone who missed it

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God, it's so cool to have new 2D animated Sakura Wars content.

EDIT: Iunno about the setting. You lose a lot of the kitschy charm by bringing events to the present. Will give it a shot anyway.

 

[Yappa]

Are those two different troupes that are fighting against each other? From glancing at the VA names, one has well known seiyuus, while the other looks to be newish names?

 

[PachaelD]

Ah, so this was the delight works game. Will be interesting to see it's trajectory and reception for their first new title since FGO.

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I was expecting a Sakura Taisen mobage, yes, but was also sort of hoping for a new Delightworks IP. Guess I'll be waiting a bit more for the latter.
Either way the setting looks interesting so hopefully story wise it delivers.

 

[Eien1no1Yami]

Are those two different troupes that are fighting against each other? From glancing at the VA names, one has well known seiyuus, while the other looks to be newish names?

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Yeah there are 2 different Combat Revues this time, one of them being the enemy/rival

Here's more info about the story

https://www.combatrevue.com/2020/09...lution-22-minute-ona-plot-cast-more-revealed/

Sakura Revolution is set in an alternate version of Tokyo, in the year Taisho 100 (2011 CE). In the year Taisho 84 (1995 CE), disaster struck the capital in a calamity known as the Great Imperial Capital Disaster. The nation was able to rebuild and recover, thanks to the discovery of a new energy based on spiritual power, known only as Mirai.

Sadly, with the activation of the New Imperial Tower, the cherry blossoms stopped blooming. Moreover, demons known as "Koki" began to increase in number, lashing out to attack people across the nation. To protect the people, the government formed the Great Imperial Combat Revue B.L.A.C.K., who protect the people from evil while bringing light to their hearts with unmatched live performances.

While peace reigns among the people thanks to Mirai and B.L.A.C.K. and many have put their trust in the government, some have come to realize that it is but a false prosperity.

These brave souls are known as the Imperial Combat Revue, and their mission is to uncover the government's conspiracy and retake Japan!

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[WildEagle18]

Yeah there are 2 different Combat Revues this time, one of them being the enemy/rival

Here's more info about the story

https://www.combatrevue.com/2020/09...lution-22-minute-ona-plot-cast-more-revealed/

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Wow, that sounds nice. Now I wish this wasn't a mobile game ;-;

 

[Eien1no1Yami]

It seems that Jiro Ishii will part of the story composition again along with Matsuzaki Fumiya .

I know a lot of japanese people won't be happy about this, but personally I'm glad he's in this too, even though I'm not that much interested in this new project.

 

[King Kingo]

It's smart of Sega to have a mobile entry for Sakura Wars just so the IP can maintain relevance with Japanese gamers, and it also demonstrates that the property still has value within Sega.

Let's hope the next Sakura Wars games are remakes of the Saturn/Dreamcast games.

 

[squall23]

Is it normal for a mobile game to get an OVA this long? It's basically a full length anime episode.

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Bang Dream got a full anime and that was before it became so successful. It's not really that unheard of nowadays.

 

[Eien1no1Yami]

Sega posted a new trailer a few hours ago.

 

[King Metal Zel]

Sega posted a new trailer a few hours ago.

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RIP my wallet.

 

[Eien1no1Yami]

Another trailer for Kakumei
They also created an official youtube channel specifically for the game

Release date in Japan is getting close

 

[Strings]

Gameplay trailer:




... I actually like the look of a lot of this.

 

[King Metal Zel]

Gameplay trailer:




... I actually like the look of a lot of this.

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The frame rate looks WAY better than the last trailer! Hyped! :D

 

[Deleted member 3700]

Anyone here started playing Kakumei since yesterday? I had high expectation before the launch, and honestly, this game completely exceeds it. It is fantastic in most aspects, and the gacha rates are actually not too bad. Already got a 5* character as well. SEGA said it is a spinoff (one of the possibilities of the timeline), but with the quality, I am willing to treat it as canon.

Here are some screenshots:

I particularly like how the characters continue talking during the LIPS session. It's like how they try to persuade you. They need to add this feature into the next mainline game.

Normally I don't tag people, but Eien1no1Yami should be playing this, right?

