Sakura Wars: Kanadegumi

Hana to Yume -24 — The first "Hana to Yume" issue #24 featuring the manga's debut

Sakura Wars: Concert (サクラ大戦奏組, Sakura Taisen Kanadegumi^?) is a spin-off manga series by Team Kanade. It follows a girl named Miyabi Neko and her interactions with five attractive young men. The story takes place in Tokyo and centers on a secret division of the famed Imperial Revue named Kanadegumi. The manga has been serialized on Hana to Ume monthly magazine from 2012 to 2013 for 17 issues.

Story[]

The Taisho Era.

(時は太正一。)

A girl named Neko Miyabi, who can see "sounds", arrives at the Imperial Capital of Tokyo to become an actress like her top star idols, the "Imperial Revue: Flower Troupe".

(帝都・東京で大人気のトップスタァ「帝園歌劇団・花組」に憧れ、女優を夢見て出雲から上京してきた、音が『見える』少女・雅音子。)

However, Neko was instead assigned to the male-composed orchestra accompaniment the "Imperial Revue: Kanade Division".

(しかし、音子が配属されたのは舞台の伴奏を務めるオーケストラ、男ばかりで編成された「帝園歌劇団・奏組」だった。)

But the Kanade Division also has another secret, as the Imperial Combat Revue's secret Magic Obstruction Force, whose mission is to protect the capital from demons and spiritual attacks. To top it all off, Neko is appointed as the captain!

(さらに奏組にはもうひとつ、秘密部隊「帝園華撃団」の一隊“魔障陰滅部隊・奏組”として、魔物や霊的な襲撃から帝都を守るという仕事があり、同時にその隊長にも任命されてしまう。)

Neko was now both delighted and worried that she got more than she ever dreamed as it involved conflicts against demons. But as time passed with her fellow members, Neko learns how much important her ability to "see" sounds to protect those around her.

(女優の夢が遠ざかったばかりか突然戦いの中に身を置くことになり、とまどい、悩悩む音子。だが、隊員たちと共に過ごし、戦いを重ねていく中で、自分の“音を『見る』”という能力で誰かを守ることができるなら…と、少しずつ気持ちが変化していく一。)

Volumes[]

Sakura Taisen Kanadegumi
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3
Volume 4

Characters[]

Kanadegumi concept — The Kanade Division: Brass Squad

Kanade Division[]

Brass Squad[]

Neko Miyabi (雅音子)
Hugo Juliard (ヒユ一ゴ・ジユリア一ド)
G.O. Bach (G.O. バツハ)
Genji Toho (桐朋源二)
Genzaburo Toho (桐朋源三即)
Francois-Louis Astorga (フランシ刀・ルイス・アストルガ)
Johan Sibelius (ヨハン・シベリウス)

Strings Squad[]

Sekai Motoori‏‎ (本居世海)
Shohei Nakayama (中山昌平)
Kyoichi Kure (暮鏡一)
Joji Kashu (加集丈治)
Yuu Erito (襟戸勇)

Rhythm Squad[]

Iku Otogimaru (御伽丸伊玖)
Kotaro Taki (瀧鼓太郎)
Keith Schelchen (ギース・シェルヘン)

Moon Division[]

Kousei Shishido (宍戸光星)

Other Characters[]

Kasumi Fujii (藤井かすみ)
Yuri Sakakibara (榊原由里)
Tsubaki Takamura (高村椿)
Ikki Yoneda (米田一基)
Sho Seiryuin (清流院笙)
Anheru (アンヘル)
Rolenzo (ロレンツォ)

CDs[]

Warera Kanaderu Kono Oto de / Haru yo Koi Haru yo[]

From the "Sakura Wars Kanadegumi ~The Breezing Serenade~" stageplay held in September 19, 2013, the full voice cast recording, along with the new songs Warera Kanaderu Kono Oto de and Haru yo Koi Haru yo, is now officialized for CD release on April 30, 2014.^[1]

Kanadegumi Kanonshuu[]

10 months after the Sakura Wars Kanadegumi ~Elegant Harmony~ performance, the studio recording version CD of the stage cast that was requested much has been finally released! Starting on Thursday, September 19, 2013, where the Breezing Serenade performance is held, limited versions will be sold exclusively at various event venues, so don't miss it!^[2]

Sakura Wars Kanadegumi: Vocal Collection[]

Following the Sakura Wars Kanadegumi ~Elegant Harmony~ performance on last November, the vocal CD album featuring all solos from the 5 Kanade Division males, and voice-cast recordings will be released on Wednesday, April 24, 2013!^[3]

Sakura Wars Kanadegumi Drama CD: Concerto No. 1[]

The 2nd Kanadegumi Drama CD, a harmony compiled with feelings. Neko learns of the upcoming "Kanade Dormitory Concert" from the dorm manager, Sho Seiryuin. An enthusiastic Neko converses with the Kanade guys about what to perform, but things go in unexpected directions from their respective thoughts. Will they all come together in time to succeed this concert?^[4]

Enbukyoku, Kimi ni / Prelude[]

Now on sale, the first press limited edition of the Sakura Wars: Kanadegumi Volume 1, will be included a full version of the theme song followed with an animated PV, released on Wednesday, November 28, 2012!^[5]

Sakura Wars Kanadegumi Drama CD: Quintet for Little Girls[]

The first Kanadegumi Drama CD will be released on Wednesday, November 28, 2012! A drama CD with a glimpse of the daily life of Neko Miyabi who arrived in Tokyo to join the "Imperial Revue: Flower Division", and the 5 members of the "Kanade Division". In addition, cast comments by performers are also included.^[6]

DVDs[]

Sakura Wars Kanadegumi ~Elegant Harmony~ Stageplay DVD[]

The stageplay "Sakura Wars Kanadegumi ~Elegant Harmony~" will be held at Zen Zensai Hall / Space Zero, Tokyo, for 11 days from Thursday, November 1 to Sunday, November 11, 2012 (total of 14 performances). Based on the manga serialized in "Hana to Yume" (published by Hakusensha), we will deliver a new story from the encounter between Otoko and Hugo to joining the ensemble. As in the previous "Sakura Wars", the lyrics are written by Oji Hiroi and composed by Kohei Tanaka, including the theme songs "Enmaikyoku, Kimi ni" and "Prelude Prelude".

Sakura Wars Kanadegumi ~The Breezing Serenade~ Stageplay DVD[]

The stage “Sakura Wars Kanadegumi ~The Breezing Serenade~” will be held at the Tennozu Galaxy Theater in Tokyo for five days from September 19 (Thu) to September 23 (Mon / Holiday), 2013 (8 performances in total) DVD has been decided. This is the second performance of a new group that has joined the world of Sakura Wars.

The main story is based on the manga serialized in "Hana to Yume" (published by Hakusensha), containing a complete original story with new characters. It is a content that even those who already know the manga version can enjoy it. Volume up in all lines, songs, dances, and swords than the previous work. Please enjoy the story of "Kougumi", which is drawn as an entity that supports the Imperial Flower Set in the shadow of the world view of "Sakura Wars".

As a video privilege, the cast itself is shot from the rehearsal hall to behind the scenes, and the unique “Sougumi Camera” and the “Chiaki Raku Document”, which is closely related to the ad-lib and laughter, are included. By combining the main story with the bonus, you can enjoy the stage "Kanadegumi" even more.