 

[Strings]

Anyone here started playing Kakumei since yesterday? I had high expectation before the launch, and honestly, this game completely exceeds it. It is fantastic in most aspects, and the gacha rates are actually not too bad. Already got a 5* character as well. SEGA said it is a spinoff (one of the possibilities of the timeline), but with the quality, I am willing to treat it as canon.

Here are some screenshots:

I particularly like how the characters continue talking during the LIPS session. It's like how they try to persuade you. They need to add this feature into the next mainline game.

Normally I don't tag people, but Eien1no1Yami should be playing this, right?

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I've enjoyed what I've played so far. What's weird is that I'll pull a unit and be really iffy on their plainclothes design, but then I see their combat outfit and it's always fucking awesome / weirdly inspired. For example, I pulled 能島ゆめ and thought 'Meh, shitty fanservice pirate':

But then I realised that she's LITERALLY A FUCKING PIRATE SHIP:

And that's dope.

 

[Refrain]

I wonder what happens if you chose to side with Kira in the first LIPS session?

 

[WildEagle18]

I installed the game but apparently ill need a vpn?

 

[King Metal Zel]

I'm super enjoying it so far. Great vibes, though it's funny how it's set up almost exactly like Fate GO since it's the same dev lol

 

[Deleted member 3700]

I've enjoyed what I've played so far. What's weird is that I'll pull a unit and be really iffy on their plainclothes design, but then I see their combat outfit and it's always fucking awesome / weirdly inspired. For example, I pulled 能島ゆめ and thought 'Meh, shitty fanservice pirate':

But then I realised that she's LITERALLY A FUCKING PIRATE SHIP:

And that's dope.

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I have her as well. In this game 3* characters also have great design, which is really nice. I got 大井川りほ from a pull. Her motif is a maid and her 必殺技 is really something else. She rides on a fucking rail, shoots out a teacup from a canon (which heals HP of all teammates) while shouting ご主人様!!!

I installed the game but apparently ill need a vpn?

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It seems that they just removed the region lock a few hours ago. I needed a VPN to access the game yesterday but now I don't need to.

 

[Dice]

A mobile game set in the future(?)

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...where we can have pop idols!

 

[Yappa]

I'm super enjoying it so far. Great vibes, though it's funny how it's set up almost exactly like Fate GO since it's the same dev lol

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Is it full screen on modern phones? Since FGO isn't.

 

[Eien1no1Yami]

Normally I don't tag people, but Eien1no1Yami should be playing this, right?

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Unfortunately I haven't managed to try it yet but I'm willing to
although most likely I won't play much because I'm not a particular fan of mobile games.
Of course I'm highly interested in the story so what I'm hoping is for japanese people to upload the story bits on youtube
like they do with the Kingdom Hearts mobile game and follow the story from there.
I'm even thinking of translating some of those bits for people who don't understand japanese.

One other thing is I'm using an iphone and not android.
Do we know an easy way to download the game from the app store and play it?
I know before that you could just change the region to japan from your account but I think now apple
put a restriction where you can do this once every 90 days, so I don't want to get locked to the japanese store for 90 days :P.

 

[WildEagle18]

woah I got a 5*, I'll post her later once I get off work.

I have her as well. In this game 3* characters also have great design, which is really nice. I got 大井川りほ from a pull. Her motif is a maid and her 必殺技 is really something else. She rides on a fucking rail, shoots out a teacup from a canon (which heals HP of all teammates) while shouting ご主人様!!!



It seems that they just removed the region lock a few hours ago. I needed a VPN to access the game yesterday but now I don't need to.

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Yeah I ended up just downloading a vpn to start the game. Gonna try without one after work

 

[Yappa]

Unfortunately I haven't managed to try it yet but I'm willing to
although most likely I won't play much because I'm not a particular fan of mobile games.
Of course I'm highly interested in the story so what I'm hoping is for japanese people to upload the story bits on youtube
like they do with the Kingdom Hearts mobile game and follow the story from there.
I'm even thinking of translating some of those bits for people who don't understand japanese.

One other thing is I'm using an iphone and not android.
Do we know an easy way to download the game from the app store and play it?
I know before that you could just change the region to japan from your account but I think now apple
put a restriction where you can do this once every 90 days, so I don't want to get locked to the japanese store for 90 days :P.

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Particularly for japanese accounts? Cause I regularly switch from my german to my US Apple account and vice versa.